Cooking apparatus

Abstract

A cooking apparatus is disclosed that allows for independent and simultaneous cooking styles at different temperatures. The cooking apparatus comprises a lower enclosure comprising a cooking chamber; and an upper portion arranged above the lower enclosure and comprising a grilling unit. The grilling unit comprises a base that is coupled to an upper region of the lower enclosure; an upper heat source region positioned within the base; and a grilling surface arranged above the upper heat source region. The base of the upper portion comprises an overhang that extends around a circumference or perimeter of the upper region of the lower enclosure, and the overhang comprises one or more air vents distributed along the overhang for providing airflow to the upper heat source region. The grilling unit and the cooking chamber are operable independently and simultaneously.

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