Char-Griller Grand Champ Offset Smoker

This is the best BarBQ I have ever owned in my 60. I have had my Champ for about 2 years now. I have owned several other smoker. Grills in the past. Using the Grand Champ has been the easiest transition from a cheap smoker./grill than I ever thought possible. I have been cooking over wood and charcoal for about 50 years now. Using the indirect method of smoking with the side car, I can control the temperature very easily and get the clean type of smoke you want. Yes, it takes practice and a learning curve. This is the grand daddy of them all thus far. There are many resources online about this unit in particular, use them if you need help. Best money I have spent on a real smoker/grill.

Solid Offset for a great price! After several months of research, I ended up buying a Grand Champ XD. I spent a lot of time reading through reviews, going to stores and comparing. I decided to buy the Grand Champ over the others I was looking at Including Old Country Brazos and Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn based on reviews, features, cost, etc. Assembly was straightforward and I managed to put it together with no help (although I strongly suggest an assist with the firebox!). The lid for the firebox took a little adjustment to get to fit tight, but I found a YouTube video that made that easy. I followed the seasoning instructions and have made sure to keep up on that after each smoke. I clean out the ash and re-season after each use. Still looks brand new! This is my first offset, but I've been grilling and smoking for the last 30 years with kettles, kamados and water smokers. I absolutely love this smoker! The first cook I made a pork butt and it turned out amazing. Learning to control the fire takes a little getting used to, but it's very easy to learn on this one. The cook chamber is thick and solid and holds temp very well. The firebox could be thicker, but seals good with the provided gasket (although I will upgrade at some point) and is easy to maintain. I get a good coal base with lump charcoal and just feed it 1/2 splits and it holds temp like a Champ! I'm very happy with this purchase and use this smoker A LOT! This is my first Char-griller product, but this made me becom

Nice upgrade. Before for my review alittle back story. 10 years ago my wife bought me a Chargriller competition offset smoker. I love it, I mastered it, and can still produce quality bbq with it even though the bottom of the main body is rusting out and it leaks like crazy. I didn't want to give it up. I started doing my research and found the next level up which is the Grand Champion XD. Well not sure what's going on but, once I save up enough money to buy one cash. I could find one for sale in my home state of Oklahoma. So, Disappointed, I looked for the Competition pro. And again, none for sale anywhere in my state. Confused, irritated, and not sure what to do since I final decided to retire my old faithful competition Pro. I searched Facebook market place and found a Grand Champ XD in Georgia. And decided I'd make the trip, 839 miles ,12.5 hours to pick up my new smoker. Then my wife found one 5 hours away in Texas. Brand new and put together $ 450.00 I couldn't pass on that. So, thrilled to death, we drove to Texas. Took the smoke stack and Firefox off to get in my pickup and headed home, smiling all the way. Got home in 30 degree weather and sealed both with high temp silicone. Cured a week and bought meat, morning of the smoke. Found out our county was in a burn ban. So, it sat for 2 more weeks and I couldn't stand it any more. So, against the burn ban I burned it off and seasoned it for 5 hours facing someone turning me in. But, we survived and got lucky. The next fol

Best smoker for non-pro enthusiasts - period. Best smoker I have ever owned - exceptional consistency and temperature control!

Grand Champ Offset. Really well built, so far it has done really well with everything I’ve used it for

Best Grills Ever Build. Been buying these types of Grills over 15 years. Not once have i change brands and I will never do go to another brand. Trust on Chargriller and will continue continue to believe in their quality and pricing.

Best. Great smoker..great quality.. Have owned for 3 years..still looks and cooks new.

Why buy anything else? I have purchased multiple grills from chargriller for almost two decades and am an avid smoker. Their grills deliver easy to maintain consistent heat that in my opinion makes cooking results consistent. Price to value is a no-brainer!

Smoking grand champion. I bought this smoker a little over three years ago still makes amazing bbq only issue is firebox has surface rust probably my fault but I can’t find a replacement but I would definitely recommend

Everything I want in a smoker. I bought this offset smoker on July 1st of this year. I have throughly enjoyed it beyond my dreams. I use it every opportunity I get.

Smoker 357. This smoker works really good and is good for smoking lots of different types of meat and fish.

Best in the business. Great quality,fantastic smoking results! Can also be used as a grill! Perfect combination!

Perfect replacement for my barrel grill. Bought as a replacement for my barrel grill and I love it!

Great Backyard Smoker. The thick construction of this unit and solid airflow makes this a great smoker for the backyard BBQ cook. The easy access door to the smoke box makes adding wood easy without loosing heat by opening the top cover.

Bang for your buck. Can’t beat it. Great smoker for the price. Lots of room and holds temps really well

16 Slabs of Baby Backs - No Problem. Maintains temperature very well for a wood smoker and is large enough to serve a large party!

Best size for large cooks. I've had it for over 5 years and it's a beast!!!!!

Great backyard smoker. This thing is a beast! I absolutely love cooking with my Grand Champ. I’ve done everything from ribs to brisket, Chicken to Turkey, and enough pulled pork to feed a fire department.

Great Grill. Cooked steak, chicken , ribs, hamburger!!! All on this grill and has been a ply. All came off perfect.

Well made and built to last. This smoker has a great design, is well made and built to last. It is simple to use for both grilling and smoking all kinds of food. It is large enough to smoke the biggest brisket you can buy. Hold temperature well and for extended periods of time.

One of the best grills I’ve purchased. I bought this grill about 6 months ago. Wasn’t too difficult to put together and has plenty of space. I’ve been cooking on it rain or shine and it always turns out good food.

Easy setup, great smoke! Decided to add a smoker to go along with our existing gas grill….didn’t realize it would completely take over! The Grand Champ offset is an amazing smoker, love the ease of use of the side firebox, and tons of space inside the smoker for racks of ribs and more! Ventilation is well thought-out, smoke flows through perfectly. Love this smoker!

My first offset smoker... I LOVE IT. I've had this smoker for 6 months and I LOVE IT. I've smoked brisket, ribs, salmon, burgers, bacon, burnt ends - and am learning to smoke/cook other proteins. I also love the fact that it doubles as a grill. I did have to put on new gasketing - the one it came with didn't last as long as I thought it would but that was no biggie. For my first offset smoker, I. JUST. LOVE. IT. Not sure if it's just me but smoking meats and burning wood on this smoker is also very therapeutic for me LOL.

Have enjoyed it. I have had this 8250 for 4 years now and am still using it with no real issues. Cons...a small issue of not sealing around the contact points...but that can be minimized by sealers / additional velcro heat resistant straps. Grill Grate has rusted where the heat is concentrated while using as a grill...wood box surface rust on bottom where heat is maintained during smoking but grill has not been covered all the time since I've had it... Pros...plenty of room...simple lift out ashtray to remove ashes..controlling heat is not a problem after learning what works in your environment. Still smokes...ribs...tenderloin, etc...just ordered a new grill grate to replace the original one for $37 from char grilled. Smoking some ribs today for the holiday.

Awesome Space. This Big Boy has expanded the business. So much so I plan to get another. Plenty of space for multiple ribs, brisket, or pork shoulders

BIG BOY. Got this bad boy abouy 4 years ago still going strong and great for smoking everything and anything

One Of The Best. I brought this months ago. My old one was rusting out with extra holes making it hard to control temp. Good assembly instructions, nice size, solid material to last, seasoning was easy and have had great results. Cleanup is not bad either. I also like that I receive recipes to try through my email. I really enjoy the flavor created with it!!!!

Simply the BEST!!!!! I bought this a year ago and I am very happy I did. It replaced a smaller offset smoker .

The BEST offset smoker that I’ve ever used. I bought the Grand Champ XD in 2022 and I’ve been in love with it since I saw it in the store. I’m an avid backyard cook and this has only added to my love for it. It is reliable and I love the quality of the construction and material. I’ve been able to cook for as many as 200 people using it and it has NEVER failed me. I’ve recommended it to several people. Definitely a great value.

Great Smoker. Mainly used to smoke ribs and roast. Purchased over 4 years ago. Zero issues.

Best smoker I've ever owned. I bought this smoker a month or so ago and absolutely love it! It's so much easier to keep the temps precise compared to my smaller smoker with side box.

Best smoker I’ve owned! While all of your neighbors are claiming to be smoking meat with their pellet “smokers”, you can enjoy the art of REAL smoking with the Grand Champion from Char-griller. It takes skill to smoke meat to perfection when you have to actually pay attention to the temperature and type of wood you are using.

Offset smoker. I totally enjoy my offset smoker because it lets me keep the heat and smoke where I need to be. You do the best job I can do while I’m outside grilling out.

Excellent Smoker. Love our smoker, great for smoking Ham anytime of the year.

Perfect for smoking. I've had my smoker over two ears and still holding up

Awesome price. Hands down I feel this is the best offset smoker for the money...

Looking good. Purchased to go under canopy looks great in the yard cooks really good alot of room we have grilled, seared, and made pancakes on a griddle

offset smoker. love cooking on my offset great tasting food takes time to learn but worth it

Good Offset for the price. Good offset smoker for the price, with some mods, it does exactly what you need it to do

Great Features. I upgraded from the small offset smoker after enjoying it for 8 years to the larger Champ model. I love the larger fire box and the 2 shelves, allowing more food to smoke I love that it came with a heat deflector, allowing a more uniform heat throughout. The larger fire box accommodates logs, chunks and charcoal, whatever preferred. The smoker is made with a heavier gage metal than my previous model, holding Temps steady. I couldn't be happier with this purchase

Great smoker. I LOVE my char-griller grand champ i use it a LOT.Have had it fo 2 or 3 years.

Great grill and smoker! Saw this on sale and jumped on the road to get it. This is so far superior to the grills I've been using and then watching them die in a few years. This 8250 is a beast. Heavy, and cooks with better temperature control than any other grill or smoker I've used.

Best Offset Smoker BBQ I’ve Ever Had. I finally broke down to get the BBQ/Offset Smoker I’ve always wanted. I got a slap of beef ribs, and had the seasonings, purchased applewood, and made the best beef ribs I’ve ever had !!!! This Char - Griller Pro Champ gave me the best results I’ve ever had, and every bit as good as ribs I’ve had made on custom smokers worth thousands. Easy to monitor temperature and add wood when needed. Easy to clean and got the cover for it as well. My favorite household purchase in years !!!!

Good smoker. I used this smoker forever until the fire box burnt through but I bought another one and used fire bricks in the bottom and never had an issue!

True Smoker! After years of smoking with a Weber and a Pit Barrel, it’s a whole new world smoking with my Char-Grille Smoker

Awesome pit!!! Bought mine a few years ago, worked great. Airflow was excellent and easy heat control.

Awesome. I just purchased this because one of my friends said it was the best.. I’m excited to use it

Grand champ. The name speaks for itself , very well built smoker, it’s a true beast of a unit!

Best Grill Ever. I bought this grill for a Christmas present to me and I have used it several times. Outstanding

Missing parts. I hope someone can help me with this. I was given a grand champ XD Grille for Christmas. It came with all the parts except the fire box and other assembly parts I have money to buy the other parts can someone help me please

Delicious food but poor Offset. Bought this Grill July 2024, I still grill with it at least once a week, our family loves grilled food Pro - holds a lot of meat, we have 9 kids and I can cook for all of them plus any guests Cons - From day one, the offset smoker lid never fully shut and after just 2 months of using it, the weld broke on one side which puts a lot of strain on the other hinge, and I fear it's only a matter of time before that one breaks too I only rate this a 1 star due to the offset breaking so quickly after buying. im stuck with what I bought and i'll make do one way or another

Excellent smoker. I bought this to replace a previous chargriller grill that I owned for around 14 years. It has lots of room for big cooks like whole brisket or even a couple of shoulders. And can also be used as a grill for steaks and vegetables. It's very versatile on what it can be used for. A great smoker.

Best smoker I've owned. This smoker had all the features I wanted. Wide mouth / lower set stack, large grill/drip pan, wood cage in the smoke box, thicker gauge steel, dual sliding racks, and a heat deflector all for a reasonable price.

Great Pit. The offset smoker is a great BBQ pit. It can operate as a smoker or a charcoal grill. Its features make for easy cleanup with very minimal effort. The ability to control the temperature while smoking is great too.

Awesome! I've had this for ever and not a complaint to report !

Professional quality smoker for the backyard pit m. I have owned this smoker for a couple years now. I have cooked all the bbq staples on this smoker and family and friends have enjoyed all of it. Plenty of cooking space to make a feast of food. You want to be a bbq king of the block and make your neighbors jealous of the smell of great bbq... this smoker can make it happen.

Very good product. I’ve had this smoker for a few months now and it works great for me. I have smoked Turkey, pork and brisket and all have been great. No complains so far.

Great product. I bought this 5 years ago, still going strong. I would purchase again if ever had to.

Good smoker. I love this smoker! However, the door lid on the firebox will not close all the way and the side entry door had a gap.

Great Grill. I love it so far! Cant wait to cook a brisket! Nice grill!

Smoke away, you have all day. I bought this smoker the first time I saw it, my ex's kids got my grill stolen, so I made them buy a smoker instead of a plain grill, with 9 kids and 4 adults in the house, I'd have to smoke a lot of ribs and roasts to feed that group. I miss that smoker, I hope it fell apart on my ex and her kids.

Amazin. Great for smokin meat for a family get together or what not love the smoke flavor it give better than the others

Great smoker. I brought this grill 2 years ago and it still works great I would highly recommend this product to anyone

BEAST STICKBURNER. One year in, and couldn't be happier. Holds temp well. A joy to use.

Great value! Looked for quite some time and read reviews. This has far surpassed my expectations and been durable for four years. I’m not a pellet smoker person and this has all the features I need. Greta product for a great price!

Best smoker grill I've used. My son bought this for me a few years ago and I use it a lot. From smoking briskets to grilling sweet corn. It does it all well. It has also lasted longer than other grills I've had.

Does the job. Dependable. I wanted a step up and this proved to be the perfect pick.

Best purchase. I bought this when it came out and it’s still running like a champ.

Great for new or advanced grillers. I love this smoker because it doesn't take much to get it to a good temp. The temp will hold for long periods of time as well. Overall a great buy.

Great smoker. I bought this about one year ago and have loved it. Easy to light and easy to control the temperature. Everything that comes off, the grill is delicious.

Love how large the cooking chamber is. I used this for a wedding and was able to cook 12 racks of ribs at a time.

Very spacious and sturdy. I bought this last year for Father’s Day and so far it hasn’t disappointed me.

Grand champ. Excellent smoker for the price. I would highly recommend this smoker.

Grand Champ. I always wanted an offset smoke, and this Grand Champ has answered my smoker dreams. My ribs and oxtails come out so delicious I have to kiss myself.

A Real Champion. This is my second Char Griller. My family bought me the first one 13 years ago and it’s still going strong. My grilling graduated to smoking and my grill space requirements increased.Hence the Grand Champion. I was very impressed with all of the features and the amazing amount of space it offers. My first smoke was 12 hours and it was amazing. I thought that it would be a learning curve getting used to it. My 2nd smoke was a 12 hour brisket smoked to perfection. One of my favorite features is that the grate slides out for easy access. I was also pleased with the optional ports to add additional thermometers. I have been very impressed with this product.

Well Built but with a couple of glaring mistakes. This smoker is very well built. Solid construction, good seals, and well balanced. I like the fact that the heat baffle/deflector is movable and removable. It allows for adjustments ( I preferr mine to be straight out and not angled down). I also like that there is a charcoal rack in the bottom of the main chamber that allows you to grill with this unit as well as smoke. I do wish the charcoal tray was hight adjustable though. My biggest complaint is that the firebox does NOT have the ability to put grates in it (like the old country does and the smaller models from Char Griller). I like to reverse sear and having grates in the fire box is critial to getting that accomplished without having to build yet another fire in the main body or using another grilling unit. This was a big omition on Chargriller's part.

Close to perfect. This grill is a tank. It's big, heavy, and built to last. If it didn't suffer from a couple basic usage flaws, it would be perfect. I upgraded to this grill from one of Char-Griller's smaller models about four years ago, so I've been using this grill for a good long time now. Pros: As I mentioned, the size and build quality are really impressive. I wanted a heavier construction, and this grill delivers. The heavy gauge metal helps keep temps steady while smoking -- important if you smoke in the spring or fall or get caught in some rain in the middle of a couple racks of ribs. Cons: Unfortunately, this is a big one. The main cooking grate is huge, and it's all one piece, so the whole thing has to come out as one. This is a problem if you need to add any charcoal mid-cook, and with a grill this large, there's a good chance of that. I find myself using more coals than I think I'll need just to be sure the fire won't wind down mid-cook. With the grate being this large, it's also started to sag a bit in the middle - I know I'll need to get a replacement soon. If this grate wr constructed with three panels, I'm pretty sure I'd be happy with this unit for a long, long time. For bonus points, it would be really nice to be able to raise or lower the coal rack to move the fire closer or further from the cooking grate, but that's not nearly as vital as fixing the main grate.

Wonderful Value. Bought this on sale at Home Depot. Thrilled with the value & price. It is an ideal smoker for backyard fun and a great starting point  To develop your craft and technique. It is easy to maintain, has some rust from a PacNW environment, but I can easily sand this off and hit it with some high temp barbecue paintw/no problems. Heavy gauge, far better than other cheaper and throw away backyard smokers. I added length to my stack, additional thermometers (2), and some baffle plates in the cook chamber.

Great product fir the money. I've had mine for 2 years ish, smoked briskets, pork buts, chickens, you name it, yes they take more work than a drum or electric/pellet, but well worth it

Charlie. I've purchased almost every major possible grill and or smoker, Charlie, as we lovingly refer to the offset in my household gets the most love. Making everything from pulled pork to link and everything in between I could not think of a better tool for my BBQ needs.

Pro features friendly price. This thing's a Beast I love the 2 racks and the fact that you can pull them out

Great smoker. I bought this grill / somker in 2010 my 1st grill. It has done its job. Smoking turkey, turkey legs,Ham,brisket and salmon.

Great product. I have used this for 2 -3 years and works fine. Have used it only for smoking and not as charcoal grill.

Worth Every Penny and More. I bough this expecting an ok smoker, but it is a solid performer! This is a thicker gauge metal, has the nice dual sliding grates and holds temperature very nice! I see lesser built offsets going for at least 50% more money! I consider this a solid investment!

Great smoker. I have had for one year now. Smoked brisket, wings and ribs multiple times. Easy to control heat and plenty of room.

Combo. Great for large and small families. Smoker holds temp bbq get where grilling is best.

Its A BEAST! This thing will smoke what ever you need too! Two big pull out trays to hold your food. Super thick steal keeps temps steady. Side firebox with internal box to help keep proper airflow. You don't have to be a Pit Master to own this thing, You will be after.

Grand Champ is top notch. I purchased the Grand Champ almost 3 years ago and it is by far the best smoker for the price bar none. It holds heat excellent and is easy to maintain the fire. You don't have to be experienced at smoking to get perfect results. A little practice and your neighbors will think you've been smoking for years. A must have.

Great smoker for the price! I bought this after shopping for a year for an affordable offset smoker and for the money thiis was a good choice . It smokes good has more room than other smokers in this price range! It is about 255 lbs. I am a fan of chargriller this is my 4th purchase and have family getting them to.

Best Offset Smoker for the price! I bought this grill back in June of 2021. I live in the Dayton area and drove down to KY. to buy it and bring it back home. Had to buy some longer screws because the ones that are given to build the grill was to small and didn't handle moving around without a screw or two coming lose. But It has been the best offset smoker I have bought to date. u

Grand XD. This powerhouse of offset smoker really wows the crowd. So much cooking space in the main chamber, the choices are endless. Can really feed a large crowd.

Good quality. Solid construction, good smoking area, easy to assemble.

My husband LOVES his Grand Champ!! I bought this for my husband for his birthday. He absolutely LOVES it! He loves it so much that we are converting an old wooden storage shed into his "Smoker Shed" (instead of a man cave). He loves being able to cook ribs and briskets for us as well as our friends. It maintains heat at a consistent temperature. Clean-up is easy because of the removable grates.

Everything I wanted. Bought mine a couple of years ago and so amazed of how much meat I can smoke on it

It is very sturdy. I am hoping that this smoker works out. I have insulated the fire box and added a baffle plate to the interior of the main chamber. I have extended the smoke stack by 24 inches. So far so good. I have worked on this for about six months and I am getting ready to start testing. Its is sturdy enough to make all these modifications up to this point.

Great smoker. Ive had this smoker for a few years and it hasn't disappeared. Very well made

Grand camp. I required this smoker on Father’s Day and I been smoking different kinds of meat throughout the summer and was not disappointed with how the food turned out. With one exception the grill that holds the coals the handle broke within just a few weeks . I contacted the company and never got a response or a replacement part for the broken part.

Hasn't stopped working in the past 7 years, still. Best smoker for the money. I've had it for 7 years and still going strong !

Awesome offset smoker! Best entry level smoker on the market for the price!

Great Smoker. The Char-Griller Smokin' Champ Offset Smoker is a versatile and reliable smoker that offers excellent smoking and grilling capabilities. With its offset firebox design, it allows for both direct and indirect cooking, giving you the flexibility to smoke low and slow or grill with high heat. One of the standout features I love about this smoker is its heavy-duty construction. Made from durable steel, it is built to withstand the rigors of outdoor cooking and can handle high temperatures without warping or rusting. The thick walls of the smoker help to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the cooking process, resulting in perfectly smoked meats. The cooking area of the Smokin' Champ is quite spacious, with a total of 580 square inches of cooking space. This is more than enough room to smoke multiple racks of ribs, a whole brisket, or even a turkey. The adjustable charcoal grates and the built-in temperature gauge make it easy to control the heat and smoke levels, ensuring that your food is cooked to perfection. Another great feature I liike is the side firebox, which can be used for grilling or as an additional smoking chamber. This allows you to have different heat zones and cook multiple types of food at the same time. The side firebox also has a convenient ash pan for easy cleanup. Overall, the Char-Griller Smokin' Champ Offset Smoker is a fantastic choice for anyone who enjoys the authentic flavor of smoked meats. Its sturdy construction, am