45 × 50 cm firebox
Clean fire with standard logs. The PUCO signature, stamped into the door itself.
Handmade in Albuixech by Puco
Backyarder.
Built for fire
An offset smoker in 6 mm black steel. Welded by hand in Albuixech, Valencia.
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6 mm
of steel
75 × 48 cm
of grate
130 cm
of chimney
The experience
Saturday. You light up early
The recipe is simple: smoke, time and good company
By the afternoon, a full table
The 6 mm
The thickness doesn't show in photos. You feel it in the coals
An offset runs on thermal mass: the steel soaks up the heat of the fire and gives it back, steady, for hours. The thinner the plate, the more the temperature swings. The Backyarder's: 6 mm black steel.
- Steady temperature for hours.
- Recovers heat in minutes.
- Decades of working life.
- Zero warping.
Buying twice is the expensive way. We build once, and build it right.
For reference: the great Texas workshops build in quarter-inch steel (~6.35 mm). Mass-market smokers run between 1 and 3 mm.
Specs
The full spec sheet. No small print
Other makers don't publish their measurements. We would rather you compare.
| Main material | Black steel plate, 6 mm thick |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | 75 × 48 cm grate |
| Firebox | 45 × 50 cm |
| Chimney | Removable, 130 cm, with damper |
| Thermometer | Lid-mounted, dual °F and °C scale |
| Grease management | Water pan and built-in grease drain |
| Hardware | Handle and central hinge |
| Storage | Lower shelf for firewood |
| Mobility | Heavy-duty lockable wheels |
| Overall dimensions | 170 × 115 × 50 cm (length × height × width) |
| Weight | 230 kg |
| Fuel | Wood · Outdoor use only |
| Build | By hand, in Albuixech (Valencia, Spain) · Launched in 2025 |
| Traceability | Unique serial number and an inheritance testament, so it can pass down to the next generation. That is how sure we are of its quality. |
Details on this sheet may vary slightly from one handmade unit to the next.
Will it fit on your terrace? Write to us: we'll sort it out the same day.
The walkaround
Every piece has a reason
130 cm chimney with damper
The draft is an offset's steering wheel. This one fine-tunes, and comes off for transport.
Thermometer in °F and °C
Recipes speak Fahrenheit. Your head thinks Celsius. Here you read both.
Water pan and grease drain
Moisture in, grease out. Juicy bark and a cleanup that takes minutes.
Handle and central hinge
The parts you open a thousand times, made to take every single one.
Lockable wheels and firewood shelf
Roll it wherever you want, set the brakes, and the wood waits below.
The workshop
This is how a Backyarder is made
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Cutting
6 mm black steel, piece by piece, PUCO stamp included.
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Welding
Continuous and exposed. We don't hide it: it's the proof.
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Assembly
Hinge and handle, calibrated thermometer, lockable wheels.
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Fire test
Every unit lights its first fire before it leaves the workshop.
By the time it reaches your home, your Backyarder already knows fire
Who we are
Backyarder was born from two friends' passion for fire
Luciano is a professional blacksmith. A creative genius. The kind who looks at a piece of steel and already sees what it could become.
Marcos is the designated cook at every gathering of friends and family. A devotee of Argentine asado who, during his years living in the United States, discovered Texan BBQ culture and fell for offset smokers. From then on, one idea kept turning in his head: some day he would build the smoker he had always dreamed of.
All he needed was the right person.
Then Luciano came along.
What began as a conversation turned into hours of sketches, calculations, videos, books, trials and plenty of mate. We shared the same obsession: to understand why the best smokers in the world worked the way they did, and to build one with no shortcuts, no compromises and no thought for how long it would take.
That's how The Beast was born.
Built on an old 250-litre compressor tank, it was far more than a first project. It was a statement of intent. A one-off piece, made entirely by hand, where every weld, every cut and every detail served a single purpose: to cook as well as it is possible to cook.
We built it for ourselves.
We never planned to sell smokers.
But every time we lit the fire, the same thing happened. Friends, cooks and complete strangers kept asking us the same question:
“Where can you buy one like this?”
That was when we understood that maybe there were other people out there looking for exactly what we had been looking for.
- We didn't want to set up a factory.
- We didn't want to build hundreds of units a year.
- We didn't want to turn our passion into a production line.
We wanted to keep doing it the way we did on day one: one smoker at a time.
Every piece made by hand.
Every one with its own personality.
Every one built to the same standard we would demand of the smoker for our own backyard.
Because that is exactly what we do.
Backyarder was not born from a business plan.
It was born from two people who love working steel, cooking for hours around a fire and sharing that moment with family and friends.
We still have our day jobs. This is not meant to become mass production. We do it in our free time, because we love making things that last a lifetime and because we believe there is still a place for objects made with patience, honesty and pride.
We don't make a commercial product.
We make the smoker we would choose for ourselves.
And we want to share that adventure with the people who feel fire the way we do.
Built to order. Yours for life
Order yoursNo commitment: price, lead time and shipping before you decide anything.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Backyarder cost, and why don't you publish the price?
The Backyarder has a single, fixed price. What changes is the shipping, which depends on where you are, so we prefer to give you the full figure by direct contact rather than a "from" price that keeps growing. If you want something special, a custom detail or a modification, that is quoted separately. Write to us and you will have the total price, smoker and shipping, within 24 to 48 working hours.
Who builds the Backyarder, and who sells it?
The Backyarder is built by hand by Puco in their workshop in Albuixech, Valencia. Sales are handled by Guerrero Coves, its exclusive distributor, a Valencian distribution company with more than 40 years of experience that manages your quote, order and delivery.
What is the lead time for a handmade smoker?
The standard model takes 7 to 10 days to build in the Albuixech workshop. For custom smokers we study the project first before committing to timings. You get an estimated date when you confirm, and we let you know when your smoker passes its fire test and leaves the workshop.
Do you build custom smokers or other sizes?
Yes. If you are after another size or a different setup, tell us your idea: we study the project before giving lead times and come back to you with a concrete proposal.
Do you ship beyond Valencia? And to the rest of Europe?
Yes. We ship across mainland Spain and all over Europe. Once your address is confirmed, we calculate the exact shipping cost. The smoker travels well protected, with the chimney removed. Fitting it back on takes two minutes.
How do you season a new smoker before the first cook?
Before you cook anything, the smoker needs seasoning: a fire of several hours at medium heat, with the inside oiled, that seals the steel and burns off any residue from fabrication. Your Backyarder comes with step-by-step seasoning instructions, and we are a phone call away if you want company the first time you do it.
Which wood works best for low and slow smoking?
Dry hardwoods: holm oak and oak as a stable heat base, fruit woods (orange, olive, almond) to shape the aroma. Avoid resinous woods like pine and any treated or painted timber. And a secret you will not find in the manuals: the best wood is whatever you can get where you live, because it gives every cook the signature flavour of that land. The 45 × 50 cm firebox takes standard split logs.
How much maintenance does the 6 mm black steel need?
Little, and simple: clear the ashes after each cook, empty the grease drain, and wipe a thin coat of oil on the inside from time to time. The outside appreciates a rub of oil wherever wear starts to dull the finish. At 6 mm thick, surface rust just sands off and re-oils: it never threatens the structure.
Can I use the Backyarder on a balcony or indoors?
Indoors, never: it is a wood-burning appliance and its place is outside, in a garden, an open terrace or a well-ventilated patio kept clear of anything flammable. If you are not sure your space is right (size, flooring, smoke and neighbours), tell us before ordering: the smoker measures 170 × 115 × 50 cm and we will help you check.
Is it easy to move once it is in place?
Yes. It rides on heavy-duty lockable wheels: roll it over any firm surface and park it exactly where you want it. For house moves or long transport, the 130 cm chimney comes off without special tools.
What warranty does it come with?
Five years of warranty in writing. And a conviction no paper can hold: used well, this smoker will last for decades. The workshop that builds it is the same one that repairs it. Any part, any adjustment, one phone call away.
Order
Order your Backyarder
Tell us where you are. We reply within 24–48 working hours with a fixed price, lead time and shipping. Mainland Spain included, rest of the EU quoted on request.
Your request is handled by Guerrero Coves, exclusive distributor of the Backyarder.