Custom Black Steel Santa Maria Drop-In Grill for Masonry

Base Unit #4732

Architectural Insert Spec | 4-Sided Flange | 100% Made in Texas | Free Continental U.S. Shipping*

The Masonry Integration Standard

The NorCal Ovenworks Base Unit #4732 is engineered for permanent installation into custom masonry islands. Unlike thin-gauge drop-ins that warp under heat, this unit features a fully welded 14" deep firebox designed to act as the thermal core of your outdoor kitchen.

Equipped with a Structural Top Flange, this grill drops seamlessly into stone, stucco, or brick enclosures. It provides the visual command of a Santa Maria grill with the clean, flush-mount finish required by high-end architectural designs.

STANDARD ISSUE: Black Steel Maintenance Kit

Protect Your Masonry Investment.

Managing a fire inside a permanent structure requires precision. We include the heavy-duty Black Steel tool set as standard equipment to ensure you can bank coals and manage ash without damaging your surroundings.

• Included Free: The Black Steel T-Rake & Poker Set ($220 Value).

• Heavy-gauge steel construction to match the durability of the firebox.

Fabrication Specifications

1. 4-Sided Structural Flange

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

2. 14" Deep Thermal Containment

• Depth: 14" Standard.

• Construction: Fully seam-welded firebox (no tack welds). This depth prevents wind from scattering ash onto your countertops and ensures the heat remains focused on the food, not the surrounding stone.

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 Configurations

• A36 Black Steel: 3/16" thick steel body. The traditional choice. Comes seasoned with a Stainless Steel grilling surface. (Requires firebrick lining for longevity).

• All-Stainless Steel: Non-polished, industrial finish. Recommended for coastal applications and commercial kitchens requiring NSF-level sanitation.

Grate Logic: Configure Your Insert

• Standard: Stainless Steel Round Rod – The universal standard for Santa Maria cooking.

• The Argentine Upgrade: V-Grate with Drip Pan – Inverted angle iron tracks grease away from the fire.¹ Highly recommended for masonry installs to keep grease from splattering onto your stone countertops.

   

   

Installation Specifications (Cutout Dimensions)

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

Pro Tip: Line the firebox with split firebricks (consumable, not included) for longevity. 

Custom Fabrication Options

NorCal Ovenworks is a Custom Shop.

We build to print.

• NSF Certification: Available for commercial restaurant code compliance.

• Rotisserie Kit: Motorized spit integration.

• 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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