Whether you are planning a camping trip or you simply want a break from the kitchen, these portable cooking devices are perfectly designed for making meals on the go. While some of these mobile cookers are great for whipping up appetizers or snacks, others are capable of making full-sized family meals.
For many consumers, barbecues are the most common outdoor cooking device. However, standard barbecues are not always the most portable, which is why there have been a number of ingenious innovations in barbecue designs. From backpack grills, to collapsible BBQ suitcases and even garbage can barbecues, there are a number of unique ways for consumers to grill on the go.
While ovens are slightly more tricky to transport than barbecues, consumer demands for portable cooking devices have led to a number of innovative new oven designs. Many of these ovens are designed specifically for camping, meaning they are able to operate without a continuous source of electricity. Using solar power and high-tech heating pads, these portable ovens allow you to cook a full-sized meal no matter where you may be.
43 Portable Cooking Devices
From Compact Camping Stoves to Collapsible Outdoor Cookers:
Katherine Pendrill — Jun 14, 2015 — Art & Design
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Cooking USB Speakers
Thanko's Rice Cooker Sits by Your Computer and Serves as a Speaker
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Keychain Camping Elements
This Portable Camping Stove Packs Up for Easy Carrying in One Hand
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Lab Equipment Kitchenware
The Domestic Science Machines by Alex Duffner Encourages Experiments
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Automatic Roti Makers
The Rotimatic Will Quickly Whip Up Traditional Indian Flat Bread
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Geometric Camping Cookers
Hexa Folding Stove Opens from a Compact Form into a Culinary Necessity
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Portable Outdoor Pizza Ovens
The Pizzeria Pronto Outdoor Pizza Oven is Perfect for Camping
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Origami-Inspired Barbecues
The 'Grillo' Folding Grill Has a Wire Mesh Hammock to Hold Solid Fuels
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Portable Outdoor Stoves
The EcoZoom Zoom Dura Stove Brings Home-Cooking to the Great Outdoors
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Garbage Can Barbecues
The Pit Barbecue from Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Resembles a Trash Can
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Portable Fireless Cookers
The Barocook Flameless Cooker Lets You Cook Delicious Food without Fire
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Compactly Configured Camping Stoves
The L-Burner is Small, Stable, Safe and Lightweight
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Compact Camping Stoves
This Portable Cooking Stove by Firebox Folds Completely Flat
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Fuel-Free Cookers
This Portable Solar Grill Can Cook Food Even at Night with Clean Energy
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Cylindrical Portable Cookers
The Eva Solo to Go Grill is the Perfect Portable Camping Barbecue
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Modernized Wood Ovens
The Alfafa Pizza Forno Ciao is Sleek and Compact for Outdoor Use
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Solar-Powered Cookers
This Versatile Solar-Powered Cooker is Perfect for Earth Day Cooking
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Mobile Microwave Devices
The Mediumwave Will Increase Your Stay-In Movie Nights
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Simplified Culinary Contraptions
Eco Rice Cooker's Reduced in Materials and Features, Not Efficacy
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Magnetic Field Cookers
The Yacht Induction Cooker by Lee Dawi Only Heats Iron Pots
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Backpack BBQ Grills
The GoBQ is a Foldable Fabric Grill That Can Withstand High Temperatures
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Dual Camping Cookers
The Tegstove Enables You to Prepare Hot Food and Charge Your Devices
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Single-Serve Cookers
The 'Whirlpool Fastronomy' Automatically Cooks a Serving of Fresh Food
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Solar Generated Stoves
The Sun Oven Will Keep Your Food Warm and Keep you Cool
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Encircled Culinary Collections
The Hotpot-Set Rearranges the Chinese Meal for Mess-Free Sharing
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Solar-Powered Ovens
The Solavore Sport Oven Cookes and Bakes With the Power of the Sun
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Sleek Barbecue Suitcases
The Kikkerland Portable BBQ Looks Like a Stylish Silver Bag
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Portable Briefcase BBQs
This Barbecue Allows You to Cook With a Charcoal Grill Anywhere
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Collapsible Outdoor Cookers
The Pop Up Grill by Relags is Perfect for Outdoor Adventures
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Solar-Powered Cookers
The GoSun Uses Solar Energy to Cook Meals
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Barbecue Pizza Ovens
The BakerStone Pizza Oven Box Preps Pizza on the BBQ with Ease
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Mod Wood-Fired Pizza Ovens
The Alfa Forno Ciao is a Contemporary Cooker for Outdoor Occasions
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Versitile Infant Food Cookers
The Beaba Babycook Cooks in More Than One Way
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Multifunctional Eco-Friendly Cookers
The Double Warm Coal Stove Targets the Poor
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App-Connected Cookers
The Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Can be Changed Remotely Through the Web App
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Compact Fire Stoves
Emberlit's Travel Camping Stove is Small and Packs Flat
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Ultralight Portable Stoves
Dinner in the Wild Has Never Tasted So Good with This Camping Helper
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Precise Hybrid Cookers
This Cooking Device Blends Sous Vide and Countertop Grill
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Portable Charcoal Grills
The Eva Solo to Go Grill Lets You BBQ on the Go
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App-Controlled Cookers
The Anova Precision Sous-Vide Cooker Can Be Controlled Via an iPhone App
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Instant Pod Cookers
The Genie Instant Cooker Creates Meals in Under 30 Seconds
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Stacking Cooking Containers
The Ignis Steam Cooker Proposes is an Efficient Food Prep Appliance
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Downsized Campsite Kits
The SwissRoomBox FreeTech Squeezes a Camping Set into a Single Suitcase
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Healthy Hot Stone Cookers
These SteakStones are Slabs of Stone that Internalize Heat for Cooking
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Portable Sauna Tents
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Portable Exterior Sauna Tents
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User-Friendly Campsite Air Conditioners
The Yuuye Portable Air Conditioner Cools Down Tents
Futuristic Camping Trailers
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Masterfully Modular Camping Trailers
The 'Bobo' Trailer is Built Around a Five-Module System
Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues
The Conceptual 'Yuanye' Folding Barbecue Can be Setup Anywhere
Advanced Multi-Fuel Pizza Ovens
The Ooni Karu 12G Has a Glass Door for Easy Viewing
Tea-Light Candle Grills
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High-Tech Gas Grills
Weber Launched its 2022 GENESIS Grill Lineup with Smart Features
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The 'Prometheus 1' Offers Lantern and Lighter Functionality
Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters
The 'Maverick' Offers Durable Dwelling Both On & Off the Grid
Slender Off-Grid Barbecues
The Weber Traveler Portable Gas Grill Has Ample Cooking Space
Fireplace-Inspired Campsite Lanterns
The LEACCO Camping Lantern Has an IPX4 Rating
Versatile Camp Cooking Sets
Gerber Gear Debuts New ComplEAT Camp Cookware Collection
Camper-Centric Kitchen Kits
The 'Calicamp' Brings Kitchen Functionality to Volkswagen Vans
Compact Portable Power Stations
Volcan Creative's Futuristic Power Station is Trustworthy
Travel-Ready Electric Bikes
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Compact Capsule-Like Coffee Makers
The Outin Nano Portable Espresso Coffee Machine is Travel-Ready
Suitcase-Style Portable Grills
The NOMAD Portable Charcoal Grill & Smoker is Made of Cast Aluminum
Tough Titanium Campfire Grills
The Pacofire Portable Camping Grill is Sturdy and Lasts for Years
Versatile Outdoor Fryers
MASTER Chef Debuted a 3-in-1 Outdoor Deep, Air, and Smoke Fryer
Automated Countertop Cooking Appliances
The 'OTTONOM' Prepares the Perfect Portion of Food
Portable Towed Setup Camps
The BunduTRAIL Features a Fully Equipped Kitchen Design
Stackable Modular Induction Cookers
The 'Cookmate' Kitchen Appliance by Chandru M is All-in-One
Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations
The Everdure Mobile Prep Kitchen Supports Easy Outdoor Living
Multifunctional Outdoor Air Fryers
Masterbuilt's 20 Quart 6-in-1 Outdoor Air Fryer is Versatile
Portable Ice Maker Refrigerators
The EcoFlow Glacier Keeps Items Cold and Makes Ice
High-End Flattop Barbecues
The Traeger Flatrock Grill Delivers a Versatile Cooking Experience
Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units
The Conceptual 'Lava Box' Maintains a Compact Design
Portable Fire Pit Stands
The Portable Fire Pit Stand is Design-Forward and Easy to Assemble
Camping-Ready Portable Batteries
Yifeeling Design Lab Launches the Mobile Universe Charger
Fully Electric Pizza Ovens
The Ooni Volt 12 is Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use
6-in-1 Countertop Ovens
Our Place's Wonder Oven is an Aesthetically Pleasing Air Fryer & Toaster
Dual-Fuel Tabletop Fire Pits
The Solo Stove Mesa XL is Safe for Year-Round Use
Multifunctional Outdoor Kitchens
The Ethimo x Gordon Guillaumier 'Phil' Has Three Main Functions
Efficient Multicooker Appliances
The Our Place Dream Cooker™ is Available in Four Elegant Colors
Collapsible Microwave Appliances
The 'FoldWave' Foldable Microwave by Park Saun is Highly Portable
Battery-Powered Induction Cooktops
The Newr 'Chef' Induction Cooktop is Easy to Clean
Sleek Fume-Removing Grills
The 'Instant® Indoor Grill and Air Fryer' Removes Odors While You Cook
Convenient 10-Blade Blenders
The BlendQuik Portable Blender Prepares Fresh Drinks Anywhere
Artisan-Grade Pizza Ovens
This Portable Pizza Oven Lets You Produce High-Quality Pizzas With Ease
Automated Countertop Multi-Cookers
The CookingPal Pronto is a Multi-Cooking Powerhouse
Metallic Open-Concept Pizza Ovens
The Breeo Live-Fire Pizza Oven is Built with Durability in Mind
Compact Portable Dish Racks
This Progressive Dish Rack Springs Up and Collapses Down
Collapsible Propane Fire Pits
The Live Outdoor FIRESTORM Comes in Three Sizes
Outdoor Cookware Capsules
Le Creuset’s New Cookware Line is Made for the Great Outdoors
Foldout Kitchen Camping Trailers
The Drop Campers 'Dropy' is Tiny Yet Well-Equipped
Compact Cordless Appliances
KitchenAid Go is a Revolutionary Cordless Kitchen Appliance System
Air-Circulating Outdoor Grills
The Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill Cooks and Smokes Foods
Pizzeria-Style Backyard Pizza Ovens
The Gozney Arc Comes in Two Size Options
Smart Grilling Accessories
Weber Introduces Three New Products for its 2023 Lineup
Folding Air Fryers
Gourmia's Fry 'N Fold Digital Air Fryer Conserves Storage Space
Travel-Ready Powered Espresso Makers
The Outin Nano Heats Water to Pull the Perfect Espresso Shot
Eight-in-One Outdoor Ovens
The Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven Achieves High Temperatures
Outdoor Cookware Collections
NatureHike Launched a 3-in-1 Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Palm-Sized Outdoor Lanterns
The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Prioritizes Compactness and Capability
Grill-Topped Portable Firepits
The Upgraded 'FireCan Deluxe' Comes With a Removable Grill Insert
Mini Smoke-Free Camper Stoves
The BioLite EcoZoom Dura Runs on Your Choice of Fuel
Multifunctional Camper Lantern Devices
The 'CAHEO' Camping Lantern Has a Four-in-One Design
Grill-Compatible Fire Pit Kits
This Kit Converts 'Weber' Kettle Grills Into Wood-Burning Fire Pits
Insulated Multi-Fuel Outdoor Stoves
The Biolite EcoZoom Versa Works with a Range of Fuel
High-Heat Bamboo Meat Grills
The Apix Bamboo Tabletop Meat Grill Produces Minimal Smoke
Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces
The Rüegg SURPRISE Fireplace Works as a Tabletop Grill
Campsite Popcorn Makers
The Solo Stove Popcorn Maker Works with Any Fire Pit
Streetwear-Branded Grills
The Supreme Grill is Yet Another Unexpected Release from the Brand
Battery-Powered Outdoor Appliances
The BLUETTI SwapSolar Ecosystem Features Three Products
Multifunctional Camper Backpacks
BOLOTOR Bolo Packs Work as a Hammock, Storage Solution and More
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Grills
The CasusGrill™ Uses All-Natural Materials to Cook Food on the Go
AI-Powered Cooking Appliances
The Kitchen Idea KODY 29 Offers 21 Cooking Modes
Industrially Designed Outdoor Heaters
The Solo Stove Tower Patio Heater Has a Functional Form
Hybrid Heating Countertop Cookers
The Conceptual 'Chefbox' Multifunctional Cooker is Intuitive
Electricity-Free Portable Refrigerators
The 'Tony' Food Storage Container is Made with Clay
Wi-Fi Controlled Kamado Grills
The Auto-Kamado from Char-Griller Makes Barbecuing Easy While Busy
Wi-Fi-Enabled Grilling Products
Current Backyard Introduces Two New Models of Its Grills in 2024
Smart-Enabled Electric Grills
The Current Model G Dual-Zone Electric Grill Leaves Gas in the Past
Camp-Friendly Power Banks
BioLite's Charge 40 Pd Power Bank Boasts Flexible and Faster Charging
Rechargeable In-Car Coffee Makers
Cafe Mobil's Portable Coffee Maker Perfectly Fits a Cupholder
5-in-1 Expandable Skillets
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Launched Multifunctional Kitchenware
Mini Countertop Air Fryers
The Cuisinart TOA-26 Compact Oven Has a Six-in-One Design
High-Power Insulated Pizza Ovens
The Everdure KILN S Series Gas Pizza Oven Bakes Pies in Minutes
Titanium Cookware Sets
Silverant Launched a 3-Piece Titanium Cookware Set for Campers
Smart Broiler Grills
Weber's 'Summit' is Equipped with Infrared Broilers and Smart Features
Indoor-Friendly Smoker Appliances
The 'SMOKER-X' Has a Three-in-One Functionality
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Compact Campsite Cooking Irons
The Uno Casa Double Pie Iron Works Well for Solo Meals
Canine Cuisine Appliances
The ChefPaw Dog Food Maker Prepares Fresh, Flavorful Fare for Pooches
One-Minute Pizza Ovens
The Black+Decker vera Pizza Oven Accepts Three Fuel Types
Sustainable Smart Cookers
The Sevvy Smart Cooker Quickly Prepares Food at Low Temperatures
Slender Retro-Style Barbecues
The Kenmore 3-Burner Gas BBQ Grills Have Folding Wings
Light-Powered Countertop Cookers
The Brava Glass Smart Countertop Oven Uses Advanced Technology
Portable Electric Pots
Yunsoo Choi's Electric Pot Turns Camping into Glamping
Telescoping Outdoor Lanterns
The Devos Outdoor LightRanger Offers 1,200-Lumens of Brightness
Foldable Fire Pit Stands
Hayano Kenko Designs the FireBase with a Compact Structure
Connected Outdoor Cooking Thermometers
The GrillEye Max Supports Precision Grilling and Cooking
Durable One-Piece Camping Chairs
The 'Campster 2' Portable Camping Chair Has a Sturdy Construction
Energy-Efficient Portable Fridges
Goal Zero Introduces the Alta Portable Fridges Line
Customized Comfortable Camping Trailers
The LG Bon Voyage Camping Trailer Has Been Upgraded
Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills
The Bob Grillson Wood Pellet Barbecue Grill Comes Ready to Use
Multifunctional Sleek Camping Tools
Subin Kim Designs the Camfy Tools for the Outdoors
Smart Pet Food Cookers
BOTINKIT's Petco is the First Smart Cooking Appliance for Pets
Next-Gen Electric Pizza Ovens
The Qstoves ElectriQ Electric Pizza Oven Has Triple-Layer Technology
Compact Countertop Dishwashers
ecozy's Portable Countertop Dishwasher is Small Yet Powerful
Open-Style Campfire Grills
The Ember Kitchen Open Fire Cook Kit is Made in the USA
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Compact Tabletop Charcoal Grills
The Afterglow Portable Charcoal Stove is Made Out of TerraFab
Contemporary Modular Outdoor Furniture
Kettal Introduces its New Base Kitchen for Outdoor Spaces
Travel-Friendly Grilling Tools
The Tailgater Set by LAMSON is Ideal for On-the-Go Use
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks
The Travel Habitat Carrier is Designed with Multiple Functions
Portable Bluetooth-Enabled Fire Pits
The BioLite FirePit+ Features a 30 Hr Battery Life
Travel-Ready Slow Cookers
The Crockpot 7-Quart Cook & Carry Slow Cooker Seals for Easy Portability
Portable Power Station Rentals
The Portable Power Station Hire is Affordable
Outdoor Camper Bike Hybrids
The SpaceCamper Bike Can Transform into an Outdoor Camper
Portable Smokeless Fire Pits
WARMBOND Design Creates the New BondStove Fire Pit Grills
Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables
The AroundFire Portable Grill Table is Easy to Bring Anywhere
Countertop Pizza Oven Appliances
The Cuisinart Indoor Pizza Oven Hits High Temperatures
Wood-Fired Griddle Grills
The recteq SmokeStone 600 Has a Griddle Cooktop
Four-in-One Countertop Cooking Appliances
The PowerXL Versa Chef Has 25 Preset Cooking Modes
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Outdoor Skewer-Based Cookers
Doori is an Innovative Outdoor Cooker, Fueled by Charcoal
Portable Split Camping Lamps
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App-Enabled Backyard Cookers
The Cuisinart Clermont Pellet Grill & Smoker is Eight-in-One
Brick-Style Cooking Vessels
The Bricknic Cooking Brick is Inspired by East African Cooking Methods
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Portable Folding Barbecue Tables
AroundFire Presents the Gather Table Seating Ten People
Low-Cost Countertop Appliances
These New ProCook Small Kitchen Appliances are Built to Last
Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances
Lars Junker & Mark Fung Design the Pronto and Alto
Technologically-Advanced Grills
Chili's Announced its Plans to Make the 'Kitchen of the Future'
All-in-One Outdoor Island Grills
The Mont Alpi MABi400-BSS Outdoor Kitchen Grill is Feature-Rich
Portable Dual-Compartment Fridges
SetPower Launch the 12V Portable Dual Zone Fridge & Freezer
Crowdfunded Portable Hotplates
The 'Queenar' is a Plug-In Hotplate that Keeps Food Warm