THE FUTURE OF COOKING
What if cooking was no longer something you did on the side, but took centre stage? What if fire, food and conversation came together – right where you're sitting?
CIRCLE introduces a whole new way of cooking: at the table, on the balcony or in the great outdoors. Always together. Always over real fire.
One CIRCLE. Endless possibilities. All year round.
As the first bioethanol-powered tabletop grill, CIRCLE brings real fire to places where it was previously unimaginable – compact, practical for everyday use and suitable for both indoors and outdoors.
Whether it's a summer barbecue, a cosy raclette evening in autumn or a fondue gathering in winter: CIRCLE brings everyone together around the table all year round.
FAQ
Please contact us for free advice by email at info@hofats.com or by phone: +49 831 98 90 94 6-20 (Mon–Thu: 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00, Fri: 09:00–13:00).
We will respond within 24 hours.
Can I use CIRCLE indoors?
Yes, CIRCLE can be used both indoors and outdoors.
Which bioethanol should I use for CIRCLE?
Only use our liquid höfats bioethanol with the green cap for CIRCLE. Only then can we guarantee that the fuel burns without smoke or odour and is suitable for indoor use.
Can I adjust the flame height myself?
Yes. The CIRCLE control ring allows you to adjust the height of all flames simultaneously and set your desired temperature.
How do I extinguish the flames?
The flames can be safely blown out through the holes underneath the glass cylinder using the flame extinguisher included in the scope of delivery.
Do the flames go out in the wind?
No. The flames are protected by the glass cylinder and will not go out in normal wind conditions. However, for optimal temperatures when grilling and cooking, we recommend using CIRCLE in a location that is as sheltered from the wind as possible, so the flames can deliver their full heat output.
Which CIRCLE would you like to start with?
One Fire Base, endless possibilities: With the plancha or the matching pot, the same base can be transformed into five different CIRCLE versions – Tabletop Grill, Tabletop Grill Pro, Raclette, Fondue or Cheese Fondue. You decide what's on the menu.
What all CIRCLE models have in common:
Enjoying food together in the smallest of spaces
CIRCLE runs on bioethanol and requires neither a power socket nor a gas cylinder. Thanks to its compact design, it fits even on smaller tables. Its round shape creates a true 360° experience: whether grilling, enjoying raclette or fondue – everyone gathers around CIRCLE to cook, share and enjoy together.
Real fire & full control
The control dial allows you to adjust the flame height continuously and regulate the heat precisely. This gives you full control over the real fire when grilling and cooking. With the included flame extinguisher, you can safely extinguish the flame at any time.
Grilling, raclette or fondue? You decide.
CIRCLE can do more than just grill: thanks to its modular system, it transforms into a raclette grill or fondue set in no time. Whether grilling on the plancha, melting cheese in the pans or enjoying fondue together – you decide what’s on the menu every time.
Safe and clean for indoor and outdoor use
With höfats bioethanol, CIRCLE ensures smoke-free and soot-free combustion and can be used both indoors and outdoors. The integrated safety lock helps ensure safe filling and easy handling of the burner. This makes cooking together over real fire possible in the comfort of your own home.
Find your starting point in the CIRCLE world!
Everyone has their own idea of the perfect grilling and cooking experience.
Answer a few simple questions and find out which CIRCLE version suits you best!
And the best part? Thanks to the modular system, you can expand your CIRCLE at any time and keep discovering new possibilities.
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What top chefs say about CIRCLE
Imran Farzand
Private Chef & Cooking Class Instructor
★★★★★
“I was honestly surprised by how much heat CIRCLE brings to the plancha. The roasted flavors are really strong, and at the same time, the temperature can be regulated very precisely using the control dial. It is exactly this mix of fire and control that makes professional cooking simply enjoyable.”
Nina Meyer
Head Chef, Biohotel Ifenblick
★★★★★
"No cable, no gas cartridge, and yet real fire right in the middle of the table – that's exactly what I love about CIRCLE. I can simply take it anywhere with me, and my mind immediately bubbles with ideas for new dishes and evenings with friends. The best part: thanks to the 360° experience, everyone at the table somehow becomes a little chef themselves, and suddenly a shared experience emerges."
Constantin Kiehne
Owner and Head Chef, freistil.
★★★★★
„With CIRCLE, we can create truly exceptional evenings for our guests. Every course allows us to involve them interactively. What makes it special is the variety of cooking methods we can use, ensuring every dish feels different. From searing a tataki on the plancha and gently cooking our char to finishing our mountain cheese toast, CIRCLE offers endless possibilities. It creates a unique connection between our guests and our kitchen, allowing us to share our philosophy in a truly memorable way.“
Boris Rüther
Owner and Head Chef, Wiggerl 17
★★★★★
"What I particularly like about CIRCLE is how uncomplicated and versatile cooking together suddenly becomes. Outside on the terrace just as much as inside at the table. The plancha heats up extremely quickly, and while high heat is being used there, everyone can do their own thing in the small pans – here vegetables and fish simmer to a translucent doneness, there something is gratinated or kept warm. And after the meal, everything is just as quickly clean again."
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