The Hybrid Braai

The Story of the Hybrid Braai - Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products
The Story of the Hybrid Braai - Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products
The Story of the Hybrid Braai - Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products

Braai with a combination of gas, wood, charcoal, and smoker chips - all under 1 grid

For years South Africans have said that “If only I had time, I would braai every night” and of course with gas available we can. For some however, the experience of wood or charcoal just can’t be rivaled. Many of our busy lifestyles simply have not allowed the luxury of enjoying a wood braai on a regular basis.
That is until the Hybrid Braai was born.

The Story behind the Hybrid Braai

In 2014 Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products had been listening long and hard and decided to design and create a brand-new product to capture the attention of all South Africans, and 2 years later introduced the very first Hybrid Braai. This was later awarded runner-up in the SASDA awards for “producing an innovative and intricate multiple fuel solution for alternative braaiing, in a versatile and aesthetically pleasing product” in 2018.

For the first time in South African history, one braai has the ability to function with multiple fuels under one grid, such as: Gas, Wood, Charcoal & Smoker Chips. Proudly designed and Manufactured at the Chad-O-Chef Plant in Muldersdrift, Gauteng.

The Story of the Hybrid Braai - Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products

How does the Hybrid Braai work?

  1. Load your ember drawer with your choice of Wood, Charcoal & Smoker Chips.  (Up to 80mm high)
  2. Turn on your gas burners (they are positioned right below the ember drawer, where the wood or charcoal is placed).
  3. The gas burners now act as your firelighters! Simply stand back until your coals have caught (keep the gas on to speed up the coals if you like – but make sure not to let it go too long. Up to 10 minutes normally does the trick. 
  4. Start cooking your feast!  The Hybrid provides a quick & convenient braai with all the bushveld seasoning.

Technical Information on the Hybrid Braai

  • 36-month guarantee
  • Designed & manufactured in South Africa
  • A high quality 1.2mm (dual layer) 304 stainless steel (or coastal grade on request)
  • Size: 730/905mm W x 600mm D x 460 H 
  • Grilling Area: 560/750mm W x 447mm D
  • Burner Qty: 3/4
  • Operating Pressure: 2.8 kPa
  • kW input: 5.3kW/h per burner on high
  • Gas Consumption (Max): 0.38KG/h per burner on high
  • Ignition Type: Piezo Ignitor
  • Grid Technology: 8mm stainless steel bar (dishwasher safe)

Easily upgrade your Hybrid Braai by purchasing additional features:

Extraction System: This is used when your braai is installed in an enclosed patio environment.
Rotisserie Dome: For bakes, roasts, smoking and rotisseries.
Stir-Fry Pan: For stir-fry’s, breakfasts, seafood, burgers and more.

Style, Safety & Quality that lasts

Quality and Safety are paramount at Chad-O-Chef’s ISO 9001 approved factory, as such we confidently offer a 3 Year guarantee on all of our braais. 
Your Chad-O-Chef braai goes through rigorous testing until it is LPGASA approved, before being sold to the public.

Service you can trust

Our sales & service departments are always at your beck and call to ensure your best experience using our products.
Contact us today for a braai that gives new meaning to luxury living, or find a dealer in your area to purchase a unit. 

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The Story of the Hybrid Braai - Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products
The Story of the Hybrid Braai - Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products
The Story of the Hybrid Braai - Chad-O-Chef Lifestyle Products