Abstract: In one embodiment, the controlled draft grill system comprises a housing, an air flow driver, and an outflow. The housing further comprises a top section and a bottom section hingedly connected forming an interior enclosure which defines a cooking chamber. Disposed within the cooking chamber is a resting surface, from which flame or heat may emanate. The air flow driver comprises an air current device coupled to at least one conduit at a first end. A second end of the conduit is joined to the housing at a sealed aperture. The housing contains an opening distal to the sealed aperture. An outflow extends outwardly from the housing, such that the conduit, the cooking chamber, and the outflow are in fluid communication.