Painted Steel Suitcase Grill, 3 mm, 12 Skewers

A day outdoors does not have to involve transporting a bulky fixed brazier. This model unfolds into a full cooking station and packs down into a compact metal suitcase format after use. It is designed for car trips, fishing days, campsites and garden gatherings where useful cooking capacity matters just as much as manageable storage.

Twelve skewer positions for group cooking

The long sides provide places for 12 skewers, allowing a complete batch of food to cook over the same bed of coals. The slots are arranged at two levels. Moving the skewers between them changes their distance from the bottom of the brazier, which is useful when the heat becomes stronger or weaker during cooking.

A suitably sized grill grate can also be placed over the firebox when steaks, vegetables or other foods are easier to cook on a flat grilling surface. Skewers and a grate should be selected to match the 29 cm body width and the intended cooking method.

Three-millimetre steel on tall legs

The brazier is made from regular, non-stainless steel with 3 mm walls and has a painted finish. Its 55 cm legs raise the cooking area to a practical working level. With an overall height of 70 cm, the cook can turn skewers and monitor the coals without repeatedly bending down close to the ground.

• Cooking capacity: positions for 12 skewers.
• Material: regular steel, not stainless steel.
• Wall thickness: 3 mm.
• Length and width: 69 × 29 cm.
• Overall height: 70 cm.
• Leg length: 55 cm.
• Weight: 11 kg.
• Skewer placement: slots arranged on two levels.

The 11 kg weight is an important selection point. This is a portable grill intended primarily for transport by car rather than an ultralight unit for carrying over long hiking routes. In return, it provides a sizeable steel firebox for 12 skewers while taking up less storage space than a non-folding structure.

Tool-free preparation at the picnic site

To prepare the grill, unfold the body, screw in the tall legs and check that every part has reached its working position. No tools are required for assembly. Place it on a level, non-combustible surface and confirm that all four supports are stable before lighting the fuel. Keep the hot body away from dry leaves, low branches and items that could be damaged by heat.

After cooking, allow the steel to cool naturally. Do not pour cold water over a hot firebox, as a sudden temperature change is undesirable for the metal. Once cool, remove ash and residue with a dry brush. A brush that is too stiff and abrasive cleaning products may scratch the painted surface.

Dry storage matters

The body is made from regular steel rather than stainless steel, so it should not be washed or left exposed to rain. Make sure the surfaces are dry before folding the grill and keep the packed suitcase in a dry storage area. Routine removal of ash after use also prevents old residue from remaining inside during storage.

This 12-skewer suitcase grill is a practical match for families and groups who want a generous cooking area without permanently giving up boot or shed space. The 70 cm working height, two skewer levels and folding construction make it equally suitable for a weekend picnic, a fishing trip or repeat use at a country property.