Description
The Northern Flame 800 stainless steel braai is a compact built-in wood braai for homes that want a neat, modern braai area without giving up the real taste of wood and coals. It is the smallest unit in the range, which makes it a smart pick for a patio, a smaller entertainment area or a straight swap for a tired old braai inside an existing brick chimney.
Northern Flame 800 Stainless Steel Braai Features
Stainless steel where it counts
Northern Flame uses 304 stainless steel for the outer frame and the door, as well as the ash pan and the pull-out ash drawer. That grade handles coastal air well. The firebox and coal maker use 430 grade stainless steel, and the ash pan and coal maker are finished in matt black heat resistant paint. The result is a stainless steel built in braai that wipes clean after a long Saturday afternoon.
Easy cooking control
A galvanised steel grid sits on four height levels, so you can sear chops close to the coals and then lift the meat higher to finish slowly. A potjie hook and a light fitting are built in, which helps when the braai runs into the evening.
A door that works for you
The large door slides neatly under the braai when you open it and becomes an extra work surface for tongs, plates and the salt. Close it when the fire is out and the unit looks tidy again.
Hood optional, flue planned to suit
The braai comes without a hood so it fits straight into a prebuilt chimney breast. If you need a canopy, the detachable Gather braai hood can be ordered as an extra, as can a matching stainless steel doorset and frame for the cupboards below. The flue kit is not included, and we spec the flue parts for your exact site.
Is the Northern Flame 800 right for your braai area?
At 54 x 95 x 81 cm it suits small to medium gatherings, roughly a family plus a few friends, and works best under cover where wind cannot push smoke back at the cook. If you often feed a big crowd, ask us about the larger units in our built-in braais range. Our stainless steel built-in braai buyer’s guide also explains the steel grades.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team builds in and fits the braai, sizes the chimney and cowl so smoke draws properly in a southeaster, and seals the flue against winter rain. See our built-in braai builders in Cape Town service, or view the full Northern Flame braai collection.
Northern Flame 800 FAQs
Can the Northern Flame 800 replace my old braai in an existing chimney?
Usually, yes. Because it ships without a hood, it is designed to slot into a prebuilt chimney breast. We measure your opening first, then confirm whether any brickwork or a flue adjustment is needed.
Does it burn charcoal as well as wood?
Yes. It is made for wood and coal, and the built-in coal maker lets you burn wood down to coals on one side while you cook on the other.
Is a braai hood included?
No, the unit comes standard without one. The Gather detachable braai hood is available to order with it if your braai area has no chimney breast.
Planning a new braai area? Ask us for a quote or WhatsApp our team with a photo of your space.
