What's the difference between the NAKA and NAKA Wide?

The standard NAKA suits smaller gatherings and tighter spaces, while the NAKA Wide offers considerably more cooking surface for larger groups or more food at once. Both share the same vermiculite lining, airflow controls and handmade build quality.

What does the vermiculite lining actually do?

Vermiculite holds and reflects heat back into the cooking chamber, rather than letting it escape through the grill's body the way an unlined steel grill would. This gives you more consistent, even heat and better fuel efficiency throughout the cook.

Are Blok grills actually handmade, or just assembled in the UK?

Every Blok grill is genuinely handcrafted by skilled professionals at their workshop in Ashbourne, Derbyshire — not mass-produced on an assembly line and finished locally. That craftsmanship is reflected in the solid construction and attention to detail throughout the range.

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Blok Knives table grills are handmade in Derbyshire, built around the same long, narrow format as a traditional Japanese konro grill — designed for cooking over charcoal right at the table, so eating becomes an event rather than a service. The Naka and Naka Wide are the most popular models, available in Patina, Black, Corten Steel and Stainless Steel.

Inspired by Japanese konro grills. Built to a higher standard.

The traditional konro grill format — long, narrow, designed for cooking skewers and smaller cuts over intense charcoal heat at close range — is what the Blok Naka range is built around. Where a traditional konro is made from diatomaceous earth, the Blok Naka uses a vermiculite-lined steel construction, handmade in Derbyshire from 30×30mm box section steel by skilled professionals who have been making them by hand since the brand started. The vermiculite lining holds and distributes heat the way a traditional konro does — evenly and intensely — so every piece of food gets the same searing heat regardless of where it sits on the grill. The result is the same high-heat, table-level charcoal cooking experience as a konro grill, in a format that lasts a lifetime rather than needing replacing after a few seasons.

The Naka and Naka Wide — which size is right?

The Naka Table Grill (L57.5cm × W23cm) is the most popular model in the range, feeding 4-6 people at the same searing heat. It's compact enough to store easily and transport with side handles, making it as useful for a garden party as a permanent garden setup. The Naka Wide (L57.5cm × W33.5cm) steps up to 6-8 people with 45% more cooking surface — the right choice if you regularly cook for larger groups or want room for bigger cuts alongside skewers and vegetables. Both share the same vermiculite lining, high-carbon mild steel grill top that seasons and improves with every cook, front and rear airflow vents for precise temperature control, and five-year manufacturer's guarantee.

Four finishes. Same build standard throughout.

Every Blok Naka is available in Patina, Black, Corten Steel or Stainless Steel — each finish at the same price and the same construction. Patina and Corten develop their own weathered character over time and need no maintenance. Black and Stainless Steel keep a cleaner, more contemporary look. Whichever finish suits your outdoor space, the build quality and guarantee are identical.

Accessories that expand what you can cook.

The Blok range extends well beyond the grills themselves. A rotisserie attachment, skewer rack, plancha grill top, burger press and BBQ skewers are all available — browse our full Blok accessories range to see what pairs with the Naka and Naka Wide. Every accessory carries the same five-year Blok manufacturer's guarantee.

A heavy duty charcoal BBQ built in Britain.

Most charcoal table grills at this format are imported — the Blok Naka is handmade in Derbyshire by a small British team who take the build seriously. At this price point and with a five-year guarantee, this is a heavy duty charcoal BBQ built to be owned for years, not replaced seasonally. The high-carbon mild steel grill top gets better the more you use it, seasoning naturally with every cook — a grill that improves with age rather than deteriorating.

All four share the same handmade build quality and vermiculite lining. Patina and Corten Steel both develop a weathered look over time and need minimal maintenance, while Black and Stainless Steel keep a cleaner, more consistent appearance. The choice is purely down to which look suits your garden.