Our local and beloved BBQ store! I have been living here for five years now and this store has become a staple as an avid griller. Everything BBQ from A-Z can be found here. I have purchased now a grill, grill accessories, seasonings, butcher paper, fuel (pellets, wood, charcoal), turkey brine kits and more. Majority of the staff I have encountered has been helpful and friendly. Recommend checking out one of their big yearly events. Great way to talk to manufacturer reps, see grills live in action and taste some yummy food. Always a look forward to time for our family. read more

The BBQ HQ - Hooked up on Memorial Day with my Big Green Egg! - Grilling Equipment Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I like coming here because they have different types of pellets available and I like the Knotty Wood pellets because different types of wood pellets. They are a great source for BBQ products that you normally don't find at the big box stores. They are more specialized and are knowledgeable. Customer service has always been great all around. My wife and I actually came here during their annual sale back in May and she actually won the Old Country Brazos offset smoker. I was able to coordinate with Andrew to have the smoker delivered to my home. The morning of the delivery, Peter called me 90 minutes prior to delivery. He was nice enough to place it in my patio in the back yard with no issues. read more

Got my knives sharpened there. They did a good job . Service was good as well. Would use them again

The best place to go for all BBQ needs. The staff is friendly and helpful. We can exchange recipes, talk strategy and they are knowledgeable about their products including sauces and rubs. This is not a hardware store that sells bbq equipment. This place is the real deal. The only thing missing g is a pub, people would never leave. read more

Great neighborhood store that has some awesome products. I go here for all my bbq needs. My only issue is they are frequently out of stock on items and don't ever seem to know when they will come back in stock. read more

First off they lied about delivery, cost me another 1000.00 to get it to my house. Once I opened the create the smoker looked like it had been in a war. The left front leg is bent, the door has a hugh dent in it, the paint is coming off. I had to fight with them about delivery so I knew it would do no good to talk to them about the damage. I just took my loss and learned to stay away from them. So please don't waste your money, buy from someone else read more

I have shopped here for years and have always been impressed until today. Upon going here today with my son we purchase our item and tell the gentleman think Peter or the new manager then that we also have a phone number and military discount please. He replied we don't do that anymore because it is causing inflation. Then promptly told me after replying, "wow a military discounts cause inflation". He replied if we want our prices to stay low which they are not by the way they need to end the military discount. Just disappointed after supporting them and the fact they use to be so military friendly I will be searching for another local business to support instead. read more

I would not use them to special order a part. I ordered some grates and a griddle, it took over a month to get, they had nothing but excuses. They do however have a nice selection of high end smokers and accessories, would go there for those. Order you extras direct from the factory, you will be much happier! read more

This Place is the oasis in the BBQ equipment dessert that is California. Eric and his team keep stepping up the game between bringing in more new grills, accessories,the best wood and pellets, plus rubs and sauces that you can actually taste before you buy. They have a great line of the best meats too. They have also have stared to bring in national events like the Steak Cook Off Championship. we even entered the first one, what a great time that was. These folks also love supporting our community with their own local fundraising events to help others. If you ever come here for any event you will not leave hungry, if you do your doing it wrong. Eric offer cooking classes on "how to" for different cuts of meat, so if your new to the 'Q" or just want to know how to make an amazing pizza, oh and they sell pizza ovens for win! BAZINGA! Everyone on the BBQ HQ team knows the products and can help you out. They actually test grill each model of grill they carry to make sure that they are well versed on everyone of them. Love shopping here. read more

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I wanted to purchase an offset smoker and I was tempted to order it from Texas when I remembered The BBQ Hq from YouTube. I reached out to Chris at BBQ HQ, in addition to the smoker purchase itself, I needed a short delivery window because this was a gift. The Company in Texas quoted me a 10 day delivery window, and after talking with Chris, I was able to get the same smoker that I was going to purchase and it was delivered in 2 days! Chris and the Hector, our delivery driver, went above and beyond to ensure that the surprise went off without a hitch. I could have purchased the smoker from another dealer, and while I would have received the same smoker, I doubt any other company out there could have provided us with the attention to detail, and customer service that the BBQ HQ demonstrated. Thank you all for your patience and cooperation, you delivered more than a smoker.... read more

****Update**** The owners reached out to me next day and made things right. Will continue keeping my business local and hopefully this was just a hiccup. **** I tried contacting The BBQ HQ via Instagram to try to get 4 Dry aged ribeyes ordered (about 2 weeks in advance), and zero response. I went in last week to place the order in person and an employee apologized that they "have 3-4 people running their Instagram." I said no big deal let's get these ordered for pick up next week and they took down info and said it'll be done. My parents were coming in from the east coast so it was a special occasion. I walk in today and the order is not there, no idea what I'm talking about, no apology, just that they have ONE. read more

The BBQ HQ - Grilling Equipment Near Me - Simi Valley, California

These guys are fantastic! Every time I walk in with questions, or need help they're always friendly. They are always stocked with everything I need, and have great prices. read more

I needed a birthday present to take to a Birthday BBQ, I forgot to pick up my Thermopen present during the week. BBQ HQ was not open at 9am on a Saturday morning, I emailed that I needed to get a present for a birthday party and got an immediate response. Arvon answered my email and opened the store early to help me. That's called customer service! I got my gift for the birthday party! Thanks Arvon! These guys are 5 stars!!! read more

Got my offset from here. Andrew took care of me. The experience from ordering it over the phone to going and getting it in person was great. They were super friendly and I couldn't be happier. They had a wide selection of smokers and knowledgeable employees. I can't recommend them enough. read more

Disappointed with their customer service: They had a really good deal on the smoker that I was looking for, but the unit that I bought from them was malfunctional. The adapter to run the smoker through a wall plug didn't work and when I called them they told me that they couldn't replace the adapter or the unit and that I would have to call Green mountain grills to have them send me any replacement parts. They were closed for the holiday and my wife and I were on a camping trip so if I wanted to use the grill that I just bought on our trip I would have to buy an adapter from Amazon with next day delivery. I called the barbecue HQ back afterwards and ask them if as a courtesy they would allow me to come by and pick up a bag of pellets and they said that since the warranty isn't their proble they couldn't do that. read more

Purchased a Fireboard unit from them. Also but RTD ambient probe. Found out the RTD ambient probe is not working and verified by two other probes. Asked to have a replacement sent and they told me I had to deal with Fireboard direct on this. I purchased the probe from them and they are giving me the run around for a $15 probe. Will no longer buy anything from this store. Stay away. Better service from many other on line suppliers. read more

This was an easy five stars for me. Stopped by this place to get a fuse for my pellet smoker, and was thinking it would probably be this little small corner shop that only had a couple smokers. Boy was I surprised. I've been doing barbecue for 25 years and have had everything from trailered offset stick burners, to large commercial pellet smokers. So I have been to a lot of bbq shops, but none of them have even come close to having the amount of gear that this place has. On top of the selection is just how friendly the people there are. They are super willing to help out. Didn't have much time to spend there but I will definitely be going back because if you are in to barbecue this place is Nirvana. read more

Fantastic BBQs. Eric was very helpful. Attended a fundraiser. They smoked a full size pig and chicken on the Q. They also sell premium beef that is usually only sold on restaurants. Can't wait to try my new spices. read more

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I live out of Simi Valley. Everytime, I come into town this is a most stop in and replenish the BBQ seasoning stock. I recently ordered a new smoker, the sales team is helpful everytime I call to check status. Can't wait to get the new smoke. read more

Was in town for a cook-off they hosted. We get there and they don't have any briquettes of any kind. Fortunately we had enough to make it through but a barbecue store that doesn't have charcoal briquettes??? And then finally the rules change at each competition. In this particular case teams with trailers were given an advantage. read more

This area has needed a place like the BBQ HQ and Eric has delivered. It's not a big box store with a bunch of Chinese made grills you'll end up leaving out on the curb in a few years, and that's a great thing. Eric carries high-end stuff (Yoder, Memphis, MGrills to name a few), has a great selection of pellets at very reasonable prices, a good selection of rubs, and other smoking/grilling accessories. Eric also really knows his stuff and doesn't try to up-sell customers to something they don't need. Overall, great place and cool guys. read more

Great company in an even better location. Love the staff and the options for my smoking accessories

We bought a bbq. It did not work. They would not come out and fix it. They told my husband what to do and the bbq exploded, started a fire and nearly blew off his hand. He talked with the manager, Kim Morrissey, and she was super! She sent a truck to come get the bbq and we got a full refund without having to ask for it. Thank you very much, Kim! read more

I honestly don't take the time to write reviews but this place honestly deserves some praise. I purchase a Green Mountain Pellet grill from Simi Pellets about 4 months ago. This was my first GMG purchase and to be expected it was a little different then the traeger I was used to using. Eric helped me out with all my questions and really put the extra effort to ensure I was happy with my smoker. He has really gone above and beyond the call of duty. Not only did I get the best price I found in SoCal, I also got customer service that is truly exceptional. His prices on pellets are unbeatable and his selection is outstanding. Truly a hidden gem for any pellet smoker enthusiast. read more

I am not one just to throw 5 stars out for a business. Today I went in to Simi Pellet Grill in hopes to purchase a new grill. I am a first time buyer of a pellet grill and have only done my research online. I talked with Eric, the owner, who was extremely helpful and friendly. He has taken the time to get to know what he is selling. Eric took the time to explain to me what I was going to need to do upon arriving home with the grill. I am currently grilling a tri tip just to start out. If you are looking to purchase a Green Mountain Grill and live in the northern Los Angeles Area or Ventura County Area, Simi Pellet Grills is the place to go. read more

We have used them for a few years since Eric had a display in the corner of a local Motorcycle shop. Eric is helpful and knowledgeable and will go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase. Don't hesitate to call them for an appointment if their hours don't fit your schedule, you won't be sorry. Their new shop has a nice inventory with room to grow. read more

Got my pit barrel smoker from Eric. Works awesome! And the peach rosemary pellets for smoking that Eric supplied made my babyback ribs so good I almost slapped my wife. I would highly recommend Simi Pellet Grills to anybody. read more

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I strongly recommend The BBQ HQ, here in Simi Valley, in Ventura County, near the San Fernando Valley. I recently purchased a Weber grill, a big five burner model with a dust cover and other accessories. Andrew, my salesperson, was courteous and knowledgeable about the many grills, features, etc., for sale, and I was confident I chose the right grill for my family needs and budget. (This service sure beats any big-box store and the price was still competitive.) Their after-the-sale support was super. There was one part that apparently had been damaged during shipping, and after I called Andrew and texted a picture of the bent part (underneath a side-shelf burner) he ordered a factory replacement, texted me to schedule a time and then came to my home and installed the new sheet metal part. Thank you, Andrew and BBQ HQ! In summary, I can say that from start to finish, their customers can purchase with confidence, and if anything isn't right, The BBQ HQ will take care of you and make you happy. I am really enjoying my new BBQ! read more

These folks are the ultimate professionals! Came in without really knowing what I wanted & walked out with an amazing smoker! They were able to deliver & assemble the smoker within an hour of purchasing it. The guys helping us were knowledgeable, curious, and professional. A+. read more

Dealt with both Eric and Aaron for a Yoder ys640, extraordinary selection and customer service from these guys, great prices and packages, go here for all of your bbq needs, you'll be pretty happy you did read more

Making the choice for a new smoker can be hard but with the helpful employees at the BBQ HQ with their knowledge it makes it much easier it was nice to purchase my new Pitts and Spitts delivery was fast and helpful I am looking forward to smoking turkey and ham now for Thanksgiving thank you BBQ HQ read more

Eric is the man! Got my YS640 today ( a bit later in the day and after working hours) but I told Eric I really really REALLY needed my smoker today. So, he kept his word and got someone to deliver it today even after working hours. Custom service is A+++ read more

I was in the market for a quality pellet smoker after having a bad experience with a previous one I bought I won't name any names but I got in contact with Eric at the BBQ HQ, he was very informative spent the time with me gave me the rundown on all the pellet smokers on the market all their pros and cons. Eric was very informative, this guy knows his stuff I ended up purchasing a Yoder 480 and I couldn't be happier. read more

Eric is awesome! I had purchased the Green Mountain Grill Daniel Boone with WiFi soon after it became available in December 2014. I had only used it once or twice just to check it out and couldn't wait for the promised firmware update to allow connection to my home WiFi network. The firmware came about but I became frustrated with being unable to update the firmware. GMG must have been very busy because they did not answer their phones nor return my messages (which is unusual they are usually pretty easy to reach). Adding to my frustration is the problem with imprecise temperature measurements (when compared to a Maverick wireless remote thermometer). Spoke with Eric who calmed me down and after listening to my problem recognized the problem right away as a control board with inadequate WiFi reception. He arranged for a new one to be sent to me and suggested getting a bigger antenna from Amazon which should take care of the problem. Changing the control board was a snap and Voila! Firmware downloaded and now I can connect to the GMG Daniel Boone! BTW Amazon has a SMA antenna from TP-link (TL-ANT2408CL) which is huge (like Tim Allen Tool TIme huge) and works great! It is only $6-8. Customer support is the sort of thing you don't really recognize as being important until you need it. I get the impression that Eric sells a lot of units for GMG and has a good relationship with them. Thankfully, Eric is one who stands by his customers and the products he sells! read more

So yes, I do give 5 stars, mostly because I'm am writing about someone or someplace that is worth writing about. On the other hand, I will write about someone or someplace that should deserve 0 stars, although 1 star is the least you can give. Eric at Simi Pellet Grills deserves 6 stars! First impression is he is a nice guy. He is a fireman and also sells motorcycle parts out of his motorcycle shop. So business man, firefighter/saves lives and property and loves to BBQ. I can see why he is selling smokers and accessories, its not for the money, but the love of what he does in his life. Eric dropped off my Yoder YS640 W/ comp cart in January 2015. He even gave me 4 or 5 bags of pellets to start with. He gave me several other things and didn't charge me (Didn't hear that from me!). I don't know too many people that go out of their way anymore to do something for someone, but Eric will be at the top of my list. He dropped by several weeks later to bring my Tappecue as their were out of stock when I ordered it. He would have dropped by again to deliver my cover, but I beat him to it and went out to Simi to pick it up. Now my house and Simi Pellet Grills is 60 miles away. I was out at our sister company right down the street, so it was easy for me to walk over to see his new showroom. Oh BTW, his showroom is no longer at the motorcycle shop so make sure you get the new address and make sure he is going to be there if you visit. I got lucky and he was there this time. Now I'm thinking instead of purchasing pellets online, I will probably just drive over and pick some up, or he also told me that his buddy in Glendora (much closer to me) also stocks pellets. Almost as cheap as purchasing a pallet full! Where am I going to keep 2000 pounds of pellets anyway?! read more

For a long time I had heard all the good things about this place and their expertise but only recently I got the chance to experience it myself. Eric and Aaron really go out of their way to help you. This place only sells good quality products which work. I stop by there often to get tips on how to smoke different cuts of meat and they often carry really great cuts of meat. I recently purchased a Yoder smoker from them and couldn't be happier. This is the grill I have been wanting for many years and it doesn't disappoint. I wouldn't have ordered from any other place. read more

This place is the best Eric is fantastic and they have great prices I will definitely be back

I work about 60 hours a week, so as my wife put it, if you are taking the time to write this, Eric (the owner) must have really made an impression. As I sit here on Super Bowl Sunday doing this, that should give you an idea, the same idea should be held for Eric making himself available on this same day. Now, that is NOTHING, let me take you back a couple weeks. (insert way back machine noise of your choice) My brother has a deli tray with smoked Turkey and says... YOU LIKE IT? I say, yeah this is great, to which he says TRAEGER BABY!!! I say what??? so for the next 2 hours I hear about pellet pooper this and that (grills), I keep thinking... but I like the taste of Charcoal..... of wood. Now enter Eric, after long days of research I had picked my Grill, I contact Eric, who informs me he was happy to meet me any day of the week on my way back from Disneyland to help me load the machine. I say, GREAT, see you in a few weeks. Next call I get is from Eric telling me that the grill I had chosen had one property in it that I had "mentioned" to him I did not like about the other grills that I had taken off my list. Now in my defense, I emailed the manufacturer and SPECIFICALLY asked them if their unit had this issue (what it was, was a matter of personal dis-likes, and immaterial, I do not want to give a bad rep to that other good company for my tastes, as that is not my intent with this story), the manufactured said NO WAY, we do NOT have that, so relieved I continued, but not Eric he caught the issue BURIED in online owners manual and brought it to my attention, in essence halting the EASY sale, he was DONE with. Eric and I discussed it, and he then contacts the manufacturer and arranges for them to not add this "issue" and that he would personally weld, YES I said WELD (How many retail outlets would offer such personalization, I was stunned), now re-enter the manufacturer, they say, sure we will do it, but no warranty. Back to the drawing board, Eric again contacts the President of the manufacturing company and got them to allow the warranty to still apply but that they wanted to add hundreds of dollars to the price (note Eric, was going to do this for FREE!!) . So frustrated, and defeated, I needed some time to reconsider as that pushed me into a different market segment of pricier grills. Eric waiting patiently while I gathered my thoughts and researched and even offered his own expert unbiased advice. In the end..... I went from considering a $700 grill to justifying the purchase of a grill at over $4,000. I was driving my whole family nuts and they LOVE me :), and during this whole time Eric never pressured me, he would just answer my questions, he even reminded me that ALL of the grills are great machines, and if the features of the others fill more of my needs and I can justify the costs, than that may make me happier. I work for a multinational, multibillion dollar company, I have had real estate agents tell me they hate working for people from my company, all because I want to make sure I am getting not just a great deal, which Eric did give me, but also getting the right deal. The whole time all I got back from Eric was a constant wave of intense passion and enthusiasm for ALL of his products, heck, he didn't even make me feel even the slightest bit guilty, or stupid, for all of the questions and the mind changing. I only wish he sold houses, repaired cars, practiced law, etc. and this PLANET would be a better place. YOU WILL NOT REGRET your decision to go with Eric... don't even get me started on all of the tips he gave me for grilling read more