Braziers

Features and types

The category brings together three distinct product families, designed for different outdoor uses and spaces.

Bizzotto steel fire bowls

The fire bowls Bizzotto from the Efesto e Illinois range are made of steel with two main finishes: rust effect and black. The sizes cover different formats — the Efesto Round Fire Bowl Ø70 H26 and the Efesto Fire Bowl D 80 cm H 44 are among the widest models for those with a spacious garden, while the Illinois Fire Bowl 60×60 H31 has a square shape suitable for more regular spaces. The Efesto Round D 50 H 138 model with tall stem is instead designed for those who prefer not to bend down to feed the fire. The Fire Bowl with Log Holder Rust Effect 70×70 H38 integrates a wood support directly under the basin: convenient if you use wood in quantity. Steel with rust effect is not just aesthetic: it reduces the need for periodic surface treatments compared to polished finishes.

Le Marquier Plancha

Le Marquier is a brand specialised in French plancha, available in gas, electric and cast iron versions. The Plancha Française 250 Duo in cast iron on trolley is suitable for high-temperature surface cooking. The Plancha Amalia 360 is available in both gas and stainless steel thermocopy version, whilst the Plancha Exclusive 375 Gas with cabinet is the choice for those setting up a complete outdoor kitchen. Thermocopy surfaces ensure even heat distribution, useful for cooking fish, vegetables and meat uniformly.

The brand also offers a wide range of accessories: Allure trolleys and Desserte side tables, work surfaces with doors, covers for Pure and Amalia series, stainless steel spatulas. These accessories pair with the corresponding plancha models — check compatibility based on the plate size (45, 60 or 75 cm).

LotusGrill and Outdoorchef barbecues

The LotusGrill Standard Portable (35×23.4 cm) is a compact barbecue, available in purple colouring, suitable for balconies, terraces or picnics. It runs on LotusGrill Ethanol Fuel Gel 500 ml, sold separately and available in this section.

Outdoorchef is present with the Heat C-265 Gas Barbecue on a trolley with wheels: compact format, gas supply at 30 mbar, designed for use on a patio or in the garden with a need to move it.

How to choose

By type of cooking

If you're looking for a decorative and functional fire bowl to warm the outdoor space in the evening — with wood or briquettes — the Bizzotto Efesto fire bowls are the direct choice: robust steel, round or square shapes, no installation required. If instead you want to cook outdoors in a structured way — grilling, sautéing vegetables, plate cooking — guide your choice towards the Le Marquier plancha (gas for greater power, electric for balconies without a gas bottle) or the Outdoorchef gas barbecue for a proper grill.

For those wanting something portable, the LotusGrill Standard is the most compact solution: it assembles in a few minutes and runs on ethanol gel.

By available space

• Small balcony or terrace: compact LotusGrill or Le Marquier electric plancha (without gas bottle, safer in enclosed or semi-covered spaces).
• Medium-sized garden: Bizzotto Efesto fire bowls (Ø70 or 80 cm) or Le Marquier gas plancha on trolley.
• Structured outdoor kitchen: the combination Le Marquier plancha + cabinet with doors + Desserte trolley creates a standalone workstation, with work surface and shelves.

By maintenance

Bizzotto rust effect steel fire bowls require minimal maintenance compared to polished finishes. Thermocopy steel planchas are cleaned with the included spatulas or sold separately (see the Le Marquier Stainless Steel Plancha Spatula Set 3). Le Marquier covers (Original 60, Pure 75 series) protect the plate from the elements when not in use: they are recommended purchases if the plancha is installed permanently.

FAQ

What is the difference between a fire bowl and a plancha?

A fire bowl burns wood or briquettes and mainly serves to warm the outdoor area or for direct grill cooking. A plancha is a cooking plate — in cast iron, steel or stainless steel — that heats up with gas or electricity to high temperatures and allows uniform cooking without direct flame. Bizzotto fire bowls and Le Marquier planchas meet different needs and are complementary.

Do Bizzotto Efesto fire bowls resist bad weather?

They are made of steel. The rust effect finish is designed for a natural outdoor look and performs better than a smooth coat over time. It is still advisable to shelter or cover them during winter to preserve the structure longer.

Is LotusGrill fuel only used with LotusGrill barbecues?

The LotusGrill Ethanol Fuel Gel 500 ml is the specific fuel for LotusGrill models. Before using it with other fire bowls or garden fires, always check the instructions from your device's manufacturer.

Which Le Marquier accessories are compatible with which plancha?

Le Marquier produces its own covers, trolleys and work surfaces with standardised dimensions (45, 60, 75 cm). The covers Original 60 e Pure 75 pair with the respective plate sizes; the trolleys Allure e Desserte Ingénieuse accommodate planchas from 45 to 75 cm. Check the product sheet of each accessory for exact compatibility.

Are fire bowls and planchas also suitable for winter evenings?

Bizzotto fire bowls with wood generate direct heat and can be used year-round in the garden, even on cool evenings. Le Marquier planchas, on the other hand, are primarily cooking tools and do not heat the surrounding space: for winter outdoor use, pair them with a fire bowl.

Why choose L'Arcolaio for your outdoor

On L'Arcolaio we have selected for our outdoor catalogue products from brands with complete ranges and matching accessories: from the Bizzotto Efesto line to Le Marquier modular systems, to compact LotusGrill barbecues. Various models and high-quality solutions.