Step Automatic 8-Skewer Charcoal Grill with Lid and Battery Drive

The Step grill is designed to cook food on eight skewers at once and turns them automatically with a geared electric motor. Continuous synchronized rotation exposes the different sides of every skewer to the heat more evenly and removes the need to turn each one repeatedly by hand. The drive is powered by a built-in battery, allowing the automatic function to be used in a garden, at a country house, or at a picnic site without a mains connection.

Automatic rotation with covered cooking

A removable stainless-steel lid sits above the firebox. It creates a more enclosed space over the charcoal, reduces direct heat loss, and supports all-around heating of the food. Heat-regulating openings manage the exchange of hot air, while the integrated thermometer lets the cook monitor the temperature inside without lifting the lid unnecessarily. The lid can also be removed when an open-firebox setup is preferred.

• Skewer capacity: eight positions for simultaneous cooking.
• Drive system: a geared electric motor rotates the installed skewers continuously and in sync.
• Power: a built-in rechargeable battery allows the rotation mechanism to operate away from the electrical grid.
• Firebox: welded construction measuring 560 × 350 × 180 mm and made from 3 mm thick metal.
• Lid: removable stainless-steel construction with heat-regulating openings and an integrated thermometer.
• Working height: 730 mm, placing the firebox on a tall freestanding frame.
• Work area: two removable side tables and a removable perforated lower shelf.
• Frame: collapsible, with removable tables, lower shelf, and handles.
• Exterior finish: the painted components have a heat-resistant coating.

A practical station around the firebox

The two side tables provide a separate surface on either side of the grill. They can hold prepared ingredients, cookware, or barbecue utensils temporarily without crowding the edge of the firebox. The lower shelf makes use of the open area within the frame for suitable items that need to remain nearby. Because these components detach and the frame comes apart, the grill can be arranged for transport or stored without permanently occupying a full outdoor cooking area.

The mechanism takes over skewer rotation, not the cook's judgment. The user still controls the amount and distribution of charcoal, follows the thermometer, and checks whether the food has reached the desired level of doneness. This layout is particularly useful when preparing several portions: all eight skewer positions are driven by one mechanism, so their orientation does not have to be adjusted individually throughout the cooking session.

Setup, operation, and care

Before lighting the charcoal, place the assembled frame on a level, stable, non-combustible surface. Secure the detachable parts and check that the rotation mechanism moves freely. The skewers should sit straight in their positions, with enough clearance to prevent the food on adjacent skewers from touching. Switch on the motor only after the skewers are seated correctly. Charcoal condition, cooking temperature, and actual doneness must still be monitored while the drive is operating.

Allow the grill to cool completely after use, then remove ash and spent charcoal. Clean soot and food residue from the internal surfaces and make sure the body and detachable components are dry before storage. The electric motor and battery module must be protected from water: do not soak them while cleaning the firebox, and remove the electronic module before extended storage. The fasteners on the collapsible frame and detachable parts should also be inspected periodically and tightened when necessary.

The Step is suited to cooks who want eight-skewer automatic rotation together with a full-height firebox, covered cooking, temperature monitoring, and usable surfaces on both sides. When planning its position, allow more width than the firebox dimensions alone because the two side tables project outward, and provide a dry storage location for the battery-powered drive.