Blacktop 360 HFI Premium Party Hub Grill/Fryer, Black/Blue

by Blacktop 360

• 360-degree party grill combines deep fryer, grill, griddle, and warming plate
• 452 square inches of porcelain-coated cooking space; electronic pulse ignition
• 24,000 BTUs total cooking power; independent temperature controls; uses 1-pound propane canister
• Includes cutting board, slosh ring, thermometer, liquid catch bottle, 3-position cover, and carrying bag
• Measures 31 by 31 by 30.5 inches; 1-year limited warranty for most parts

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 26 x 30 x 30 inches ; 43.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 45 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B005JWZC6Q
• Item model number: 149186
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,404 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #10 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Grills & Outdoor Cooking > Grills > Tabletop Grills

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Party grill with 360-degree design--perfect for social outdoor cooking.
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Electronic pulse ignition and independent temperature controls. View larger.

Easy-to-read fryer thermometer. View larger.

Legs fold up for compact storage (bag included). View larger.

Centrally located deep fryer for favorite fried foods. View larger.

A grill, griddle, and warming plate surround the deep fryer. View larger.

Channels excess oil neatly into insulated oil holder. View larger.

Infrared heat and other inside components. View larger.

Bravo Sports 149186 Blacktop Party Hub 360 Grill-Fryer

More Than a Grill

Specifically designed for social cooking, the award-winning Blacktop 360 grill-fryer is truly a portable, party machine. Whether it's a family reunion in the park or a tailgating party at a football game, the grill-fryer quickly becomes Party Central. Its unique 360-degree design means grillers don't have to miss out on the fun--no more back to the crowd or grilling alone off in the corner. Gather with friends and family and let the party begin.

Ultra Versatile

Deep Fryer, Grill, and Griddle--All in One

The thoughtfully designed party grill combines a deep fryer, an infrared grill, and a griddle for exceptional versatility. Use the 16-ounce, centrally located deep fryer, which heats oil to an optimal 360 degrees F, to make French fries, onion rings, and other favorite fried foods. Plus, its integrated warming plate neatly drains oil back to the oil reservoir. In addition to deep frying, the central cooking space can be used as a sauce pan or a wok--great for stir-frying, sauteing, boiling, steaming, or making fondue.

Three additional sections surround the deep fryer. The dedicated grill section features a Hellfire ceramic infrared burner that delivers over 650 degrees F of penetrating, infrared heat, which cooks faster while keeping food moist and delicious. Use the grill section for anything from hot dogs and hamburgers to sausages, steak, chicken, and more. The integrated griddle section--with its double porcelain-enamel surface--works well for making grilled onions, bacon, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, and toasted buns. Finally, the warming-plate section keeps items at an ideal serving temperature without over-cooking.

Powerful and Convenient

Fueled by a 1-pound propane canister, the grill-fryer delivers 24,000 total BTUs of cooking power and offers 452 square inches of durable porcelain-coated cooking space. The portable party grill comes ready to use, right out of the box--no assembly required. The legs simply fold so it fits easily into the durable storage bag, perfect for transporting in a car, truck, or RV.

Accessories include an oil catch bottle, a repositionable cutting board for handy chopping and other food prep, an easy-to-read fryer thermometer, and a three-position cover. With the legs extended, the party grill measures 31 inches in diameter by 30-1/2 inches tall, and it weighs about 37 pounds.

Highlights

Main Features:

• Deep fryer, infrared grill, griddle, and integrated warming plate
• Independent temperature controls
• 24,000 BTUs total with three separate cooking functions
• Over 650 degrees F ceramic infrared grill burner
• Super-durable double porcelain-enamel cooking surface
• Portable with storage/carrying bag included
• No assembly required

Detailed Features:

• Stainless-steel burner construction
• Stainless-steel and ceramic infrared burner
• Electronic pulse ignition (requires one AA battery--not included)
• Optional hose attachment for 20-pound propane tank
• All-steel powder-coated and enameled folding frame
• Insulated handles with integrated tool holders
• Accessory rail for cutting board or additional equipment
• Lid fits over grill, griddle, or warming plate
• Cooking surface has a dedicated drain channel and supplied insulated oil holder
• Rubber feet for stability and protection
• Includes: cutting board, slosh ring, thermometer, liquid catch bottle, three-position cover, storage/carrying bag

Product Description

Our Blacktop 360 Grill Fryer is a deep fryer, infrared grill, griddle and integrated warming plate all in one! The unique shape of our Blacktop 360 makes cooking social-you're the center of attention. Cook fries with your burger, whip up hot wings while tailgating or sear a steak with some griddle eggs-all are possible with the Blacktop 360 Party Hub. It's a one-of-a-kind parking lot party starter.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Works good for small servings April 1, 2012

By Melissa Ahumada

We purchased this in lieu of a table top or road trip grill as a take along for our frequent summer RV trips. I didn't expect it to have a huge grilling surface but sacrificed that for the griddle, fryer and warmer. We have already unpacked it to get it ready for this Summer camping season and did cook burgers and dogs on it one night recently on the deck. Obviously it wasnt able to grill 6 pattys and 8 dogs at the same time but we made do. For the portability, convenience and resourcefulness, this will work out just fine. We used it with one of the 16.4 propane cylinders but I plan on buying the adapter to use with the larger tank for the summer trips.

I would recommend this to folks whos are looking to add to an existing outdoor cooking experience. If you are looking to get creative and will utilize the griddle, grill, warmer and deep fryer at the same time, you can really impress a group with this thing but if you are looking to grill steaks, chops, burgers, brauts for more than 4 or 5 people at one time. I'd stick to a dedicated grill or add this to one you are already using.

Pros:
-Convenient
-Portability
-Versatility
-Attractive
-Ruggedness
-Complete

Cons:
-Smallish actual grilling Surface (Don't expect to cook for 4 or more people in one shot if doing burgers or steaks, dogs, etc.)
-Somewhat heavy (IT packs away nicley in it's bag but it's not light for a child or small adult to load)
-Promotes bad eating habits but soooo good (ie: deep fryer)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Former Skeptic... Turned Biggest Fan September 26, 2012

By girlstailgatetoo

We committed to tailgating at all the home games this year, GO RAVENS! We are new to the party but wanted to do it right so we started searching for tailgating ideas online and came across the Blacktop 360. We passed on it for several reasons and honestly their marketing/ads are their own worst enemy. One of our biggest concerns was size and practicality. While at the same time we wanted something fun and different. AND THEN I came across one at our BJ's Wholesale Warehouse. Once we were able to get one in hand and check it out we decided to buy it, we could always take it back... We ended up going back and buying a second one!!

Talk about a huge hit and major conversation piece!! We grilled polish sausages, hot dogs, and burgers. And while it's true the grilling surface isn't huge (ie.. you're cooking 6-7 dogs/sausages and 3-4 burgers and no more at a time) it was hot, fast, and efficient. We used the warmer to keep it all ready to serve. We used the deep fryer to cook seafood egg rolls, 3 lbs of bacon, and 2 lbs of bologna, and the griddle to toast the buns. It was FANTASTIC! We fed about 50 people, used less than one small can of propane, and was once never disappointed in the 360. Cannot wait to go back and do it again!

The design is efficient, have to give credit where it credit is due. They truly thought of everything. Set-up & clean-up were quick and easy. The system for draining the oil was all good. The legs are designed in such a way that the unit is extremely stable and it honestly couldn't be any easier. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this thing! So very happy with my purchase! The second one? It's not because we needed more space or one wasn't enough... it is a gift for the gentleman who made tailgating possible for us this year. (If you are familiar with M&T Bank Stadium you know parking is golden!) He too fell in love with the unit and will be receiving one as a thank you gift.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Review after One Use - Yes... it's that good September 26, 2012

By Greg Reese

I actually purchased this grill off of GroupOn for 150 + Shipping, but I figured I'd spread my wings and write about it on here for any prospective grill buyers.

As a former alum of a major university and a fan of several nearby professional sports teams, I wanted to find something that would be far more easy and practical compared to charcoal grills, and wasn't afraid to spend a little bit of money in doing so. I saw this and was immediately taken back by its unique design and the fact that it had a deep fryer in the center. So after looking around for reviews (including on Amazon), I decided to pull the trigger.

Upon receipt, it was very well packaged, and surprisingly larger than I had anticipated! It comes basically assembled except for a few things such as a drip pan and container which attaches when you are ready to dispose of unwanted fat and similar fluids. It also has a steaming cover, thermometor for the fryer, and a cutting board, nice bonuses! But boy was it heavy! Not in a bad way, as it is sturdily built, just be prepared when it is zipped up to expect an uncomfortable trip to and from the car. On a similar note with the case, the strap is noticeably thin, so I worried that it would snap. Fortunately it withstood about a 200 yard walk to and from the campground. Just in case, hold onto the hand strap while carrying it and to relieve some pressure off of your shoulder.

I decided to break it out for a dry run in preparation for my school's homecoming next week, and I thought the perfect setting/victims would be my softball team. Upon busting it out, it took a little bit of reading to get everything set up, but I think it was moreso our lack of understanding with what was required. MAKE SURE to get a AA battery for the ignitor. We had forgotten one, but were able to instead light it with a lighter that somebody had, but I'm guessing it works marvelously.

The grill heated up instantaneously, and consists I believe of 3 different lighting locations in the grill, griddle, and deep fryer. The grill is about 2-3 inches below the grill cover, so we made sure to turn it all the way down to reduce burning. I threw 3 quarter pound burgers (the most you can get on the grill at a time), about 10 hot dogs on the griddle, and used the warming plate for buns. Then I filled up the deep fryer with some health-conscious Virgin Olive Oil and threw in a healthy portion of fries. One thing I found great was that since you can control the three main cooking areas separately, I could control the speed at which they were cooked more easily.

After about 10-15 minutes, everything was good and cooked, and served to my teammates. They all commented on how attractive the design was of the grill, and how many different functioning parts there were. Then the taste test. Delicious! No propane residue and the porcelain seared the burgers nicely, albeit a little thicker than usual. Completely even cooking, however, and easy to get the burgers off. Immediately I threw on some more burgers, and even used the griddle as a second "grill" to get 3 turkey burgers up, and had some additional room for more hot dogs. More importantly, the fries came out amazingly.

At this point we discovered something. DO NOT put the steaming cover on the grill portion. There doesn't seem to be enough aeration to keep the propane lit if the cover is on for more than a few minutes, and we thought we had run out of propane fluid. A quick unscrew and rescrew showed that it was in fact still good, and we relit and went on our merry way, feeding a few more teams while we were at it!

Upon completion, we noticed that we had been feeding a constant fire to all of the heating surfaces for an hour, and still had a quarter or half left of the propane tank! Very cost effective if you ask me, especially for what you get. Cleanup was typical, although we had a softball game to play, I forgot to remove the grease and it had pooled in the bottom of the grill. Not fun... Then I packed it up and put it back in the car.

This grill is pretty much one of the best combination grills I have ever seen and used for the price point, as long as you are aware that it has its limitations with how much food you can put on at a time. With a little creativity and planning, though, you can keep your guests entertained with a first course of food such as hot dogs while the other burgers come out. I am SUPER pleased I bought this grill, and hope you would too :)