The Alfresco AIPG Series, short for Intelligent Professional Grill, combines high-performance outdoor cooking with integrated temperature monitoring, advanced lighting, smoking, rotisserie cooking, and flexible searing options. Designed for premium outdoor kitchens and serious home cooks, the current AIPG lineup includes 36-inch and 42-inch gas grills in both built-in and cart configurations. Each model is constructed from commercial-grade 304 stainless steel and is available for Natural Gas or Propane.
What separates an Alfresco AIPG grill from a more traditional premium gas grill is the way its cooking system and electronic controls work together. CoreFlame™ main burners are paired with Thermaglass™ radiant burner shields for controlled heat distribution, while Intelli-Temp™ monitoring, a Sensa-Tek™ wireless temperature probe, a digital temperature display, and LumaTouch™ control lighting give cooks more information about what is happening across the grill. Customers interested in the complete Alfresco outdoor cooking lineup can also explore our Alfresco grills and outdoor kitchen products.
Choosing the Right Alfresco AIPG Grill
The main decisions within the AIPG Series are 36-inch versus 42-inch and built-in versus cart. Both sizes use three high-performance CoreFlame™ main burners and share the major AIPG cooking and control features, so the choice is primarily about available cooking space, installation style, and the amount of room available in your outdoor kitchen.
Alfresco AIPG 36-Inch Grills
The 36-inch Alfresco AIPG provides 828 square inches of total cooking surface while retaining the full three-burner Intelligent Professional Grill platform. It is a strong choice for outdoor kitchens where counter space matters but the customer still wants AIPG features such as the Signature Taste X2™ smoker system, Mega-Drive™ rotisserie, wireless temperature monitoring, and optional infrared searing.
The 36-inch size is available as either a built-in grill for a permanent outdoor kitchen island or a cart model for customers who prefer a freestanding configuration. This makes it particularly useful when you want premium cooking capability without dedicating the additional width required by the 42-inch model.
Alfresco AIPG 42-Inch Grills
The 42-inch Alfresco AIPG increases the total cooking surface to 987 square inches while maintaining the three-burner AIPG cooking system. The added cooking area makes the 42-inch model well suited to larger outdoor kitchens, frequent entertaining, or cooks who regularly prepare several foods at the same time.
Like the 36-inch version, the 42-inch AIPG can be ordered as a built-in grill or cart grill. If your outdoor kitchen has the space and you place a higher priority on cooking capacity, the 42-inch model is the more spacious option without changing the core AIPG feature set.
Alfresco AIPG vs. ALXE Grills
If you are deciding between the Alfresco AIPG Series and the Alfresco ALXE Luxury Grill Series, the biggest difference is how much cooking technology you want built into the grill. Both are premium Alfresco grills with stainless steel construction, integrated smoking and rotisserie capabilities, but they approach outdoor cooking a little differently.
The ALXE Series is Alfresco's more traditional luxury grill platform. It uses Accufire™ stainless steel burners along with the Signature Taste™ smoker system and Mega-Drive™ rotisserie. It is a good choice for someone who wants proven Alfresco cooking performance with straightforward controls and also offers a broader selection of grill sizes.
The AIPG Intelligent Professional Grill takes that foundation further with newer cooking and monitoring technology. AIPG models add CoreFlame™ burners, Thermaglass™ radiant shields, the Intelli-Temp™ smart grilling system, Sensa-Tek™ wireless temperature monitoring, a four-zone digital temperature display, LumaTouch™ controls, and the Signature Taste X2™ smoker system.
For many customers, the reason to choose the AIPG over the ALXE is convenience and control. If you like monitoring temperatures more closely, using connected grilling features, or simply want Alfresco's newest technology integrated into the grill, AIPG is the more advanced choice. If you prefer a more traditional premium grill experience or need a size outside the 36- and 42-inch AIPG lineup, the ALXE Series may be the better fit.
What Makes the Alfresco AIPG an Intelligent Grill?
CoreFlame Burners and Thermaglass Radiant Shields
At the center of the AIPG cooking system are CoreFlame™ stainless steel main burners paired with Thermaglass™ radiant burner shields. The shields help distribute heat across the cooking surface while directing grease and drippings away from the burner ports. Hot-surface ignition is also designed to automatically relight the burner if the flame goes out during operation.
For customers who regularly cook steaks, chops, or other foods that benefit from concentrated high heat, Alfresco also offers an optional variable-heat infrared Sear Zone™. Unlike a permanently fixed searing burner, the AIPG system allows the Sear Zone to be positioned in different cooking zones so the grill can be configured around the cook's preferred workflow.
Intelli-Temp Smart Grilling and Sensa-Tek Monitoring
The Intelli-Temp™ Smart Grilling System adds Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone monitoring to the AIPG platform. The grill also includes a four-zone digital temperature display and the Sensa-Tek™ wireless temperature probe, allowing temperatures to be monitored at the grill or through the compatible app. This is particularly useful for longer cooks, rotisserie meals, and proteins where monitoring internal temperature is important.
LumaTouch™ lighting illuminates the control panel and knobs, while the knob lighting changes with burner heat intensity to provide another visual reference while cooking. Triple high-intensity halogen work lights illuminate the grilling surface for evening use.
Mega-Drive Rotisserie and Signature Taste X2 Smoker
AIPG grills are designed for more than conventional direct grilling. The integrated Mega-Drive™ rotisserie system uses a two-position design, allowing larger foods to be positioned farther forward while smaller items can be placed closer to the rear infrared burner. A three-position warming and grilling rack can also be moved out of the way when additional rotisserie clearance is needed.
The Signature Taste X2™ integrated smoker system uses dedicated drawers for wood and herbs to introduce smoke into the cooking chamber. For customers who want to move between grilling, smoking, roasting, rotisserie cooking, and searing without adding several standalone appliances, this versatility is one of the AIPG Series' most useful advantages.
Expand Your AIPG Cooking Setup
The AIPG platform can be expanded with size-specific and specialty cooking accessories. Depending on the grill size and configuration, Alfresco offers options such as solid-fuel inserts, grill accessory grates, commercial griddles, steamer/fryer/pasta cooker inserts, indirect roasting accessories, wind guards, protective covers, and infrared Sear Zone kits. Browse available Alfresco grill accessories and verify compatibility with your exact AIPG model before ordering.
AIPG outdoor kitchens can also be paired with matching specialty cooking equipment. Customers who want dedicated space for saucepans, stock pots, wok cooking, or other cookware can explore Alfresco side cookers, including AIPG-compatible side burner and Versa Power configurations.
Shop Alfresco AIPG Intelligent Grills
The Alfresco AIPG Series is best suited to customers who want a premium gas grill with more integrated cooking technology than a traditional outdoor grill. The 36-inch models provide the more compact AIPG footprint, while the 42-inch models add cooking area for larger outdoor kitchens and entertaining. Built-in versions are designed around permanent island installations, while cart models provide a freestanding alternative with integrated storage.
Fireplace and Grill is an authorized Alfresco dealer, giving customers access to genuine Alfresco products along with assistance selecting the correct size, fuel configuration, installation accessories, and compatible outdoor kitchen components. Before ordering a built-in model, confirm all cutout dimensions, clearances, gas requirements, and electrical requirements using the current specifications for the exact grill being purchased.
Alfresco AIPG Series FAQs
Should I choose the 36-inch or 42-inch Alfresco AIPG grill?
Choose the 36-inch AIPG when you want the full Intelligent Professional Grill feature set in a more compact footprint, and choose the 42-inch AIPG when additional cooking space is a priority. The 36-inch model provides 828 square inches of total cooking surface, while the 42-inch increases that to 987 square inches. Both use three CoreFlame™ main burners and are available in built-in and cart configurations. Always confirm the overall dimensions and required installation clearances for the exact model before ordering.
What is the difference between Alfresco AIPG and ALXE grills?
The biggest difference is that the AIPG Series adds Alfresco's newer smart grilling and temperature-monitoring technology, while the ALXE Series provides a more traditional premium Alfresco grilling experience. ALXE grills use Accufire™ burners with the Signature Taste™ smoker and Mega-Drive™ rotisserie, while AIPG models add CoreFlame™ burners, Thermaglass™ radiant shields, Intelli-Temp™ smart grilling, a Sensa-Tek™ wireless temperature probe, digital temperature monitoring, and the Signature Taste X2™ smoker system. Choose AIPG if you want more integrated technology and cooking feedback; choose ALXE if you prefer simpler controls or need one of the additional grill sizes available in the ALXE lineup.
Do Alfresco AIPG grills require both gas and electricity?
Yes. AIPG grills are available for Natural Gas or Liquid Propane and also require a sealed 110V AC power source for systems such as ignition, lighting, and intelligent controls. Because gas, electrical, ventilation, and clearance requirements can vary by installation, plan the utilities before constructing a built-in outdoor kitchen and follow the specifications for the exact AIPG model.
Does the Alfresco AIPG come with an infrared Sear Zone?
The AIPG infrared Sear Zone™ is an optional variable-heat upgrade, so it should not be assumed to be included with every base configuration. Alfresco's system allows the Sear Zone to be positioned in different cooking zones, giving customers more flexibility in where they want concentrated infrared heat. Confirm the selected grill configuration and compatible Sear Zone kit before placing your order.
What accessories can I add to an Alfresco AIPG grill?
Available AIPG accessories vary by grill size but can include solid-fuel inserts, commercial griddles, steamer/fryer/pasta cooker inserts, indirect roasting accessories, wind guards, grill covers, accessory grates, and Sear Zone kits. Alfresco also offers complementary side cookers for expanding an outdoor kitchen. Browse Alfresco accessories and Alfresco side cookers, and verify model compatibility before ordering.
