Alfresco Built-in Gas Sear Zone Side Burner - AXESZ
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Alfresco ALXE Series · 14" Sear Zone Side Burner · Made in the USA
Alfresco Built-in Gas Sear Zone Side Burner - AXESZ
A 1,500°F infrared searing station beside any grill, for the steakhouse crust the grates cannot make.
The Sear Zone side burner adds the one thing most outdoor kitchens are missing: a dedicated, blistering-hot sear station. A 27,500 BTU ceramic infrared burner climbs to 1,500°F in about four minutes, two to three times the surface heat of a gas grate, and stainless V-shaped grates sit over it to lay down hard sear marks while catching the drippings and vaporizing them back into the meat. There are almost no flare-ups, because nothing pools. Reverse-sear a thick ribeye on the grill, finish it 60 seconds a side here, and it comes off with a restaurant crust and a pink center edge to edge. Push-button 110V ignition, amber LED knob lighting and a stainless cover are built in, and it drops into the same 14-inch cutout as a side burner.
Who it is for
Is the AXESZ Sear Zone Your Burner?
A grill grate tops out around 600°F. A sear station is a different tool. Here is who the Sear Zone side burner is made for, based on what our customers tell us after they own one.
Built for you
The Sear Zone fits you if…
- ✓You want a real steakhouse crust: 1,500°F infrared sears the surface in about a minute a side, before the inside overcooks.
- ✓You reverse-sear: smoke or slow-roast thick cuts on the grill, then finish them here for 60 seconds a side with a perfect pink center.
- ✓You are tired of flare-ups: the radiant burner vaporizes drippings on contact instead of letting them pool and ignite.
- ✓You grill fast on weeknights: four minutes to temperature and a burger or chop cooks up to half as fast as on a standard burner.
- ✓Your grill has no Sear Zone and cannot take one: this adds the sear station beside any built-in grill, Alfresco or not.
- ✓You want it to match: amber LED knob lighting and the same 14-inch footprint as the Alfresco double side burner.
Think twice if…
It may not be the right fit if…
- →You want pots and pans beside the grill, not a sear station: the double side burner is the stovetop.
- →You are buying a new Alfresco grill anyway: the ALXE Sear Zone models build the 1,500°F station into the grill itself and save the cutout.
- →You mostly cook thin cuts, vegetables and fish fillets that are done before a sear station earns its keep.
- →You live near salt air: Sear Zone side burner with Marine Armour protection.
Still deciding? Read our Alfresco ALXE vs AIPG breakdown or the full Alfresco Grills Review.
Features
Three Systems, One 14-Inch Sear Station
A sear station is a single-purpose tool, and the Alfresco Sear Zone is engineered to do that one job better than any grill grate: hotter, faster and cleaner.
01 · Heat system
27,500 BTU Ceramic Infrared Burner: 1,500°F in About 4 Minutes
A ceramic infrared burner converts the gas flame into intense radiant heat, the same technology steakhouses use for their broilers. It reaches 1,500°F at the grate in about four minutes, far beyond what a conventional gas burner can do, so the surface of a steak browns and caramelizes before the inside has a chance to overcook.
02 · Grates
Stainless V-Grates That Sear and Flavor
V-shaped stainless grates sit over the burner. The ridges press deep sear marks into the meat while the channels catch the drippings and route them onto the infrared surface, where they flash into smoke and flavor instead of pooling and flaring. The result is a cleaner fire and a more intense crust.
03 · Built to last
Heli-Arc Welded Stainless, Amber LED Lighting, Cover Included
The body is commercial 304 stainless with heli-arc welded seams, built for four seasons outdoors and years of 1,500°F heat. Push-button 110V ignition lights it, amber LED knob lighting matches the ALXE grill line after dark, and a stainless cover protects the grates when you are done.
Details You Notice Every Time You Cook
Reverse sear
The 60-Second Finish
Cook thick steaks, chops and roasts low on the grill or smoker until they are 10–15°F under target, rest them, then sear 45–60 seconds a side here. Edge-to-edge pink with a dark crust, every time.
Fits anywhere
Same Cutout as a Side Burner
A 13 1/4-inch-wide cutout beside any built-in grill, so it slots into an existing island where a side burner would go.
Craftsmanship
Hand-Welded 304 Stainless, Made in the USA
Built in Alfresco’s California plant from 304 stainless with heli-arc welded seams, with a lifetime warranty on the stainless and the burner.
Your color
Stainless or Powder-Coat Finishes
Choose brushed stainless or a powder-coat color, from Jet Black and Signal White to Ultramarine Blue, Carmine Red, Light Green and Traffic Yellow, to match your Alfresco grill.
Versatility
What 1,500°F Is For
The Sear Zone is for the last minute of cooking, when the crust is made. Here is what owners use it for most.
Ribeye, strip and filet, about a minute a side
Smoked or slow-roasted cuts finished 60 seconds a side
Hard crust, juicy center, up to half the time
Seconds of 1,500°F heat, rare inside
Chops and tenderloin with a steakhouse char
Peppers, onions and corn blistered fast
Call 888-678-3530 and we will confirm the cutout before you order.
Before you build
Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen
Building the island around this burner? Here is what your builder needs to know.
Cutout
13 1/4" W × 23" D × 10 1/4" H
Confirm against the manufacturer spec sheet before cutting.
Fuel
Natural Gas or Propane
Choose the matching version in the options above.
Power
110V Outlet
Runs the push-button ignition and the knob lighting.
Protect it
Stainless cover included
A vinyl cover is also available.
Specifications
Specs & Dimensions
| Alfresco Built-in Gas Sear Zone Side Burner - AXESZ | |
|---|---|
| Models (SKU) | AXESZ-LP · AXESZ-NG |
| Configuration | Built-in |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (NG) or Propane (LP) |
| Collection | ALXE |
| Exterior Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Primary Color | Stainless Steel |
| Width | 14" |
| Depth | 26.875" |
| Height | 12.5" |
| Cut Out Width | 13 1/4" |
| Cut Out Depth | 23" |
| Cut Out Height | 10 1/4" |
| Number of Burners | 1 |
| Burner Type | Infrared Ceramic Burner |
| Burner Material | Ceramic Infrared |
| Total BTUs | 27,500 BTUs |
| Maximum Temperature | 1,500°F |
| Time to Temperature | About 4 minutes |
| Cooking Surface Material | Stainless Steel |
| Cooking Surface Type | V-Grates |
| Primary Ignition Type | Push Button Ignition |
| Primary Ignition Power Source | 110V AC |
| Stainless Steel Cover | Included |
| Control Lighting | Included |
| Exterior Lighting Type | Amber LED Lights on Gas Controls (110V AC) |
| Made in the USA | Yes |
Coverage
Warranty
All stainless steel burners and stainless steel components
Repair or replacement of any defective part, labor included
Hand-welded 304 stainless with heli-arc welded seams
Downloads
Manufacturer Information
Download the spec sheet, care guide and full warranty terms for the Sear Zone side burner.
Order now with free shipping!
Questions about fit, fuel or your island design? Our Alfresco specialists will help you spec it at no charge.
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- Cancellations: Allowed before dispatch; refer to our Return Policy if the order has already shipped.
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- 30-Day Returns – Hassle-free returns within 30 days of purchase.
- Easy Process – Contact us for quick approval and a prepaid return label.
- No Restocking Fees – Enjoy full refunds without additional deductions.
- Free Damage Protection – We’ll replace or refund damaged or incorrect items quickly, covering all shipping and additional costs for your convenience.
- Custom Items Cannot Be Returned: All custom product sales are final. This includes Ready-To-Finish Outdoor Kitchens, color additions to grills and appliances, and special order items.
- Prepaid Shipping Labels – Convenient return shipping within the continental US.
- Return Shipping: We take care of all return logistics, and the shipping cost is deducted directly from your refund—no separate payments required.
BBQ Kitchen Pros Return Policy
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30 Day Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of the date of purchase. If you wish to return an item, please contact our customer service department to receive an authorization number before shipping the item back to us. Please note that items returned without an authorization number will not be accepted. Items must be returned in new condition.
Return Shipping
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Remember, returns only apply to items returned in the original packaging. If an item is returned in non-original or damaged packaging, the customer may be responsible for any return shipping costs. In addition, freight shipping is scheduled for pick-up at a specific date and time, which is agreed upon by the customer. and customers must be there at the scheduled time. Missing scheduled freight time will result in a dry run fee which is issued by the shipping company.
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We hope that our return and refund policy makes it easy for you to shop with confidence at BBQ Kitchen Pros. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service department.
A. 30 Day Return Policy
We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your order to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags and in its original packaging. Items must be returned in new condition. You’ll also need a receipt or proof of purchase.
B. Easy Return Process
To start a return, you can contact us at support@bbqkitchenpros.com or call us at +1 888-678-3530. Once your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Items that are not eligible for return include the following:
Custom-made, special-order, and made-to-order products. Items are marked non-returnable in the item description.
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Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately within 24 hours if the item is defective or damaged or if you received the wrong item so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. To return your product, you should contact our mail. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you may vary.
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For our products, there is no Restocking Fee.
F. Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return and let you know if the refund has been approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded back to your original payment method. Please remember that it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
