Bought the giant sight unseen but with the help of numerous internet reviews. My goal was four fold: use charcoal fuel, replace my Weber kettle, replace two Weber Smokey mountain grills and have the ability to automatically control temperature. After two cooks, I can say the spider grill checks all the boxes. My first smoke session (second cook) went great. I smoked some Beef Dino ribs for 7+ hours and the venom temp controller performed flawless. It easily held 250 F and quickly responded to 275 F at the end. Venom temp controller was easy to set up and use. My first cook was grilling burgers and that went flawless, holding temp at 380 F.

It’s built like a tank, versatile, filled with features, easy to clean and is a great jack of all trades grill.

This grill is amazing! I’ve been grilling for years. I’ve tried charcoal, gas, and my go to is a top of the line pellet grill. I decided to change things and couldn’t be happier. I still have a blackstone for the convenience of gas and flat top, but beyond that, this has convinced me to be the way to go. I love to cook ribeyes, and I haven’t found a better way yet. Nothing beats charcoal!! The best part is that I added the next level system and this turns into an amazing smoker. I’ve cooked beef ribs, pork shoulder, and recently the best brisket I’ve ever made. The temperature control is amazing. The only learning curve I have found is how much cold coals vs hot coals to put down for each cook. If you’re on the fence, just do some research, you won’t be disappointed. Very happy with this grill!

I bought the huntsman with the side shelves, NextLevel, rotisserie and cover. Started putting it together early afternoon yesterday. A LOT of boxes with the accessories (and a lot of Styrofoam and cardboard) to get rid of but everything arrived in perfect condition. Once I got the grill together, I spent nearly 2 hours getting the hinge lock out. Note: tighten that bolt super tight to get it out. I think that is a poor design on the lock. A simple pin would work and be way less frustrating. One of the side tables took nearly an hour to install (hint: wiggle the bolt around).

I have a gas grill and a dyna-glo barrel offset smoker. I only do a few smokes a year because of the time and effort chasing THAT perfect temp. When I did the 400 degree seasoning, the temp held steady at 399.

Today I did a NY strip (and a skirt steak for tacos the next couple days). I did the coals on one half. Heated to 400, put the strip on with one of the temp sensors. Set the Android app for 110 internal. I let it go to 115 and then moved to the lower level directly over my lump charcoal for a minute or 2 on each side. Ended up a bit too done, I like very rare. But cooked freshly dug up potatoes and picked peppers from the garden along with. The steak was literally the most juicy and flavorful steak I've ever cooked. After usually doing steak on my propane grill, this cook blew me away. Steaks have gotten boring, this bright back my love of a great steak that is better than any restaurant steak! Well done Spider.

I love Kamado and have had 2 but both cracked over time including structural cracks. I looked for something that wouldn’t crack. The Huntsman is built like a tank!! No way will it crack. Such a superbly designed product, every detail thought of. Bolts all sorted and placed in cardboard to a deluxe tool kit. Parts all fit perfectly without issue. Instruction booklet was written in the USA and is super clear diagrams and easy to follow. I was so
Impressed with the installation and zero headaches.
Even included seasoning kit. Everything just worked and I reverse seared a tomahawk to perfection!!! I don’t miss my Kamado at all and this is the perfect replacement.

Just purchased the Huntsman, very happy so far. I’ve done 4 cooks and all have come out excellent. First time cooking with charcoal. App is very user friendly, grill wasn’t too difficult to put together and it seems extremely well built.

Firstly, I have many quality outdoor cooking devices, including the classic Weber 22, a Made In yakitori-style grill, and a wood burning Gozney Dome. I don’t like cooking on pellets as such, but did want the convenience of temperature regulation.

The giant huntsman is the one you need, even if you don’t know it. Once you master the fire startup process the rest is seamless. I’ve cooked burgers, pork butt, sausages, spatchcock chickens, ribs, boneless chicken thighs…pretty much the full range. I’m beyond impressed and I wouldn’t go back.

Build quality is phenomenal but definitely get a friend for initial raising and setup. The packaging it arrived in was hugely thoughtful. The tool bag and inclusions made set up a breeze, and I’ve never received a quality ratchet with a grill. Couldn’t be more grateful or amazed at the thoughtfulness.

This is what you want if you aren’t a pellet b1tch. Enough said.

I had an issue with a part and was sent a replacement piece immediately. Did my first cook on it and it performed flawlessly! Well worth the money.

This grill has made those long cooks as simple as a pellet grill. The venom system is extremely precise with maintaining low temperatures and it being built as tough as a tank is a huge plus.

looking forward to grilling, smoking and pizza in the oven insert. Very well built product, it’s heavy duty. Customer support was excellent as well. Assembly went well, followed the video they had online. I know I’m going to love cooking with this grill for years to come.

I ordered and received the Huntsman approximately 30 days ago. I have had the opportunity to fire it up 4 times so far to grill NY Sirloins, BBQ chicken breasts and bake Pizza's twice using the Forno Ragno Pizza Oven. Based on the results and ease of use, the Huntsman is clearly a game changer in the charcoal grilling arena! The Venom controller truly makes cooking at the correct temperature a breeze. I highly recommend buying the Huntsman...

I bought the Huntsman, love every feature, and this thing works flawlessly. Shout out to Miles who takes care of his customers even when he really didn’t have to. I will be loyal to spider grills and will tell all my friends about your perfect grill. keep up the good work!

I am new to the charcoal world. I’ve had the 22-inch Huntsman for a few weeks now, and honestly, it’s a total beast. This thing replaced my pellet smoker. Perfect size for a family of four and for occasional gatherings. The Venom controller is pure magic: You just light the charcoal, set your target temperature on the app, and walk away. The built-in fan handles the rest.
The rotisserie attachment is nice to have . I made a whole chicken the other day and it turned out great. It is worth every penny. There is a little door on the front so you can throw in extra wood chunks or charcoal mid-cook without having to lift up the hot grates or move the food.
It gives you that incredible, authentic charcoal and wood smoke flavor that pellet grills just can't match, but with the exact same "set-it-and-forget-it" convenience.If you're on the fence about spending the money, just do it. It’s built like a tank, and it makes outdoor cooking incredibly fun!

As someone who is new to the charcoal world, this grill is like a cheat-code to skip the novice phase. The temperature control of the Venom is so precise. Incredible. Also, the Venom on 100% speed makes a chimney starter so much quicker. The front hatch to service the coals is a perfect design. It’s such a well built product, it preserves unused coals for a future cook. One future product Spider Grills needs to look at is a weather cover that is meant for the leg extension accessory; so 3” longer on the skirt would be helpful.
I did not buy the Huntsman to keep up with the Jones’, but man alive, the Jones’ are jealous.

I originally started with my Weber and stumbled across the Venom as I was looking for accessories. I ordered it and absolutely fell in love with it that I ordered the Webcraft a few weeks later. I kept eyeing the Huntsman and just when I was about to order the giant came out so I ordered that instead. I received it right before Easter weekend. A few weeks later my daughter was about to graduate so my wife said she wanted to have family over and I took that as my cue to add the 22 huntsman to my collection. I absolutely love these grills and use them consistently every time I get a chance. The way they retain heat is absolutely amazing! I’ve made some briskets already and many other items as well. The next level cooking system is clutch for low and slow and remove them for hot and fast. Love, love, love everything you guys offer and your support team is absolutely amazing when I call for missing or damaged items! Keep up the awesome job!!

I always criticized my brothers for spending thousands on their grills. They sent me the link to the Spider and i was immediately hooked. Its perfect. I make barbacoa every weekend. Program the venom and wake up 6 hours later to serve for everyone. Best investment i have made. The only thing i would improve is the hinge to open a full 90 degrees. But its not even a negative. I just ordered another for my Dad, all brothers pitched in. And i think ill get another Giant for Christmas. With everyone coming over having another for all the grilled onions and corn, and extra meat will be perfect. See some of my cookouts below. 💪

Got my spider grill about 3 weeks ago now. So far, I really like it! Customer service with this company is solid. I had an issue with the brackets that hold the right side tray on (see in picture) and they mailed me a new bracket immediately, fixing the problem.

It’s very well made and feels very heavy duty. I like the venom controller. It takes a bit to dial in and get used too, so prepare to test it out over a few different cooks, but it does work well and is pretty cool technology. The grill does hold its heat well. Prepare to use a lot of charcoal as well. I’m still dialing that in. Overall, I’m very happy with my purchase and I look forward to cooking and smoking on it this summer.

My only complaint is with the lid attachment that holds the lid tight. It doesn’t open and close very well on my grill. I’ve tried different things and can’t figure that out for some reason. It’s just very finicky and honestly hard to open at times, but it is functional and I believe it will loosen over time.