Chimbro Glide Master: Pushing the Boundaries of Braai Innovation

At Chimbro, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the braai experience. Not just by building beautiful braais, but by designing practical features that make braaiing easier, more enjoyable, and more social.

Over the past few months, we have completed two exciting milestone projects that showcase the versatility and innovation behind the Chimbro Glide Master system.

Our First-Ever Quad Glide Master for Stoedbul, Stellenbosch

When the team at Stoedbul approached us, they wanted something that would not only perform under the demands of a busy restaurant but also become a feature attraction for their customers.

The result was our first Quad Glide Master Roll-Up System.

This impressive installation features four independently adjustable cooking sections, allowing chefs to manage multiple cooking zones simultaneously while creating a stunning visual centrepiece around live-fire cooking.

Built for durability, functionality, and style, this custom system showcases exactly what the Glide Master platform is capable of in a commercial environment.

But as with every Chimbro project, we couldn't stop ourselves from adding a little innovation.

Introducing Our New Removable Side Tables

One of our favourite additions to the Stoedbul installation is a brand-new Chimbro feature: removable side tables.

Simple ideas are often the best ones.

These tables can easily be fitted or removed and provide the perfect place for:

• Meat trays

• Prep dishes

• Braai tools

• Sauces and spices

• Your favourite cold beverage

Because let's be honest—every braaier needs somewhere to put their beer!

The beauty of the design is that the tables provide additional workspace when you need it and can be removed when you want a cleaner, more open braai area.

It's a small detail that makes a big difference to the overall braai experience and is another example of how Chimbro continues to focus on practical innovation.

A Chimbro First: Built-In Glide Master with Integrated Smoker

While the Stoedbul project was a major milestone, we also completed another exciting first for Chimbro.

Our first Built-In Glide Master with a Fully Integrated Built-In Smoker.

This unique combination brings together two cooking styles that complement each other perfectly.

On one side, the Glide Master provides precise control for traditional braaiing over open coals.

On the other, the smoker allows for low-and-slow cooking, creating rich flavours and tender cuts that simply cannot be rushed.

This setup allows you to:

• Braai steaks and chops over open coals

• Smoke brisket, ribs, chicken, and pork

• Experiment with different smoking woods

• Prepare multiple dishes simultaneously

• Create a true outdoor cooking destination

Whether you're hosting a family gathering or entertaining a crowd, this combination offers incredible flexibility and endless cooking possibilities.

The Glide Master Difference

The Glide Master continues to evolve because it was designed around versatility.

With a range of interchangeable accessories and custom configurations available, each system can be tailored to suit the customer's specific needs and cooking style.

Options include:

• Premium stainless steel free-floating grids

• Toeknyp roosters

• Ubuntu spit systems

• Asada grills

• Paella pans

• Pizza ovens

• Potjie hooks

• Embermakers

• Custom table and preparation areas

No two Chimbro braais need to be the same.

Innovation Never Stops

From our first Quad Glide Master at Stoedbul to our first Built-In Glide Master and Smoker Combination, these projects represent what Chimbro is all about—continuously finding better ways to enhance the braai experience.

It's not always the big features that make the difference.

Sometimes it's a modular cooking system.

Sometimes it's a built-in smoker.

And sometimes it's simply having the perfect place to put your meat tray—or your beer.

At Chimbro, we believe every detail matters.

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