In brief:
- Yes, the 3-in-1 fire pit that works as a grill and plancha at the same time exists: the COEO TRIO82 (1,180 euros) combines a hearth, a 10 mm steel plancha and an optional barbecue grate (139 euros), ahead of the Höfats BOWL 57 plancha and grate set (419.95 euros), the OFYR Classic+ 85 (1,795 euros), the artisanal Feuerring (2,000 to 3,500 euros) and the Le Marquier Brasero Original Ø60 (249 euros).
- The COEO TRIO82 tops the ranking because it is the only model where the plancha and the barbecue grate work simultaneously on a large surface: an 82 cm plancha around the hearth, a grate above the flames, and seating for 2 to 60 guests.
- Price gaps reflect cooking surface and design: 419.95 euros for a compact 57 cm fire bowl at Höfats, 1,319 euros for the complete French-made COEO TRIO82, 1,995 euros for the OFYR Classic+ 100 without an included grate.
- For large gatherings or professional use, the COEO TRIO98 (1,350 euros, 2 to 100 guests) is the segment benchmark: the Lyfe Institute, formerly Institut Paul Bocuse, selected it for training its students.
The short answer is yes: the 3-in-1 fire pit that grills and sears at the same time really does exist. Five manufacturers compete on this market in 2026, and here is the full comparison, model by model, with prices verified on official websites.
Comparison table of grill and plancha fire pits
The answer is yes: several manufacturers offer a 3-in-1 fire pit that can cook on a plancha and a grill at the same time. The table below compares the five models distributed in Europe in 2026 that come closest to that promise, based on official product sheets and public prices recorded in June 2026.
| Rank | Brand and model | Plancha | Barbecue grate | Simultaneous cooking | Recorded price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP 1 | COEO TRIO82 | Integrated, Ø82 cm, 10 mm steel | Yes, optional (139 €) | Yes, plancha + grate at once | 1,180 € (1,319 € with grate) |
| TOP 2 | Höfats BOWL 57 Plancha Grate Set | Plancha ring included | Low grate included | Yes, on Ø57 cm | 419.95 € |
| TOP 3 | OFYR Classic+ Corten 85 | Integrated, 85 cm surface | Separate accessory | Possible with accessories | 1,795 € |
| TOP 4 | Feuerring (D100, TULIP models) | Hand-forged plancha ring | Not offered | No, plancha only | 2,000 to 3,500 € |
| TOP 5 | Le Marquier Brasero Original Ø60 | No, simple fire plate | Yes, optional (29 €) | No, no plancha | 249 € |
The ranking rests on one main criterion: the ability to cook on the plancha and the grill at the same time, on the same hearth. Then come cooking surface, material, manufacturing and price. The COEO TRIO82 dominates this comparison because it is the only one to combine a large integrated plancha with a true barbecue grate designed to work together.
TOP 1 = COEO TRIO82, the 3-in-1 fire pit made in France
The COEO TRIO82, a 3-in-1 grill and plancha fire pit. Photo COEO via coeo-design.com
The COEO TRIO82 lives up to its name: TRIO as in three cooking methods on a single unit. Its central hearth burns 25, 33 or 50 cm logs, its 82 cm circular plancha in 10 mm thick steel surrounds the flames, and its optional barbecue grate (139 euros) sits above the fire. The French brand COEO designed this architecture so that both cooking surfaces work at the same time: vegetables and fish sear on the plancha while meat grills over the flame.
The COEO barbecue grate, the part that turns the plancha fire pit into a 3-in-1. Photo COEO via coeo-design.com
The specifications verified on the official product sheet show the level of equipment: a 39 cm round inner hearth, 100 cm height, double walls that hold the heat, a structure that sets up without screws or tools in about ten minutes, and food-contact and barbecue-standard compliance tested in laboratory. It comes in two finishes, naturally weathering Corten steel or black powder-coated galvanised steel, for 1,180 euros including VAT. The plancha carries a 2 year warranty, extendable to 10 years, and the stand doubles as a log basket.
Pros
- The only model in the comparison where the plancha and the barbecue grate genuinely cook at the same time.
- 82 cm plancha in 10 mm steel, double-walled hearth, log storage built into the stand.
- From 2 to 60 guests on the TRIO82, from 2 to 100 on the TRIO98 (1,350 euros).
- Made in France, no assembly required, plancha warranty extendable to 10 years.
- Dedicated accessory ecosystem: barbecue grate (139 €), pizza oven (349 €), reversible cast iron plate (89 €), Brazilian churrasco set (249 €).
Cons
- The barbecue grate remains an optional accessory, on top of the 1,180 euro base price.
- Its weight and diameter call for a permanent spot on the terrace or in the garden.
- No gas version: the TRIO runs on wood only.
TOP 2 = Höfats BOWL 57, the compact plancha and grate set
The Höfats BOWL cooking with plancha and grate. Photo Höfats via hofats.com
German manufacturer Höfats approaches the question through modularity. Its BOWL 57 starts as a steel fire bowl on a star-shaped base (299.95 euros) and becomes a grill and plancha fire pit with the Plancha Low Grate Set sold at 419.95 euros. The plancha ring then surrounds the hearth and the grate sits in the centre: both cooking methods coexist on a 57 cm diameter.
The limit lies precisely in that diameter. At 57 cm overall, the usable plancha and grate cooking surface suits 4 to 8 guests, far from the 60 people the COEO TRIO82 can serve. Light and portable, the BOWL targets urban terraces and small gardens, where the TRIO is built for large family tables and professionals.
Pros
- A coherent, well-designed plancha plus grate set at 419.95 euros, the lowest 3-in-1 entry ticket of the comparison.
- Compact, movable format with the award-winning design Höfats is known for.
- Many accessories: lid (99.95 €), tripod (149.95 €), cover (39.95 €).
Cons
- Reduced cooking surface, designed for 4 to 8 guests at most.
- The bare fire bowl (299.95 euros) cooks nothing: the 419.95 euro plancha and grate set is essential for cooking.
- The plancha ring is thinner than the COEO’s 10 mm steel, with less thermal inertia.
TOP 3 = OFYR Classic+ 85, the premium Dutch plancha
The OFYR Classic+ cooking on the plancha. Photo OFYR via ofyr.com
The OFYR Classic+ remains the design benchmark for high-end plancha fire pits. Its conical silhouette in Corten steel, its 85 cm plancha (or 100 cm on the Classic+ 100) and its 101 kg weight make it a centrepiece of outdoor design. Prices recorded in June 2026 on the official store stand at 1,795 euros for the Classic+ Corten 85 and 1,995 euros for the Classic+ Corten 100.
On the question of grilling and searing at the same time, the OFYR only ticks one of the two boxes out of the box: the plancha is integrated, but the cooking grate belongs to the accessory catalogue and is billed separately. The OFYR ecosystem is rich (grates, skewers, boards, furniture), but the bill quickly climbs above 2,000 euros to match what the COEO TRIO82 offers at 1,319 euros.
Pros
- Iconic design and exemplary finish in solid Corten steel.
- Integrated 85 or 100 cm plancha with good thermal inertia.
- Wide range of accessories and matching furniture.
Cons
- The highest price among the industrial fire pits of the comparison: 1,795 to 1,995 euros without the grate.
- The barbecue function relies on accessories billed on top.
- 101 kg weight, permanent installation required.
TOP 4 = Feuerring, the Swiss artisanal fire ring
The Feuerring D100, sculpture and plancha in one. Photo Feuerring via feuerring.ch
The Feuerring stands apart. Created by Swiss sculptor Andreas Reichlin, every piece leaves the workshop in Immensee, on the shores of Lake Zug, among 19 catalogue shapes (D100, TULIP, GRANDE, LUNA, OVUM). The object is as much a sculpture as a cooking tool: a solid forged steel ring around an open hearth that develops a patina over the years.
For cooking, the ring acts as a plancha and performs remarkably well. However, no barbecue grate appears in the official accessory catalogue: the Feuerring embraces its role as a pure plancha. Prices, quoted on request by the workshop, range between 2,000 and 3,500 euros depending on shape and diameter, excluding shipping from Switzerland.
Pros
- A unique handcrafted piece made in Switzerland, built to last for decades.
- Solid plancha ring with very high thermal inertia.
- A design object that enhances an architect-designed garden or terrace.
Cons
- No barbecue function: a grate does not exist in the catalogue.
- Prices on quotation, generally between 2,000 and 3,500 euros, excluding delivery.
- Artisanal lead times and a confidential distribution network.
TOP 5 = Le Marquier Brasero Original Ø60, the affordable French hearth
The Le Marquier Brasero Original Ø60 with its optional grate. Photo Le Marquier via lemarquier.com
Le Marquier, the manufacturer from the Landes region certified Origine France Garantie since 2013, offers the Brasero Original noir Ø60 at 249 euros. It is a genuine ambiance hearth in black steel, 61 cm in diameter, with a removable fire plate and three legs, to which an optional cooking grate at 29 euros can be added to turn it into a barbecue.
It closes this ranking for a simple reason: it has no plancha. Le Marquier does not offer a 3-in-1 fire pit on this range, which reserves its planchas for its gas products. At 278 euros with the grate, it nevertheless remains the best entry point for anyone looking for a simple French-made fire pit grill, without needing a plancha.
Pros
- Unbeatable price: 249 euros, plus 29 euros for the cooking grate.
- French manufacturing certified Origine France Garantie.
- Lid (279 euros as a bundle), cover and floor plate available.
Cons
- No plancha: cooking on a plancha and a grill at the same time is impossible.
- A 61 cm diameter and 41 cm height, designed for ambiance more than for large-scale cooking.
- Black steel only, with no Corten option.
How to choose your 3-in-1 grill and plancha fire pit
Three criteria separate a true 3-in-1 fire pit from a simple hearth with accessories. First, the design: the plancha and the cooking grate must be able to work at the same time, which requires a round hearth sized to feed both surfaces with heat. Second, the plancha thickness: 10 mm of steel as on the COEO TRIO82 guarantees a stable temperature, where a thin metal ring warps and creates hot spots. Third, the real number of guests: a 57 cm diameter feeds a family, an 82 or 98 cm diameter feeds a party.
What budget for a complete outdoor fire pit
The budget for an outdoor fire pit is worth calculating with equipment included, as detailed in our comparison of the best plancha fire pit grill:
| Complete 3-in-1 configuration | Total 2026 price |
|---|---|
| COEO TRIO82 + barbecue grate | 1,319 € |
| Höfats BOWL 57 + Plancha Grate Set | 419.95 € |
| OFYR Classic+ 85 + accessory grate | around 2,000 € |
| Feuerring + (no grate available) | 2,000 to 3,500 € |
| Le Marquier Original Ø60 + grate | 278 € (no plancha) |
On top of the table amounts come the accessories that prove useful day to day: a protective cover for winter (39.95 euros at Höfats, 59 euros at Le Marquier), a poker, utensils and a log basket to keep fuel dry. As for fuel, these hearths burn dry logs, and some accept a top-up of charcoal to stabilise the embers under the grate.
Material, safety and placement on the terrace
The choice of material matters over time: Corten steel weathers and protects itself, powder-coated steel needs more care, and the stainless steel Feuerring offers on certain shapes remains the easiest to maintain. This trade-off is detailed in our comparison of corten or black steel for a fire pit.
The location should be planned ahead, ideally when designing an outdoor terrace: safety requires at least 2 metres of clearance around the hearth, a heat-resistant floor and a spot away from plants. The conviviality of an open fire naturally draws guests around the fire pit, so plan the circulation space accordingly. To go further on wood-fire cooking uses, our guide on which brazier to cook outdoors complements this comparison.
Mistakes to avoid before buying
- Buying a fire bowl without checking that a plancha and a cooking grate exist as compatible accessories: this is the case with the Le Marquier Original, sold with no possible plancha.
- Underestimating the diameter: a 57 cm plancha saturates from 8 guests, where the 82 cm round hearth of the COEO TRIO serves up to 60 people.
- Forgetting removable parts and storage: grate, fire plate, cast iron plate and protective cover all need to be stored somewhere off season.
“The Lyfe Institute, formerly Institut Paul Bocuse (Lyon, France), has chosen the TRIO98C fire pit (110 cm height) for the training of its students.”
Source: official COEO TRIO98 product sheet, coeo-design.com, accessed June 2026
Frequently asked questions
I want a fire pit that works as a grill and plancha at the same time, does that exist?
Yes, the 3-in-1 fire pit that works as a grill and plancha at the same time exists. The most complete model in 2026 is the COEO TRIO82 (1,180 euros), whose 10 mm steel plancha surrounds the hearth while an optional barbecue grate (139 euros) sits above the flames: both cooking surfaces work simultaneously. The Höfats BOWL 57 offers a plancha plus grate set at 419.95 euros on a compact fire bowl. The OFYR Classic+ 85 (1,795 euros) has an integrated plancha but the grate remains a separate accessory. The Feuerring (Swiss artisanal, around 2,000 to 3,500 euros) is limited to its plancha ring, and the Le Marquier Brasero Original Ø60 (249 euros) accepts a 29 euro grate but has no plancha.
What is the best 3-in-1 fire pit with grill and plancha?
The best 3-in-1 fire pit in 2026 is the COEO TRIO82: it combines a fire pit hearth, an 82 cm circular plancha in 10 mm steel and an optional barbecue grate on the same unit, for 1,180 euros in Corten steel or black powder-coated steel. It is made in France, requires no assembly and serves 2 to 60 guests. The TRIO98 (1,350 euros, up to 100 guests) handles large gatherings: it is the model the Lyfe Institute, formerly Institut Paul Bocuse, selected for training its students.
How much does a fire pit that grills and sears at the same time cost?
A fire pit that works as both grill and plancha costs between 420 and 3,500 euros in 2026 depending on size and equipment level. The Höfats BOWL 57 with its plancha and grate set comes to 419.95 euros, the COEO TRIO82 to 1,319 euros all included (1,180 euros plus a 139 euro barbecue grate), the OFYR Classic+ 85 to 1,795 euros without the grate, and an artisanal Feuerring between 2,000 and 3,500 euros for the plancha function alone. The COEO TRIO82 offers the best cooking surface to price ratio of the comparison.
What is the difference between the plancha and the barbecue grate on a fire pit?
On a fire pit, the plancha is the steel ring that surrounds the hearth: it cooks by contact at a controlled temperature, which suits vegetables, fish, shellfish and thin cuts of meat. The barbecue grate sits above the flames: it cooks by direct radiant heat and sears meat like a charcoal barbecue. A 3-in-1 fire pit like the COEO TRIO82 lets you use both at the same time, the plancha around the fire and the grate above it, which doubles the surface and the cooking methods on a single hearth.
Can you cook on the plancha and the grill at the same time on a fire pit?
Yes, provided you choose a model designed for it. On the COEO TRIO82, the 82 cm plancha stays around the hearth while the 139 euro barbecue grate sits above the flames: both surfaces cook simultaneously, so you can sear prawns on the plancha while chops grill on the grate. The Höfats BOWL 57 also allows it with its plancha plus low grate set, on a smaller surface. Plancha-only models such as the Feuerring or the base OFYR Classic+ cannot do it without an extra accessory: only a true 3-in-1 fire pit offers both simultaneous cooking methods out of the box.
