USA Outdoor Cooking Brands list 2025

Here is a comprehensive list of top U.S. outdoor cooking brands in 2025, including manufacturers of BBQ grills, smokers, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, and accessories. These brands are widely recognized for American innovation, durability, and influence in shaping global grilling culture.

🇺🇸 Top Outdoor Cooking Brands in the USA (2025)

🔥 1. Weber

• Founded: 1952

• Headquarters: Illinois, USA

• Specialties: Charcoal, gas, pellet grills, smart grills, accessories.

• Notable for: Inventing the kettle grill and setting global BBQ standards.

• Website: www.weber.com

🔥 2. Traeger

• Founded: 1987

• Headquarters: Utah, USA

• Specialties: Wood pellet grills, WiFIRE technology, sauces & rubs.

• Notable for: Pioneering the pellet grill revolution and connected cooking.

• Website: www.traeger.com

🔥 3. Napoleon USA (Canadian origin, strong US presence)

• Specialties: Gas & charcoal grills, infrared technology, luxury outdoor kitchens.

• Notable for: High-quality hybrid grills and durable construction.

• Website: www.napoleon.com

🔥 4. Pit Boss Grills

• Parent Company: Dansons, Inc.

• Headquarters: Arizona, USA

• Specialties: Affordable pellet grills, combo smokers, griddles.

• Notable for: Competitive pricing and wide product range.

• Website: www.pitboss-grills.com

🔥 5. Green Mountain Grills (GMG)

• Founded: 2008

• Headquarters: Nevada, USA

• Specialties: Smart pellet grills with WiFi control.

• Notable for: Mid-range tech-savvy pellet grill alternative to Traeger.

• Website: www.greenmountaingrills.com

🔥 6. Big Green Egg

• Founded: 1974 (inspired by Japanese kamado)

• Headquarters: Georgia, USA

• Specialties: Ceramic kamado grills, accessories.

• Notable for: Iconic design and multi-functional cooking power.

• Website: www.biggreenegg.com

🔥 7. Kamado Joe

• Founded: 2009

• Headquarters: Georgia, USA

• Specialties: High-end ceramic kamado grills with advanced airflow & hinge systems.

• Notable for: Innovation-driven design (Divide & Conquer, SloRoller).

• Website: www.kamadojoe.com

🔥 8. Blackstone Products

• Founded: 2005

• Headquarters: Utah, USA

• Specialties: Outdoor gas griddles, flat tops, pizza ovens.

• Notable for: The rise of backyard flat-top cooking and social media popularity.

• Website: www.blackstoneproducts.com

🔥 9. Solo Stove

• Founded: 2011

• Headquarters: Texas, USA

• Specialties: Smokeless fire pits, portable grills, pizza ovens.

• Notable for: Modern, minimalistic, portable gear with viral success.

• Website: www.solostove.com

🔥 10. Lynx Grills

• Parent Company: Middleby Residential

• Headquarters: California, USA

• Specialties: Luxury built-in gas grills, outdoor kitchens.

• Notable for: Premium outdoor cooking solutions for luxury homes.

• Website: www.lynxgrills.com

🔧 Additional Top U.S. Outdoor Cooking Brands (by Category)

Brand	Category	Known For
Coyote Outdoor	Luxury outdoor kitchens	Modular outdoor solutions
Hestan	Luxury gas grills & ovens	Precision engineering, smart BBQ tech
Camp Chef	Pellet grills, portable cookers	Outdoorsy and versatile products
Broil King USA	Gas grills, smoker boxes	Robust grills with powerful burners
Z Grills	Budget-friendly pellet grills	Affordable alternative to Traeger
REC TEC (now recteq)	Pellet grills with PID control	High-tech wood pellet cooking
PK Grills	Cast aluminum charcoal grills	Retro-modern American BBQ style
Char-Griller	Entry-level grills & smokers	Widely sold in retail chains
Char-Broil	Value gas grills	TRU-Infrared technology & wide access
Halo Products Group	Smart outdoor cooking & batteries	Battery-powered pellet grills