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NorCal Ovenworks Inc.



Outdoor Cooking Appliances Designed by Gary Knackstedt, BS & MS Mechanical Engineering
Specializing in Custom Designs for Discerning Home Owners and Restauranteurs.
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This 60"X30" Argentine Exhibition Grill was made for Sotto Restaurant in Cincinnatti, OH. Sotto Restaurant opened on 3/25/13. Our Split Argentine Grill with two front facing wheels is the centerpiece of this restaurant. The chickens are hanging on SS hangers commonly used in Asian Restaurants. The right grill is being used to cook bistecca fiorentina. Many thanks to Ron Novak of "The Drawing Department", architect for this project.

Proudly MADE IN THE USA, We design and build: Argentine Grills, Asado Catering Equipment, Built-In Grills,
Built-In Grills for Complete Modular Kitchens, Portable Outdoor Wood Fired Pizza Ovens, Santa Maria Grills,
Smokers/Smoker-Grills, Tuscan Grills, and Uruguayan Grills

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Complete Argentine Grill, Brasero, and Masonry Firebox Kit Argentine Exhibition Grill
One stop shopping for our customers, pre-designed in partnership with a major US fireplace manufacturer.

We selected a masonry firebox kit that was:
  1. Possible to be completed by a relatively handy homeowner.
  2. 100% Made in USA
  3. 100+ Years of Experience
  4. 50% Lighter than Competitive Products
  5. 26% Stronger than Competitive Products
  6. Quicker to set up. Many professionals have completed installation in 2-4 hours. (Not including foundation and site prep, fire brick lining and exterior decor.) Architects tell me that they budget 3 days for a professional bricklayer days to complete this project.
Our Masonry Firebox Argentine Grill kit consists of:

  1. Prefabricated masonry firebox kit, with a firebox opening that is 48" wide, 12" high, and a firebox depth of 28".
  2. Masonry base to store wood and raise the masonry firebox floor to a height of about 27.5".
  3. 2 feet of masonry chimney.
  4. One 36" Wide Argentine grate, drip pan, side rails and top, rod, wheel, ratchet lock, and cables and side mounted brasero OR One 48" Wide Argentine grate, drip pan, side rails and top, rod, wheel, ratchet lock, and cables and rear mounted brasero.
  5. Instructional video covering construction of the masonry firebox.
Customer supplied:
  1. A solid base adequate to support the masonry Argentine grill.
  2. About 10 feet of rebar to connect the fireplace to the foundation pad.
  3. Mortar.
  4. Split Firebrick to line the firebox.
  5. Exterior finish to the masonry Argentine grill. (Brick or stone veneer, or stucco recommended.)
  6. Labor. (There is is, there is no hiding from Mr. Labor!)
 		An Exhibition Argentine Grill made of 3/8" thick steel, with rear brasero. Another of our exhibition grills designed to be the center of attention. Guests will love the wall of fire emanating from the back of the grill as meats are cooked on an Argentine grate over embers that are raked forward as needed.

  1. Dimensions from 30" to 96" wide by 30" deep.
  2. Available with or without ash drawers which are required for indoor restaurant use.
  3. Available as an Argentine Grill (shown)
  4. Available as a Montevideo Parrilla as used in the Port Market in Montevideo, Uruguay.
  5. Optional rotisserie for turning a whole animal or primal cut up to 300 lbs.
  6. Optional Argentine Crosses for roasting whole animals Patagonia style.
  7. Available as a built-in (shown) or on legs or a cart.
  8. Available with a flexible mounting system for multiple configurations.
Pizza Oven 37 Inch Dome Exhibition Catering Grill
This 37" hemispherical pizza oven core comes completely assembled. Available to customers for installation in decorative insulated masonry surround, or we will insulate and equip this pizza oven with surround, cart, or cabinetry of your choosing. An Argentine Exhibition Catering Grill. Another of our exhibition grills designed to be the center of attention. This two walled firebox can be insulated.
  1. Dimensions from 30" to 96" wide by 30" deep.
  2. Available with or without ash drawers which are required for indoor restaurant use.
  3. Available as an Argentine Grill in single or split grill configuration.(shown)
  4. Available as a Montevideo Parrilla as used in the Port Market in Montevideo, Uruguay.
  5. Optional rotisserie for turning a whole animal or primal cut up to 300 lbs.
  6. Optional Argentine Crosses for roasting whole animals Patagonia style.
Commercial Argentine Grills for Under Hood Application Complete Argentine Grill, Brasero, and Fireplace Kit
Commercial Argentine Grill for Brick Block Grill,Chatham, MA.

84"X30" Firebox Commercial Grill with Wheel and Ratchet Locks in Carbon Steel
60"X24" Firebox Commercial Grill with Wheel and Ratchet Locks in Carbon Steel

These grills were designed to fit under a commercial hood, but by adding a little steel to the top, and a "chimney", the hood can be eliminated.
After we add the custom logos, these grills will be located in the historic Brick Block Building in Chatham, MA.

Call for pricing. 		One stop shopping for our customers, pre-designed in partnership with a major US fireplace manufacturer.

We selected a fireplace kit that was:
  1. Possible to be completed by a relatively handy homeowner.
  2. 100% Made in USA
  3. 100+ Years of Experience
  4. 50% Lighter than Competitive Products
  5. 26% Stronger than Competitive Products
  6. Quicker to set up. Many professionals have completed installation in 2-4 hours. (Not including foundation and site prep, fire brick lining and exterior decor.) Architects tell me that they budget 3 days for a professional bricklayer days to complete this project.
Our Masonry Argentine Grill Kit consists of:

  1. Prefabricated fireplace kit, with a fireplace opening that is 48" wide, 32" high, and a firebox depth of 28".
  2. Masonry base to store wood and raise the fireplace floor to a height of 32".
  3. 2 feet of masonry chimney.
  4. One 36" Wide Argentine grate, drip pan, side rails and top, rod, wheel, ratchet lock, and cables and side mounted brasero OR One 48" Wide Argentine grate, drip pan, side rails and top, rod, wheel, ratchet lock, and cables and rear mounted brasero.
  5. Instructional video covering construction of the fireplace.
Customer supplied:
  1. A solid base adequate to support the masonry Argentine grill.
  2. About 10 feet of rebar to connect the fireplace to the foundation pad.
  3. Mortar.
  4. Split Firebrick to line the firebox.
  5. Exterior finish to the masonry Argentine grill. (Brick or stone veneer, or stucco recommended.)
  6. Labor. (There is is, there is no hiding from Mr. Labor!)