A brilliant invention! The COBB Grill was originally developed by an engineer and traces back to South Africa. What lead to its invention? The South African authorities asked the engineer to find a safe solution to preparing food. They wanted something with no naked flames, to reduce the risk of burning down the whole village. But this idea not only makes sense in Africa, it is also especially useful when grilling in confined spaces, such as on the boat, balcony or in the garden. Over the years, the principle has always remained the same, but the design has since been optimised.