Ben Collapsible Steel Brazier for 6 Skewers, 2 mm

The Ben collapsible brazier holds six skewers at the same time and is intended for cooking meat, vegetables, and other foods over charcoal. Its format works well for a family picnic, a small outdoor gathering, or occasional cooking at a country house: the firebox remains compact while providing enough positions for several portions in one session. A working length of 43 cm and a width of 30 cm allow the skewers to be arranged without crowding, while the 18 cm firebox depth provides space between the charcoal bed and the food.

A collapsible format for travel and storage

The body is made of 2 mm steel, combining a portable layout with appropriately rigid walls for repeated outdoor cooking. When the meal is over, the brazier can be dismantled into separate flat components. This makes it easier to arrange in a car boot, utility room, or garden-equipment storage area than a fixed-frame model. The complete unit weighs 8.3 kg, a useful figure when planning its place among picnic equipment and deciding how far it will need to be carried.

The firebox stands on four long supports and reaches an overall assembled height of 54 cm. This layout keeps the body above the ground and places the skewers at a practical level for turning and checking food. Positions along the upper edges accommodate six skewers and help maintain consistent spacing between portions during cooking. Elongated openings in the end panels provide convenient grip points when handling the components after they have cooled completely.

Key specifications

• Intended use: charcoal cooking with up to six skewers arranged in one row.
• Length: 43 cm, defining the usable span of the firebox.
• Width: 30 cm, suitable for the crosswise placement of skewers.
• Firebox depth: 18 cm, leaving room for a charcoal layer below the food.
• Overall height: 54 cm with the supports installed.
• Steel thickness: 2 mm.
• Weight: 8.3 kg.
• Construction: a detachable firebox supported by four legs.

Setting up, cooking, and routine care

Before lighting the charcoal, assemble the brazier fully on a level, non-combustible surface. Each component should sit in its intended position without twisting, and all four supports should make firm contact with the ground. Spread the charcoal across the bottom according to the amount of food and the heat required. The six defined positions make it easy to keep the skewers in a single row, turn them in sequence, and monitor individual portions rather than moving an overcrowded group.

Allow the steel to cool naturally after cooking. Pouring water onto a hot firebox is not recommended because the abrupt temperature change can distort the metal. Once everything is cold, remove the ash and food residue, clean the surfaces, and dry every part thoroughly if moisture was used. For longer periods between outings, store the dismantled components in a clean, dry location protected from rain and persistent dampness.

This six-skewer Ben model is a sensible choice when a portable charcoal brazier is more useful than a fixed outdoor grill. Its 8.3 kg weight should be considered when planning transport, while the 43 × 30 cm footprint and 54 cm assembled height help determine the space required at the cooking site. These confirmed dimensions also make it easier to compare the model with the usual number of portions, available storage room, and the type of outdoor trips for which it is being selected.