Prefabricated Brick & Concrete Grills
By Asado Argentina on Oct 25, 2005 in Grilling Tools
In the section Types of Grills, I listed the various types that are popular for cooking an asado. Portable grills and flat table-type grills are easy to explain and visualize. The prefabricated grills that are found inside or outside of homes and restaurants can be visualized better through pictures.
This is an average-sized prefabricated parrilla for the home:
Dimensions of above grill:
Total: 84″ height x 57″ width
Left Grill Surface: 14″ length x 22″ width
Right Grill Surface: 27″ length x 22″ width
Min. Lowered Grill Surface: 6″ from bottom
Max Raised Grill Surface: 18″ from bottom
Close up view of the racks:
As you can see there are two chains on each side of the racks. The racks are balanced by guides attached to the chains that run along L-shaped or T-shaped beams on each side.
View from the side:
A lockable hand crank on the side allows you to adjust the height of the left grill rack. A similar crank is on the opposite side to control the height of the right grill rack.
The fire is usually started and maintained under the left rack. When the coals are ready they are spread around below the right rack; the main grilling area. A small amount is usually leftover so that, if needed, extra wood or coals can be added to prepare for later use. Because of this, the left rack is seldom used by some for cooking purposes and serves more as a warming section.
Do you have any locations in Miami, Florida?
I would like more information on pricing & other types of grills.
Thank You,
Irene
irene wojcicchon | Aug 19, 2006 | Reply
Where can I find a manufacturer in USA that makes an average-size prefabricated parilla for the home as the one shown on this page. Please send me name, phone number and e-mail. Thanks
Julia Rizk | Aug 26, 2006 | Reply
Where can I buy a prefabricated parilla?
Elizabeth Webster | May 5, 2007 | Reply
Parrilla Argentina is where I bought mine. I had all 1100 wonderful pounds of it shipped to Chicago!
BobD | Jun 1, 2007 | Reply
Can you tell me where I may buy a grill in the USA. Thanks
Jim Gibson | Oct 30, 2007 | Reply
That link in comments above is the only one i’ve come across that appears to sell them. The mid-90’s retro web design might kill your eyes though.
You could try building one like this guy or a good mason/chimney builder could probably set you up.
http://kenkerr.blogspot.com/2007/10/birth-of-parrilla.html
Some great photos here for ideas too
http://www.lavacatuerta.com.ar
Asado Arg | Oct 31, 2007 | Reply
I am interested in buying a ‘Pirrilla’ grill can you advise agents in the UK.
Thank you,
Nick
Nick Sandy | Nov 19, 2007 | Reply
Hi i owned a store in argentina that sells parrillas ( http://www.lavacatuerta.com ) , i cannot ship at the time because im not an exporter but im doing the paperworks. I think that in a time i could deliver the iron parts at least.
See ya soon and when i finish the paperwork here i post it.
Hope that you have great bbqs from argentina.
Martin | Jan 24, 2008 | Reply
i have here some book that tells you wich sizes must have the parrilla to obtain a good extraction and dont have the smoke comming down throu the parrilla but i dont know how to attach in the message. If someone want the propotions just email me. ( lavacatuerta@fibertel.com.ar) obviously free! ( sorry for my english )
Martin | Jan 24, 2008 | Reply