The Plancha phenomenon comes from the south of Spain and if you have been there, you will see dishes "A la Plancha" on the menu everywhere. Which literally means "From the plate".

Start with kindling wicks and kindling wood. Then you can add oak logs and when they burn well, push them under the rim so that the heat is well distributed.

With a steel plate, it is super easy to scrape off all the dirt with a steel spatula. Once your BBQ Plancha has cooled down, don't forget to grease the plate with olive oil. This will prevent any rusting!