WE ARE KENYON

WE’VE CREATED A LINE OF GRILLS THAT HAS TRANSFORMED TRADITIONAL GRILLING

Our Story

Kenyon began as a small manufacturer of aviation and marine instruments in 1931. As business developed they led the way with the breakthrough development of ceramic glass cooktops for the high seas, becoming the standard for yachts around the world. The immense popularity of the cooktops led to high-demand for shore-side models to be enjoyed in homes.

PROUDLY HANDCRAFTED IN CONNECTICUT. WE ENGINEER PREMIUM PRODUCTS WITH UNIQUE DESIGNS THAT INCORPORATE THE LATEST IN COOKING TECHNOLOGY.

Trusted Brand

For more than 95 years, Kenyon has built a reputation for precision manufacturing and marine engineering. This deep expertise drives the development of safe, high-performance cooking solutions trusted across marine, RV, and residential environments.

Solid Company

Kenyon holds the distinction of being the largest manufacturer in North America of two-burner ceramic glass cooktops and electric grills, delivering dependable performance across marine, hospitality, and residential markets.

Leading Manufacturer

Kenyon pioneered ceramic glass cooktop technology for marine applications, setting the standard for yachts worldwide. Today, the company continues to combine marine-grade engineering with modern product innovation.

Awards

We are proud to say that our outstanding achievements in innovation, design and functionality have been recognized by Appliance Design magazine’s prestigious Annual Excellence in Design Award Competition.

 

In April 2011, our Kenyon SilKEN® Induction Cooking System was awarded the Silver Excellence in Design award in the “major appliances and HVAC category” by Appliance Design magazine’s 24th Annual Excellence in Design Award Competition. This was a follow-up to our 2007 Bronze Excellence In Design award our Rio Grill received in the “outdoor leisure product” category.

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The Floridian Grill’s innovation in design and technology snagged Kenyon a finalist spot for the 2008 Vesta Award. The following year, Kenyon again was named a finalist for the Texan Grill, making us the first company to be named a finalist in the same category two years in a row.

 

In 2010, we were honored to take home the prestigious Vesta Award presented by Hearth & Home Magazine for the Kenyon Lite-Touch Q Outdoors, which is the first UL (Underwriters Laboratories) outdoors approved electric cooktop.

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The Texan Grill with IntelliKEN Touch Control™ won the 2016 IBEX Innovation Award for Furnishing & Interior Parts.  IntelliKEN is a new waterproof touch control system that integrates the latest in swipe technology with user-friendly features such as Precision Control (PC) and Direct Temperature Feedback (DTF).

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Kenyon received the 2022 IBEX Innovation Award for the first and only 48V battery-operated grill in the world.

The VDC grill combines our patented IntelliKEN Touch™ control technology with the efficiency of 48V DC power so you can experience flameless, family-sized grill while minimizing power consumption on-board.

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Kenyon is thrilled to share the exciting news that our 48V VDC Grill has been recognized as one of the top products in the boating industry for 2024 by Boating Industry Magazine. This prestigious accolade highlights our dedication to pushing the boundaries of marine culinary technology, delivering innovative solutions that enhance the boating experience for enthusiasts worldwide.

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