BBQ Safe Locations & Installation Guidelines
To keep every Grillo kitchen safe, beautiful and performing as it should, there are a few important requirements to consider when choosing its location.
These guidelines apply to Grillo gas BBQs, Gozney appliances, Gusto and Voltiq. They should be followed at the design, installation and ongoing use stages.
Gas BBQ, Gozney, Gusto & Voltiq
Minimum clearance behind and adjacent to the kitchen
| Material | With tall Feature Wall | With short Feature Wall | With no Feature Wall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatch/canvas/living wall or equivalent | 600mm gap behind cabinet | 1m gap behind cabinet | 1m gap behind cabinet |
| Wood, window or equivalent | No gap needed | 600mm gap behind cabinet (not required for Gusto) |
600mm gap behind cabinet (not required for Gusto) |
| Stone/brick or equivalent | No gap needed | No gap needed | No gap needed |
Minimum clearance above the kitchen
| Material | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thatch/canvas/living wall or equivalent | Nothing overhanging at all |
| Hedge, wood, window or equivalent | 1.6m above worktop (2.5m from the ground) |
| Solid wood pergola | 1m above worktop (1.9m from the ground) |
| Stone / brick / metal or equivalent | 600mm above worktop (1.5m from the ground) |
| Soffits, gutters or equivalent | 1.6m above worktop (2.5m from the ground) |
Important: A Gozney Dome must not be positioned beneath any type of combustible cover, regardless of the height of the cover.
Choosing the right location
A Grillo kitchen is designed specifically for outdoor living. The installation area must have adequate ventilation and allow heat, smoke and cooking fumes to disperse safely.
Gas bottles must never be stored or used inside a home, garage, shed or other enclosed area.
For the same reason, Grillo kitchens are not designed for installation in garages, sheds or enclosed structures. We are unable to install a kitchen in the following locations:
- Pergolas enclosed on more than two sides
- Oak structures enclosed on more than two sides
- Outbuildings or garages enclosed on more than two sides
- Sheds
If you are unsure whether your proposed location is suitable, please speak to the Grillo team before installation.
Anvils
Anvils require additional space from combustible materials to allow them to be used safely.
- Do not position an Anvil on decking.
- Maintain a minimum 2m clearance from combustible materials, such as hedges, in all directions.
- Do not position an Anvil beneath any combustible cover or ceiling, including timber structures.
Halos
To maintain safe clearances around a Halo:
- Allow a minimum 1m clear space above it.
- If a Halo is up against a hedge/plants/flammable materials, allow a minimum 600mm clear space around it on all sides.
- If a Halo is up against a fence or other material, allow a minimum 100mm clear space around it on all sides.
Keeping your kitchen safe over time
The area around your kitchen can change after installation, particularly where planting and vegetation are concerned.
Please ensure the minimum clearances shown in this guide are maintained at all times. Hedges, planting and other vegetation should be regularly trimmed back as required, and no new combustible materials or structures should be introduced within the stated safety distances.
A little ongoing care will help ensure your Grillo kitchen remains a safe and enjoyable part of your outdoor space for years to come.
