Omberg Asado Gaucho 1200 Hibachi Grate

High-Heat Precision on the Asado Gaucho 1200

The Hibachi Grate is a 304 stainless steel insert made specifically for the Asado Gaucho 1200. It sits lower than the standard V-grates, positioning food closer to the fire for direct, high-heat cooking over live embers. The shorter distance to the heat source changes how you cook: searing is faster, charring is more direct, and the result has the character that comes from cooking close to the fire rather than above it.

Traditional Japanese hibachi cooking is built on this principle. Food goes over glowing embers with minimal distance between them, giving you strong surface development, clean charcoal flavour, and proper caramelisation on the outside of the meat.

What It Is Good For

Thin cuts that need a fast, direct sear do well here: skirt steak, chicken thighs, flat cuts of pork, fish fillets. Vegetables that benefit from charring rather than slow roasting , spring onions, peppers, small tomatoes , also work well at this height. It also suits yakitori skewers, hibachi-style shrimp, Yakiniku-style thin-sliced beef, and smaller premium cuts where surface development matters most.

For thick cuts that need time to cook through, the standard adjustable V-grates give you the height needed to keep the surface from burning before the inside is done. The Hibachi Grate is a precision tool for a specific type of cook, not a replacement for the standard setup.

Construction and Fit

Made from 304 stainless steel in Sweden. The grate does not flex under load and handles intense heat without warping. It installs in the Asado Gaucho 1200 without tools, in place of or alongside the standard V-grates.

For fire management during a hibachi-style cook, the Ember Basket Pro builds a dense, even ember bed beneath the grate. The Asado Coalstopper keeps the coal zone focused directly below the cooking area.

Specifications

• Material: 304 stainless steel, made in Sweden
• Compatible with: Asado Gaucho 1200