Gaucho is Argentinian for "Cowboy". Our BBQ Grills are designed following the Argentinian style parrilla grills. This traditional cooking method uses wood and charcoal fuel over a brick lined firebox with an adjustable height grill that provides temperature control.
Our unique two tier grill design doubles your cooking area and gives you independent control as well as maximum flexibility. The grills are also interchangible and divided into three sections for easy cleaning in the dish washer.
Add a rotisserie kit and you have the complete Argentinian grill system for every conceivable occasion. Just add Chimichurri!
To provide temperature control, the Gaucho BBQ Grill is equipped with a two tier adjustable height grill. Both grills are made of 304 stainless steel and have a crank handle and locking system that enable the grill height to be adjusted up or down.
The upper grill functions as a warming rack but can also be used as a first stage primary grill by removing the lower grill pieces and lowering both the grills to their lowest position.
All Gaucho BBQ Grills come equipped with a heavy duty ratchet and pawl locking system. This system allows the grill to be lifted easily with one hand and the ratchet retains the grill at the desired height. To lower the grill simply lift the handle of the pawl which releases the ratchet and allows the grill to descend.
Perhaps the most unique feature of the Gaucho Wood Fire Grill is its modular design, consisting of three interconnected components: the upper grill mechanism, the insulated fire box and the heavy duty trolley.
This means that the grill is suitable for three distinct applications. In cases where there is already a firebox, then only the upper grill mechanism is required. In cases where the grill will be recessed into a bench top, then the firebox and upper grill mechanism drop neatly into an 80cm x 50cm hole in the stone bench top. In cases where the grill needs to be free standing, then the trolley, firebox and upper grill mechanism form a complete, integrated, mobile system.
The lower grill is made from thick, folded stainless steel. The V shape channel catches meat juices and stops them dripping onto the hot coals, dramatically reducing fat flares.
The grill is inclined gently towards the front of the unit to a light weight, deep dish removable drip tray. The lower grill is also made of three separate grill sections seated next to each other in the grill frame. These sections lift straight out of the frame for cleaning and are small enough to fit in a dishwasher.
The Upper grill is by no means an after-thought on the Gaucho. Made from heavy duty stainless steel rod, it functions both as a warming rack and as a low-slow grill. Using the upper grill first means that the cooked food can then be elevated to keep the food warm and make way for the second cooking session, without having to move items one at a time.
The heavy duty firebox is insulated with firebricks throughout that minimise heat leakage from the base of the grill, reduce the outside temperature of the BBQ, contain and reflect the heat to where it is needed most, giving you maximum heat intensity under the grill and cooler, safer external surfaces.
Two insulated sliding doors at the front of the firebox provide access for replenishing wood fuel and ventilation control.
The extremely sturdy heavy duty trolley is made from 304 stainless square tube steel with heavy duty locking castor wheels that make the grill easy to move when you want it to and impossible to move when you donโt.
A stainless steel lower shelf provides storage and adds rigidity to the construction.
Australian Gaucho Argentinian BBQ Grills are leading a return to traditional barbecuing methods that utilise charcoal and wood to produce superior smoke-infused flavours. The Argentinian parilla is a South American style grill typically used with leaner, grass fed beef that lends itself to slower cooking. However, the flexibility of the adjustable grill means that the parilla can also be used for quickly searing juicy grain fed beef cuts.
Our unique two tier grill design effectively doubles your grilling area. Both upper and lower grills are independently adjustable and interchangeable for maximum flexibility. The modular design of our Argentinian BBQ grills also means that you can add or swap components at any time down the track.
The characteristic V-grill of our Argentinian BBQ grills keeps the fat from dripping onto the coals and causing flares. The V-grill escorts drippings toward the front of the grill where they fall into an invisible, removable drip tray.
The firebox is insulated with refractory bricks that protect the base of the BBQ while retaining and reflecting the heat upwards where it needs to go.
Our specially designed bolt-on rotisserie kit can be retro fitted and allows for infinite height adjustment. It has a seriously overpowered motor that will turn a beast weighing up to 30kgs.
The challenge with wood and charcoal fired BBQs was always controlling the heat. Our Argentinian parilla style grills utilise a cable and winch style system that allows the grill to be raised or lowered to adjust the heat intensity as required.
With its unique, modular design, the Gaucho wood fire BBQ Grill can be configured for three applications:
Upper Grill Mechanism Only – bolt the two tier adjustable grill over your own fire pit.
Firebox / Grill Combination – drop the firebox into your own stone bench top. Just make a hole 80cm x 50cm and the firebox drops straight in.
Complete Mobile System – take the two tier adjustable grill assembly, insulated firebox and heavy duty trolley for maximum mobility.
About Gaucho BBQ Grills
The inspiration for Gaucho Grills came from Vietnam and France.
Founder Gavin Crossley (pictured below) was operating a BBQ manufacturing business in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam when a local French chef requested a custom designed grill styled after the Argentinean parrilla. We obliged him and that became the prototype of the wood-fire grills that were introduced to the Australian market towards the end of 2019. The factory in Vietnam went on to supply parilla style grills to the Pullman Hotel in Saigon, the Marriot Hotel in Hanoi, the Grand Mecure Hotel in Danang and many other commercial eateries throughout the country.
Gaucho BBQ Grills were first introduced to the Australian market on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, and the very first customer to buy one was the chef at the Sofitel Noosa. So from Vietnam to Noosa, it’s safe to say that Gaucho wood fire grills are the chef’s choice when it comes to grilling.