I bet you didn’t know IKEA has a compact charcoal grill, and it’s a little powerful beast

When you think of Ikea, its beautiful designer furniture, its innovative approach to flat-pack products and, of course, its fantastic prices come to mind. But I bet you never thought that the Swedish company was also on the grill market. Yes, ain’t that surprisingly cool? We’ve spotted this gorgeous and portable charcoal grill from Ikea, that is ready to make your summer (or any time of the year) better with great BBQ parties.

Exploring the Ikea’s website, we have found the beautiful and, of course, masterfully designed GRILLSKÄR grill, one of the most fun projects of the store that mixes functionality with a minimalist and elegant design that says “Ikea” all over it. The grill works not only with charcoal but also with briquettes, for a stable and constant temperature control. It has enough space to create a direct, hotter fire zone, while a small sector can be left for an indirect, colder fire zone, to keep food warm and grill on low heat.

The IKEA GRILLSKÄR grill is the perfect balance between engineering and design

The Ikea GRILLSKÄR grill comes in flat-pack format, that is, it is delivered in boxes and assembled at home, but don’t worry: it comes with the classic Ikea instructions, so well explained, that even a child can assemble them. The furniture consists of four main legs and two shelves, which add enough space to place all your barbecue utensils, or the ingredients that are about to be transformed to delicious BBQ dishes.

To become the star griller of the family, the GRILLSKÄR grill has a thermometer that will help you check that the temperature is correct so that that cut of meat is tender and juicy, at the exact cooking doneness.

It has a tray to accumulate the ashes, which can be removed to remove those residues easily. It is also built with heat-insulating handles in stainless steel, so that no one is going to get hurt in the process (but hey, a good barbecue expert has war wounds, ain’t that right?).

Achieve the whole barbecue experience with the GRILLSKÄR kitchen island

Your grill is not complete without the accompaniment of the GRILLSKÄR kitchen island with back panel, for that outdoor kitchen space that you have dreamed of for years but have been too lazy to face. The solution is here: a screw here and another one there, and that’s it. In a matter of minutes, just like the grill, you have this comfortable and functional preparation space with a perforated back panel, where you can hang utensils and other items that are useful to have on hand when you are grilling.

While it’s perfect for outdoor grilling, it’s equally at home indoors in a laundry room. The durable stainless steel surface of the kitchen island is not only hygienic, but also resistant to rust and easy to clean. No more worrying about spills or stains: just wipe it clean and it’s ready for your next culinary adventure.

Ready for summer? No, you’re not until you have a grill. And here it is: the GRILLSKÄR collection from Ikea is what you’ve been looking for.