#4642 Commercial Argentine Wood Fire Grill & Center Smoker | Heritage Backyard

NSF Certified | Made in Texas, USA

Designed for restaurants, steakhouses, wineries, breweries, resorts, hotels, country clubs, catering companies, event venues, and commercial outdoor kitchens, the #4642  Commercial Argentine Wood Fire Grill with Center Smoker is a premium commercial wood-fired grill engineered for high-volume food service and authentic live-fire cooking.

Combining two independently operated Argentine grilling stations with a fully insulated center smoker and roasting oven, the #4642 allows chefs to grill over live hardwood embers while simultaneously smoking, roasting, and finishing proteins using indirect heat. Whether you're preparing premium steaks, seafood, vegetables, or slow-smoking brisket for hundreds of guests, this commercial wood fire grill delivers exceptional performance while creating an unforgettable exhibition-style cooking experience.

Why Choose a Commercial Argentine Wood Fire Grill?

An Argentine grill is designed to give chefs complete control over the cooking process. Unlike traditional fixed-height grills, each cooking grate is independently raised or lowered using a precision front-mounted wheel, allowing chefs to adjust the distance between the food and the fire with exceptional accuracy. This provides precise temperature control for everything from high-heat searing to slow roasting while allowing multiple foods to be cooked simultaneously at different temperatures. The result is greater cooking flexibility, improved consistency, and the authentic wood-fired flavor that has made Argentine grilling one of the world's most respected live-fire cooking methods.

Located behind each grilling station is a dedicated brasero, a traditional ember box used to burn hardwood into a continuous supply of clean, glowing embers. Rather than cooking directly over large flames, fresh embers are raked from the brasero beneath the cooking grates as needed. This authentic Argentine cooking method provides consistent cooking temperatures, cleaner combustion, improved fuel management, and the rich wood-fired flavor that chefs and guests expect from premium live-fire cooking.

Built from heavy-duty American steel and lined with high-temperature firebrick, the #4642 is engineered to withstand the demands of busy commercial kitchens. The firebrick-lined cooking chamber stores and radiates heat more efficiently than steel alone, helping maintain stable cooking temperatures while reducing fuel consumption during long cooking sessions. Designed for years of continuous commercial operation, this grill delivers the durability and performance professionals demand.

The spacious center smoker and roasting oven expands the grill's versatility by providing indirect heat for low-and-slow barbecue, roasting, and finishing proteins while the dual Argentine grills continue cooking over live hardwood embers. This multi-station design allows several chefs to work simultaneously, increasing productivity while producing authentic wood-fired cuisine with outstanding consistency.

The integrated overhead utensil rail keeps grilling tools, tongs, brushes, and accessories organized and within easy reach during busy service, while the open exhibition design transforms cooking into entertainment. The #4642 becomes an impressive centerpiece for restaurants, wineries, luxury resorts, hotels, private clubs, entertainment venues, and destination dining experiences where guests can watch chefs prepare meals over a live fire. From upscale steakhouses to outdoor hospitality venues, this commercial wood-fired grill creates an unforgettable visual and culinary experience.

Every #4642 Commercial Argentine Wood Fire Grill with Center Smoker is handcrafted in the USA and NSF Certified for commercial food service. This premium commercial wood fire grill is built to order and can be customized to meet the specific needs of your operation, including cooking surface sizes, grate styles, smoker configuration, storage options, accessories, finishes, and overall dimensions.

Features

• Model #4642
• NSF Certified for Commercial Food Service
• Made in the USA
• Dual Independent Argentine Adjustable-Height Cooking Grills
• Rear-Mounted Braseros for Continuous Hardwood Ember Production
• Fully Insulated Center Smoker & Roasting Oven
• Heavy-Duty American Steel Construction
• High-Temperature Firebrick-Lined Cooking Chamber
• Independent Precision Wheel Lift Systems
• Designed for Wood or Charcoal Fuel
• Exhibition-Style Live Fire Cooking
• Multi-Station Commercial Cooking System
• Integrated Overhead Utensil Rail with Hooks
• Built-to-Order with Custom Sizes and Configurations Available
• Ideal for Restaurants, Steakhouses, Wineries, Breweries, Resorts, Hotels, Country Clubs, Caterers, Event Venues, and Commercial Outdoor Kitchens

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Argentine grill?

An Argentine grill is a live-fire cooking system designed for precise heat control. Unlike traditional fixed-height grills, the cooking grate can be raised or lowered using a wheel lift system, allowing chefs to control the distance between the food and the fire. This makes it easy to sear steaks over intense heat or slowly roast meats and vegetables over gentle hardwood embers.

What is a brasero?

A brasero is a dedicated firebox used to burn hardwood into clean, glowing embers. Instead of cooking directly over large flames, fresh embers are raked beneath the cooking grate as needed. This traditional Argentine cooking method provides consistent heat, cleaner combustion, improved fuel efficiency, and authentic wood-fired flavor.

Can the #4642 burn both wood and charcoal?

Yes. The #4642 is designed to operate using either hardwood, lump charcoal, or a combination of both, giving chefs the flexibility to choose the fuel that best suits their menu, cooking style, and operation.

Why are adjustable-height cooking grates important?

Adjustable-height cooking grates allow chefs to control cooking temperatures by simply raising or lowering the grate above the fire. This provides precise heat management without moving the food, making it easier to grill delicate seafood, vegetables, burgers, steaks, poultry, and other menu items at their ideal cooking temperatures.

What can I cook on the center smoker?

The fully insulated center smoker is ideal for brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, turkey, salmon, sausages, vegetables, and other slow-cooked menu items. It also serves as a roasting oven for larger cuts of meat while the side Argentine grills remain available for live-fire cooking.

Can the #4642 be customized?

Yes. Every #4642 Commercial Argentine Wood Fire Grill is built to order. We can customize cooking surface sizes, grate styles, smoker configuration, accessories, storage options, finishes, and other features to meet the specific needs of your restaurant, resort, winery, hotel, or commercial outdoor kitchen.

Who is this commercial grill designed for?

The #4642 is ideal for restaurants, steakhouses, wineries, breweries, resorts, hotels, country clubs, catering companies, event venues, commercial outdoor kitchens, and entertainment venues that want to showcase authentic live-fire cooking while producing high-quality wood-fired cuisine.

Why choose a commercial wood fire grill? 

A commercial wood fire grill delivers the authentic flavor, aroma, and visual appeal that cannot be duplicated with gas or electric cooking equipment. Cooking over natural hardwood embers creates exceptional searing, consistent heat, and a memorable dining experience that attracts guests and enhances your menu.

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For pricing, customization options, and current lead times, call or text 916-798-8901, or complete the quote request form below.

Every #4642 Commercial Argentine Wood Fire Grill with Center Smoker is custom built to order to meet the unique requirements of your restaurant, resort, winery, hotel, catering company, or commercial outdoor kitchen.