Bromic vs Infratech: Which Outdoor Heater Brand Fits Your Space?
Bromic or Infratech is the question almost every customer shopping our patio heaters asks once they get past the budget brands. Both build permanent, wall- and ceiling-mounted infrared outdoor heaters, and most comparisons online are written by dealers with a brand to push. We sell both, every series, so here is the straight version: what each brand does better, five head-to-head matchups with real prices, and which one fits the space you are heating.
In short
Bromic is the brand with options: gas and electric outdoor heaters, glass-front design models, a heater with a built-in light, and the most coverage per fixture. Infratech is the electric specialist: made in the USA, 120V to 480V, nine finishes, true flush mounting and a deeper control system, usually for less money. Buy Bromic for open, breezy spaces or when you need gas. Buy Infratech for covered, wired spaces where the heater should disappear.
Two Brands, Two Approaches to Outdoor Heating
Bromic started as a gas company and still designs for maximum heat and a fixture that looks like architecture. Infratech has only ever made electric heaters, and designs them to be installed and forgotten. Two different approaches to outdoor heating, graded on the same rows so you can read across.
Bromic Heating
Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2008 as part of Bromic Group, which dates to 1978; US base in Irvine, California since 2010; sold in more than 30 countries.
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Fuel and powerA
Natural gas, propane and electric; 208V to 277V
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Heat outputA
2,000W to 6,000W and 23,600 to 43,000 BTU; up to 215 sq ft per heater
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MountingA-
Wall, ceiling, pole, suspension and recess kits, plus portable models
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Build and weatherA-
IPX4 on Tungsten and Cobalt electric, IP54 on Eclipse, marine grade Platinum, wind-rated gas burners
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DesignA
Honeycomb, tinted glass or heat-and-light; mostly black or white
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ControlsA-
Affinity app with zones, timers and Alexa or Google voice control; building automation add-ons
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Install and safetyB+
Electric needs 72 to 96 in. clearance by model; gas needs a licensed technician and open air
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WarrantyB
1 to 2 years on most heaters; 7 years on Tungsten and Cobalt elements
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Price and valueB+
Electric from $585, gas from $1,828, premium models to $5,786
Infratech
Building electric infrared heaters in Southern California for more than 50 years, still made in Gardena; electric only, in long, slim housings.
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Fuel and powerB
Electric only; 120V, 208V, 240V, 277V or 480V
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Heat outputB+
1,500W to 6,000W; about 25 to 121 sq ft per heater
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MountingA
Wall, ceiling, pole and true flush mount frames
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Build and weatherA-
304 stainless, UL listed for indoor and outdoor use, marine grade Motif models
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DesignA
Stainless plus eight colors, slimline profiles, laser-cut Motif fascias
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ControlsA
Switches, dimmers, timers, app and Alexa or Google voice control, and relay panels for Lutron, Crestron and Control4
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Install and safetyA-
Mostly 8 to 12 ft mounting heights by model; no flame or exhaust
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WarrantyB+
3 years across the range; elements rated about 5,000 hours
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Price and valueA
$606 to about $1,324
Fuel Source: Gas Heaters vs Electric Heaters
This is the first question to answer, because the fuel source narrows your heating options, mounting options and heat output, and can decide the brand for you.
Bromic's gas options
Bromic offers gas heaters on natural gas or propane: the Tungsten Smart-Heat 300 and 500, the Platinum 300 and 500, and a portable freestanding Tungsten. Fixed models run 23,600 to 43,000 BTU and cover about 160 to 215 sq ft each, more than any electric heater from either brand. Tungsten gas burners are rated for reliable ignition in winds up to 8 mph. For an open rooftop, a terrace with no roof, or a large patio where heat has to push through a breeze, these gas options are the reason to choose Bromic. Infratech makes none. See all Bromic gas heaters.
Electric outdoor heaters from both brands
For electric heaters, the brands meet head on. Bromic offers five series built around looks and output; Infratech offers six built around voltages, finishes and mounting.
Bromic electric
- SeriesTungsten, Platinum, Platinum Marine, Eclipse, Cobalt
- Power2,000W to 6,000W
- Voltage208V to 277V
- CoverageAbout 65 to 160 sq ft
- FinishesBlack, white or stainless
- From$585
Infratech electric
- SeriesC, CD, W, WD, SL, Motif
- Power1,500W to 6,000W
- Voltage120V to 480V
- CoverageAbout 25 to 121 sq ft
- FinishesStainless plus eight colors
- From$606
Outdoor electric heating is the right fuel type for covered patios, pergolas, screened porches and outdoor kitchens: no flame, no exhaust, no tank swaps. Both brands use quartz elements behind a reflector to send radiant heat down onto people instead of warming the air.
Bromic Smart-Heat electric
Infratech electric infrared
Head to Head: Five Matchups
Each pair is the closest heater the other brand makes for the same job, matched by watt, single element or dual element, and mounting style. Coverage is each brand's own figure, measured its own way, so treat it as a guide; prices are from our store as of October 2026.
Everyday workhorse: Tungsten 4000W vs CD-Series 4000W
Bromic Tungsten 4000W
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Power
4,000W, double element
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Coverage
About 130 sq ft
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Voltage
208V, 240V or 277V
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Finishes
Black or white
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Warranty
2 years, 7 on elements
- Price
Infratech CD-Series 39 in. 4000W
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Power
4,000W, dual element
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Coverage
About 8 x 10 ft
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Voltage
208V, 240V, 277V or 480V
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Finishes
Stainless plus eight colors
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Warranty
3 years
- Price
Our take: Bromic rates more coverage; Infratech costs $135 less, offers more finishes and a longer heater warranty.
Most heat from one heater: Tungsten 6000W vs CD-Series 6000W
Bromic Tungsten 6000W
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Power
6,000W, double element
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Coverage
About 160 sq ft
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Weather
IPX4, ETL listed
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Warranty
2 years, 7 on elements
- Price
Infratech CD-Series 61 in. 6000W
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Power
6,000W, dual element
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Coverage
About 11 x 11 ft, mounted 8 to 12 ft
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Weather
UL listed indoor and outdoor
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Warranty
3 years
- Price
Our take: the Tungsten covers the bigger area on paper; the CD-Series is $157 less and runs on 480V for commercial jobs.
Budget pick: Cobalt 4000W vs C-Series 4000W
Bromic Cobalt 4000W
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Power
4,000W, two quartz elements, 44 in.
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Coverage
Up to 130 sq ft
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Build
304 stainless, IPX4
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Warranty
1 year parts, 7 on elements
- Price
Infratech C-Series 61 in. 4000W
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Power
4,000W, single element, 61 in.
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Coverage
About 10 x 10 ft
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Build
304 stainless, UL listed
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Warranty
3 years
- Price
Our take: the Cobalt is $295 less for the same wattage, the best value from either brand; the C-Series adds colors and three years of coverage on the whole heater.
Hidden in the ceiling: recessed Platinum vs flush-mount WD-Series
Platinum 4500W + recess kit
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Power
4,500W, about 143 sq ft
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Install
Ceiling recess kit, $720 for the 4500W
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Look
Black glass-ceramic face set into the ceiling
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Together
From $3,481
WD-Series 48 in. 5200W + frame
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Power
5,200W dual element, about 10 x 10 ft
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Install
W48 flush mount frame, from $587
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Look
Stainless reflector level with the finished ceiling
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Together
From $1,517
Our take: the recessed Platinum disappears most completely and Bromic rates it for more area; the WD-Series package does the same job for about $1,960 less.
Design you can see: Platinum 3400W vs Motif 4000W
Bromic Platinum 3400W
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Look
Slim tinted glass-ceramic front, low visible glow
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Coverage
About 108 sq ft
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Finishes
Black or white
- Price
Infratech Contemporary Motif 4000W
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Look
Laser-cut fascia in four patterns
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Coverage
About 10 x 10 ft
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Finishes
Stainless or black
- Price
Our take: Platinum hides the heater behind glass; the Motif Collection decorates it, for less than half the price.
Only From One Brand: Heaters With No Match
The five matchups above cover the heaters most shoppers compare, but each brand also makes heaters the other simply does not offer. Bromic owns gas, portable heat and the heat-and-light fixture; Infratech owns the small 120V heater, 480V commercial power and decorative fascias. If one of these six is what your space calls for, the brand decision is already made, and you can skip straight to sizing and controls.
Only from Bromic
Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas
The most heat from either brand, for open terraces and rooftops. Infratech makes no gas heaters.
- FuelNatural gas or propane
- Output43,000 BTU
- CoverageAbout 215 sq ft
- From$2,087
Tungsten Portable Freestanding
A gas heater on its own base that moves to wherever guests sit. No mounting and no wiring.
- FuelGas
- MountingFreestanding
- Best forEvents, rentals
- From$2,431
Eclipse Heater and Light
One fixture that heats and lights the dining table, with heat in three steps.
- Power2,900W electric
- Light497-lumen dimmable LED
- RatingIP54
- From$2,766
Only from Infratech
120V W-Series 1,500W
Small enough for one table or a reading chair, on a 120V circuit. Bromic starts at 2,000W on 208V.
- Power1,500W
- Voltage120V
- CoverageAbout 25 sq ft
- From$606
480V CD-Series 6,000W
Runs on 480V commercial building power for restaurants and hotels. Bromic electric tops out at 277V.
- Power6,000W dual element
- Voltage480V
- CoverageAbout 11 x 11 ft
- From$1,004
Motif Collection Fascias
Laser-cut fascias that snap onto the heater, so it reads as decor rather than equipment.
- PatternsTraditional, Contemporary, Craftsman, Mediterranean
- FinishesStainless or black
- Marine grade3,000W to 6,000W
- From$777
Durability, Weather and Wind
Both brands build for years of outdoor heating in residential and commercial applications. Here is how they grade on the things that wear a heater out.
Bromic
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HousingA-
304 stainless steel on Cobalt and Platinum electric
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Weather ratingA
IPX4 on Tungsten, Cobalt and Platinum electric; IP54 on Eclipse
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Coastal homesA
Platinum Marine Grade, built for salt air and boats
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WindA
Tungsten gas burners rated for reliable ignition in winds up to 8 mph
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ElementsA
7-year element warranty on Tungsten and Cobalt electric
Infratech
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HousingA
304 stainless steel on every heater
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Weather ratingA-
UL and cUL listed for indoor and outdoor use
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Coastal homesA-
Marine grade Motif models from 3,000W to 6,000W
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WindB
Electric radiant only; best under a roof or out of the breeze
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ElementsB+
Quartz elements rated for about 5,000 hours, covered by the 3-year warranty
Controls and Smart Heat
A dimmer is the upgrade that pays off most with either brand: on a mild night, half power is plenty. Both brands now offer app control and voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google, so the real differences are how you get there and how far each system scales. Bromic runs everything through one Affinity Smart-Heat system; Infratech builds up in steps from a wall switch to whole-home automation.
Bromic Affinity Smart-Heat
One system for every Smart-Heat heater, run from the Affinity Smart-Heat app over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Ethernet.
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SwitchingA-
Manual indoor and outdoor switches from $108
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DimmingA-
Affinity dimmer for Platinum, Tungsten and Cobalt electric, from $785
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Zones and timersA
Group heaters into zones, set timers and schedules in the app
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App controlA
Affinity Smart-Heat app with the Affinity on/off (from $370) or dimmer
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Voice controlA-
Amazon Alexa and Google Home; not over Bluetooth or building-system setups
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Smart homeB+
0 to 10V via the expansion board ($384) and the RS232 Link plugin ($373)
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Entry costB
App and voice start with a $370 controller
Infratech Controls
A step for every budget, from a wall switch to app and voice control and relay panels for whole-home systems.
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SwitchingA
Wall plate switch from $110, plus weatherproof duplex switches
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DimmingA
Input regulator dimming from $127
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Zones and timersA-
Analog controller with digital timer from $779; Universal Control Panel, 1 to 6 relays, from $2,108
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App controlA-
Infratech Smart Wall Switch and Smart Wall Dimmer in the Bond Home app
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Voice controlA-
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant through the smart switch and dimmer
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Smart homeA
Home Management panels for Lutron, Crestron and Control4, from $2,108
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Entry costA-
Dimming from $127; smart switches come bundled with the Universal Control Panel
Our take: Bromic is the simpler path to app and voice control on a few heaters. Infratech costs less for basic dimming and goes further when the heaters have to join a Lutron, Crestron or Control4 system.
Price and Running Costs
What you pay, side by side
The five matchups above, priced from our store as of October 2026. Infratech is the lower price in four of five; Bromic's Cobalt is the cheapest heater on the chart.
BromicInfratech
Everyday workhorse, 4000W
Most heat, 6000W
Budget, 4000W
Hidden in the ceiling
Design you can see
Across the full ranges, Infratech heaters run from $606 to about $1,324. Bromic electric runs from $585 to $5,786 for the Platinum Marine Grade 4500W, and Bromic gas from $1,828 to $2,657. Mounts, controls and installation are extra with both.
Running costs per hour
Electric heaters from both brands cost the same to run at the same wattage. Figures are per hour at full power, at example rates of $0.18 per kWh, $1.50 per therm of natural gas and $3.00 per gallon of propane.
1,500W electric
1.5 kWh per hour
About $0.27
4,000W electric
4 kWh per hour
About $0.72
6,000W electric
6 kWh per hour
About $1.08
Tungsten 300 gas
26,000 BTU per hour
About $0.39 natural gas, $0.85 propane
Tungsten 500 gas
43,000 BTU per hour
About $0.65 natural gas, $1.41 propane
With a dimmer
Half power on a mild night
Roughly half of every figure here
Check your local electricity, gas and propane rates; they vary widely by region and season.
Warranty
Infratech keeps it simple: one 3-year warranty on every heater. Bromic's terms change by series, with a long warranty on elements and shorter cover on the heater itself.
| What is covered | Bromic | Infratech |
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| Core electric heater | Tungsten: 2 years | C, CD, W, WD and SL: 3 years |
| Heating elements | Tungsten and Cobalt: 7 years | Inside the 3 years; rated about 5,000 hours |
| Entry-level line | Cobalt: 1 year on parts | C-Series: 3 years |
| Design line | Platinum electric: 1 year on parts | Motif Collection: 3 years |
| Gas heaters | 2 years, excluding maintenance items | No gas models |
| Installation | Licensed electrician or gas technician | Licensed electrician required |
Bromic Platinum terms are from Bromic's spec sheet; all other terms are from the product listings in our store.
Commercial Applications
Restaurants and bars use both brands for commercial heating, often together. Bromic gas covers open rooftops and terraces, and Affinity controls zone a dining patio from one wall panel. Infratech's 277V and 480V models run on commercial building power, and flush-mounted W and WD heaters make a new dining terrace look finished rather than retrofitted. Planning a multi-heater project? See our Pro Program.
Which Brand Should You Buy?
Open patio, rooftop or breezy site
Bromic Tungsten gas. Flame-level output and wind-rated burners.
Covered patio, flush in the ceiling
Infratech WD-Series. Dual element heat level with the ceiling.
Most heat for the money
Bromic Cobalt. 4,000W for $585 or 6,000W for $702.
Heater over the dining table
Bromic Platinum or Eclipse. Glass front, or heat and light in one.
Match the trim, or a smart home
Infratech. Nine finishes and Lutron, Crestron or Control4 integration.
Made in the USA
Infratech. Built in Gardena, California.
Bromic and Infratech Heater FAQ
Is Bromic or Infratech better?
Neither is better across the board. Bromic is better if you need gas, a glass-front design heater or the most coverage per fixture. Infratech is better for electric-only covered spaces, flush mounting, more finishes and a lower price per watt.
Is Infratech a good brand?
Yes. Infratech has built electric infrared heaters in the USA for more than 50 years, its heaters are UL listed for indoor and outdoor use, and they carry a 3-year warranty.
Can Bromic heaters be used indoors?
Bromic designs its heaters for outdoor and semi-enclosed spaces, and gas models must never be used in enclosed areas. For a sunroom or garage, Infratech's UL indoor and outdoor listing covers it.
What kind of patio heater is best?
Match the fuel to the space: an electric infrared heater for covered patios and pergolas, and a gas heater for open, windy areas that need maximum output.
Is a ceramic or infrared heater better outdoors?
Outdoors, infrared. Ceramic convection heaters warm the air, which a breeze carries away. Infrared warms people and surfaces directly, which is why both Bromic and Infratech use it.
Do Bromic and Infratech heaters work with Alexa or Google?
Yes, both. Bromic Affinity Smart-Heat controls work with Amazon Alexa and Google Home through the Bromic app. Infratech heaters work with Alexa and Google Assistant through the Infratech Smart Wall Switch and Smart Wall Dimmer in the Bond Home app.
Which costs more to run?
At the same wattage, electric heaters from both brands cost the same to run: a 4,000W unit uses 4 kWh per hour. Gas cost depends on BTU rating and your gas or propane price.
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Matthew Jackson
At the heart of our business is Matthew Jackson, the founder and owner of BBQ Kitchen Pros. With an impressive 20 years in design, construction, and implementation of outdoor kitchen spaces, Matthew brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, and a deep-seated passion to the table. It's not just about selling products; it's about crafting a lifestyle. Outdoor cooking isn't just our business; it's our way of life, ingrained in every recommendation we make and every product we offer.