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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!

Saber Grills

In 2011 Saber Grills, LLC unveiled a line of six full-size gas grills and two drop-in models. These grills are based on infrared designs developed by Saber’s parent company, Char-Broil. But they are much more sophisticated and much higher quality.

Saber is offered in two, three and four burner configurations. They get real hot, real fast and […]

 

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