COEO LAUNCHES ALTO, THE PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL GAS BARBECUE DESIGNED TO ELEVATE OUTDOOR COOKING.

France – April 2026 – COEO announces the launch of ALTO, its new high-end gas barbecue designed to enhance the experience of outdoor cooking. Conceived by Yannick Bonfort, founder of COEO and designer of all the brand's products, ALTO embodies an ambitious vision of the modern barbecue: more powerful, more versatile, more durable and resolutely focused on the uses of today and tomorrow.

With ALTO, COEO is not simply launching a new gas barbecue: COEO unveils a true culinary platform that concentrates our founding values: innovation, performance, quality of manufacture, modularity and durability. Designed for demanding enthusiasts as well as professionals, ALTO offers the precision of professional cooking in a premium outdoor environment.

"With ALTO, we have imagined much more than a barbecue. We have created a culinary tool capable of offering a professional outdoor cooking experience, while remaining scalable, durable and easy to use."

Yannick Bonfort, founder of COEO

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A new generation of gas barbecue

Designed as the centrepiece of a high-end outdoor kitchen, ALTO combines architectural design, precision engineering and professional performance. Its contemporary aesthetic and bold lines reflect COEO's desire to design equipment that combines technical excellence and elegance. 

More than just a barbecue, ALTO transforms every cook into a true culinary experience. Its versatility allows for both high-temperature searing and slow cooking, plancha preparations, or recipes requiring precise heat control. 

A 100% stainless steel 304 construction without compromise

True to the quality requirement that characterises COEO, ALTO is entirely made of 304 stainless steel, the reference material for professional kitchens. Chassis, grills, planchas, burners and structure benefit from this premium design ensuring exceptional resistance to corrosion, high temperatures and intensive outdoor usage conditions.

ALTO is also distinguished by particularly careful thermal design. Its insulated lid optimises heat retention, improves energy efficiency and ensures even cooking across the entire surface. The ALTO UNIT version also incorporates insulated doors, providing a higher level of finish while protecting storage spaces and enhancing user comfort. 

This approach, directly inspired by professional kitchen standards, allows ALTO to offer consistent performance year after year. 

The power of infrared ceramic burners

At the heart of the cooking system are three infrared ceramic burners developing a total power of 12 kW, including a 5 kW searing burner and two high-performance 3.5 kW burners. This cutting-edge technology allows for ultra-rapid temperature rise, even heat distribution, and perfect control of cooking. 

Compared to traditional burners, ceramic technology offers numerous advantages:

• rapid temperature rise;
• even heat across the entire cooking surface;
• perfect meat capture ;
• optimised gas consumption ;
• more flavoursome and juicier cooking ;
• simplified maintenance thanks to the offset and inclined burners. 

Six cooking zones for total culinary freedom

With a cooking surface of 5,073 cm² (89 x 57 cm), ALTO offers the space needed to cook multiple dishes simultaneously and serve large gatherings.

The barbecue includes :

• 2 stainless steel 304 griddles ;
• 2 stainless steel 304 cooking grids ;
• 2 burners compatible with GN gastronorm pans ;
• a motorised rotisserie available as an option ;
• an optional pizza stone.

This unique configuration allows for the combination of several cooking modes within the same device and transforms ALTO into a true multifunctional outdoor kitchen. 

Two versions, one same performance requirement

In order to meet all outdoor layout projects, COEO offers ALTO in two configurations.

ALTO UNIT

Version complète et autonome, ALTO UNIT repose sur un meuble premium intégrant des rangements intelligents, un espace dédié à la bouteille de gaz, des portes isolées et des roulettes discrètement intégrées. Cette solution constitue une véritable station de cuisson mobile prête à l’emploi. [coeo-design.com]

ALTO SOLO

Designed for customised outdoor kitchens, ALTO SOLO can be placed on a worktop or fully integrated into a bespoke installation. It retains all the technical performance of the UNIT model in a compact and fully modular format. 

An evolving design built to last

One of the founding principles of the ALTO project lies in its ability to evolve with the needs of its user. Thanks to its accessories, cooking options and various installation configurations, the barbecue adapts to both enthusiasts experimenting in their garden and chefs, caterers and show-cooking professionals. 

This sustainable approach allows for the equipment to evolve over time rather than being replaced, thus extending its usability and investment. 

The expression of COEO's know-how

With ALTO, COEO asserts its desire to push the boundaries of traditional gas barbecues. Fully designed in 304 stainless steel, equipped with high-performance infrared ceramic burners, an insulated lid, insulated doors on the UNIT version, and six independent cooking zones, ALTO represents a new generation of equipment dedicated to outdoor cooking.

High-performing, durable, scalable, and elegant, ALTO is aimed at all those who consider barbecuing a true culinary art. 

ALTO, the expression of COEO's know-how

With ALTO, COEO is not simply launching a new gas barbecue: the brand unveils a renewed vision of outdoor cooking. The result of several years of expertise in designing premium outdoor equipment, ALTO embodies all the values that have driven COEO since its inception: innovation, performance, manufacturing quality, modularity, and sustainability. 

Designed for barbecue enthusiasts and the most demanding outdoor cooking lovers, ALTO has been conceived as a sustainable investment. More than just a cooking appliance, it is a true culinary platform capable of evolving with the needs and desires of its user. 

This new generation of gas barbecue is based on three fundamental pillars. First, a premium construction in stainless steel offering robustness, elegance, and longevity. Next, controlled cooking performance combining power and precision to ensure consistent results. Finally, an evolving concept that enriches the experience through modules and accessories designed to accompany the user over time.

Through ALTO, COEO confirms its ambition to offer exceptional equipment to those seeking the best in outdoor cooking. High-performing, durable, and customizable, ALTO stands out as a new generation high-end gas barbecue, designed to provide a culinary experience without compromise and evolve at the pace of its users. 

About COEO

COEO is a French brand specializing in the design of premium outdoor cooking equipment. Founded by Yannick Bonfort and Amandine Berthezene, it develops products that combine innovation, architectural design, manufacturing quality, and precision engineering to reinvent the outdoor cooking experience. 

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