History. Weber-Stephen was originally incorporated on May 8, 1893 as Weber Bros. Metal Works. In 1951, the original round charcoal kettle grill was built by George Stephen Sr., a then part-owner of the sheet metal shop in Chicago who sought to improve on the brazier he had been using to cook with at home.

Made In The Heart Of America. We were proudly founded in the USA. It's where we created the kettle grill in 1952 and our famous Flavorizer bars in 1985. We may be a global brand nowadays, but we still design, manufacture and discover new grilling possibilities right here in the USA.

All current Q models feature a 2 piece set of porcelain enameled cast iron cooking grates. The cast iron provides excellent heat retention abilities and the porcelain enamel makes keeping them clean easy.

Majority-owner BDT Capital agrees to buy remaining shares after taking barbecue brand public in August 2021. Weber Inc. on Monday said it agreed to a sweetened buyout from BDT Capital Partners LLC, the private-equity firm that took the grill maker public in 2021 and had remained the company's majority owner.

All our gas barbecues are built to the highest of standards using stainless steel. Not only do they look great but you'll get the best cooking experience too. If you're one for entertaining or have lots of mouths to feed - a gas barbecue is the answer.

The porcelain-enameled bowls and lids on a classic Weber grill are fired at 1600 F to withstand both the heat of burning charcoal and the long-term effects of weathering.

Weber grills are designed and engineered in the USA, incorporating globally sourced parts. Go-Anywhere, Spirit, Spirit II, and Limited Edition Red Kettle series of Weber grills are assembled in China, incorporating globally sourced components.

Straight to the Point Whenever we test grills, Weber often comes out on top. This iconic brand's grills are well-made, sturdy, easy to use, and come with a generous warranty.

George decided to set up on his own and by the end of the 1950s, he was able to buy out Weber Brothers Metalworks. He then changed its name to Weber-Stephen Products. George's lidded barbecues were proving to be such a hit throughout the 1960s and 1970s that American TV picked up on his story.

But perhaps you don't know that grilling food has additional advantages over other cooking methods. The high heat and direct contact with your grill can make foods crispy on the outside while keeping them moist inside – all while adding a smoky flavor to your meal.

Straight to the Point Whenever we test grills, Weber often comes out on top. This iconic brand's grills are well-made, sturdy, easy to use, and come with a generous warranty.

These grills are made with quality materials and engineering But perhaps the best answer to the question of why Weber grills are so expensive is quality. The company says it does not skimp on quality, and only the best will do. "Over-engineered? Maybe to some," Weber admits in a promotional video.