Williams Sonoma
Picture this: You’re at a North Texas backyard party, drink in hand, watching a host casually flip a single chicken breast on a grill that costs as much as your first car. It’s gleaming, bright red — and you’re probably wondering: Is that thing actually worth it?
At $21,000, the Hestan Deluxe Grill from Williams-Sonoma sounds absurd even in a state where barbecue is practically religion. But spend a few minutes around its patent-pending 25,000 BTU stainless steel burners and user-friendly controls, and the pitch shifts from flashy indulgence to serious cooking tool.
The Hestan isn’t just chasing backyard aesthetics. In addition to trending kitchen utensils and flashy barware, the California company also builds high-end equipment for professional kitchens, and that DNA shows up here. The heavy, laser-cut stainless steel grates hold heat far better than standard grills, eliminating hot spots and delivering even cooking across the surface. The burners offer precise control closer to restaurant performance.
The rotisserie, capable of handling up to 50 pounds, turns the grill into something closer to a full outdoor kitchen for big gatherings. Even cleanup is streamlined: ceramic briquettes catch drippings, then turn them into smoke for added flavor.
Just like your first car, it comes in bold designer shades like Matador, Froth, and Prince, and the motion-activated lighting adds ambiance. But those feel secondary to what Hestan is really selling: consistency and control.
Will it replace a Texas smoker? Probably not. But for the host who wants a perfect steak every time, it makes a compelling — if very expensive — case.
DETAILS
Hestan 42” Deluxe Gas Grill (Matador Red)
Commercial-grade burners
Ceramic briquette system for flavor
Price: Starting at $20,999