The Story behind the Steel
Brilliant Braai was conceptualised, designed, and manufactured by Charles Miller from 18TEN. Brilliant Braai was conceived when Charles was designing a custom braai for his new home that would be both attractive, and offer a variety of cooking options.
With a large extended family, having the option to cook different varieties of meat and vegetables simultaneously was a must.
Charles took to researching other open-fire cooking methods from around the world, gaining inspiration from South America. Charles incorporated a hoisting mechanism that would allow him to raise and lower his grid easily.
He also took inspiration from the Greek souvlaki/spit method of cooking on an automated rotisserie so he added this component to his design and Brilliant Braai was born.
The Brilliant Braai’s game-changing hoisting mechanism is designed to elevate your grilling game and bring technology of a gourment master chef kitchen to your backyard! With our innovative system, you can effortlessly lift and lower your grill grid to achieve pin-point accuracy in temperature control ensuring that your food is cooked to perfection every time.
There are so many options when cooking with the rotisserie – lamb, beef, chicken, peppers, onions, mealies, mushrooms. There is even enough space to cook food on the rotisserie and on the grid simultaneously.
The braai consists of a four-poster frame made from grade 304 &/or grade 316 stainless steel with two grids and the option of adding on the automated rotisserie. Additionally, there is a knockdown travel version which is a convenient option for taking along when on holiday or camping.
We recommend the knockdown travel version as it is quick to assemble and transports easily, furthermore it can be ordered with its own nylon bag.
Friends with built-in braai’s saw the rotisserie in action and also wanted one, so Charles designed the universal rotisserie.
This comes with adjustable sides allowing it to fit into built-in braai’s from 750mm to 1300mm wide that slots into the rungs on the sides of the built-in braai. The universal rotisserie also transports easily with its own bag (purchased separately).
All our braais can be custom sized.
We can create a custom size, double hoist, double rotisserie or make it fit into your braai space. Give us a call or send us an email or WhatsApp with your requirements and we will handcraft a unique Brilliant Braai just for you!
Our client wanted a double braai stand, complete with 2 hoists and a rotisserie with a commercial motor and centre coal maker. Custom made to feed a crowd!
Client removed his built-in braai as he wanted a Brilliant Braai system. We made a custom fit stainless steel box with flap and firebricks; a double hoist with single grid on the right and space for the rotisserie attachment on the left as well as a smoke shield.
Another double hoist system with clip-on rotisserie and extra skewers. Each side as two removable grids and a centre coal maker. There is enough space to have two rotisseries if desired.
The versatile Full Monty 40 custom sized to fit the client’s space, allowing for
storage of the accessories on either side. Client chose to have no tubing across the bottom front of the frame, we are happy to custom design according to a client’s wishes.
