Blok Table Grills & BBQ Accessories

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Blok makes table grills and BBQ accessories by hand in their Derby workshop, incorporating advice from professional chefs. Their Japanese-style Naka and Hako table grills are robust, versatile, easy to use, and compact enough to easily transport and store. Read our review of Blok table grills on our blog here . ---BUYERS GUIDE--- Blok table grills are made for outdoor use, and should not be used indoors as they generate smoke. They are modelled after traditional Japanese konro grills, but have a few features that make them more user-friendly. What Is a Japanese Konro Grill? Konro grills are high-heat Japanese charcoal grills made from a type of volcanic rock that evenly distributes and insulates the heat. With distinctly long, narrow shapes, they are traditionally used to grill yakitori skewers and smaller pieces of meat. How Is a Blok Table Grill Different From a Traditional Japanese Konro Grill? Besides being made in the UK, Blok BBQ Grills are more versatile. The exterior is made from robust stainless steel, with an inner lining made from a type of porous ceramic (vermiculite) that mimics the effects of traditional vocanic rock, allowing for excellent heat retention. The grill tops have location pins on the sides so you can switch between different grill tops, from the standard grill top to the 50/50 plancha , or Mini Stack for multi-level cooking. The grill tops are made from ultra-durable mild steel, which allows for excellent caramelisation and durability, as it retains heat much better than stainless steel grill tops. They are designed to have smaller, crisscrossed grill marks that provide the perfect combination of smoke and heat, with less risk of ingredients falling through. What Kind of Charcoal Do You Need for a Blok Grill? Traditional Japanese konro grills use binchotan, a type of compressed charcoal. But with the Blok grill, you can use any kind of charcoal, from standard lumpwood (like our favourite charcoal from Big Green Egg ) to slow-burning compre