At Cookout Pal, we’ve turned our passion for all things grilled or smoked into your number one resource, helping you go from amateur griller to BBQ master in no time. We’re testing and reviewing the best grills, smokers, BBQ products, and accessories to pass on that savory knowledge onto you.
We’re also your one-stop for all the tips, tricks, and recipes to ensure that the whole neighborhood will be knocking on your door to grab a bite during the cookout season. From product lists to grilling technique articles, right down to the best of the best recipes, we’ve got you covered.
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Meet the Team!
Matthew Seiler Founder and Chef – Author of All Buyer Guides
Matthew’s love for grilling runs as deep as his love for helping others become grillmasters. With over 25 years of experience, Matthew has decided to take his expertise online to inform a broader audience. Matthew is psyched to be using his skills and experience as a tool to help others cook up love for all things grilled!
Favorite Grilled Food: A full rack of smoked ribs with his homemade secret BBQ sauce.
Chelsea Bodine Head of Product Reviews
Chelsea is our lead content writer with a passion for writing about cooking. Having a rich family history in the art of food, Chelsea combines her love of wordsmithing with her passion for all things foodie to help create the most passionate and helpful content possible.
Favorite Grilled Food: Seasoned smoke chicken breast with grilled mixed veggies.
Michael Stone Marketing Director
After working for years in a variety of different industries, such as financial technology and web development, Michael decided to take his skills where his passion truly laid, his stomach! Michael is helping us bring our content to as many readers as possible to help spread the positivity and deliciousness that is BBQ.
Favorite Grilled Food: An old-fashioned rodeo burger with extra BBQ sauce.
Brenda Kipkemoi Head of Blog Content & Recipes
Brenda Kipkemoi is our recipe machine. She researches and tests and writes all of the recipes here at Cookout Pal. Her passion for savory recipes is outweighed only by her love of taking and seeing those recipes come to life come to life on Instagram!
Favorite Grilled Food: Cajun shrimp grilled to perfection.
