Outdoorchef
OUTDOORCHEF is an internationally operating Swiss company and a leader in innovative BBQ systems, outdoor kitchens, and high-quality grill accessories.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
OUTDOORCHEF is an internationally operating Swiss company described as a leader in innovative BBQ systems, outdoor kitchens, and high-quality grill accessories. Its products combine precise technology, sophisticated design, and maximum user-friendliness under the motto "EASY BBQ – maximum enjoyment with minimal effort." The range includes kettle grills, grilling stations, outdoor kitchens, and accessories, and is said to delight families, hobby grillers, and professional chefs. The brand is part of Diethelm Keller BBQ Brands and the Diethelm Keller Group, and is described as already one of the market leaders in many countries, including Switzerland. Its origins trace to 1992, when Mike Lingwood's failed attempt at a stress-free BBQ led to the development of the OUTDOORCHEF funnel system, a two-part heat system that prevents grease flames, distributes heat evenly, and enables temperatures of up to 500°C. The brand also cites technologies such as the Gourmet Burner System (GBT) for precise temperature control from 80–360°C and the Gas Safety System (GSS) for safe grilling in any weather.
History
OUTDOORCHEF's origins are described as unique: in 1992, Mike Lingwood failed in his attempt to conjure up a stress-free BBQ for his daughter's birthday guests. Grease fires, smoke, and charred food led to the realization that grilling had to be easier, safer, and better. His inventiveness and experiments with a washing machine drum finally brought about the breakthrough: the OUTDOORCHEF funnel system – a now legendary, two-part heat system that prevents grease flames, distributes heat evenly, and enables temperatures of up to 500°C. To this day, it remains a trademark of the brand's kettle grills and a symbol of its quest for better and easier grilling. OUTDOORCHEF is now an internationally operating Swiss company and part of Diethelm Keller BBQ Brands and the long-established Diethelm Keller Group.
Products and positioning
Swiss Design & Engineering; EASY BBQ – maximum enjoyment with minimal effort
Easy BBQ Box
Starter set for ambitious grill masters with everything needed for a perfect grilling session, including the Easy Check BBQ wireless grill thermometer, grill gloves, apron, and stainless steel barbecue tool set.
Easy Check BBQ wireless grill thermometer
Wireless Bluetooth grill thermometer with a measuring range of -10°C to 300°C, over 30 hours of battery life, and a multifunction dock for charging, as a repeater, and for reading temperatures.
Gourmet Burner System (GBT)
Technology for precise temperature control from 80–360°C.
Gas Safety System (GSS)
Technology for safe grilling in any weather.
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