Custom All-Stainless Santa Maria Drop-In Grill for Masonry

Base Unit #4535 | All-Stainless Edition

Commercial Sanitary Spec | Marine Grade Insert | 100% Made in Texas | Free Continental U.S. Shipping*

The Marine-Grade Masonry Insert (304 Stainless)

The NorCal Ovenworks Base Unit #4535 (Stainless Edition) is the architectural standard for coastal and commercial outdoor kitchens. Fabricated entirely from commercial-grade, non-polished 304 Stainless Steel, this unit is designed to withstand salt air, humidity, and the rigors of professional use without corroding.

Engineered with a Structural Top Flange, this firebox drops seamlessly into custom masonry, stone, or stucco enclosures. It offers the high-heat performance of a traditional Santa Maria pit with the sanitary, flush-mount finish required by high-end design specifications. 

STANDARD ISSUE: Stainless Steel Maintenance Kit

Corrosion-Resistant Tooling Included.

We do not pair a stainless grill with carbon steel tools that will rust on your patio. We include the matching heavy-duty Stainless Steel tool set as standard equipment.

• Included Free: The Stainless Steel T-Rake & Firewood Poker Set.

• Fabricated from the same 304 Stainless stock as your grill for medical-grade hygiene and longevity.

Fabrication Specifications

1. 4-Sided Structural Flange

The unit is fabricated with a rigid stainless steel lip on all four sides. This allows the firebox to hang suspended within the masonry cutout, creating a clean "finished" look that protects the edge of your countertop material (granite, concrete, or stone) from thermal shock.

2. 14" Deep Thermal Containment Firebox

• Depth: 14" Standard.

• Construction: Fully seam-welded Stainless Steel firebox. Unlike tack-welded alternatives, our seams are water-tight and built to prevent ash scatter, protecting your masonry island from internal heat damage.

3. Variable Height Flywheel

The side-mounted flywheel allows for infinite vertical adjustment of the grilling surface.

• Control: Raise the grate to slow-roast using ambient heat or lower it flush with the firebox rim for high-heat searing.

4. Material Build: Commercial Stainless

• Material: 3/16" thick Heavy-Gauge 304 Stainless Steel.

• Finish: Non-polished "Industrial" finish. Hides scratches and stands up to commercial abuse.

• Application: Essential for Beachfront properties, humid climates, and NSF-compliant Commercial Kitchens.

Grate Logic: Configure Your Insert

• Standard: Stainless Steel Round Rod – The universal standard for Santa Maria cooking. Easy to clean and excellent for searing.

• The Argentine Upgrade: V-Grate with Drip Pan – Inverted angle iron tracks grease away from the fire into a collection trough. Highly recommended for built-in installs to prevent grease from splattering onto your porous stone or stucco surroundings. 

Installation Specifications (Cutout Dimensions)

Critical Data for Contractors: The "Masonry Opening" is the clear space required in your island.

Note: Firebrick lining will preserve the life of the Firebox. 

Custom Fabrication Options

NorCal Ovenworks is a Custom Shop.

The #4535 is a platform. We can modify it to your exact architectural prints.

• NSF Certification: NSF documentation for health inspections.

• Rotisserie Systems: Motorized spit integration for whole animal roasting. 

• Warming Racks: Upper tier for resting meats.

Direct to Fabricator Line: 916-794-0707

Email for Prints/Specs: gary@norcalovenworks.com

Logistics

• Origin: Hand-built in Texas, USA.

• Shipping: Free Freight Shipping (Continental U.S. Only)*.

  • Note: Shipments to NYC or limited-access areas may incur carrier surcharges.

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