The fire pit grill combo that seats everyone.
Gather is a firepit grill combo built around a real cooking surface, with seats around the fire. Cook the whole meal, then pull the grate and keep the night going.
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Most “fire pit grills” are one of two compromises.
There are plenty of good ways to put food over a fire. The problem is that most grill fire pit setups make you choose what the space is for. You can cook while everyone else sits somewhere nearby, or you can gather around a nice flame that was never meant to make dinner. We wanted one setup where cooking and hanging out happen in the same place.
A grate on a fire pit
A good fire pit with grill setup keeps things simple: set an aftermarket fire pit grill grate over a stone pit or steel bowl, build a fire, cook. It works for burgers and campfire cooking, but heat control is limited, the ash shoveling is on you, and the cook spends the meal standing over the pit.
A propane fire table
A fire table is the right buy when what you want is a clean flame, easy lighting, and a place to sit outside. Most are built for atmosphere, not cooking, so there's usually no real surface for making dinner for the whole table.
A grill table with the fire in the middle
Gather puts the cooking surface where everyone can reach it, 304 stainless from the bowl to the frame. You grill while people sit at the table, rotate the cooktop to pass food, then pull the grate and burn wood around the same seats. One setup, five ways to cook.
Fire pit. Grill. Griddle. Smoker. Table.
Fire pit
Lift out the cooking grate, add firewood, and the bowl becomes an open fire pit. Everyone stays in the same seat from dinner, only now the food is gone and the fire gets the attention.
Grill
The 304 stainless cooking grate sits over the live fire and rotates on the ball-bearing center ring, so food moves around the table instead of one person reaching across the heat all night.
Griddle
Drop in the griddle insert when you want a flat surface for breakfast, smash burgers, vegetables, or one-pan meals. The fire pit griddle keeps the cooking in the middle while everyone stays around the table.
Smoker
Set the smoking hood, included with every Gather, over the center and add charcoal for a live-fire smoker. It rewards a little attention and fire management, not the set-it-and-forget-it approach of a pellet smoker.
Table
With the recycled HDPE wings on (a full set comes with the Complete bundle), the grill becomes a fire pit dining table. The center rotates on ball bearings, so sides, sauces, and finished food move from person to person.
The Mini adds a sixth mode: a built-in stone pizza oven.
Swap the insert. Not the grill. See the accessories →
Wood-burning by design, Propane when you need it.
The fire is part of the experience, so a Gather is a wood-burning fire pit grill first: it starts with firewood and charcoal. Both give you a real cooking fire, just with different strengths, so you can pick the fuel by whether you're cooking dinner or settling in for the evening. And when you want the flame without tending a fire, a propane insert drops into the center.
Firewood
Use firewood when the fire itself is the point. It's our favorite fuel for fire pit mode, and it brings the smell, sound, and live-fire character people want when they stay outside after dinner. A live wood fire also gives you direct-flame cooking when you want a more hands-on cook.
Charcoal
Charcoal is the easier choice when you want steadier heat and more control. It works especially well for grilling, griddling, and smoking, because you can build a predictable heat bed and adjust it as you cook. Less dramatic than a wood fire, but often easier for dinner.
Propane insert
The propane insert gives you a quick flame when you don't want to build a fire. It runs $249.99 to $449.99 by size, fits all four models, and drops into the firebowl in place of the charcoal basket. Swap fuels in about thirty seconds.
If you're searching for a propane fire pit grill, most options are really gas fire tables with a grate over the burner. That can be fine for simple food. Gather uses wood or charcoal for the cooking fire, with the propane insert available when what you want is the flame.
The best wood for a wood-burning grill
If you cook on a wood burning fire pit grill combo, the wood you burn matters as much as the fire you build. Here's what to buy, what to skip, and why.
Hardwoods
Oak, hickory, pecan, cherry. They burn long and steady, make a clean coal bed, and leave flavor on the food instead of soot.
Softwoods
Pine, fir, birch. Fast, sparky, and resinous, they put tar on your food. Fine for a campfire, not for cooking. Don't.
Kiln-dried vs seasoned
Kiln-dried lights easier and burns cleaner, which matters when the fire is your cooktop. Seasoned works if it's truly dry, not just gray.
Never burn
Treated lumber, driftwood, green wood, vines. They smoke badly and some are toxic over food.
Charcoal for control, a split of hickory on top for flavor. That's how most owners run it. Charcoal Tower →
Four sizes designed for your backyard.
Fire pit grill combos, side by side.
There's no one right setup for every backyard, so here are the firepit grill combo options we get asked about most. The differences are easier to see side by side.
| Grate on a smokeless pitBreeo / Solo Stove | Propane fire table | Steel grill table | that’s usGather | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook a full meal | Partly | No | Yes | Yes |
| Griddle / smoke | Griddle add-on | No | No | Yes / Yes |
| Seating built in | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (up to 5–10) |
| Rotates | No | No | No | Yes |
| Fuel | Wood | Propane | Charcoal / wood | Wood, charcoal, propane insert |
| Material | Stainless | Varies | Steel | 304 stainless + recycled HDPE |
| Moves | Carry | No | No | Locking casters (Tailgater and up) |
| Price | $300–$1,200 + grate | $500–$3,000 | Varies by model | $1,299.99–$6,999.99 |
| Warranty | Lifetime (Breeo) | Varies | Varies | 5-yr structural |
If you already own a Breeo or Solo Stove and mainly want campfire cooking, adding their grate can make more sense than buying a whole new setup. If your priority is a clean flame with almost no fire tending, a propane table may fit better.
A steel grill table can also be a good choice if you want built-in seating and straightforward live-fire cooking at a lower starting price. A fire pit grill table combo like the Gather makes more sense when you want the cooking modes, rotating center, seating, and fire-pit use in one piece.
What it's like when the grate comes off.
We use this product all the time for entertaining friends and family. During the winter, it doubles as a fire pit, which is really cool. The grilled food is amazing and everyone loves the product.
Awesome product! Love cooking for family and friends and the lazy Susan is awesome for managing the heat.
We cooked for over 200 people at my son’s football tournament with ease. People were impressed with the quality of the food and the timeliness of the delivery. The set up allowed for gathering and great camaraderie with guests.
A fire pit on wheels. Decks, patios, tailgates.
The Tailgater, Pioneer, and Reunion each ride on three locking casters: roll the grill from the patio to the driveway, lock the wheels, cook. They're serious pieces of steel, about 280, 380, and 480 pounds, so the casters are what make repositioning a one-person job on a smooth surface. Slopes and thresholds want a second set of hands. The Mini is the opposite: 165 pounds and stationary, no casters, set it down once and let it live there.
On a wood or composite deck, treat a Gather like any live-fire appliance: put a noncombustible fire-pit mat underneath and keep generous clearance from railings, furniture, and anything overhead. Unsure about your setup? Email us a photo and we'll tell you straight.
Fire pit grill combo questions
Can you actually cook on a fire pit grill combo, or is it just for s'mores?
You can cook full dinners. Gather is built around a real cooking surface, not a decorative flame: grill over wood or charcoal, drop in the griddle, or set the included smoking hood for low-and-slow. When dinner is done, pull the grate and the same center becomes an open fire pit for the rest of the night.
Wood or charcoal, which should I burn in it?
Both work. Burn firewood when the fire is the point: fire pit mode, direct-flame cooking, the smell and sound of a real fire. Use charcoal when you want steadier heat and easier control for grilling, griddling, or smoking. Many owners run charcoal for the cook with a split of hickory on top for flavor.
Is there a gas or propane fire pit grill option?
Yes, through an accessory. The propane insert drops into the firebowl in place of the charcoal basket and fits every model, from $249.99 for the Mini to $449.99 for the Reunion. The cooking fire is still wood or charcoal by design; the insert is for nights when you want the flame without tending a fire.
Can I put it on a wood or composite deck?
Treat it like any live-fire appliance. On a wood or composite deck we recommend a noncombustible fire-pit mat under the grill and generous clearance from railings, furniture, and anything overhead. A stone or concrete patio is the no-questions surface. Unsure about your setup? Email us a photo and we'll tell you straight.
How is this different from putting a grate on a Solo Stove or Breeo?
A grate over a smokeless pit is a simpler way to cook over fire, and if you already own one and mainly want campfire cooking, it may be all you need. Gather adds the table around the fire, seating for five to ten, a rotating center, and separate grill, griddle, smoker, fire pit, and table modes.
How many people does it seat?
Five to ten, depending on the model. The 18-inch Mini seats up to 5, the 28-inch Tailgater up to 7, the 35-inch Pioneer up to 8, and the 46-inch Reunion up to 10. The right size mostly comes down to how many people you usually feed and how much patio you have.
How much does a fire pit grill combo cost?
Gather starts at $1,299.99 for the Mini on its own and runs to $6,999.99 for the Reunion Complete. Each size offers a grill-only build and a Complete bundle with the add-ons most people want. Shop Pay and Affirm are available at checkout if you'd rather spread it out.
How long does it take to get one?
The Mini is in stock and ships in 4–5 days. The Tailgater, Pioneer, and Reunion are built to order in Ellaville, Georgia, about 6–8 weeks. We send a build update when yours is on the line, and another when it leaves the dock.
Cook on it for 60 days.
Not happy? Send it back.
Fire it up for two months. If your Gather Grill isn't the centerpiece you pictured, we'll refund it in full and pay the freight home.
60 days to decide
A full refund, for any reason, within 60 days of delivery. No restocking fee, no runaround.
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