Charbroil American Gourmet Charcoal Tabletop Grill — 260 sq in Cast Iron, Portable Barrel Firebox

The Charbroil American Gourmet Charcoal Tabletop Grill is a compact, portable barrel-style charcoal grill that doubles as a firebox to convert compatible American Gourmet barrel grills into an offset smoker.

Lightweight yet sturdy, this tabletop charcoal grill from Charbroil offers 260 square inches of cast iron cooking surface engineered for reliable heat retention and even searing. Its barrel design is sized for patios, tailgates, camping, or for attaching as a side-mounted firebox to select American Gourmet models. Practical touches — a pull-out charcoal drawer, cool-touch lid handle, and side carrying handles — make setup, operation, and cleanup straightforward.

How much cooking space does it provide and what materials are used?

The grill gives you 260 square inches of cooking area on heavy-duty cast iron grates that hold heat well for consistent searing. The barrel construction is compact but deep enough for burgers, steaks, vegetables, and small roasts.

• 260 sq in cast iron cooking grates for durability and heat retention
• Barrel-style body designed for concentrated heat
• Sturdy build for tabletop or ground placement

What makes lighting, feeding fuel, and cleanup easier?

Charbroil designed the unit with a pull-out charcoal drawer so you can add or remove fuel without disturbing food on the grill. Ash and spent charcoal also pull out cleanly, speeding post-cook cleanup and reducing mess.

• Pull-out charcoal drawer for safe, easy fuel access
• Cool-touch lid handle lets you open the grill without oven mitts
• Side handles provide secure transport between locations

Can this unit be used as an offset firebox with existing grills?

Yes — the tabletop grill doubles as a firebox to convert certain American Gourmet charcoal barrel grills (sold separately) into an offset smoker. Mounting it to the side of compatible models reroutes smoke and heat for low-and-slow cooking.

• Compatible with American Gourmet 21302030 when mounted as an offset firebox
• Transforms a standard barrel grill into a smoker without buying a separate firebox
• Allows more control over indirect smoking and temperature staging

Is this grill truly portable and where can I use it?

This unit is sized and equipped for on-the-go grillers: side carrying handles make it easy to move, and the compact footprint fits many tabletops, tailgates, and campsites. Its portability doesn’t sacrifice performance thanks to the heavy-duty grates and thoughtful features.

• Side handles for easy carrying to picnics or patios
• Tabletop design fits small outdoor spaces and portable setups
• Durable construction suited for frequent transport

Who is this for? The Charbroil American Gourmet Charcoal Tabletop Grill is aimed at backyard cooks, tailgaters, and campers who want authentic charcoal flavor without a full-size grill footprint, plus owners of American Gourmet barrel grills who want to expand into smoking. Choose this model if you need a portable, multi-purpose charcoal cooker with durable cast iron grates and user-friendly features like a pull-out charcoal drawer and cool-touch lid handle. If you already own compatible American Gourmet barrel equipment, this tabletop unit also offers an affordable route to offset smoking capability.