Bonfire Built-In Grills

What sizes do Bonfire built-in grills come in?

Bonfire built-in grills run from 28 to 42 inches wide. The Whistler 3 is a 28-inch three-burner head, the Whistler 4 is a 32-inch four-burner, and the Prime 500 tops the range at 42 inches with five burners. Measure your island cutout before choosing, since these are drop-in grill heads.

Which Bonfire built-in grill should I buy for a family of four?

The 32-inch Whistler 4 suits most families of four. It gives you four burners, 72,000 BTUs and roughly 608 square inches of cooking area, enough for weeknight dinners and weekend guests. Step down to the 28-inch Whistler 3 for a tighter island, or up to the 42-inch Prime 500 for bigger crowds.

What is the difference between the Bonfire Whistler and the Prime 500?

The Whistler series covers the 28- and 32-inch sizes with three or four burners, while the Prime 500 is the 42-inch, five-burner model with the largest cooking area in the lineup and 87,000 BTUs. Both are built from 304 stainless steel and both are offered in Black Series stainless finishes.

Do Bonfire built-in grills come with a rotisserie?

Yes. Bonfire built-in grills include an integrated rotisserie system, and the 28-inch Whistler 3 pairs its rotisserie with infrared searing. That lets you roast whole chickens and larger cuts without giving up the main grilling surface. Check the individual product page to confirm which burners a given model includes.

What fuel do Bonfire built-in grills use?

Bonfire built-in grills run on natural gas or propane, so match the model to the hookup at your island before ordering. Every head is built from 304 stainless steel to handle year-round outdoor exposure. Compare natural gas built-in grills, or see the same series on wheels in Bonfire cart grills.

How much should I budget for a Bonfire built-in grill?

Bonfire is the value end of the built-in market, and $800 to $2,500 covers most of the collection, with the largest five-burner models sitting above that. What you get at that level is real feature content: an integrated rotisserie, 304 stainless steel and Black Series finishes. For other options in the same territory, browse built-in grills under $2,000.

What is black stainless, and should I choose it?

Black stainless is a finish applied over stainless steel, and Bonfire offers it on the 32-inch Whistler 4 and the 42-inch Prime 500 Black Series. It suits outdoor kitchens with dark stone, concrete or charcoal-toned cabinetry, where bright stainless can look out of place. Treat it like any stainless surface: clean it regularly, avoid abrasive pads and keep it covered.

What is infrared searing, and which Bonfire grills have it?

An infrared sear burner produces very high, direct radiant heat, which is what puts a hard crust on a steak without overcooking the interior. The 28-inch Whistler 3 includes infrared searing alongside its rotisserie, which is unusual on a grill that size and makes it a capable choice for a compact island.

Can a Bonfire built-in grill be installed in an outdoor kitchen island?

Every Bonfire built-in grill is designed to install into an outdoor kitchen island. Before construction, verify the manufacturer's current cutout width, depth and height, combustible clearances, ventilation requirements, gas connection requirements and insulating-jacket requirements. Do not size the opening from the advertised grill width. On a new build, select the grill first so your contractor designs the island around real equipment specifications.

Do I need an insulating liner for a Bonfire built-in grill?

An insulating grill liner may be required when a Bonfire built-in grill is installed into an island built from combustible materials such as wood framing. Whether one is needed depends on the model, the surrounding construction and the clearances given in the installation instructions, so settle it before the island is built. Browse grill liners to match one to your grill.

Are Bonfire grills good for coastal outdoor kitchens?

The 304 stainless Bonfire models are reasonable candidates for coastal installations, and the black stainless finish is no more vulnerable than bright stainless when it is maintained. Clean salt, humidity, grease and airborne contaminants off the grill regularly, and keep it covered when it is not in use. Coastal air makes that routine matter more, not less.