A fire pit for restaurant terraces is chosen first by its fuel: wood for the open flame and the crackle of a real fire, bioethanol for a flame with no embers or ash that needs no building works, gas for cooking in front of guests. At BARAZZI, the wood-burning fire pits come from the AK 47 collection (ZERO, ERCOLE and TOAST among others) and the bioethanol fire pits from the EcoSmart Fire collection (MIX, POD, NOVA, BASE tables). This guide compares the three options with the dimensions and materials of the models presented, for a restaurant, hotel or bar terrace.
Wood, gas or bioethanol: what the fuel changes
Wood gives an open fire in a large bowl, with logs and embers; in return it means wood to store and ash to empty. Bioethanol burns in a stainless steel burner set into a concrete bowl: the EcoSmart Fire data sheet describes a clean burn with no embers, ash or soot to clean up, and a set-up with no installation or building work. Gas, finally, appears on the BARAZZI site for cooking: the gas fire pits collection gathers plancha tables, and the EcoSmart Fire POD fire pits and BASE tables also exist with a G16T gas burner, for LPG or natural gas, on quotation.
The AK 47 wood-burning fire pit: Corten steel, concrete, marble or wood
The AK 47 wood-burning fire pits are low bowls. The ZERO is round, 40 cm high in its 150 to 300 cm diameters, and comes in natural Corten or stainless steel, in black, white or Vintage Brown powder-coated steel, in aluminium, in chestnut or Old Wood, and in porcelain stoneware. Corten steel is delivered in its natural blue-black state; its protective patina then forms under the weather, and during this maturing period it can release oxide that stains the surfaces it stands on, before settling into its dark brown shade. The ERCOLE is a bowl in Basic, white or brown concrete, or in green or brown Rain Forest marble; the TOAST is a 125 × 125 cm square, 35 cm high, in Corten, stainless steel, Vintage Brown or larch.
ZERO 300 – round fire pit in natural Corten steel, Ø 300 cm – AK 47
Which diameter for a restaurant terrace?
The diameter of the bowl sets how much room the fire takes and how many guests can gather round it. The dimensions below are those of the AK 47 ZERO, ERCOLE and TOAST ranges; the 200 cm and larger diameters are also gathered in the large fire pits collection.
| Model | Sizes | Height | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZERO | Ø 100 and 120 cm; Ø 150, 200, 250 and 300 cm | 35 cm (Ø 100 and 120); 40 cm (Ø 150 to 300) | Corten steel, stainless steel, powder-coated steel, aluminium, wood, porcelain stoneware |
| ERCOLE | Ø 120 cm; Ø 150, 200 and 250 cm | 35 cm (Ø 120); 42 cm (Ø 150 to 250) | concrete or marble |
| TOAST | 125 × 125 cm; 160 × 160 cm | 35 cm; 40 cm | Corten steel, stainless steel, powder-coated steel, larch |
For a small terrace or a lounge corner, the ZERO 150 and the TOAST 125 stay compact; for a large hotel terrace or a garden, the ZERO 200, the ERCOLE 250 and the ZERO 300 span 200 to 300 cm in diameter. For each size there is a stainless steel grill, a 22 cm high fire screen in smoked tempered glass or stainless steel, and a cover, all on quotation.
ERCOLE 250 – fire pit in Basic concrete, Ø 250 cm – AK 47
The EcoSmart Fire bioethanol fire pit: no embers, ash or building work
The EcoSmart Fire bioethanol fire pits combine a Fluid Concrete bowl, protected by a stain- and impact-resistant barrier against weathering and UV, with a grade 304 stainless steel burner, supplied in stainless steel, or with a black ceramic coating as an option. The MIX 850 measures 85 × 85 cm and 31.9 cm high; its AB8 burner holds 8 litres of e-NRG bioethanol, for an output of 5.99 kW and a burn time of around 7 to 9 hours according to the data sheet, which states that these values are indicative. The MIX 600, 60 × 60 × 22.9 cm, takes a 2.5 litre AB3 burner, 1.7 kW, for 8 to 11 hours. They weigh 47.6 kg and 23.4 kg respectively, burner and Black Glass Charcoal included, stand on height-adjustable articulating feet and come with ground fixing brackets.
MIX 850 – bioethanol fire pit, 85 × 85 cm – EcoSmart Fire
Bowl or fire table: which shape for service?
The EcoSmart Fire range offers two silhouettes. The POD and NOVA bowls: the POD 40 measures 100 × 100 cm and 50.4 cm high, the POD 30 76.2 × 76.2 × 35.1 cm, the NOVA 850 85 × 85 × 31 cm and the NOVA 600 60 × 60 × 22 cm. The BASE tables, listed as fire tables in the range, keep the AB8 burner in a table format: the BASE 40 is 100 × 100 cm and the BASE 30 77.6 × 77.6 cm, both 33.9 cm high, in Natural, Graphite, Bone or Teak. The difference between a fire table and a fire pit used as a table is explained in the article Fire pit table or fire pit as a table.
POD 40 – bioethanol fire pit, 100 × 100 cm – EcoSmart Fire
Maintenance, accessories and safety: included or on quotation
Each EcoSmart Fire fire pit comes with its manual, a jerry can, an adaptor for e-NRG bottles, a rechargeable lighter supplied without butane and an extendable lighting rod; the Black Glass Charcoal that covers the burner is included. Protective covers, winter storage bags and fire screens are separate items, on quotation. For the AK 47 fire pits, the stainless steel grill, the glass or steel fire screen and the cover are ordered to the diameter of the model, also on quotation. A commercial fire pit remains an open fire: the 22 cm high fire screen, in smoked tempered glass or stainless steel, exists for every size of ZERO, ERCOLE and TOAST.
Ordering your commercial fire pit from BARAZZI
BARAZZI is the official, authorised dealer of the AK 47 and EcoSmart Fire collections, with almost 20 years of experience in outdoor furniture for the hospitality trade and projects delivered in more than 40 countries. Describe your terrace, the number of covers and the fuel you prefer: you receive a free quote, an answer in your language and delivery anywhere in the world. The price shown on each product page covers the model and finish presented; grills, fire screens, covers, winter bags and gas versions are quoted on request. You can also call the team on +33 2 52 44 52 58 or browse all the fire pits and outdoor fireplaces.
Frequently asked questions
Can a bioethanol fire pit be used indoors?
The EcoSmart Fire data sheet gives indicative values for indoor use: for the MIX 850, an average heated area of over 60 m² and a minimum room volume of 116 m³; for the MIX 600, over 20 m² and 40 m³. An operation manual is supplied with every fire.
What is the difference between natural Corten and Vintage Brown on a ZERO?
Natural Corten is steel delivered in its natural blue-black state, which takes on its dark brown patina over time and can stain the floor while it matures. Vintage Brown is powder-coated steel: the shade is applied in the workshop, as with the black and white finishes of the same range.
Does a restaurant fire pit need any installation?
An EcoSmart Fire bioethanol fire pit needs no installation or building work according to its data sheet; the MIX 850 and MIX 600 come with ground fixing brackets for a permanent position and height-adjustable articulating feet. The G16T gas versions, offered on quotation, need an LPG or natural gas supply.
