Company

SpitJack was founded in 2004 from a passion for food and cooking with fire. While enjoying wood fires in our home fireplace, we began wondering whether we could extend the experience by using the fire for cooking. After a good deal of research and experimentation, we found practical ways to roast and grill food directly in the fireplace.

Fireplace rotisseries were among our first products, and cooking with fire remains part of SpitJack's identity. Over the years, we expanded into outdoor and whole-animal rotisseries, meat injectors, barbecue knives, fireplace cooking equipment, and other specialized tools for cooks who take their equipment seriously.

Today, SpitJack serves serious home cooks, barbecue cooks, competition cooks, restaurants, caterers, and others who want durable, practical tools for preparing and cooking meat. Wherever possible, we support the products we sell with replacement parts, technical information, recipes, and direct customer service.

Our Approach

We think of cooking equipment as tools rather than gadgets. A good tool should perform its job well, stand up to regular use, and remain useful for a long time.

That philosophy influences the products we develop and select. We look for performance, durability, practical design, repairability, and the availability of replacement parts. We also believe specialized equipment should be supported by useful information so customers understand both how to use the tool and why a particular technique works.

Our History

SpitJack was founded by former chef and restaurateur Bruce Frankel, whose interest in traditional cooking methods and cooking with live fire grew out of more than 25 years in professional kitchens. That experience helped shape SpitJack's original fireplace cooking products and continues to influence the way we evaluate tools and cooking techniques today.

Location

SpitJack's offices and warehouse are located in Florence, Massachusetts, part of Northampton in Western Massachusetts.

We no longer operate a retail showroom. Our warehouse and offices are available by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

SpitJack
296 Nonotuck Street
Florence, MA 01062

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About SpitJack FAQ

What is SpitJack?

SpitJack is a U.S. cooking equipment company founded in 2004. We specialize in meat injectors, rotisseries, barbecue knives, fireplace cooking equipment, and other tools for serious cooks.

Where is SpitJack located?

SpitJack's offices and warehouse are in Florence, Massachusetts, part of Northampton in Western Massachusetts.

Does SpitJack have a retail store or showroom?

No. We no longer operate a retail showroom. Our warehouse and offices are available by appointment only, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Who founded SpitJack?

SpitJack was founded by former chef and restaurateur Bruce Frankel. His background in professional cooking and interest in traditional live-fire cooking helped shape the company's original fireplace rotisserie products and its approach to cooking tools.

What products does SpitJack specialize in?

SpitJack specializes in meat injectors, rotisserie equipment, barbecue and kitchen knives, fireplace cooking equipment, gloves, and related cooking tools and accessories.

Is SpitJack an American company?

Yes. SpitJack is an American company based in Massachusetts. We develop, source, sell, support, and fulfill products from our U.S. operation.

Does SpitJack offer replacement parts and product support?

Yes. We support many of our products with replacement parts, technical information, repair options, and direct customer service.

How long has SpitJack been in business?

SpitJack was founded in 2004.