Since 1988
Our Story
Canada's premium outdoor cooking specialists — with the expertise, the products, and the people to back it up at every stage of your grilling journey.
Our Philosophy
Expertise Is Not a Selling Point. It Is the Point.
When you walk through our doors or arrive at our site, you are in the hands of experts from the moment you arrive. People who have devoted their careers — in many cases, their entire lives — to the craft of live-fire cooking, the science of heat and smoke, and an unwavering pursuit of the perfect cook.
That depth of expertise is woven into everything we do. It shapes the brands we choose to represent, the rigour we apply before any product reaches our floor, and the quality of guidance we offer every customer — regardless of where you are in your journey or where you are investing. We listen before we recommend. We guide you to exactly what is right for you, and we ensure you leave with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of it.
This is not a philosophy we arrived at recently. It is the standard we set for ourselves when we opened our doors in 1988, and it has defined us every day since. It is why you return, why you send your friends and family to us, and why you trust us — not just with a purchase, but with something you will gather around for years to come.
Our Story
Built on Fire. Proven Over Decades.
Capital BBQ opened its doors in Ottawa in 1988 driven by a conviction that has never left us: that you deserved more than a big box experience — you deserved a true destination for outdoor cooking, where expertise runs as deep as the passion behind it.
Over 35 years later, we remain family-run, uncompromised, and entirely devoted to one discipline. Our team includes Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) certified judges, certified brand experts, and outdoor kitchen designers — specialists whose professional lives are built around the same fire you cook on. That focus has never wavered, and it never will.
Through BBQing.com, we bring that same standard of excellence to every corner of Canada, wherever your passion for outdoor cooking takes you.
Our Journey
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1988
Capital BBQ Founded — Ottawa, Ontario
A single location, a clear purpose, and a commitment to excellence that would define everything to come.
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2006
BBQing.com — Canada-Wide Delivery
Our expertise goes national. Wherever you are in Canada, you gain access to our curated selection, personal guidance, and the assurance of our best-price guarantee, delivered directly to your door.
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Today
Canada's Most Complete Outdoor Cooking Experience
A team of KCBS certified judges, certified brand experts, professional assembly specialists, and outdoor kitchen designers serving residential and commercial clients — supported by white glove delivery and flexible financing. All in one place.
Our Promise to You
We Stand Behind Every Product We Sell.
Our product selection is earned, not granted. Before any brand earns a place in our store or on our site, it goes through rigorous hands-on evaluation in our indoor grilling kitchen — fired up, stress-tested, and assessed by a team of experts who cook on these products for a living. If it doesn't meet the exacting standards of our team, it simply doesn't make the cut.
We carry the brands we believe in — the ones engineered to perform, built to last, and backed by manufacturers who stand behind their product the same way we stand behind ours. Every brand on our floor is there because it earned its place, and for no other reason.
The result is a curated selection of the finest grills and outdoor cooking equipment available — chosen not by what's easiest to sell, but by what will genuinely elevate your experience at the fire. That is the standard we hold ourselves to. It is the only standard worth having.
The Four Pillars of Our Promise
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Rigorous Testing
Before any product earns a place in our store, it earns its place in our kitchen. Every grill we carry has been lit, cooked on, and put through its paces by our team of experts — assessed not against a checklist, but against the uncompromising standard of people who have dedicated their lives to this craft. What doesn't measure up, doesn't make it into the mix.
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Lifetime Partnership
We measure our success not by the sale, but by what comes after it. From your very first cook to years down the road, we are your resource, your sounding board, and your service team. Every question answered, every upgrade considered, every skill built — we are invested in your journey at the fire for the long term.
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Best-Price Assurance
The finest expertise in outdoor cooking should be accessible. Our best-price guarantee means you never have to choose between quality advice and a fair price — you will always find both here. Shop with complete confidence, knowing you are getting the best of what this industry has to offer, at a price that reflects its true value.
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White Glove Service
Our commitment to you extends well beyond our walls. From precision assembly and white-glove delivery to certified on-site repairs and long-term maintenance — our experts come to you, prepared and professional. Your backyard is our showroom, and your satisfaction is the only measure of a job well done.
Why BBQing.com
The Specialist Difference
Years of Undivided Focus
Since 1988, outdoor cooking has been our only pursuit — not a department, not a seasonal category. A singular, lifelong dedication that runs through everything we do.
Competition-Tested Expertise
Our on-staff Kansas City Barbecue Society certified judges evaluate barbecue at the highest level of the craft — and that knowledge comes to you through every recommendation we make.
A Legacy of Community Trust
For over 35 years, Capital BBQ has been built on reputation — on advice that proved right, service that went beyond expectations, and relationships spanning decades.
The Industry's Finest Brands
We represent the leading names in outdoor cooking — engineered to perform, built to endure, and backed by manufacturers who stand behind their product with the same conviction we do.
Support for the Life of Your Grill
Parts, service, upgrades, and honest expert advice — available long after your purchase. The relationship we build is measured in years, not transactions.
Outdoor Kitchen Design
Our on-site specialists transform your backyard into a fully realized outdoor cooking and entertaining space — crafted around how you live and what you want to create.
Flexible Financing
The outdoor cooking experience you deserve should be within reach. Financing options are available both in-store and online.
White Glove Delivery & Assembly
For our Ottawa-area customers — expert delivery, precision assembly, and a setup experience as exceptional as the grill itself.
Find Us
Two Ways to Shop
with the Experts
Flagship Location
Capital BBQ
Ottawa, Ontario
Our home since 1988 and the place where it all began. An expertly curated showroom, a working indoor grilling kitchen, and comprehensive service options — all under one roof.
Canada-Wide
BBQing.com
Wherever You Are
Wherever you are in Canada, our expertise ships with every order. Best-price guarantee. Expert guidance. Fast delivery. The same standard of knowledge and care — delivered directly to your door.
Ready to Elevate
Your Craft?
Whether you're firing up your first grill or designing a full outdoor kitchen, we are your partner at every stage of the journey. Come and experience the difference that genuine expertise makes.
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