Do you want to create truly authentic barbecue? Then an offset smoker BBQ is the ultimate choice — especially for pitmasters who take their craft seriously. With an offset smoker, you prepare meat, fish, and vegetables slowly over a wood-fired flame, creating a deep, rich, and characteristic smoky flavor. At Prins Barbecue Pits, we build high-quality offset smokers designed for maximum control over temperature, airflow, and smoke — exactly what you need for true low & slow barbecue. Everything is built in-house, ensuring top quality and reliable service. And you’ll notice that the moment you fire up your Prins offset smoker.
One of the biggest advantages of an offset smoker is its ability to create an intense, authentic smoke flavor. Because the food is cooked indirectly, it stays juicy while developing a deep bark and rich taste.
An offset smoker uses indirect heat and smoke to cook meat slowly. The fire burns in a separate firebox located on the side of the smoker. The heat and smoke are then drawn through the cooking chamber, where the meat sits on the grate without being directly over the fire. By adjusting the airflow and chimney, you control the temperature and smoke flow. This allows the meat to cook slowly at a low temperature, while being continuously enveloped in smoke, creating that characteristic rich BBQ flavor and a beautiful smoke ring.
With a wood-fired offset smoker, you cook meat the way true BBQ enthusiasts love: low & slow. The separation between the firebox and the cooking chamber allows the meat to cook indirectly, while smoke from the burning wood slowly drifts over it. This method cooks the meat over a longer period at a low temperature, allowing it to gradually absorb the characteristic smoky flavor. The result is tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat with a deep, authentic BBQ taste. Dishes like brisket, pulled pork, and ribs truly shine when cooked in an offset smoker.
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I just want to say thank you Nick for your extraordinary support and service during the process of ordering and shipment of this beautiful smoker. Your pits are a work of art and I couldn't be happier with this beast! Prins Barbecue Pits are the ONLY pits in Europe that I would order from. It is evident they take their craftsmanship seriously with a lot of love. Thank you so much!
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Michael Pessers
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Vanaf het eerste contact tot ver na de levering ben ik zó goed geholpen. De communicatie tijdens het productieproces was geweldig – steeds leuke, persoonlijke updates waardoor ik echt betrokken werd. En nu hij er staat: wat een fantastische offset smoker! Degelijk, mooi en precies wat ik hoopte. Ook na de levering bleef het contact super attent en betrokken. Ik ben méér dan tevreden!
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Piotr Latoszek
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Ik wil Prins Barbecue Pits hartelijk bedanken voor hun werk aan de op maat gemaakte smoker voor Papa Grill. Vanaf het moment dat ik voor het eerst sprak met Nick Prins, wist ik dat hij de juiste persoon voor de klus was. De smokers die door hen worden gebouwd, zijn elke cent waard, omdat ze geven om hun werk en precies weten wat ze doen. Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat het slechts een kwestie van tijd is voordat Prins Barbecue Pits een belangrijke speler in Europa (wie weet, misschien zelfs wereldwijd?) wordt als het gaat om het bouwen van kwaliteits BBQ-apparatuur. Dit is geen gesponsorde inhoud – alleen de waarheid en mijn eerlijke ervaring.
Ik wens Prins Barbecue Pits het allerbeste op hun weg naar de top! Ga zo door, Nick!
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Lilian Hanemaaijer
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Hele fijne, mooie en unieke spullen. De hele zomer plezier gehad van de mini fire pit. Ook zijn we uitstekend geholpen ! Bedankt
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Mark van Santen
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Super barbecue! Top kwaliteit, heb je plezier van voor de rest van je leven!
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Over Prins Barbecue Pits
At Prins Barbecue Pits, anyone looking to elevate their barbecue skills is welcome. Our goal is to enrich the Dutch barbecue scene with the best smokers, pits, and barbecue accessories. That’s why we develop all our products in-house, with careful attention to detail and the right techniques. This way, our customers can enjoy our products with confidence, every time delivering the ultimate barbecue experience.
Quality
Thanks to carefully selected materials and precise craftsmanship, we offer high-quality barbecue products that guarantee a great user experience and long-lasting performance.
Craftmanship
Each of our products is handcrafted, which forms the core of what we do. We value authentic barbecue culture and strive to reflect this in every product we create.
Passion
Our love for authentic barbecue culture runs deep. We aim to share this passion with all barbecue enthusiasts, so everyone can enjoy the richest, most flavorful barbecue experience.
A unique feature of our offset smokers is the plancha! In Prins Barbecue Pits’ offset smokers, a plancha is integrated into the firebox. Positioned above the firebox, it is directly heated by the fire below, distributing heat evenly across the surface. This allows you to combine low & slow barbecue with hot & fast grilling — perfect for cooking ribs or brisket while simultaneously grilling a steak.
The offset smokers from Prins Barbecue Pits are built with a clear philosophy: uncompromising quality and true craftsmanship. Both the firebox and cooking chamber are made entirely from 8 mm thick steel, ensuring stable temperatures, optimal smoke control, and a reliable barbecue experience. This thick steel not only makes the smoker powerful in performance but also extremely durable, able to withstand intensive use and varying weather conditions.
Each smoker is hand-welded and carefully finished, making every unit unique and perfectly constructed. With proper maintenance, a smoker can last for generations, making it an investment that provides years of enjoyment. Additionally, we offer a range of custom options so that your offset smoker is fully tailored to your needs.
The Most Authentic Form of Barbecue: The Offset Smoker BBQ
There’s something magical about cooking with fire. The crackling of the wood, the scent of smoke, and the patience required to transform a piece of meat into something tender and flavorful. This is not ordinary cooking; this is craftsmanship. At Prins Barbecue Pits, we understand this passion like no one else. We don’t build standard barbecues — we craft experiences. If you’re ready for more than quick burgers on a thin steel grill, a smoker BBQ is your new best friend. Slow cooking, attention to detail, and unmatched flavor are what an offset smoker delivers.
The Offset: The King of Smokers
The world of barbecue smokers is vast, but for us, there is only one king: the offset smoker. This is the model you see in the backyards of the greatest pitmasters in Texas, and now increasingly in the Netherlands. Why? Because with a smoker of this caliber, you have complete control. You control the heat and the smoke. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook looking to impress the neighbors, an offset smoker guarantees the most authentic barbecue experience and optimal flavor.
What Makes an Offset Smoker Unique?
An offset smoker BBQ works differently from a standard barbecue. The fire burns in a separate chamber (the firebox), while the meat rests in the cooking chamber. Heat and smoke flow gently over the meat without direct contact with the flames.
This allows your meat to cook slowly at a low temperature while developing that signature BBQ flavor. You control the airflow and temperature, learning to work with fire rather than against it. A BBQ smoker is not just a grill; it’s an experience.
Why Steel and Wall Thickness Matter
If you’re looking to buy an offset smoker, you’ll find many thin, sheet-metal models online. They look nice in photos but lose heat quickly in a gust of wind or cooler outdoor temperatures. Steel quality and wall thickness are essential for a proper offset smoker.
Our offset smoker BBQs are hand-built from thick steel, ensuring stable temperatures, easier fire management, and consistent results. A smoker made from this material will last generations. No rusty bottoms after a couple of seasons, just a robust tool that gets better with use.
The Versatility of Our Smokers
Many people associate a smoker BBQ with large cuts of meat that take 12 hours to cook. While that’s certainly a core use, our smokers can do much more.
Thanks to the firebox equipped with a grill grate, you can also sear directly over the flames — cowboy style. Quickly caramelize a steak before letting it finish cooking slowly in the main chamber? No problem.
Our smokers are designed for creative cooks. Smoke salmon, slowly cook whole vegetables like cauliflower or pumpkin, or even bake bread with the residual heat. The plancha grill in the firebox gives you the freedom to experiment. Where a standard BBQ stops, the adventure begins with our offset smokers. The large cooking area also makes it easy to cook for big groups — a whole pig, twenty racks of ribs, or a combination of dishes. There’s plenty of space in a Prins smoker.
Custom Builds: Your Vision, Our Craftsmanship
At Prins Barbecue Pits, we don’t believe in “one size fits all.” Every pitmaster has their own preferences, and every restaurant has different capacity needs. Looking for a specific offset smoker layout? Extra thermometers, a Santa Maria-style grill, a warming cabinet, or a mobile base for rough terrain? We build it.
Our strength lies in turning your vision into something unique. Because we produce everything in-house in the Netherlands, communication is direct — you speak straight with the makers. Read on if you want a custom-built smoker. More information about customs and commercial use.
Why Choose Wood-Fired?
There are many types of smoker barbecues on the market today — popular ceramic kamados or fully automated pellet grills, for example. While these devices perform well, they often lack the soul and depth of flavor you get with a wood-fired offset smoker. A pellet grill is like an oven: push a button and wait. A Prins smoker challenges you. Using real wood (oak, beech, fruit trees) creates a far more complex flavor than compressed pellets or charcoal alone.
The airflow in an offset smoker is perfect for developing the bark — the dark, flavorful crust on the meat. The constant flow of fresh air and smoke dries the surface just enough for the perfect crunch while keeping the inside juicy. Compared to a ceramic BBQ, which traps moisture, a steel offset smoker gives better texture on large cuts. And our smokers usually have much larger capacity — where a kamado fills up quickly, a Prins offset smoker can handle a feast for the whole neighborhood.
