Weber Barbecues and Grills

Weber (frequently searched as Webber) is a world-renowned brand synonymous with outdoor cooking and barbecue equipment. The brand was founded in 1952 in Palatine, Illinois, United States, by George Stephen Sr., who invented the revolutionary dome-shaped kettle barbecue grill inspired by marine buoys.

Weber products sold in the United Kingdom and across Europe are distributed by Weber-Stephen Products (U.K.) Ltd., a subsidiary of Weber Inc. While historically manufactured primarily in Huntley, Illinois in the USA, modern Weber grills and accessories are produced globally across manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, and other international sites depending on the specific model and component range.

In early 2023, investment firm BDT & MSD Partners (through BDT Capital Partners) completed a take-private acquisition of Weber Inc., making it the ultimate parent owner of the brand. Note that Webber Naturals is an unrelated Canadian dietary supplement brand often sharing a similar search term, but within the UK outdoor living and cooking market, Weber refers to the premier barbecue manufacturer.