Gas BBQ Recommendations c.£200-300

[wilbo83]

I decided to go for the reputed quality of a Weber and placed an order for a Spirit E-210 yesterday.

[BRISTOL86]

Let me know how you get on with it! Thinking about getting that or the E310 in the next few weeks

[mk2driver]

I looked at various options this week and ended up with the Weber 310

I wanted one big enough to cater for 8+ people so went for the bigger options and although the Weber is expensive I would rather buy quality once than cheaper ones a few times

[LivingTheDream]

It should be interesting to compare - perhaps we could update the thread?

We put the cheap Outback together last night and the boy had a lamb burger on it for his dinner - not a serious test but all works well so far

A much bigger test later today

[Phooey]

I've just ordered the Weber E210 from John Lewis as it comes with a free cover.

Quick question re gas - I need the 5kg Patio gas bottle (fits inside the E210), but as I don't already have a gas bottle (and paperwork) to exchange it looks like I'm going to get spanked for £65! A refill is only about £20. Any way around this?

[HantsRat]

This.. https://www.robertdyas.co.uk/outback-meteor-4-burn...

Outback Meteor 4 burner.

Use code MAYd15E and it's 15% off. approx £250.

EDIT: Just saw that code expired last night.

[Classy6]

Updates anyone?

My £30 Argos barby isn't quite cutting the mustard anymore, so I'm looking at gas bbqs. Can't justify the price of a Weber after looking at them, any other recommendations/comments on folks that have purchased recently?

[netherfield]

Talking of bottle sizes, I was told never to keep the bottle underneath the BBQ,it's dangerous, that came from the Weber rep who happened to be at the garden centre doing a demo, the cupboard underneath is just for keeping your equipment in.

[Joe M]

My broil King takes the bottle in the cabinet, the base is even moulded so it sits securely. Best bbq's I've had, check them out.

[bazza white]

went to get the outback hunter/hooded 3 last week from homebase but got the below as it was £100 off/ for £250 its the best made bbq fort that money, double skinned doors, cast iron gas tubes. thers is an accessory tray that comes with it that i cannot workout what your supposed to put in it. its a well made part which is a shame to throw away but as its no use we didnt install it.

https://www.homebase.co.uk/outback-apollo-4-burner...



only done a few basic burgers so far but full spatchcock chicken tomorow. so will see how that goes.

Edited by bazza white on Wednesday 23 May 22:13

[fttm]

netherfield said:

Talking of bottle sizes, I was told never to keep the bottle underneath the BBQ,it's dangerous, that came from the Weber rep who happened to be at the garden centre doing a demo, the cupboard underneath is just for keeping your equipment in.

Then why do Weber manufacture them with the gas gauges installed in the cupboard ? Sounds odd , but everyday's a school day etc .

[Welshbeef]

I always keep my bottle(S) outside of the BBQ normally at best part of max distance the pipe will allow.

No reason why I’ve done that apart from it makes it a since to flick off the gas supply on the regulator

[craig1912]

fttm said:

Then why do Weber manufacture them with the gas gauges installed in the cupboard ? Sounds odd , but everyday's a school day etc .

My 320 has a moulding to hold the cylinder underneath- can’t really do any harm as the temp doesn’t really get hot enough underneath

[LivingTheDream]

Classy6 said:

Updates anyone?

My £30 Argos barby isn't quite cutting the mustard anymore, so I'm looking at gas bbqs. Can't justify the price of a Weber after looking at them, any other recommendations/comments on folks that have purchased recently?

Well I cant really fault the one I bought (Outback from Homebase - linked earlier)

Used it a good few times now so used to the way it cooks, the griddle plate is fab for onions and other veg (we chuck on a mix of peppers, courgette, onions, etc rather than sticking them on skewers).

plenty of room for us, glad I didn't get a 4 burner.

now working out the best way of doing a Chicken Shwarma kebab - whether to buy a rotisserie or just chuck it straight on.

<edited as apparently I didn't link to it earlier so here you go...>

https://www.homebase.co.uk/outback-hooded-3-burner...

[Davey S2]

pete said:

I built mine in about an hour or so with a beer.

Not sure there's anything more manly than a bloke building a BBQ while drinking a beer.

[ND_007]

I've had the Weber E210 for about 3 years after many years of cheaper BBQs. I shamelessly had it delivered pre-built by John Lewis for free at the time as there was an offer on so can't comment on ease of build. I have to say it has been fantastic and although expensive (relatively) it has been well worth the additional outlay. It cooks so well and evenly, ignites first time even after a winter lay-up and unlike any other BBQ I've had it continues to look new, the a frame /grills/ etc. The best bit though is the spares and support. I stupidly broke a wheel pushing it over a rough area and 'forcing it on' - Weber sent a whole new base and wheel set FOC even having told them I was happy to pay. Great product.

[GavC88]

I have an outback spectrum hooded 2 burner. A couple of years old.

The wooden shelves look worn despite being sanded and oiled. Everything else looks and works fine though. Got it in the end of summer sale at about £90 so....bargain.

It is a lot hotter to the back of the grills though as noted above.

I’m looking for a 3 or 4 burner this year just because..

[boxedin]

Any Weber that fits in your budget.

[bigdom]

I’m a Weber fan, I currently have 5. Three of them are charcoal, one is electric and a Genesis gas.

The latter is now in its 13th year of use. Relatively pricey at the time, although it’s only cost me a set of flavour bars a few years back - I had a local metal shop knock up a new set for £30.

The grill is cast iron, stainless burners, the base 8mm aluminium, solid steel lid. Believe it has a 25yr rot guarantee. Starts first time, every time, and gets used in all weathers, and for lazy post work summer bbqs.