Trader Vic's Chinese Oven

[mneeley490]

Has anyone ever come across one of these before? Trader Vic's Chinese Oven

It looks like it runs on either wood or charcoal. At first I thought it was sitting on a cart, but it appears to be all one unit.
I don't plan on buying it, but it is an interesting curiosity.

 

[mneeley490]

Found some old ads for what's probably an earlier model, 1953.

And a later one.

 

[BigW.]

Well I had do some looking also. Here is an interesting thread from another old forum.

Trader Vic's Chinese Oven BBQ (for home use) - Tiki Drinks and Food - Tiki Central

For cocktails, drink recipes, liquor and mixology secrets, food recipes and cooking techniques. <b>Not for bar or mug discussion.<b>

tikicentral.com

 

[voyager 663rd]

Truth in advertising:

"You immediately become an expert barbeque chef"

 

[SMOKEOCD]

Rocket stove comes to mind, just bigger.

 

[mneeley490]

Truth in advertising:

"You immediately become an expert barbeque chef"


Reminds me of this ad: