07/14/2026
For Sale: Our Trusted Johnson Smoker “Bertha” – Built Tough in Ennis, TX
We’re parting with our beloved Bertha, a traditional vertical smoker custom-built for us by Johnson Smokers in Ennis, Texas in 2021.
Bertha has been a rock-solid workhorse on our food trailer, riding every catering event and cook with us from the very beginning.
Key Specs & Features:
Dimensions: Approximately 2' x 2' x 6'
Cooking Space: 5 heavy-duty stainless steel grated racks with ~16 sq ft per rack (80 sq ft total usable space)
Capacity examples: 10 briskets, 20 pork shoulders, or 15 racks of ribs or any combination you can think of.
Weight: ~1,000 lbs
Construction: Bomb-proof build with a cement firebox and ¼-inch steel plating throughout
Includes: Water pan in the main cook chamber for moisture control
Bertha runs true and even from top to bottom, delivering consistent results with live-fire smoking. She’s got plenty of life left in her and is ideal for:
The serious home cook ready to master real barbecue
Restaurants, food trucks, or caterers looking for reliable, high-volume production capacity
We’ve maintained her well and she’s ready for her next owner.
Whether you’re smoking in the backyard or scaling a business, Bertha will deliver for years to come.
Asking $2,000 OBO.
We can arrange delivery in the Northwest Indiana / Chicagoland area (delivery fee may apply depending on distance).
Serious inquiries only — this is a solid, no-frills workhorse that will make someone very happy. Feel free to reach out with any questions!