Custom BBQ or Ready-made Grills: When is it Worth Investing in a Special Construction?

Creating the ideal grilling space – whether it’s your home garden or a demanding professional kitchen – is a significant investment.

The eternal dilemma of grilling enthusiasts everywhere is one: 

Should I choose a top-of-the-line ready-made product or proceed with a custom special construction cut and sewn to my measurements?

At BBQ Specialist we know that the answer is not the same for everyone. Each option has its own unique advantages.

Let’s take a closer look at when customization is worth it and what solutions are available, comparing the top grill categories.

 

 

Outdoor Kitchen: The Ultimate Outdoor Cooking Space

TheOutdoor Kitchenis not just a place where a grill is placed. It is a complete experience, an extension of your home to the outdoors.

• Special Constructions Outdoor Kitchen: If you have a space with specific features or want to incorporate specific equipment (e.g. sink, refrigerators, multiple burners and storage drawers), special construction is the ultimate solution. You can choose the perfect materials that suit your aesthetic (stone, stainless steel, special woods) and adjust the size of the countertops to the exact dimensions of the space.
• Ready-made Products / Modular Systems: On the other hand, modern, ready-made outdoor kitchens offer top luxury and flexibility, without the need for “buildings” and repairs. These are modular systems (like the top models on the market that you will find available) that are set up in a few hours and offer the same ergonomics as their impressive design.

 

Grills: Custom or Ready-made Options

The heart of every outdoor kitchen is of course the Grill.

• Ready-made grills: Premium ready-made products (gas, charcoal, pellet, ceramic kamado) are ideal if you are looking for immediate use, top temperature control technology and possibly… portability. If you want to move your grill or have it ready for use in 15 minutes, a top-of-the-line solution is the way to go.
• Custom BBQs: Designed for those who don’t make any concessions on intensity, volume of work (necessary for professionals) and the way of grilling. A custom BBQ is usually made of heavy-duty stainless steel and is customized to exactlyhow you want to grill. Do you want a combination of charcoal and wood? Do you want different heights on the grates? Everything is possible.

 

 

Specialized Cooking Methods in Special Construction

The greatest advantage of special construction is highlighted when we talk about specialized cooking methods, which are difficult to cover 100% by typical ready-made grills. This is where the tradition and global culture of BBQ take off.

Antikristieres

The traditional cooking of the antikristoris originating from Crete is a ritual. In a custom construction, we install antikristieres around the central axis of the fire (pit), with a special design for perfect air and heat flow. It is the ultimate tool for both avid home users and restaurants that want to offer the authentic sight and taste of kontosouvlia meat.

Kontosouvlias

For those who love spits, specialized kontosouvliera spoons are a statement. With our special constructions, we create mechanisms with multiple spits (at different levels or parallel), heavy-duty motors and reinforced strengths, so you can grill from thin ribs and chicken breasts to whole lambs, ensuring uniform, slow and quality grilling.

Parilla

Direct from Argentina, the precision grill! The feature of the Parilla (or Parrilla) is the grill lifting mechanism controlled by a wheel. This gives the griller absolute control over the distance of the meat from the coals. It is the holy grail of steak houses and lovers of premium cuts (Ribeye, Tomahawk, Picanha). A custom Parrilla is designed to your exact dimensions, offering unparalleled robustness.

Robata Grill
The Japanese art! The Robata Grill operates at very high temperatures and has different “steps” (levels) of grilling. It is ideal for yakitori (Japanese skewers), seafood and vegetables. Due to its long, narrow design, a custom Robata is usually just what a professional Asian kitchen or high-end outdoor kitchen needs.

 

Summarizing the Advantages of Personalization

• 100% Customization: Your space does not need to adapt to the grill. The grill adapts to your space.
• Combination of Functions (2-in-1 & 3-in-1): We can integrate a Parrilla on the left side, a Kontosouvliera in the middle and a traditional grill on the right in the same large structure!
• Professional Durability: Using a thickness of metal that is rarely found in mass production, the specialized constructions are “heavy-duty” and last a lifetime.
• Uniqueness: No arrangement is exactly the same. You get a unique showpiece for your space.

 

When to take the plunge?

If you’re looking for speed, practicality, lower initial cost and portability, our huge catalog of top-of-the-line ready-to-use grills from brand-name manufacturers will meet your every need.

However, if you are looking for the ultimate, authentic grilling experience without compromise – whether you are a catering professional or a griller who wants the ultimate Outdoor Kitchen with special mechanisms such as Parilla, Robata, Antikristieri and Kontosouvlieres– then special construction is not just a choice, it is a lifetime investment.

Maybe Is it time to design the barbecue of your dreams together?

Contact BBQ Specialist today. Combining our expertise in both leading ready-made system companies and in the study of special constructions, we are here to transform and equip your space!