If you’re in search of the best grill on the market, look no further than Kalamazoo.
Labeled by some as the “Rolls Royce of Barbecue Grills”, Kalamazoo grills aren’t for everyone
due to the substantial investment required to own one.
But if cost is no object, and you demand the best in quality, versality & performance,
Kalamazoo can’t be beat.
In this video, we’ll give you the 4 main reasons why you should consider a Kalamazoo.
Hi this is John with Designer Appliances in Bedminster New Jersey.
Our showroom has one of the largest selections of grills in NJ, and as one of the only Kalamazoo
dealers in the tri-state area, we have seen first-hand how Kalamazoo well stacks up against
all other brands.
With that said, here are the five reasons why Kalamazoo is the best outdoor grill on
the market.
First, Kalamazoo’s hybrid fire grilling system gives you three grills in one.
One of the biggest dilemmas you’ll face when selecting a new grill, is should I get
a charcoal grill or a gas grill.
Charcoal is known for infusing more flavor into your food, while gas is synonymous with
convenience.
With Kalamazoo you’ll never have to sacrifice flavor for convenience.
The hybrid system gives you the best of both worlds allowing to quickly and conveniently
cook with gas for everyday cooking, while also being able to switch over to coal or
wood using the hybrid fire grilling drawer.
Igniting your coal or wood is easy and there’s no need to use lighter fluid or ritual hacks
passed on from friends.
Just press the button to activate the dedicated ignitor burner.
After your coal or wood has ignited, just turn off the burner and start cooking.
Clean up is also a breeze.
Ash and soot fall down the firebox into a deep and easy to remove tray.
The other convenience of the hybrid drawer, is when you need to add more coal or wood,
all you need to do is pull out the drawer and insert the cooking fuel.
On typically charcoal or wood grills, you’ll need to open the grill dome, remove the grates,
and then place the charcoal or wood.
The Kalamazoo is much quicker and cleaner, plus you won’t be dramatically changing
the temperature in the grill by opening the hood.
For consistent results, the hybrid grilling system gives you unmatched temperature control,
making you the neighborhood grill master.
Using the gas burners, you can precisely control the temperature range between 250 - 700 degrees.
Standard grills only reach up to about 550 degrees.
Using charcoal, you can extend that temperature range from 150 all the way up to 1200 degrees.
To assist with dialing in the perfect temperature when using charcoal or wood, Kalamazoo has
integrated air vents in the grill wood that can be easily opened or closed.
Under the hood, the heart of the grilling system contains Kalamazoo’s custom “dragon
burners”.
Weighing a hefty 13 lbs each, the bronze cast burners are specifically designed to generate
and retain high heat while shrugging off ash from charcoal.
Unlike many competitor grills that have exposed port holes which can clog with grease over
time, the dragon burners are uniquely design to restrict this corrosion.
The only downside is that Kalamazoo grills don’t have internal lights since they can’t
withstand these extremely high cooking temperatures.
Second, Kalamazoo’s unique deep firebox produces perfect heat distribution and eliminates
flare-ups.
Even heat distribution when grilling depends entirely on how well the grill circulates
air.
This isn’t an issue when you are searing with direct heat, but when the hood is down
and you’re roasting or smoking, air circulation is the key to consistent results.
The entire Kalamazoo grill is uniquely built upon this principle.
The Kalamazoo has a firebox that is over twice as deep as any other grill manufacturer.
The floor of the firebox is designed to be the exact distance from the cooking grates
as the top of the grill hood (about 29”).
This creates a perfect convection cooking action with the grates sitting directly in
the middle.
This design delivers exceptional smoking and roasting capabilities thanks to the impressive
heat circulation dynamics.
The deep firebox all means dripping grease is far removed from the cooking surface, basically
eliminating the chance of flare-ups ruining your food.
As far as clean up, instead of a small grease try, all Kalamazoo grills have large, deep
cleanup bins that are easy to handle and located conveniently at the bottom of the grill.
To make cleanup even easier, the grill produces less ash because it operates in extremely
high temperatures.
The grill itself features 304 stainless steel for durability and protection from corrosion
and oxidations.
Their engineers also use marine-grade stainless steel for rivets and screws, making for impressive
durability in the toughest conditions.
Third, Kalamazoo’s custom laser cut grill grates provide maximum cooking versality
Kalamazoo is known for having laser cut surfaces that are a quarter inch thick and specially
designed to retain heat and reduce cooking times up to 50 percent.
There are four surfaces available: meat, fish, vegetable and plancha.
The laser cut surface for meat has large openings allowing you to expose your meat more directly
to the flames.
It works great for steaks, burgers and chicken.
The laser cut surface for fish has smaller openings, but more surface area great for
searing your steak, making stir fry or cooking a delicate fish.
The laser surface for vegetables eliminates the need for a grill basket.
This has thinner openings, ideal for small vegetables from beans to asparagus.
The plancha surface is a solid quarter inch thick, perfect for teppanyaki, diner-style
burgers and even breakfast foods like eggs, bacon and pancakes.
You can purchase any of these grates for $375 each and you can fit up to 4 depending on
the model you choose.
Forth, Kalamazoo grills have unparelled build quality and customer support
When it comes to overall build quality, Kalamazoo grills are built like tanks.
For a point of reference, Kalamazoo grills weigh anywhere from 400 to around 700 pounds,
which is about twice the weight of similar size grills from competitors.
Kalamazoo uses heavy duty corression resistant 304 grade stainless steel throughout the entire
grill.
As an upgrade, Marine grade stainless steel is also available as an option if you are
in a corrosive environment like right near the ocean.
Each grill is handmade in Kalamazoo Missouri.
Everyone who works on your grill throughout the manufacturing process hand signs your
grill plate, showing a true level of accountability and pride in their work.
In addition to ensuring your grill is perfect when it arrives from the factory, Kalamazoo
is dedicated to ensuring you experience is always top notch.
As you would expect, they offer dedicated customer service that will quickly work to
resolve any issue, and they have a community of grill masters who share fun tips and cooking
tricks to ensure you get the most out of your investment.
We hope this video has been helpful.
If you have any questions about purchasing the perfect Kalamazoo grill for your home,
comment below, give us a call, browse our website or visit one of our showrooms in Bedminster
or Montclair NJ.
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