Abstract: A kamado style cooking apparatus comprising a cooking chamber having a high heat capacity and a vent system, wherein the cooking chamber comprises a thickened cast metal such as aluminum capable of being drilled or tapped to allow external components to be attached thereto. The cooking chamber is defined by a base unit and a top unit disposed over the base unit that is capable of moving from an open to a closed position via a hinge component. The top and base units further comprise a tongue and grove-like sealing means for creating an at least partial seal when closed.

Abstract: A kamado style cooking apparatus comprising a cooking chamber having a high heat capacity and a vent system, wherein the cooking chamber comprises a thickened cast metal such as aluminum capable of being drilled or tapped to allow external components to be attached thereto. The cooking chamber is defined by a base unit and a top unit disposed over the base unit that is capable of moving from an open to a closed position via a hinge component. The top and base units further comprise a tongue and grove-like sealing means for creating an at least partial seal when closed.

Abstract: A versatile pizza oven comprising a cooking chamber with a cooking surface, an external shell, a heat element operationally installed to provide heat to the cooking chamber, a heat guide plate designed to direct the movement of heat within the cooking chamber, a drip tray at least partially located below the cooking surface, and a channel through which grease and/or crumbs can be moved from the cooking surface and into the drip tray. This cooking apparatus may be provided as a modular kit which can be adapted to pair with an existing griddle or grill, rather than a standalone unit. In this embodiment, the heat source is provided by the griddle or grill.

Abstract: A kamado style cooking apparatus comprising a cooking chamber having a high heat capacity and a vent system, wherein the cooking chamber comprises a thickened cast metal such as aluminum capable of being drilled or tapped to allow external components to be attached thereto. The cooking chamber is defined by a base unit and a top unit disposed over the base unit that is capable of moving from an open to a closed position via a hinge component. The top and base units further comprise a tongue and grove-like sealing means for creating an at least partial seal when closed.

Abstract: A kamado style cooking apparatus comprising a cooking chamber having a high heat capacity and a vent system, wherein the cooking chamber comprises a thickened cast metal such as aluminum capable of being drilled or tapped to allow external components to be attached thereto. The cooking chamber is defined by a base unit and a top unit disposed over the base unit that is capable of moving from an open to a closed position via a hinge component. The top and base units further comprise a tongue and grove-like sealing means for creating an at least partial seal when closed.