Modern homes are defined by how they best utilize limited space without compromising comfort. That’s why homeowners are increasingly drawn to devices that take up less space but deliver the same performance as their larger counterparts. If you’re looking for a BBQ with the form factor of a countertop appliance and the consistency and performance of an old-school backyard rig for authentic flavors, look no further than the East Oak Pitmate™ tabletop smoker.
The Pitmate™ 20-inch Tabletop Electric Smoker, as it’s officially called, is designed specifically for patios and balconies, where space can be an issue with traditional smokers. Despite its small form factor, the East Oak BBQ remains durable enough for backyard, tailgate, and camping use, with its side-mounted wood chip chamber providing steady, sustained smoke for extended cooking. Designed for outdoor use only, the Pitmate™ should never be used indoors.
Its efficiency, even in its compact 20-inch tabletop form, ensures that you don’t need a massive backyard to host a barbecue and enjoy the authentic flavor of a wood-smoked brisket. You can even do it right at home, as long as the Pitmate™ is used outdoors. The Pitmate™ can handle both single or family-sized cooking with the same efficiency, using the same smoker to break down the barriers of traditional barbecuing.
It combines electric heating with wood-chip smoking, which can be controlled through an intuitive digital panel on the top. Arriving in a boxy design, it fits a three-tier rack system offering 544 square inches of cooking space inside, which should be enough for a full family meal. You can see what’s cooking inside through a tempered glass window on the façade. The viewing window lets you monitor the cooking progress without opening the door.
This straightforward design also makes the Pitmate™ a great option for beginners and first-time smokers. If you’ve always wanted to try smoked food but aren’t a seasoned smoking enthusiast, the Pitmate™ offers an approachable way to get started without making a major investment in a large, traditional smoker. It’s simple to get the hang of, and the included recipes provide helpful guidance for trying different smoked dishes. This combination of easy operation, practical features, and value makes the Pitmate™ an appealing choice for anyone looking to explore smoking without the learning curve or cost of more advanced equipment.
The viewing window can help preserve heat and smoke consistency, which is further supported by foam insulation. The insulation reduces heat loss from the smoker and maintains a stable internal cooking temperature, while an integrated meat probe provides additional control. With this accessibility, East Oak’s interesting tabletop BBQ takes away the load of bulky equipment and brings that authentic wood-smoked flavor to your patio, balcony, or tailgate party.
If you have been wasting an entire weekend setting up the barbecue, smoking meat, and then cleaning and packing it back, you can save yourself the effort by preordering the convenient 20-inch East Oak Pitmate™ smoker. The company is accepting preorders for the Pitmate™ tabletop, which will come with free heat-resistant BBQ gloves and a weather-resistant cover, at $229.99 through September 13.
It will officially launch on September 14 at a full retail price of $249 for the smoker itself, or $292.97 for the bundle. You can take advantage of the $63 preorder discount through the official East Oak website now.
