Romano-British Roasting Grill, 4th Century AD (British Museum)

Product description

This cooking grill is a detailed reproduction of a Romano-British find from Icklingham in Suffolk, dating from approximately the 4th century AD. The original is now part of the collection of the British Museum in London.

While most Roman roasting grills, as known from excavation sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum, consisted of a simple arrangement of straight iron bars, this Icklingham specimen stands out for its elegantly curved, omega-shaped bars. The forged steel grill consists of four sturdy bars: two of them form the supporting legs, the other two the decorative omega shapes that provide a stable surface for kettles, pots and pans. A ring on the grill also makes it easy to hang up after use.

Whether you're visiting a Roman encampment, a medieval market or a re-enactment event: this cooking grill is both practical and decorative in the camp kitchen. Thoroughly clean the grill before using it for the first time.