Recommendation for Large Gas BBQ\Grill

[Jer_1974]

Had a win on the Grand national and needed a new BBQ so just ordered this:

https://www.costco.co.uk/Garden-Sheds-Patio/Barbec...

Anyone got one?

[rsbmw]

They get pretty awful reviews the Nexgrill's

[JatHanspal]

rsbmw said:

I don’t see how a gentleman can settle for anything less than this

https://www.bbqworld.co.uk/m/napoleon/napoleon-pre...

I’m sure they will do pcp or perhaps you could remortgage?

Got this very outdoor cooker a little before Christmas. Not at this price mind, got a good deal on a new one. Not had chance to use it more than a few times since, but seriously well built (coming from a Weber fan), and I have to say, it looks very very impressive overall. Even came a pre-made custom ramp to get it off the pallet it get delivered on. Cool blue/red illumination to the controls when in use (if nothing but a talking point). They also sell a coal insert, that allows you to use it as a charcoal grill, with the benefit of being able to ignite the charcoal using the gas burners. I got one of those with it. This was pricey, but given what I have seen, I would easily consider their offerings at any price point, such is the build, finish and fit.

[RammyMP]

rsbmw said:

They get pretty awful reviews the Nexgrill's

I’ve just bought one from Costco, so far it’s better than my previous Outback and B&Q bbqs. Early days though.

[Jer_1974]

RammyMP said:

I’ve just bought one from Costco, so far it’s better than my previous Outback and B&Q bbqs. Early days though.

Seems to be a few reviews about the stainless steel rusting. I will see how it goes but Costco have a no quibble returns guarantee so it will go back if any problems.

[Welshbeef]

Jer_1974 said:

Had a win on the Grand national and needed a new BBQ so just ordered this:

https://www.costco.co.uk/Garden-Sheds-Patio/Barbec...

Anyone got one?

Now that is lovely.
7 burner is perfect - ideal when a party is going on vs the 4’s which don’t have the capacity.

Price too looks very very reasonable.

We have an old BBQ it’s a large 4burnefr (large as in grill size) we got it very used 5 years ago and it fires up instantly but the burners are badly rusted so thinking of treading myself to an upgrade. That said we used it yesterday and it did a cracking job

[SVX]

rsbmw said:

How do cadac compare quality wise, basically half the price of equivalent weber

My FiL has had his knocking on 16 years (I asked), and although he's based in Durban, they're at quite an elevation - so get a tremendous amount of mist/rain and humidity. Other than a decent cover, using Johnson's baby oil on the stainless components (a must), and replacing the gas hose from the regulator to the gas rail, it keeps soldiering on. Highly recommended.

[rsbmw]

Jer_1974 said:

Seems to be a few reviews about the stainless steel rusting. I will see how it goes but Costco have a no quibble returns guarantee so it will go back if any problems.

How do you find the quality? I'm in the market but I'm too cheap to drop £1500 on the size of Napoleon/Weber I would want!

[Jer_1974]

rsbmw said:

How do you find the quality? I'm in the market but I'm too cheap to drop £1500 on the size of Napoleon/Weber I would want!

It's due to be delivered on Wednesday next week so will let you know.

[rsbmw]

apart from B&Q, where does one go to procure a bbq? I'd like to see a few decent brands in the flesh

[Welshbeef]

rsbmw said:

apart from B&Q, where does one go to procure a bbq? I'd like to see a few decent brands in the flesh

Costco
John Lewis
Homebase
B&Q
Anywhere online
Agricultural show
B&Q
Webber direct
Any garden centre

[FakeJohnny99]

I picked up a Broil King last spring and its been great all year, I ended up getting the cheaper Signet model rather than the more expensive Baron/Regal model I set out to buy.

I got it from the https://thebbqshop.co.uk/ They are an actual shop you can turn up and see most of the BBQ's and talk to a knowledgeable person. They were very and helpful, highly recommended.

He did comment that they stopped selling Weber's as some of the manufacturing has moved to China and he did not feel they are are solid as they use to be.

[Welshbeef]

https://www.alfresia.co.uk/gas-barbecues.html?gcli...

This is the brand we have and the stainless steel ones.

Highly recommended by us.

[sicourt]

Weber Genesis, it is worth the money (this is coming from a tightwad!) https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[rsbmw]

I love weber, I have a kettle and a Q, however I don't believe the new ones are the same quality - from various reviews as well as the fact that the manufacturing has now moved to China. Doesn't seem too many places stock anything except Weber and cheap no name crap. I'd love to see Napoleon, Broil King, Beefeater etc side by side

[Arun_D]

SVX said:

rsbmw said:

How do cadac compare quality wise, basically half the price of equivalent weber

My FiL has had his knocking on 16 years (I asked), and although he's based in Durban, they're at quite an elevation - so get a tremendous amount of mist/rain and humidity. Other than a decent cover, using Johnson's baby oil on the stainless components (a must), and replacing the gas hose from the regulator to the gas rail, it keeps soldiering on. Highly recommended.

I bought a CADAC Meridian 3 burner bbq in 2015 off the back of similar recommendation thread in this forum. As mentioned it needs some periodic upkeep to ensure the outside finish looks good, but to be expected really. Now I think about it, the rubber 'grips' on the burner knobs have come off, but the actual burner elements and functional components have been without fault. Worth saying it's obviously been under a cover its whole life. Quite happy to be getting almost daily use with the current great weather we're enjoying.

Edited by Arun_D on Thursday 17th May 15:50

[Johnniem]

rsbmw said:

apart from B&Q, where does one go to procure a bbq? I'd like to see a few decent brands in the flesh

Recently purchased one of these https://www.planetbarbecue.co.uk/rexon-3-burner-ga... from Planet Barbecue. Nice chaps and knowledgable (as you might have hoped!).

JM

[sc0tt]

To update this I bought an outback solis 4 from tesco. Piss poor quality. The welds arent actually welded and therefore the fat drips out of both sides of the bbq.

Avoid.

Tesco are collecting it this week.

[miniman]

Any thoughts on these?

https://www.keengardener.co.uk/royal-fire-arosa-a2...

Cooked on my neighbour's one on Saturday (branded "Swiss Grill") - seemed pretty robust.

[Crombers]

sc0tt said:

To update this I bought an outback solis 4 from tesco. Piss poor quality. The welds arent actually welded and therefore the fat drips out of both sides of the bbq.

Avoid.

Tesco are collecting it this week.

Had my 3 burner outback spectrum for 5 years. Every season I line the drip tray in kitchen foil and layer with sand. End of season, tip it into the bin.

Mess free, and thanks to an annual light sanding and teak oiling of the wood, good as new.