250 Gallon
The 250 Gallon delivers commercial offset performance in a smaller footprint for restaurants, caterers, pop-ups, and growing pit rooms.
Built as a working pit.
What Comes Standard
• Main removable grates
• Three Primitive Pits custom thermometers
• Ball valve grease drain
• Fold-down or bolt-on stack
• Semi-insulated firebox
• D-ring tie-downs for transport

Compact Commercial Offset Smoker
The Primitive Pits 250 Gallon is built for restaurants, caterers, pop-ups, and growing pit rooms that need commercial offset performance in a smaller footprint. It gives teams enough cooking space for serious barbecue service while staying easier to place, move, and plan around than the larger models.
Compare Primitive Pits Smoker Sizes
Compare the 250 Gallon with larger Primitive Pits commercial offset smokers when your production needs are growing.
Review the Primitive Pits 500 Gallon commercial offset smoker.
Review the Primitive Pits 1000 Gallon commercial offset smoker.
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Plan for Placement, Access, and Service
Confirm the intended location, access route, working clearance, mobility requirements, and production needs before submitting a build request. Use the builder above to review the available configuration and estimated total before requesting this smoker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the 250 Gallon designed for?
It is designed for caterers, pop-ups, restaurants, and pit rooms that want commercial offset performance in a smaller footprint.
How long is the wait time for a Primitive Pits smoker build?
We offer two waiting lists. Our “ASAP” list is for customers who want their Primitive Pits offset smoker as quickly as possible, and we make every reasonable effort to meet their timing needs. Our “Non-Rush” list is for customers planning a future restaurant, pit room, catering operation, or other establishment who are not in an immediate hurry.
Can I choose the tank color or patina for my Primitive Pits smoker?
We purchase tanks by the tractor-trailer load based on specifications that help ensure the performance we expect from every Primitive Pits smoker. Tanks are not selected for a specific patina or color, and because of our production volume, it is difficult to choose from individual tanks on the shop lot. You may send us a reference photo, and we will make every reasonable effort to find a tank with a similar appearance. We want your offset smoker’s natural patina and color to fit your brand as closely as possible.
Should I compare it with the 500 Gallon?
Yes. If you expect higher recurring volume, compare the 250 Gallon with the 500 Gallon before choosing your build.
COOKING DIMENSIONS
63" x 30" grate
OVERALL LENGTH
126"
COOKING CAPACITY
Approximately 9 briskets
ESTIMATED WEIGHT
1,225 lbs.
