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18.5" Classic Pit Barrel Cooker Premier

Name: Pit Barrel Cooker Co. 18.5" Classic Pit Barrel Cooker Premier
Brand: Pit Barrel Cooker Co.
Price: 459.99 USD

Smoker

$460

Maker's listed price, checked October 25, 2026. Taxes and freight are set by the maker.

Maker FAQ: the company is headquartered in the United States, and "the Pit Barrel Cooker is not made in America"

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Will it work at your place?

Space18.5 in drum
BaseLevel, non-combustible ground or a pad, clear of the house and branches

See the full install checklist

Type: Charcoal drum smoker and grill
Size: 18.5 in drum
Includes: 8 stainless hooks, 2 hanging rods, charcoal basket, grill grate, attachable ash pan, dual-tier heat shield, stand, hook tool, 2 rubs

Before you buy

Will it work at your place?

The questions that decide whether this goes smoothly: power, base, space, delivery and permits. Answered here, before you order.

Read: Fire pit distance from house

Space

18.5 in drum. Keep the clearances in the maker's manual.

Base

A level, solid base: non-combustible ground, pavers or a pad.

Permits

Some cities and HOAs regulate burning and backyard structures. Check with yours first.

Install notes

Set the cooker on a level, noncombustible surface such as concrete or pavers, away from siding, fences and eaves, and check your HOA and city rules for charcoal cooking.

Let charcoal burn out and cool fully before you empty the ash, and keep the lid on when it is not in use.

Not included. Plan for these.

Foundation or base
Assembly labor, unless the maker offers it

From order to first use

What happens after you order.

STEP 1
Plan
We confirm power, base and access with you before you order.
STEP 2
Order
You order directly from Pit Barrel Cooker Co. on their site, and pay them.
STEP 3
Ships
Pit Barrel Cooker Co. ships to your address in the contiguous US.
STEP 4
Assemble
Set it on the prepared base, following the maker's manual.
STEP 5
Light the first fire
Check local burn rules and clearances, then enjoy the first evening.

Specifications

Type	Charcoal drum smoker and grill
Size	18.5 in drum
Includes	8 stainless hooks, 2 hanging rods, charcoal basket, grill grate, attachable ash pan, dual-tier heat shield, stand, hook tool, 2 rubs

From Pit Barrel Cooker Co.'s published product page. Confirm against the current spec sheet before you build a pad or pull wire. Maker's product page

About this fire pit

The 18.5 inch Classic Premier is the drum cooker that made Pit Barrel known, now with an attachable ash pan and a dual-tier heat shield. It sells for $459.99 at the maker.

Meat hangs from hooks over the charcoal for even, set it and forget it cooking, and the included grate turns it into a grill. It ships with 8 stainless hooks and 2 hanging rods.

$459.99 at the maker
Classic 18.5 in drum
8 hooks included

Returns

Returns follow Pit Barrel Cooker Co.'s policy, since you order from them. How returns work.

Questions people ask before buying

Where is the Pit Barrel Cooker made?

Pit Barrel Cooker's own FAQ says the company is headquartered in the United States and the cooker is not made in America. We show no Made in USA badge.

Can I order it through Brevley & Sons?

Not directly yet. Use the maker link for current pricing and lead time, or ask us about sizing, fuel and placement.

Who do I order from, and who handles warranty?

You order directly from Pit Barrel Cooker Co., and warranty claims go to Pit Barrel Cooker Co.. We help you plan before you order and are here if questions come up after.

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