In 1996, there was a moment of truth.

A small group of visionaries had spent more than 30 years building commercial-quality stainless steel equipment for restaurants. But they wanted to try something new. They wanted to apply the same high standards, premier materials, skilled craftsmanship, and never-ending innovation to the world of outdoor cooking.

They wanted to take outdoor cooking beyond the grill—expand it to a luxury experience, with craft and quality that ensured it would last, year after year.