Playing grill-master and host can be a challenge. Although the two go hand-in-hand, it’s tough to cook and entertain at the same time. The idea behind Bola Grills was to create a seamless connection between the two, so rather than having steaks cooking in the distance, you and your guests can enjoy them sizzling right in the middle of your table! We also took the concept of tabletop grilling even further with features and attachments that are sure to enhance any outdoor dining experience.

Combine food + fire to create delicious flavor safely and right in the middle of your table. 

We've officially created (what we believe) is the most versatile tabletop grill in the world! A grill with loads of features and unique attachments designed & engineered to enhance the tabletop grilling experience.

We created a grill that truly brings people together, and turns meals into experiences; a grill that looks and feels like it belongs right in the heart of any outdoor gathering.

Designed & Engineered Specifically for Minimal Smoke Emission:

The Bola Grill was designed & developed with comfort and safety in mind so you can enjoy your company without having to worry about smoke getting in your eyes. We're able to do this by achieving a "secondary burn", where the air coming into the grill from the bottom vents travels up the walls and comes out of the top vents hot enough to burn off the smoke:

A Unique ‘Spin’ on Grilling:

360° rotatable grill grate allows for a more social / ‘lazy susan’ style of dining while easily allowing you to move food over or away from the heat source below. Spin the grate with ease using comfortable, curved wooden handles that stay cool-to-the-touch. Just make sure to spin that last wing toward you while no one is looking!

Lined with High-temp Ceramic Insulation:

When designing a tabletop grill we knew safety and comfort had to be at the top of our priority list. Adding a layer of 13mm high-temp ceramic insulation hidden inside the walls of the grill enabled us to create an experience where users won’t have to worry about the heat going anywhere but up. The insulation is built to withstand 1260° heat, ensuring the grill can sit safely on almost any surface for hours and be touched or grazed without worry.

Delicious Smokey Flavor & Temp Control:

Yup, the Bola Grill is a smoker too! Controllable airflow vents on the lid and bottom of the grill allow it to function as a smoker so you can reverse-sear a steak with ease and watch it sizzle right in the middle of your table. Adjust the vents to raise or lower internal temps, and close all vents to completely put out the fire.

The Gaucho Attachment:

Unleash your inner Gaucho with one of the most addictive styles of over-the-fire cooking. The Gaucho attachment adds additional grilling surface while providing ultra efficient temperature control. Raise, lower, rotate the grate(s) as you wish - bringing it closer to the heat source for searing or further away to keep food warm. You haven’t experienced true over the fire cooking until you’ve cooked on adjustable grill grates!

Adjustable Grill Grates for Full Temp. Control

Control temps easier with adjustable grill grates. The heat drops as you go higher and away from the fire, so you can adjust your cooks as needed with a huge range of temps. Think burgers at the base with veggies in the middle and buns at the top! Or cook something at the base and move it up to keep it warm. All this happens while your table keeps safe and cool.

The BOLA mini:

A mini grill attachment that acts as a ‘side-burner’. With the Bola mini, we set out to create a simple solution to the pain of cooking things like sauces, buns, veggies, sides, etc. on the same grate as the main dish.

The Griddle Attachment:

A cast iron griddle to help diversify your cooks. Cook things like eggs, pancakes, bacon, smash burgers, flatbreads, etc. and hear that beautiful sizzle on this powerful flat surface.

A Re-imagined Charcoal Basket:

This uniquely designed charcoal basket makes it extremely easy to fire-up and clean-up the grill.

Why "Bola"?

"Bola" (short for Bolas or Boleadoras) was a type of throwing weapon most famously used by the Gauchos in the Pampas region of South America in the early 1800s. The Gauchos we skilled horseman, reputed to be brave, nomadic, and unruly. Their diets consisted of mainly beef which they cooked over an open fire. "Gaucho grills" are now commercialized and are designed to allow the user to manually adjust cooking temperate by raising and lowering the grill grate. The Bola Grill was also created by an over-the-fire cooking enthusiast who named the grill as a homage to his South American roots. It's a unique grilling style that can get truly addicting!

What Makes it so Special?

The Bola Grill is in a league of its own. While there are several tabletop grills out there non can compare in terms of features and attachment options. We set out to revolutionize the tabletop grill and create something completely new, fun, and unique! Our ultimate goal is to help bring people together and turn meals into experiences by providing a grill that looks and feels like it belongs right in the heart of any outdoor gathering.

Tech Specs

Production Timeline

We have actually gone full-steam ahead with TWO factories for manufacturing - one is a factory in India which specializes in stainless steel production and manufactures some of the most widely-used and well-known kitchen appliances in the US, the other is a factory in China which specializes specifically in high-end grills. Our plan, regardless of OUR cost, is to move forward with the factory who can provide the BEST QUALITY product that satisfies our vision and meets our timeline. While customer satisfaction is a top priority for us, we want to be able to stand behind our product and help provide an epic, enjoyable experience for all who use the grill. With that said, we have fully-functional prototypes from both factories and will be experimenting and tweaking the grill as needed so we can deliver perfection by early next summer!

Who’s Behind the Grill?

My name is David and I’m the man behind the Bola Grill. I currently live in Los Angeles, CA with my beautiful wife and son. I’m a true over-the-fire cooking enthusiast with 4 grills (and counting - shh, don’t tell my wife). Part of that passion comes from my Chilean heritage and the rich food culture that comes from South America. I also love to host. I actually envisioned the Bola Grill one evening when we had friends over. I was going back and fourth between our outdoor table and the grill. I had chicken wings and corn going that required pretty consistent monitoring. I ended up getting into some great conversation at the table and took too long to get back to the food. Needless to say, I ended up serving half-burnt wings and corn. I thought right then and there that I wish I could have cooked this meal right on the table. When I went to search for tabletop grills, everything I found seemed extremely expensive and basic. I’ll cook anything over fire, and the meals I cook often times require more versatility than just a standard, immobile grill grate over charcoal. I needed more than what was out there! And so the idea for the Bola Grill was born - a tabletop grill with loads of features and attachments sure to be able to cook any meal and wow any guest!

Risks & Challenges

We have worked extremely hard to ready this product for full-scale manufacturing and fulfillment, but here are what we see as the risks and our plan to assess them:

MANUFACTURING: While we have two manufacturers lined up that can get this product manufactured and delivered in a timely manner, the current landscape of supply chain issues and political instability may affect our delivery date. We are currently doing everything we can to mitigate this, which is why we have retained the two factories until we are extremely confident in one.

FULFILLMENT: We’re well aware that things can happen that we’re unable to foresee: a supplier misses a deadline, customs clearance or a shipment gets lost. Those things could cause a delay. We are using an experienced logistics team to get our products to you. We’ll keep open and honest communication with you through our process so you know where your product is and when it’s going to get to you.

Special Thanks & Partnerships

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