{"product_id":"tagwood-bbq-chief-series-argentine-wood-fire-charcoal-gaucho-grill-black-steel-bbq18si","title":"Tagwood BBQ Chief Series Argentine Wood Fire \u0026 Charcoal Gaucho Grill - Black Steel - BBQ18SI","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagwood BBQ Chief Series Argentine Wood Fire \u0026amp; Charcoal Gaucho Grill - Black Steel - BBQ18SI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe most accessible way into Argentine live-fire cooking. A 32-inch grate over real embers, a firebrick brasero, and the Chief Series all-black finish, with nothing between you and the fire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo heights, one fire\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lift the round-bar main grate to either preset position with the included handles. Low to sear, high to roast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe brasero does the hard work\u003c\/strong\u003e: Burn hardwood or lump charcoal down to embers in the firebrick-lined firebox, then rake them under the grate exactly where you want heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e556 square inches\u003c\/strong\u003e: A 32 1\/4\" x 17 1\/4\" main grate handles a full family asado. An optional secondary grate over the brasero (sold separately) adds a finishing zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChief Series black finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heavy cold-rolled steel body in heat-resistant black, with grate, shovel, and poker in 304 stainless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop lid and front drawer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cover the grate between cooks; pull the drawer for ash cleanup and fire management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool hooks, bottle opener, drain system\u003c\/strong\u003e: The small things that make an evening at the grill easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully mobile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Four heavy-duty swivel casters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Asado Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn asado is not a meal you cook and serve; it is an afternoon you host. The fire gets lit, friends arrive, and the cook is never alone at the grill because the grill is where everyone wants to stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTagwood BBQ18SI Chief\u003c\/strong\u003e strips that experience down to its essentials. There is no crank, no clamp, no hood. There is a wide grate, a box for the fire, and two heights to choose from. It is the grill for someone who wants to learn to cook with embers without a $10,000 commitment, and it is built by the same hands as the Beast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow You Cook On It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight a few splits of oak or hickory, or a chimney of lump charcoal, in the \u003cstrong\u003ebrasero\u003c\/strong\u003e. In twenty minutes you have embers. Rake them under the \u003cstrong\u003emain grate\u003c\/strong\u003e with the included shovel: a thick bed on one side for searing, a scatter on the other for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the grate on the \u003cstrong\u003elow position\u003c\/strong\u003e and lay a skirt steak down. The round bar lets fat roll toward the drain instead of pooling and flaring. Lift it to the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh position\u003c\/strong\u003e with the handles, put a whole chicken on, and let it roast slowly in radiant heat while you tend the fire. Two heights cover ninety percent of what an asador does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the optional \u003cstrong\u003esecondary grate\u003c\/strong\u003e over the brasero and you have a third zone, the hottest on the grill, for chorizo, provoleta, and bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt Like A Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BBQ18SI's body is heavy \u003cstrong\u003ecold-rolled steel\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Chief Series matte black finish. The grate, shovel, and poker are \u003cstrong\u003e304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The firebox is lined with \u003cstrong\u003erefractory firebrick\u003c\/strong\u003e that stores heat and protects the steel from direct flame. At 267 pounds it is not going anywhere in the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any painted-steel grill, the body will develop patina and surface oxidation over time, especially around the firebox. That's the nature of the material, not a defect. A light sanding and a coat of high-temperature paint once a season keeps it sharp. If you'd rather never think about it, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tagwood-bbq-argentine-wood-fire-charcoal-gaucho-grill-304-stainless-steel-bbq18ss\"\u003eBBQ18SS\u003c\/a\u003e is the same grill in stainless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee It In Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"responsive-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jxNBv6xq0i8\" title=\"Tagwood BBQ Argentine Grills\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Tagwood Is Right For You?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ18SI Chief\u003c\/strong\u003e: This one. Black steel, two grate heights, the entry point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tagwood-bbq-argentine-wood-fire-charcoal-gaucho-grill-304-stainless-steel-bbq18ss\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ18SS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Same grill in stainless steel. No repainting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tagwood-bbq-argentine-santa-maria-wood-fire-charcoal-gaucho-grill-black-steel-bbq03si\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ03SI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Step up to a crank-adjustable grate, secondary grate, griddle, and hooks included. 714 square inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions Asadores Ask\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e The black steel body will develop surface patina over time, especially near the firebox. It doesn't affect performance; sand lightly and touch up with high-temp paint. The grate and tools are 304 stainless and will not rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wood should I burn?\u003c\/strong\u003e Any dense hardwood: oak, hickory, mesquite, or traditional quebracho. Lump charcoal works too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I'm cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e About twenty minutes from lighting the brasero to a working bed of embers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e The grill body arrives assembled. You attach the casters and side table, under an hour with two people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many people can it feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 32 1\/4\" x 17 1\/4\" grate holds six to eight large steaks or two whole chickens. Comfortably a family of eight to ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's In The Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrill body with firebrick-lined brasero and top lid · Round-bar main grate with lifting handles · Front drawer · 304 stainless shovel and poker · Tool hooks · Built-in bottle opener · 4 heavy-duty swivel casters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/5048\/2214\/files\/sellsheet-BBQ18SI-V6.pdf?v=1783979389\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tagwood BBQ18SI Specification Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here for the Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTagwood BBQ warrants this product against defects in manufacturing and material under normal and proper use for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable and is only valid with the presentation of the purchase invoice. Labor is not included. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for full warranty details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder now with free shipping!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product_table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTagwood BBQ18SI Chief Series Argentine Gaucho Grill\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eBBQ18SI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eChief Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eFreestanding (On Casters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eWood \/ Charcoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eTotal Grilling Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e556 Sq. Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eMain Grate Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e32 1\/4\" W x 17 1\/4\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eSecondary Grate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e8 1\/2\" x 18\" (Sold Separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eGrate Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e2 Preset Heights, Manual Lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eGrate Elevation Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e2 3\/4\" to 20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e69 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e20 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e47 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e267 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eCold-Rolled Steel, Heat-Resistant Black Paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eFood-Contact Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eFirebox Lining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eFirebrick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eCasters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e4 Heavy-Duty Swivel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eCommercial Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Tagwood BBQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53634588311861,"sku":"BBQ18SI","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8439\/8389\/files\/tagwood-bbq18si-chief-series-argentine-gaucho-grill-black-steel_f57d704e-bddf-455b-afa1-b390c1d19b59.jpg?v=1790203608","url":"https:\/\/bbqkitchenpros.com\/products\/tagwood-bbq-chief-series-argentine-wood-fire-charcoal-gaucho-grill-black-steel-bbq18si","provider":"BBQ Kitchen Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}