£500 Hibachi Grill? I Built One for £100

Описание: I wasn’t prepared to pay £500+ for a basic hibachi or Konro grill — so I built my own for just over £100 instead.

In this video I show exactly how I built it, step by step, using simple materials and readily available parts. No gimmicks, no sponsored kit — just practical design, proper airflow, and solid heat control.

The outer casing is a stainless steel cat litter tray, chosen for strength, heat resistance, and cost. The inside is fully lined with 25mm vermiculite board, bonded with a high-temperature fireproof adhesive to insulate the grill and keep heat where it belongs.

Cooking is done on cast iron grates, which retain heat exceptionally well and are ideal for hibachi-style charcoal grilling. Temperature and combustion are controlled using adjustable stainless steel air vents, originally designed for smoker and oven use.

The final build cost came in at just over £100 — proving you don’t need expensive equipment to get proper results if you understand materials, airflow, and fire.

If you like DIY builds, budget cooking gear, or making things yourself instead of paying over the odds, this video shows exactly how it’s done.

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🔧 Components used in this build:

Cast iron cooking grates (2 pack):
Denmay 7522/7521 Cast Iron Cooking Grate 38 × 28.6cm
https://amzn.eu/d/4JRuuRO

Stainless steel casing:
PTLOM Food Grade Stainless Steel Cat Litter Tray – Large
https://amzn.eu/d/dLSxj91

Heat-resistant adhesive:
VITCAS 310ml Heat Resistant Board Adhesive
https://amzn.eu/d/gnqgGWH

Adjustable air vents:
Polished stainless steel adjustable smoker / oven vent
https://amzn.eu/d/aFvKA8M

Insulation lining:
Two sheets of 25mm vermiculite board (600 × 500mm)
(Stock items from my days as a chimney sweep — inexpensive and easy to source online.)

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Safety note:
This project involves high temperatures. Use suitable materials only, work carefully, and never leave hot equipment unattended.

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