Testimonial's
Dave and Cathie Nash
Taneytown, MD
Just want to let everyone know that the Peoria Cooker I purchased is the best one out there. I researched many cookers before I decided to purchase the Meat Monster from Bill at Peoria Cookers. I have worked with several BBQ teams with other brands of grills and I have attended a BBQ class given by Paul Kirk KC BBQ Guru. I had my very first BBQ competition with my Meat Monster cooker on May 11-12, 2007 and I won 1st place in chicken, 3rd place in beef, 3rd place in pork and I took Grand Champion. It takes good equipment to win and I feel I won big time when I decided to purchase the Meat Monster Cooker. Everyone at the competition was impressed with the craftsmanship and the attention to detail. Kudos to Bill, his office staff and his shop crew. It takes a great team to manufacture a great cooker. I have enclosed some pictures for all to see
Lew Dowdy of San Deigo California
I have purchased many grills and smokers for myself and for my sons, but this unit by Peoria Cooker is by far the best. The well designed features really work, and the heavy duty construction and workmanship is outstanding. I am really proud of it and show it to everyone. Thanks Bill.
Peter M. Rumbolo, MD
I have had my cooker for about 6 months, and, after owning 2 other similar cookers/smokers, this is by far the best. The construction with the ¼” steel holds the heat noticeably well. When using charcoal and wood, this cooker only used about 25 lbs of charcoal to cook all day. This is ½ of the charcoal used for all day cooking that my other units required to maintain temperature. The cooker is also very versatile. My last use was on Thanksgiving Day when I slow cooked and smoked 2 20 lb turkeys. Again, controlling the temperature at 200-225 degrees F was easy despite the 20 degrees F outside temperature. I have also used this cooker as a grill for steaks by cooking them on the firebox section and then transferring them to the slow cooking/smoker chamber. Have you ever tasted “smoked” steaks? What a unique and great flavor. I highly recommend the Peoria Cooker due to its many unique features and superior design and durability.
Rick Soliman - Minooka Illinois (Updated)
Bill, Since I recently upgraded to your 24X72 Mobile Pit I am really flying high! I won first place in ribs the very first time I used the 24X72 cooker! If that is not a true testament to quality of your cooker I do not know what is! It trailered perfectly on the road, held temps steady, and I received a TON of compliments on the rig. It looks fantastic and performs even better. Here is a couple of pictures of my award winning ribs.
Peoria Illinois Culinary School
The smoker handled like a dream. It held temperature extremely well and was very responsive when we needed to adjust temperatures. The smoker was a big part in our taking 1st place in the Hot Wing category in the KCBS event.
Pictured to the right of center is college level culinary arts instructor, Charles Robertson. After having cooked on this PCC smoker in recent competition, Charles, shown here with his students was not only successful in several categories, including first place in wings, but also commented on how easy it was to turn out a good product on this unit. “I was really amazed at how easy it was to maintain an even temperature over a long period of time. It is obvious that the mass of this unit and the 1/4 steel construction plays a significant role in this respect. My students know that I am very particular about cooking equipment, and I was really impressed with this smoker”.
Rick Soliman Minooka, Illinois
"I love my Peoria Cooker! The backyard cooker is incredibly easy to use and is so versatile. My options are endless for a Backyard BBQ! It can easily hold 10-12 shoulders, or 10-16 chickens, or a 70lb pig! The hardest part is deciding what to cook. Also, I feel that my cooker has allowed me to 
reconnect with my extended family and friends. The backyard unit more than capable to cook for a large crowd and is a great excuse to have my loved ones over for great food, good times, and great memories. Thanks again Bill!
Glenn Hubbard – Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Bill, I wanted to congratulate you and your team on winning in three categories at the Paducah cook-off. I am also sending you photos of my Peoria Cooker loaded with venison sausage. Not only were my hunting buddies impressed with the quality of your smoker, but they also said that your venison recipe was the best we had made in 20 years."
Don’t invite me to your barbecue party unless you mean it. This customer was surprised when I answered yes to his invitation to his first barbecue party. What a great time!
Scott
Bill,A big thumbs up! The versatility of my cooker is down right amazing, whether keeping just the right temperature while smoking my favorite spare ribs, to grilling rib eyes and chicken leg quarters, this grill is incredible. 
The quality and craftsmanship is first class. Hats off to you and your crew!
Sean Gladieux – Alberta, Canada
“My first experience was a tremendous success. I cooked pork shoulder, ribs, and chickens. The smoker is incredibly easy to use, and holds a nice even temperature with very little attention. The solid heavy duty construction really pays off."
Steve Adams – Seattle, Washington
"After traveling around the country and examining many, many smoker/cookers there was a reason why I chose Peoria Cookers. It concerned me that much of the construction I saw was conducted by inexperienced welders, and in fact I observed repetitive weld flaws. Your seamless precision welding is superb. The close fitting doors are the best I have seen. Your smokers are truly professional heavy duty. The attention to detail on the Peoria Cookers is so evident. You are not only a perfectionist, but also very professional in your dealings. Bill I look forward to seeing you again at Kansas City Royal."
Rick Hutchison – Peoria, Illinois
Team Captain for PC
"As a serious competition cooker I am after results, and I have more success on Peoria Cooker smokers than on any other. I am always looking for a steady even temperature and smoke flow, without a lot of hassle and adjustment, and these smokers are incredible. I am also impressed with the quality construction of the trailers and their running gear. I happen to know that the Dexter Torsion axle is the finest in the industry, with a five year warranty. "
