A chile roaster is what turns raw Hatch chile into the smoky, blistered, hand-peelable form New Mexicans actually cook with. The traditional roaster is a slowly-turning steel drum heated by propane — chiles tumble inside, skins blister over open flame, and 4–5 minutes later you have a pile of freshly-roasted chile ready to peel.
For most home cooks, ordering a 25-lb sack of fresh Hatch chile and renting time at the supermarket roaster is the standard approach. But if you order chile every harvest season, host roasting parties, or want to roast on your own schedule, owning a tabletop roaster pays for itself fast. Our two sizes handle 10–25 lbs at a time — the small roaster is perfect for a 10–15 lb home order, the medium fits a 20–25 lb sack in one go.
This is a great roaster. Well made and the perfect size for small batches. This amount of chiles would have taken a few hours on the grill and the roasting would not be very uniform. The medium roaster had them done in a matter of minutes. I would recommend this roaster to anyone looking to get away from the grill. Now we have wonderful roasted chiles in Kentucky! Great job folks!Mike J · Verified
It’s been… over 25 years… since I lived in Albuquerque, where I would have my green chiles roasted in an industrial-scale version of your Medium Chile roaster at a grocery store every year. When I saw them in your store this year, there was an audible gasp. I immediately ordered one well just to make sure I’d have and be ready before my chiles arrive. It arrive in great shape and this past week I chanced across 5# bags of serranos at a restaurant supply store, so got one to give my new toy an early “test spin”. It was, in a word, MAGNIFICO! I nearly shed real tears of joy. This is SO much better than roasting them on a gas grill, as I have been doing all these years. Each pod is much more evenly roasted and the whole batch is much more uniform than one could possibly do on a grill. And more quickly too. There’s more blistering of the skin from intense flame with less “cooking” the flesh. And there’s nothing quite like the unique aroma of chiles blistering under the correct heat. The sight and smell transported me straight back to The Land of Enchantment like I had never left. My wife was skeptical when I told her I’d bought it, but after seeing it in action and the results with the serranos she can’t wait for our fresh batch of NM chiles to arrive. I might even have to motorize it some day! (But if you come out with a kit for that in the meantime, let me know!!! 😁) I think a short video on your website would turning seeing into understanding and believing for those who’ve never had the opportunity to get the “full New Mexico” chile roasting experience in person. Ken Cornett Former (and forever in my heart) New MexicanKenneth C · Verified
I jus t r eceived it on Saturday and haven't had a chance to use it yet. My grandkids ar e really excited to start using it.Judy A · Verified
The small table top roaster works great! Received the roaster in the afternoon along with my order of 25 lbs of green chile and finished roasting the next day. The roaster works better than the grill or broiler and is faster and does a better job. Then ordered 25 lbs of red. Thanks!Scott B · Verified
I ordered this roaster early this year in anticipation of roasting a whole box of fresh chiles when they became available in the fall. This is very well constructed, assembles quickly and will roast just about anything that you need to roast. Things like bell peppers, tomatoes, tomatillos, etc. Great product!Art H · Verified
Well made and now we can order fresh green chile next year and roast it ourselves! We missed having it roasted after we moved from NM. And now we can once again enjoy the aroma of roasting Chile!David W · Verified
Recently received and used this Small Table Top Roaster and roasted some Red Hatch Chilis. The roaster worked well. I will advise that it may be good to sort the Chilis by size and roast them by size. I found that I over-roasted the smaller chilis while the larger ones were perfect.Michael L · Verified
We love this roaster. We only had 20lbs to roast so we made a great day of it. My daughter and I.Betty F · Verified
I have to move to another state and I am worried about getting my Chile fix. So, i ordered this. We haven’t roasted anything in it yet because we are moving, but we did test it and it works really well. I love it.Tracy R · Verified
We have ordered other roasters in the past and from other companies but this roaster is by far the best we have received, the quality of the way it is built to the regulator!! We will never go anywhere else!!Jamey M · Verified
High quality product makes the roasting process a breeze. Was able to grille our 25 pound chile box in about 15 minutes vs the 2 or 3 hours it use to take with a regular grill. It is expensive but well worth it. I considered purchasing a cheaper option from amazon but the reviews stated those cheaper roasters did not deliver a high heat flame and left a sooty residue. Not the case with this one, it's basically a table top flame thrower! I highly recommend this made in the USA product!Guillermo M · Verified
I was looking for a roaster that would work. I have been using my grill for years but I would lose so much between the grate. I looked at plans to make one but for the cost just could not beat this one. Best thing is it works great!Jamie V · Verified
My medium roaster arrived in perfect condition. I can't wait to try it out when my yearly supply of Sandia's arrive in a couple of months. I order between 25 and 50 pounds every year and have wanted a roaster for a long, long time. It takes me back to the 12 years I lived in Albuquerque when I had my chiles roasted in one of the industrial sized roasters.Rhonda J · Verified
I ordered this roaster because we live in Colorado and went to the Chili festival in Pueblo for the second year and purchased 2 bushels of peppers. I wanted to roast faster then my grill would plus I can roast more at a time. I am very happy with the roaster and look forward to roasting more peppers and other veggies.Ed W · Verified
Fast shipping with no damage to table top roaster Ed.Edward H · Verified
The roaster was well made and roasts well!Sonia M · Verified
Eas easy to start up and chilies roasted fast and good.Joshua H · Verified
Very easy set up. Very easy to use. Amazing end results! I highly recommend the small table top roaster. We used to do ours in the oven or use a kitchen hand burner. This is SO much easier and less messy and roasts the peppers just perfectly.Jacqueline M · Verified
I bought the small one for my husband and me. We absolutely love it. Roasted chili’s in the evening with a cocktail and north breeze. I’ve bragged about it so much, I need two for Christmas gifts. Please let me know when you have more in stock.Rene M · Verified
Perfect for what we needed!Kirsten C · Verified
My mother in laws family is from New Mexico. They have been roasting hatch Chile for decades. A lot of her family have either moved out of state (we live in california) or have passed away. I bought the small table top roaster as a surprise gift for her. She loved it ! It worked great ! Very well built ! The chilies roasted perfectly !Bobby B · Verified
Just received it today. Waiting for my chili order from you to use it. It looks great. Can’t wait. Will let you know. Have always loved your peppers. They are the best. Thank you.Rosemarie B · Verified
Hatch Chile is a protected regional designation — like Champagne or Vidalia onions — for chile grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of southern New Mexico. The valley's mineral-rich Rio Grande soil, 300+ days of intense sunshine, and 40-degree temperature swings between day and night produce 23% more flavor compounds than chile grown elsewhere. Most "green chile" in grocery stores is Anaheim — a milder, less complex pepper mass-produced in California or Mexico. All of our products are Hatch Chile Association certified, meaning they were grown in the Hatch Valley, not relabeled from another region.
All frozen products ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays in insulated, recyclable containers packed with dry ice. We ship from distribution centers in both New Jersey and California so ground shipping reaches most U.S. addresses in 1–5 business days — no matter where you live. Overnight shipping is available during warmer months. Fresh chile (available July–October) ships same-day on Wednesdays, arriving within 24 hours of harvest.
Medium is our most popular heat level and what we recommend for first-timers — it has a pleasant, building warmth that lets you taste the signature smoky-sweet Hatch flavor without overwhelming heat. Mild is perfect for kids, spice-sensitive palates, or dishes like rellenos where you want flavor without the kick. Hot delivers the classic New Mexican heat that restaurants in Albuquerque and Santa Fe are known for. X-Hot is for serious heat seekers only. When in doubt, start Medium — you can always go hotter next time.
Roasted frozen Hatch chile lasts 12+ months at 0°F without significant quality loss — this is how most New Mexicans stockpile their annual supply and enjoy Hatch chile year-round. We recommend portioning into meal-sized bags and pressing out as much air as possible before freezing. Our jarred sauces, salsas, and dried products like red chile pods and powders are shelf-stable for 12–18 months in your pantry.
Yes — discounts apply automatically at checkout with no code needed. For pantry items like jarred chile, sauces, salsas, and spices: 3 items saves 10%, 6 saves 15%, and 12+ saves 15% plus free shipping. For frozen products like roasted chile, rellenos, tamales, and chimichangas: 2 items saves 20%, 3 saves 25%, and 4+ saves 30%. Mix and match anything within each collection — the more you stock, the more you save.
Every product we sell is Hatch Chile Association certified — your guarantee that the chile was grown in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, not Anaheim or imported chile relabeled under the Hatch name. Our family has farmed the Hatch Valley since 1917 when our great-great-grandfather Joseph Franzoy became the first commercial chile farmer in the region. Five generations later, we still farm 300+ acres and grow 10+ cultivar varieties including Big Jim, Sandia Select, and Lumbre. Over 500,000 customers and 12,000+ verified 5-star reviews — you're buying from the source.
These are the products our 500,000+ customers come back for again and again. Our flame-roasted frozen Hatch chile is by far the most popular — flash-frozen within hours of roasting to lock in the same smoky, earthy flavor you'd taste standing next to a roasting drum in Hatch during chile season. Pair it with our handmade green chile rellenos, traditional tamales, or jarred sauces and salsas for a complete Hatch Valley pantry.
Every product here is made with Hatch Chile Association certified chile — grown in the Hatch Valley of southern New Mexico by our 5th-generation family farm, not Anaheim or imported chile sold under the Hatch name. The valley's mineral-rich Rio Grande soil, 300+ days of intense sunshine, and dramatic temperature swings produce 23% more flavor compounds than chile grown elsewhere — a difference you can taste in every bite. Our family has farmed this valley since 1917 when our great-great-grandfather Joseph Franzoy became the first commercial chile farmer in Hatch.
We ship from bi-coastal distribution centers in New Jersey and California so your order arrives quickly via ground shipping, packed in insulated recyclable containers on dry ice. Frozen products ship Tuesdays and Wednesdays year-round. Mix and match 2+ frozen items for up to 30% off, or 3+ pantry items for up to 15% off + free shipping — discounts apply automatically at checkout with our Mix & Match Savings program. See our shipping page for delivery times and details.
