Meadow Creek BBQ26 Charcoal Grill Chicken Cooker with Rotating Grates
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Delivery & What to Expect
- All products are custom made to order, typically taking 4-6 weeks to produce, plus 5–10 business days for shipping.
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- Typical delivery window: 5–10 business days after shipment.
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The Meadow Creek BBQ26 is a compact charcoal chicken cooker with rotating double-sided grates in T304 stainless steel, so you can flip a full rack with one hand. The food sits well above the coals for even heat, helping chicken come out juicy with crisp skin. At 66 lbs., it is easy to take camping or keep in the backyard.
Best for: Families and small gatherings, in the backyard or at the campsite, cooking about 15 lbs. of bone-in chicken or 24 burgers at a time.
Sometimes big value comes in small packages. The BBQ26 Chicken Cooker from Meadow Creek is perfect for camping or for entertaining family and friends in the backyard.
The Chicken Cooker Difference
Serve up the tender, crispy chicken your guests crave with ease. Meadow Creek’s innovative sandwich grates allow you to flip an entire rack of meat with one hand, and the durable stainless steel construction ensures long-lasting performance without rust concerns.
Purpose-built for perfect barbecue chicken, these grills excel with sausages, burgers, steaks, potatoes, and more. The carefully designed grate-to-fire distance addresses the two biggest chicken-cooking challenges: drying out over direct heat and rubbery skin from offset smoking. The result is golden, juicy chicken every time—and an easier way to master all your favorite grilled dishes.
Chicken Cooker Airflow
Food is separated from the fire by vertical distance, similar to a traditional block pit. Air flows through vents at the bottom sides of the pit and exits through the top, creating even heat and consistent smoke. Optional lids (standard on some models) provide ultimate control over flare-ups, making it simple to grill tender, juicy chicken with perfectly crispy skin every time.
Features
- Rotating double-sided grates are made of food-grade T304 stainless steel rod which won’t rust.
- Cool-to-the-Touch Spring Handles
- Grill body is made of 13-gauge welded steel and painted with black heat-resistant paint in an attractive matte finish.
- Brackets for raising the optional charcoal pan insert.
Specifications
| Overall Dimensions | 20”h x 33.5”l x 20”w |
| Grate Dimensions | 16” x 24” |
| Optional Flat Grate Dimensions | 16” x 25” |
| Cooking Area | 2.67 sq. ft. (384 sq. in.) |
| Cooking Area of Flat Grate | 2.78 sq. ft. (400 sq. in.) |
| Space Between Grate and Bottom of Cooker | 11.75” |
| Grate Style | Wire Grid With 1/2” Spacing |
| Metal Thickness | 13 Gauge |
| Net Weight | 66 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 76 lbs. |
| Capacity of Bone-in Chicken | 15 lbs. |
| Capacity of Sausage Links | 70 |
| Capacity of Party Wings | 10 lbs. |
| Capacity of Hamburgers | 24 |
| Capacity of Ribeye Steaks | 9-10 |
| Capacity of Spare Ribs | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much chicken fits on the BBQ26?
It holds about 15 lbs. of bone-in chicken or 10 lbs. of party wings. It also fits 70 sausage links, 24 hamburgers or 9–10 ribeye steaks.
How do the rotating grates work?
The double-sided sandwich grates clamp the food so you can flip the whole rack with one hand. They are T304 stainless steel rod, which won't rust, and the handles stay cool to the touch.
How big is it?
It measures 20"h x 33.5"l x 20"w with 384 sq. in. of cooking area, or 400 sq. in. with the optional flat grate. It weighs 66 lbs. net.
How is it shipped and how long does it take?
Meadow Creek ships by freight. We quote the freight cost after purchase and confirm it with you before the order is finalized; Alaska and Hawaii are always quoted. Meadow Creek builds it to order, and we confirm the timeline with you after you order.
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Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek hand-builds custom barbecue pits, smokers, and roasters designed for easy, reliable outdoor cooking. Since 1980, their equipment has earned a loyal following from backyard enthusiasts to award-winning chefs, thanks to performance, durability, and craftsmanship.
From a small Pennsylvania farm welding shop to a trusted name in American barbecue, the Stoltzfus family continues to craft professional-grade equipment that lets pitmasters focus on great food and shared moments. Proudly made in the USA.
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