I want to buy vocanic rocks that could cook meat once you place the
rock into an oven after several hours. I do`nt want resturants list
providing the rock grill service. I only wnat to know where can I find
the ready-made rocks and I could look for oven by myself

Dear My Number, 

You can get lava rocks (as they are called) for grilling in several
stores, as described by Froogle here:

21st Century B42A 7lb Bag Lava Rock
<http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cluster?btnG=Search+Froogle&hl=en&oid=11393029162497712248&pid=4829187676315650818&q=lava+rocks+grilling&scoring=p>

Shopping.com also has several offerings: 
<http://www.shop.com/op/aprod-~Lava+Rocks?SourceID=12> 

And more suggestions here: 
Nextag - Stone Grill
<http://www.nextag.com/stone-grill/search-html> 

However, please note, that: 
"This natural, volcanic rock performs the same function as ceramic
briquettes. Although lava rocks are typically cheaper than ceramic
briquettes, they need to be replaced more frequently. Consult your
grill's owner's manual before using lava rocks."
(SOURCE:  Chris Hun, "Charcoal", Sustainable Table,
<http://www.sustainabletable.org/features/summergrilling/charcoal.html>).

The rocks above are for grilling and are usually associated with
certain types of grills/BBQs. However, there is a possibility for
indoors cooking - just like in restaurants:
Hot Rocks
<http://www.hotrock.us/> 
They also have an Australian and a UK store, in case you'd find it
easier to order from one of those.

Homeclick sell something similar
World Cuisine - Stone Grill Set 12 x 8 x 1/3/8' 
<http://www.homeclick.com/showpage.asp?itemid=141398&cm_ven=Bizrate&cm_cat=Housewares&cm_pla=World%20Cuisine&cm_ite=World%20Cuisine-Bakeware-141398&srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=12-1320040-2>

I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need any
clarification on this answer before you rate it. My search terms were:
volcanic rocks grilling
lava rocks grilling

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Request for Answer Clarification by mynumber751044-ga on 24 Oct 2005 09:40 PDT

I want a plate-like lava rock
less than an A4 SIZE paper about 2 inches thick.

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Clarification of Answer by politicalguru-ga on 24 Oct 2005 15:30 PDT

Did you look at the last one? It is almost 2 inches thick.

My two different Lowe priced Depot places for Home repair stuff
recently were both having end-of-season clearance on lava rocks.