How to Tailgate Like a Pro with Portable Grills for Game Day

Whether it’s for high school, college, or the pros, your cooking roster isn’t complete without one of our portable grills. Here’s how to grill on the go and tailgate like a pro. 

Portable Battery Powered Grill

Our Portable Battery Powered Wood Pellet Grill is truly “one of one.” With up to 15 hours of run time on a single battery, it’s the ultimate in grilling off-grid or on the gridiron. 

The state-of-the-art battery tech is the star player, but this portable pellet grill’s stats are stacked. With 256 sq. in. of cooking space packed into a snug 46.7 lbs., it travels light, sets up fast, and still feeds a crowd. The temp ranges from 180° to 500°F, with direct-flame access up to 1000°F using our patented Flame Broiler™ sliding system. And with 8-in-1 cooking versatility, you can get creative with your game day playmaking.

No wonder it took home top honors at the international Red Dot Design awards, one of our industry’s biggest bowl games. Awards are nice, but our greatest prize is the praise of pitmasters nationwide. Proudly, they have made this one of our most popular products.

Pit Stop Portable Charcoal Grill

Go big or go home? Our small-but-mighty Pit Stop Portable Charcoal Grill begs to differ. Weighing less than 15 lbs., it proves you don’t have to be big to make huge plays. 

The 175 sq. in. of cooking space preps hearty meals for tailgates, camping trips, or beach days. It infuses your food with that unmistakable hardwood charcoal flavor, while the battery powered fan makes lighting easy. The stainless-steel body can take a beating. And the porcelain-coated cooking grid makes clean up quick, so you can get to your seats sooner. 

If you need a lightweight, hard-working playmaker on your roster, make sure you draft the Pit Stop.

FB2 Series 150 Portable Grill

Simply put, the FB2 Series 150 Portable Wood Pellet Grill is a stud. Whatever you can grill at home, you can cook wherever you roam. No substitutions.

This first-round pick packs a hardy 256 sq. in. cooking space into a lightweight, 43-lbs. frame that puts lesser pellet grills to shame. It smokes low and slow for early start times, and sears all the way to 1000°F using our patented Flame Broiler™ system. The 7 lbs. hopper packs enough pellets for a full cook, while the automatic start-up and cool-down cycles make prep as simple as a quick slant.

This highly portable powerhouse is built for home games, road games, or even your own backyard. The only place it doesn’t belong is the bench.

 Every game day is a party with Pit Boss®

Wherever there’s a tailgate, Pit Boss comes to party. If you want to go beyond burgers and hot dogs, add some of our 100+ game day recipes to your playbook. Feel like staying home? Sometimes the best tailgate party is your place, so check out our fan-favorite pellet grills and bring the big game to your backyard. 

FAQs:

What's the best grill for tailgating or camping trips?

Our portable grills are perfect for tailgating or camping. Our award-winning Battery Powered Grill runs up to 15 hours on a single battery. The Pit Stop is a compact, durable, and dependable choice for grilling on the go. And the feature-rich FB2 Series 150 packs backyard-quality performance into a lightweight, portable pellet grill.   

Can a portable pellet grill still give real wood-fired flavor, or is that only on full-size models?

Absolutely. With a 256 sq. in. cooking surface and 7 lbs. hopper, the FB2 Series 150 packs the same wood-fired flavor and performance as our full-size models into a portable, 43-lbs. Unit.

What accessories make tailgate grilling easier?

The most essential tailgate grilling accessories are the all-in-one grill tool set, nylon cleaning brush, grill cleaner spray, and an appropriately sized grill cover.