Videl Brasa III Drop-In Santa Maria Grill — Built-In Argentine Wood-Fired Grill

The Brasa III builds live fire permanently into an outdoor kitchen. It drops into a countertop cutout in a masonry or custom island, leaving a clean stainless perimeter at counter level and the working machinery — firebox, grate, elevation wheel — standing above it.

Below the counter sits a deep firebox lined with refractory firebrick. Brick holds and returns heat the way a hearth does, rather than shedding it through steel, so the coal bed stays hot and even through a long cook. Hardwood or lump charcoal burns inside it. A cast wheel on the right-hand mast raises and lowers the grate over the coals, putting the sear entirely under the cook's hand.

Made to order. Cancel free within 24 hours — any reason, full refund, no fee. After 24 hours your order is released to the manufacturer and cannot be cancelled or returned. Freight damage must be reported within 2 business days of delivery. View our full shipping & returns policy.

The elevation system

A hand crank drives the grate up and down a toothed rack — the defining mechanism of Santa Maria cooking. No burners, no settings, no flame tamers. Heat is managed by the fuel bed and by height, which is exactly why the flavor is different.

How it installs

The Brasa III mounts much like an apron-front sink, and it needs two openings rather than one. A wide stainless flange rests flush on the countertop while the firebox drops below into the island. The island's front face is also cut away, so the grill's stainless front panel and base skirt sit exposed on the face of the counter — that opening carries the air intake and ash access, and it is not optional.

Give your builder both dimensions before the island goes up: the countertop cutout and the front face opening. Because this unit is built into permanent construction, we strongly recommend confirming your island plan with us before ordering — the 24-hour cancellation window is short relative to a masonry build.

Specifications

• Installation: Drop-in — requires a countertop cutout and a front face opening in a masonry or custom island
• Fuel: Hardwood and lump charcoal — no gas
• Construction: 304 stainless steel throughout
• Firebox: Refractory firebrick lined
• Grate adjustment: Hand-crank elevation wheel on toothed rack
• Rotisserie: Rotisserie-ready — kit sold separately
• Ships crated via LTL freight, curbside delivery
• Made to order — production 2–4 weeks, then 1–2 weeks freight transit (approximately 3–6 weeks total)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it run on gas?
No. The Brasa III burns hardwood or lump charcoal only. Heat is controlled by the fuel bed and by raising or lowering the grate.

What openings does my builder need to cut?
Two: a countertop cutout for the firebox to drop through, and a front face opening for the air intake and ash access. Contact us for exact dimensions before construction begins.

Can I cancel or change my order?
Within 24 hours, yes — free, any reason, full refund. We hold every order a full 24 hours before releasing it to the manufacturer so this window is real. After that your order is in production and cannot be cancelled or returned. Given that this unit is built into permanent construction, call us before ordering.

How long until it arrives?
Production takes 2–4 weeks, followed by 1–2 weeks of freight transit — approximately 3–6 weeks total from order to delivery.