The design of the Cobb portable grill originated with safety in mind. An innovation straight out of South Africa. The Cobb was initially designed as a cooking system for disadvantaged people in rural areas that did not have access to electricity. The first prototype of the grill was a ceramic sphere-shaped device that cooked well, but was heavy and cumbersome. The unit has been refined over the years into a portable, eco-friendly and incredibly efficient barbecue.