Description
Waiting an hour for coals is the part of a braai nobody enjoys. The Economaster 800 Built-in Braai fixes that with a built-in ember maker that has you cooking in about 15 minutes and keeps fresh coals coming for as long as the braai lasts.
Economaster 800 Built-in Braai Features
Ember maker for faster braais
You load wood into the ember maker, and as it burns, glowing coals drop down to the cooking area. There is no need to shovel coals across from a separate fire, and you can keep adding meat for late arrivals without starting over.
Use it inside, all year
Designed as an indoor braai, the 800 can be built into a braai room, lapa or enclosed stoep, so Cape Town winters and windy days do not stop you. Close the top door and it works as a fireplace that warms the space.
Practical extras
- Potjie hook for slow-cooked potjies
- Cooking grid
- Ash pan for quick clean-ups
- Light fitting for evening braais
- Top and bottom doors, with the bottom door folding down into a worktop
Strong, local steel
The firebox is A grade hot-rolled mild steel, 2.5mm thick, made in South Africa and covered by a 5 year limited guarantee. It measures 800mm wide, 500mm deep and 780mm high and weighs 90 kg.
Is the Economaster 800 right for your braai area?
The 80 cm cooking width handles a family braai or a group of about six to ten people as a rough guide. It needs a brick surround and a flue or chimney to carry the smoke, which also helps when the south-easter blows. Compare sizes in our built-in braais range.
Braai installation in Cape Town
Our builders plan the surround, fit the flue and cowl and finish the brickwork, plaster or cladding to suit your home. Find out more on our built-in braai builders page, or see all Economaster braais.
Economaster 800 FAQs
How does the ember maker on an Economaster braai work?
Wood burns in a raised basket at the back. As it breaks down, hot coals fall through to the cooking floor. You get coals in about 15 minutes and a steady supply for the rest of the braai.
Is the Economaster built in braai suitable for gas?
No, it is designed for wood or charcoal. If you would prefer gas, our team can suggest a built-in gas unit for your space.
Planning a braai room or lapa? Share your space with our builders and we will price the Economaster 800 with a complete installation.
