Charcoal oven
INFERNO 1200
The INFERNO 1200 is the largest model in the INFERNO charcoal oven range, engineered for maximum volume and culinary flexibility. Thanks to its generous chamber width and height, you can comfortably run up to three full-size cooking grids simultaneously. For even greater adaptability during high-output service, the optional splitter accessory lets you configure the chamber with four half grids and one full grid, giving your kitchen multi-zone versatility without sacrificing capacity.
- Capacity
- 160–200 diners
- Width
- 1234 mm
- Weight
- 300 kg
- Fuel
- Restaurant-grade charcoal only
Designed and manufactured in South Africa
Overview
Maximum capacity. Total versatility
The largest oven in our lineup is engineered for high-volume service without compromise. Cook across 3 spacious full grids, or pair it with the chamber splitter accessory to run 4 half-grids and 1 full grid at once. Cook different proteins, sides, and techniques simultaneously, faster and with authentic charcoal flavor.
The INFERNO 1200 is built specifically for commercial kitchens and high-volume operations requiring dense throughput, heavy thermal retention, and precise fuel control.
Ideal For: Restaurants, hotels, lodges, franchises, fast-casual takeaways, food trucks, and catering operations.
Capacity: Built for kitchens serving up to 200 covers per service.
The Bottom Line: Cut cooking energy costs by up to 90% and grill 60% faster, delivering full return on investment (ROI) in under 12 months.
Key benefits
Why choosing the INFERNO 1200?
Using restaurant grade charcoal delivers the best combination of temperature performance and smoky flavor.
Charcoal Grilling:
Burn restaurant-grade charcoal to build a long-lasting ember bed. Charcoal maintains the steady baseline heat required to hold temperatures near 250° - 350°C throughout service while keeping fuel consumption within the 8-10kg daily average.
Maximum Output, Minimal Overhead
- Cut Fuel Costs by Up to 90%: Drastically lower operating expenses compared to standard commercial gas grills.
- 60% Faster Service Times: High thermal retention cooks orders significantly faster, keeping kitchen turnover high.
- 30% More Fuel-Efficient: Fully insulated chamber uses up to 30% less solid fuel than competing charcoal ovens.
Technical specifications
The figures
- Diner capacity
- 160–200 diners a service
- Width
- 1234 mm
- Depth
- 552 mm
- Height
- 1795 mm, including stand
- Weight
- 300 kg
- Fuel
- Restaurant-grade charcoal only
- Rod grid
- 440 × 1000 mm
- Capacity per service
- 180 kg
- Working temperature
- 250–350 °C
- Average daily charcoal use
- 8–10 kg
- Supplied with
- Firebreak, exhaust cowl, two rod grids, ash drawer and tongs
- Warranty
- 12-month limited warranty
Capacity, dimensions, weight and fuel are confirmed by Inferno. Grid size, capacity per service, working temperature, charcoal use, supplied parts and the warranty are from the Installation & Operating Manual.
The full Installation & Operating Manual is available from Inferno on request.
Request the manualDimensions
Footprint and height
- Width
- 1234 mm
- Depth
- 552 mm
- Height
- 1795 mm, including stand
- Oven body, without stand
- 693 mm high
- To the top of the exhaust cowl, without stand
- 1079.75 mm
The core range
Compare the core ovens
Capacity and width as confirmed by Inferno, across the four core models.
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Inferno Alto
115–130 diners627 mm wide
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Inferno 700
85–100 diners707 mm wide
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Inferno 900
130–160 diners922 mm wide
View Inferno 900
Charcoal oven
Inferno 1200
160–200 diners1234 mm wide
Current model: Inferno 1200
Next step
The art of fire. Engineered to perform.
World-class commercial charcoal ovens, proudly designed and manufactured in South Africa.