Blackstone built its reputation on large, restaurant-grade outdoor griddles. The 1814 distills that experience into a 17-inch portable package. It’s a legitimate cooking surface you can take anywhere.

The 12,000 BTU burner heats up quickly and delivers consistent, even heat across the steel top. That’s enough power to sear burgers while you sauté onions on the cooler side. The adjustable legs provide stability on uneven picnic tables or camp surfaces. At 3516 watts of output, it boils water and handles breakfast bacon with the same efficiency.

It’s compact, but it’s still a full 17 inches wide. You can cook for a family of four without constant batch work. The trade-off is weight. This isn’t an ultralight backpacking stove. It’s for car camping, tailgates, and backyard use where portability matters more than packability. Cleanup is straightforward—scrape, wipe, and apply a thin coat of oil.