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“The Feuerring is the patented original; agrilling device with which you can indi-rectly grill on a steel ring next to a cracklingfire. One simultaneously enjoys convivialgatherings with guests, puts special em-phasis on indulgence and good preparationof valuable ingredients and also lives withthe strength and creative energy of an ar-chaic fire,” Andreas Reichlin, inventor ofthe Feuerring, says. A true artist since hischildhood, his inspiration for art and theFeuerring stems from nature as reduced

shapes, simplicity and perfection play sig-nificant roles in his creations.The Feuerringpasses on a big part of Reichlin’s philoso-phy of life: sociable and cosy get-togetherswith a pristine, archaic form.

Ten years ago, the Swiss steel sculptor hada vision of creating a design object whichwould intelligently combine art and func-tionality, when a personal health en-croachment demanded for new solutions.Reichlin’s stomach had a problemwith tol-

erating barbecued food from the grillageand thus he searched for an alternative tolive his love for fire. He has found an intel-ligent solution for everyone sick and tired ofsteaks, fish or courgettes with a distinctivecharcoal taste by presenting the Feuerring,a beautiful barbeque with an appealing de-sign. He created outdoor art which enableshealthy and delightful grilling adventures inevery season of the year and which is sureto become the centre of attention at everygathering.

Andreas Reichlin designed a well-shapedbowl constructed from specific alloy steelwith a 12mm thick ring, which is welded toa 6mm thick bowl. The ring serves as apractical surface to grill meat, fish or veg-etables. With a temperature of approxi-mately 300 degrees Celsius, the inner side

Simple and elegant design, sculptural aesthetics and a sensual accent: Who wouldthink that these words are associated with a barbeque? However, the Feuerring isnot only a healthy grilling device, but also an exceptional design object for outdoorspaces. Also functioning as a cosy fireplace, it seeks to celebrate conviviality, in-dulgence and pleasure in creativity.

TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF | PHOTOS: GUENTER STANDL

The original FeuerringIndulge in the Swiss art of grilling

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of the ring is perfect for searing, while theouter side with its 180 to 200 degrees Cel-sius can be used for slow and gentle cook-ing. The grilled food is thus never exposedto the direct fire, and due to a tiny incline inthe outer ring, grease and juices run to-wards the inside edge of the Feuerring’sgrill ring. Andreas Reichlin explains: “Fatwhich drips into the embers and then risesas toxic vapours onto the grillables maypresent a health risk and it is also not reallytasty. The Feuerring is able to give vegeta-bles, fish, meat, cheese, fried eggs, Swisshash browns or even raclette its originaltaste back; everything succeeds easily andwithout an unhealthy and charred after-taste.” One doesn’t need to wait for theperfect embers with the Feuerring, butrather constantly grill beside a warm andcrackling open fire. This designs an excep-

tional ambience andmood: sitting togetherwith friends, exchanging ideas and talking,enjoying conviviality and culinary art.“Ourstrength lies in the lived philosophy of in-dulgence, conviviality, aesthetics and pleas-ure in creativity,”Andreas Reichlin adds.

Topmost level of craftsmanship

In his workshop in Switzerland’s Im-mensee, Andreas Reichlin created thepatented original design made of massivesteel plates with a big portion of accuracyand sensitivity after he worked meticu-lously on the design for five years straight.“The Feuerring was created out of passionand not to solely launch a new product,”Andreas Reichlin explains. Each Feuerringis entirely made by hand and is a trueunicum as Andreas Reichlin solely workson commission.

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Main image: Nine Feuerring designs

Right top: Feuerring Ovum and Luneli;even without fire it’s an aesthetic accent in your garden

Right middle: Feuerring D100 for the small garden

Portrait: Andreas Reichlin loves and lives theFeuerring philosophy with partner Beate Hoyer

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The bowl of fire gets produced and weldedperfectly into one shape directly in the de-signer’s workshop by experienced metalworkers under the supervision of AndreasReichlin.“We have a small warehouse andcan deliver within three weeks. Our com-pany primarily works with regional re-sources, whether in the production of theFeuerring or the manufacturing of addi-tional products, in graphics and also inprinting. Even our packaging comes from anearby village and ‘makes sense’ as it getsproduced in a welfare institution, it is sim-ply unpacked after delivery and is versa-tilely useable,”Andreas Reichlin explains.Inspired by nature and friendship, theFeuerring’s design is functional and re-duced on the one hand, and comprehen-sively tested and perfected over many yearson the other. The outcome is a productwhich functions in all matters, be it grilling,making fire or easy cleaning.

The original Feuerring comes in various di-ameters and ten slightly varying designs,such as the Luneli, Luna, Ovum and Gas-tro.“We have a new model since March –our Tulip. It comprises of a slightly openedform and is kind of tulip shaped just as the

name reveals.With a height of 50cm and adiameter of 110cm it is perfect for thesmaller garden,” Andreas Reichlin adds.Whether one searches an object for theirprivate garden or for their restaurant or ho-tel, the Feuerring is available in almost alldimensions and shapes and doesn’t leave awish unfulfilled. It can even conquer un-even terrain due to an added, special foun-dation ring. Supplementary accessories,such as a wire brush for thoroughly clean-ing the grilling surface, a cleaning scraper,a woollen blanket, a cushion or a cubemade for either sitting or as a small tableare, of course, available too.

“We appreciate passing on the love of lifeand values such as friendship, community,health andmindfulness through our Feuer-ring.We put special emphasis on authentic-ity and transparency,”Andreas Reichlin con-cludes.The Feuerring is a beautiful, reduceddesign bowl with a sensually aesthetic touchfor every outdoor area, 100 per centmade inSwitzerland. It is a barbeque that enableshealthy and tasty grilling. It also poses as acrackling, archaic fire and is a device thatseeks to emphasise indulgence, cosy con-viviality and simplicity. An impressive objetd’art, an item of utility, as well as an exclu-sive design object for private or open out-door spaces all year round, that is what theFeuerring stands for. For exactly these rea-sons, the Feuerring has found many copy-cats and the market is flooded with plagia-rism. But there is only one original.

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Left: Chris Zueger, Swiss junior chef,loves the simplicity of the Feuerring

Above: The Feuerring has space for many grillables

Below: Aesthetic design for the gastronomy

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