Coleman Company
W.C. Coleman began selling clean burning gas lamps to replace smoky, flickering kerosene lamps in the early 1900s. The rest is history. Today we associate his name with BBQ, camping, tailgating and just about any outdoor activity.
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GrillMaster
GrillMaster is the bottom of the barrel in Nexgrill’s notoriously poor quality lines of gas grills. It’s hard to find anyone even selling these, and that’s a good thing. The GrillMaster website claims Lowe’s still carries them, but Lowe’s has zero stock nationwide. We called Nexgrill customer service number: 800-913-8999 to learn more. After listening […]
Vision Grills
Vision Grills, based in Saint, Louis, MO., is a kamado company to keep your eye on. They’re coming on strong with patented, innovative designs that stand out from the ever growing kamado crowd. Foremost is their unique ProZone system, a slide out insert that includes dual damper air intake, ash removal tray and an electric […]
KitchenAid
A wide variety of refrigerators, stoves and other kitchen appliances bare the KitchenAid name and the brand has a decent reputation. But when it comes to KitchenAid grills, it’s just a name that’s been licensed to Chinese manufacturer Nexgrill. That said, KitchenAid grills aren’t bad. In fact they may be the best grills for the […]
Jenn-Air
Jenn-Air Grills, made by Nexgrill, aren’t bad, but considering MSRPs they aren’t good either. A wide variety of refrigerators, stoves and other kitchen appliances bore the Jenn-Air name since the 1960s and the brand has a decent reputation. But when it comes to Jenn-Air grills, it’s just a name that’s been licensed to Chinese manufacturer […]
Lodge Mfg.
“100 Years and Still Cooking”
Joseph Lodge opened his first foundry in 1986 in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee. The company grew and continues to grow producing a very large catalog of seasoned cast iron, enameled cast iron, and stainless steel cooking equipment. Manufacturing has expanded both in the USA and China.
Belson Outdoors, Inc.
Since 1948 Belson has produced quality recreational facility and outdoor equipment. They sell outdoor picnic tables, park benches, trash cans, aluminum bleachers, playground equipment and some solid, commercial grade gas and charcoal grills.
The Grill Tender
Inventor, Bret Jacoby, built a prototype of his unusual Grill Tender in his garage circa 2003. In 2009 he became General Manager of E Systems Technology’s Automation Business Unit, specializing in the design, manufacturing and support of industrial automation equipment. In 2011 Jacoby and his E Systems team began working on The Grill Tender and […]
Swiss Grill
SWISS GRILL IS OUT OF BUSINESS
Swiss Grill makes some sharp looking cookers with nice features and modest price points for the shiny outdoor kitchen market. Headquartered in the UK and made in China, they offer a good selection of gas grills and a few kitchen modules like sinks and cabinets.
Wilmington Grill aka JCC Outdoor Products
JCC Outdoor Products makes a limited line of stainless steel, indoor/outdoor cooking and prep equipment. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Mike’s Vertical Grill
Mike Esposito has designed a grilling system he believes reduces carcinogens on grilled foods, while cutting cooking times dramatically. In addition to his original cooker, he plans to market a new model with rotisserie.
Smoke E Z
Smoke E Z is a small American manufacturer that makes two useful accessories for certain Charcoal Kettle Grills that turns them into mighty good smokers!
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