ARDENTE

The authentic taste of flame-grilling. In every dish.


The power of charcoal. The precision of technology. The authentic taste of live-fire cooking.

Ardente is the professional charcoal oven designed by STIMA to bring the authentic taste of charcoal grilling to professional kitchens, combining high temperatures, heat control and a design built for professional use.

It reaches operating temperatures of up to 500°C, ensuring intense, even cooking packed with flavour, excellent heat management and optimized charcoal consumption. A grill and oven in one professional solution.

ardente

The authentic taste of charcoal grilling. Every time

Ardente is the professional charcoal oven designed by STIMA to bring the authentic taste of charcoal cooking to professional kitchens, combining high temperatures, precise heat control and a design built for professional use.

It reaches operating temperatures of up to 500°C, delivering intense, even cooking and rich flavour, with excellent heat management and optimized charcoal consumption. Grill and oven in one professional solution.


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Bring authentic charcoal cooking to your business

350°-500°C

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

2

GRILLS

DIMENSIONS

622 × 660 × 1256 mm

10 MM

CAST-IRON CHAMBER THICKNESS

FUEL

NATURAL CHARCOAL

ARDENTE

The professional oven that brings the flavour of charcoal cooking to your kitchen

Tradition and innovation come together.

Ardente is the professional charcoal oven designed by Stima Srl for intense, even cooking packed with flavor. Its robust construction and high-quality insulation ensure excellent heat management and efficient charcoal use.

No electrical connection required: Ardente runs entirely on charcoal, bringing the authentic taste of charcoal-grilled cooking to your kitchen with complete freedom of use.

High-quality thermal insulation keeps the heat consistent and helps reduce charcoal consumption, making it ideal for restaurants, grill houses, steakhouses and professional kitchens.

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High-quality insulation

A design engineered to retain heat and maintain a stable cooking temperature, helping reduce charcoal consumption.

Cast-iron cooking chamber

The cast-iron chamber, with a thickness of 10 mm delivers strength and excellent heat management.

Air circulation

The ventilation system lets you control airflow and helps regulate the cooking temperature.

Helical flue design

The specially designed flue helps manage smoke emissions.

The perfect heat

Heat control is essential for consistent, repeatable charcoal cooking.

The design of Ardente lets you manage heat through airflow and flue configuration, making the most of charcoal combustion.

The result is a stable temperature and high-heat cooking, ideal for bringing out the best in every ingredient.

The right heat. The right timing. The right result.

GRILL + OVEN

Ardente combines direct grilling with the option to use the cooking chamber as a charcoal oven.

The taste of charcoal grilling in every dish

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High temperatures and natural charcoal deliver fast, intense cooking that brings out the natural flavour of your food.

Cooking over charcoal gives your dishes their distinctive natural smoky aroma, creating richer flavours and a perfectly grilled surface.


✔ High-temperature cooking

✔ Natural charcoal flavour

✔ Intense, even heat

✔ Precise temperature control

Performance

  • Temperature up to 500°C
  • Professional charcoal grilling
  • Function grill + oven
  • 2 racks
  • Natural wood charcoal
  • Fast, high-temperature cooking

efficiency

  • High-performance insulation
  • Reduced heat loss
  • Optimised charcoal consumption
  • Airflow-based heat control
  • Adjustable temperature 

Convenience

  • Runs on natural lump charcoal
  • No mains electricity required
  • Reinforced stainless steel construction
  • Multi-purpose upper shelf
  • Optional mobile stand available

Technology

  • Air circulation system
  • Cast iron cooking chamber, 10 mm
  • Helical-structure flue
  • Emission management system
  • Spark- and particulate-resistant design
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Feature Technical specifications
Dimensions (W×D×H) 622 × 660 × 1256 mm
Frame material Reinforced stainless steel
Interior chamber Made of cast iron, 10 mm thick
Operating temperature 350–500 °C
Fuel type Natural lump charcoal
Ventilation Air circulation system for temperature control
Emissions Helical flue design reduces smoke emissions
Safety Anti-spark and particulate-filtering design
Optional – Mobile stand – Charcoal grill rack

RENTAL PLAN

Bring ARDENTE  into your kitchen without a major upfront investment

  • No major upfront investment
  • Spread payments
  • Support always included
  • Quick and easy installation.
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Technology designed to make a difference

Cast iron cooking chamber

Quick and easy cleaning

Temperatures up to 500°C

Helical flue design

Air circulation system

Natural charcoal

High-grade insulation

Built tough for the professional kitchen

 Made in Italy stainless steel

Oven + Grill

ARDENTE is designed for more than just meat

ONE MACHINE The versatility of charcoal cooking brings out the best in a wide range of dishes.

MEAT · FISH · VEGETABLES · STEAKS · SIRLOIN · GRILLED SPECIALTIES · OVEN-BAKED DISHES

The only limit is your creativity.

TRADITIONAL METHOD

❌ Cooking without the distinctive aroma of charcoal

❌ No direct grilling

❌ Less intense flavour

❌ No charcoal cooking

WITH THE ARDENTE CHARCOAL OVEN

✔ Authentic charcoal cooking

✔ Grill + oven

✔ Temperatures up to 500°C

✔ Natural charcoal aroma

✔ Cast-iron cooking chamber

✔ High-grade insulation

✔ Heat management

✔ High-temperature professional cooking

THE HEAT OF LIVE FIRE, THE POWER OF PROFESSIONAL COOKING

WITH ARDENTE BRING THE AUTHENTIC FLAVOUR OF CHARCOAL INTO YOUR KITCHEN, WITH INTENSE, FAST AND VERSATILE COOKING UP TO 500°C.

STEAKHOUSES

STEAKHOUSE

RESTAURANTS

HOTELS & RESORTS

PIZZERIAS

PUB & BURGER HOUSE

FOOD TRUCKS

CATERING

Boost productivity in your business.

Get started now with the rental package designed for restaurant professionals.

✔ No major initial investment

✔ Fixed monthly fee

✔ Technical assistance included

✔ Quick and easy installation

✔ Possible tax benefits

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See Ardente, the charcoal oven in action.

A STIMA consultant will show you how to prepare pasta dishes, mains, risottos, paella, fried foods and many other recipes, helping you choose the solution that best suits your business.

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Technical questions

Everything you need to know about ARDENTE CHARCOAL OVEN

Find answers to frequently asked questions about ARDENTE STIMA, the professional charcoal oven: how it works, temperatures, grill and oven cooking, heat management, charcoal consumption, installation, cleaning, safety, maintenance and rental plans.

  • How does ARDENTE work?

    ARDENTE uses natural wood charcoal as its heat source and requires no electricity to operate.


    Combustion generates operating temperatures between 350 and 500 °C, while the air circulation system lets you control heat inside the chamber.


    The high-performance insulation and cast-iron cooking chamber help retain heat and keep it stable during service.


    The result is intense, professional cooking that brings out the distinctive flavour of wood-fired cooking.

  • Is ARDENTE a grill or an oven?

    Both.


    ARDENTE combines direct grilling and charcoal oven cooking in a single professional machine.


    Use the high temperatures to grill meat, fish and vegetables, or use the cooking chamber for dishes that need gentler, more even heat.


    A grill and an oven, without the need for two separate pieces of equipment.

  • Is ARDENTE only suitable for meat?

    No.


    Meat is certainly one of the foods that benefits most from charcoal grilling, but ARDENTE can be used to cook a much wider range of products.


    You can cook steaks, sirloin steaks, burgers, fish, vegetables, grilled specialties and a variety of oven-baked dishes.


    The ability to control heat and work at high temperatures allows the machine to suit different service styles and expand your venue's offering.

  • What temperature can ARDENTE reach?

    ARDENTE operates within a temperature range of 350 to 500 °C.


    High temperatures deliver fast, intense cooking, ideal for achieving a well-seared surface while preserving the food’s characteristics.


    The charcoal heat also gives dishes the distinctive aroma of charcoal cooking.

  • How is the temperature controlled when the oven runs on charcoal?

    By managing combustion and airflow.


    ARDENTE is designed with a system that lets you control the airflow inside the machine, thereby adjusting combustion intensity and cooking temperature.


    This allows the operator to adjust the heat to suit the preparation, making more controlled use of the power of charcoal than with a traditional open fire.

  • Why is the cooking chamber made from 10 mm cast iron?

    To ensure durability and a high capacity for heat retention and management.


    ARDENTE's interior chamber is made of 10 mm-thick cast iron.


    The cast iron mass helps retain and distribute heat during cooking, providing greater temperature stability even during busy service.


    This feature is specifically designed for professional use.

  • What are the benefits of high-performance insulation?

    Good insulation helps retain more heat inside the cooking chamber.


    This means less heat loss, more stable temperatures and more efficient use of the energy produced by burning charcoal.


    As a result, ARDENTE is designed to make the most of its fuel during service and help optimize consumption.

  • How much charcoal does ARDENTE use?

    Actual energy consumption depends on several factors: operating temperature, service duration, the quantity of food being cooked, how often the chamber is opened and how the oven is used.


    ARDENTE is also designed with high-grade insulation and carefully controlled airflow, helping to reduce heat loss and make efficient use of the heat generated by the charcoal.


    The aim is to deliver high performance while using fuel efficiently.

  • What type of charcoal does ARDENTE use?

    ARDENTE is designed to run on natural lump charcoal.


    It is the charcoal itself that generates the intense heat and gives food cooked over embers its characteristic smoky flavour.


    The choice and quality of the charcoal can affect combustion, cooking time and the aromas developed during cooking.

  • Does ARDENTE need electricity?

    No.


    ARDENTE runs exclusively on natural wood charcoal and does not need to be connected to the power supply to generate the heat required for cooking.


    This eliminates the need to power electric heating elements or other heating systems.


    A feature that sets this machine apart from conventional professional electric ovens.

  • Does ARDENTE require a flue or an extraction system?

    ARDENTE uses natural charcoal, and the combustion produces smoke that must be properly managed.


    The machine features a specially designed helical flue to help manage emissions. However, installation must be assessed according to the premises and connected to a fume extraction system that complies with applicable regulations.


    Before installation, you should therefore check the technical and regulatory requirements for your business and the location where the oven will be used.

  • What is the helical flue for?

    The chimney is an integral part of the system designed to manage smoke and combustion byproducts.


    Its unique helical design helps manage the path of emissions generated while using charcoal.


    The system works in combination with the chamber configuration and airflow to make ARDENTE suitable for the demands of a professional kitchen.

  • Why does charcoal cooking change the flavour of food?

    During cooking, charcoal does more than generate heat—it also helps develop the distinctive aroma of barbecue.


    High temperatures sear the surface of food, while the charcoal cooking environment gives dishes distinctive smoky notes that are difficult to reproduce with an all-electric system.


    This combination of temperature and aroma is what makes charcoal grilling so popular for meat, fish, vegetables and many other dishes.

  • How many racks does ARDENTE have?

    ARDENTE comes with 2 racks, allowing you to arrange the cooking area to suit different dishes.


    This configuration makes efficient use of the cooking chamber and lets you cook more foods during service.

  • How much space does ARDENTE take up?

    Overall dimensions:


    Width: 622 mm

    Depth: 660 mm

    Height: 1256 mm


    The design combines both a grill and a charcoal oven in one professional appliance.


    A mobile stand is also available as an optional extra, helping you configure your workstation to suit your kitchen’s needs.

  • Is ARDENTE safe to use?

    ARDENTE is designed for professional use and incorporates features specifically developed for managing combustion.


    The design incorporates spark-resistant and particulate-resistant features, as well as dedicated systems for managing air and emissions.


    As with any professional charcoal-fired equipment, it is essential to follow the machine’s operating, cleaning, installation and maintenance procedures.

  • Is ARDENTE easy to clean?

    Regular cleaning is essential for any professional charcoal oven.


    ARDENTE is designed to allow for routine cleaning after service, including the removal of residue from combustion and cooking.


    Keeping the racks, cooking chamber and components exposed to flue gases clean helps preserve the machine’s performance and cooking quality over time.

  • Which businesses is ARDENTE recommended for?

    ARDENTE is designed for any business looking to make charcoal grilling a distinctive feature of its menu.


    Ideal for grill restaurants, steakhouses, restaurants, hotels and resorts, pizzerias, pubs and burger joints, catering businesses and other professional kitchens.


    The grill + oven combination makes it suitable for more than just meat: it can be used for a wide range of dishes that benefit from high temperatures and the natural aroma of charcoal.

  • Can ARDENTE help me expand my menu?

    Yes.


    With a single machine, you can cook meat, fish, vegetables, steaks, burgers, grilled specialities and a variety of oven-baked dishes.


    This lets you create new dishes and showcase your ingredients with a cooking style customers will instantly recognise.


    So it's more than just a cooking appliance: it's a tool for creating a distinctive charcoal-grilled menu.

  • Can I choose ARDENTE with the rental plan?

    Yes.


    ARDENTE is also available on a rental plan, designed for businesses looking to add a professional charcoal oven without taking on a large upfront investment.


    The lease plan may include:


    ✔ No major upfront investment

    ✔ Regular payments

    ✔ Pay in instalments

    ✔ Technical support included

    ✔ Quick and easy installation

    ✔ Potential tax benefits, depending on your circumstances


    Request a custom quote to find the solution that best suits your business.

  • Can I see ARDENTE in action before buying?

    Certainly.


    Request a free demonstration and see ARDENTE in action during a live charcoal cook.


    You can see how heat is managed, explore the versatility of the grill + oven function and assess the results for yourself across a range of dishes.


    A STIMA consultant can show you the machine's features and help you see how it could fit into your professional kitchen.

  • Still have questions?

    Want to bring the authentic taste of charcoal grilling to your restaurant?


    Looking for a machine that can work as both a grill and an oven?


    Want to reach high temperatures using only natural charcoal?


    Discover ARDENTE – STIMA Professional Charcoal Oven.


  • Grill + oven
  • 350–500 °C
  • Natural wood charcoal
  • 2 grills
  • 10 mm cast-iron chamber
  • High insulation
  • Controlled airflow
  • Helical flue design
  • No electrical connection required

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