Outdoor Cooking in Manchester, NH (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Manchester, New Hampshire, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Smoker Rules
Manchester bans lighting any cooking fire, including a grill, hibachi, pellet stove, fire pit or smoker, on city-owned or city-operated property without written permission from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Violators face a fine of up to $1,000 under § 10.99.
Manchester Cooking Fires on City Property
Significant RestrictionsManchester, NH Code of Ordinances § 130.15
COOKING FIRE. Any ignited heat source for cooking, including but not limited to, barbecue, brazier, torch, grill, propane or gas grill, hibachi, pellet stove, fire pit, spit, smoker or similar heating or cooking device being used for heating, smoking or cooking of food. ... (B) Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for any person to start, ignite, kindle, cook with any fire, cooking fire, or deep-...