Abstract: A combination grill, smoker and fireplace device having a tapered configuration, where heat, smoke and/or gas upwardly passes through a tapered interior chamber and exits through a vent system. The tapered chamber collectively includes a heat source, a grate, one or more racks and a rack support means; and is configured to effectively reflect the heat smoke and/or gas at an optimal angle inhibiting the occurrence of radial bounce, reducing thermal bottlenecking, alleviating pressure buildup and increasing thermal efficiency. In an embodiment, the device incorporates a storage compartment to house equipment, accessories and/or materials therein. Alternatively, the device includes screen doors positioned behind the second set of doors being attached to an enclosure. The enclosure may act as a fireplace, grill or smoker and the chamber acts as an elongated chimney.

Abstract: An outdoor oven and cooking method including a cooker formed from a base pan, housing and top pan and providing an enclosing cooking chamber. Combustible material is placed in the base pan around the outside of the chamber at the bottom and in the top pan at the top for heating and cooking food in the chamber. A food supporting rack for holding food is positioned inside the housing for cooking the food.