Grilling has been around as early as the time when Man discovered fire. It is a method of cooking food, particularly meats and poultry, over open flames. Over the centuries, grilling has been developed to perfection with the invention of electric, gas and charcoal grills. Weber grills, the pioneer in this area, made outdoor cookouts and barbecue fun and easy come rain or shine.

If your family looks forward every time to your weekend grilled steak or hamburger, take pride in your culinary skill—but be thankful as well to the man who made grilling anything from steaks to hamburger to fish and corn on the cob an easy backyard activity with the tangy, smoky flavor of food cooked in an open pit in the great outdoors. George Stephen, was a welder at the Weber Brother Metal works when he created the first covered grill as an innovation to his open brazier grill. Before then, grilling was a frustrating chore for Stephen especially when it was drizzling outside or during weather extremes and he feels like having grilled tuna for dinner. The Weber grills became an instant hit first among his neighbors who placed orders. In no time at all, Weber grills was selling across the Midwest and in due time, became a byword in the country.

What was the secret of success of George Stephen? What made Weber grills an instant hit in the early days was his innovative covered grills that enabled barbeque enthusiasts to grill their favorite meat, poultry or fish even if it is drizzling at the same time sealing in the aroma and smoky flavor of the grilled food. On top of that innovation, Weber grills was known for durability and quality. Sure, it was one of the more expensive grills during those days and until now, but it is actually cheaper in the long run because it was made to last a lifetime.

Over the years, Weber grills earned thousands of satisfied, happy customers who enjoy doing their favorite weekend past time—playing chef with family and friends and whipping up juicy grilled steaks washed down with their favorite beer. So, when your old grill falls apart, take a look at your nearest dealer’s long line of prestigious electric, gas and charcoal Weber grills and pick out the type that suits best your cooking style and bring home a grill that is so durable that is guaranteed to grace the backyard of your favorite grandchild.