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Looking at getting my first gas BBQ. Really wanted a Weber but there price has gone crazy.
Looking to spend around £350 as would like one that will last.
Saw this in Costco yesterday for under £350
http://www.nxrproducts.com/3-burner.html
But no idea if it's any good. Otherwise looking at maybe a cadac.
Can anyone recommend a good BBQ. Thanks.
Looking to spend around £350 as would like one that will last.
Saw this in Costco yesterday for under £350
http://www.nxrproducts.com/3-burner.html
But no idea if it's any good. Otherwise looking at maybe a cadac.
Can anyone recommend a good BBQ. Thanks.
Also consider Outback, great BBQ's had on for about 10 years. You can get spare/new burners to keep it in tip top condition.
https://www.outbackdirect.co.uk/
https://www.outbackdirect.co.uk/
Our OMC is about 15 years old, I've replaced the flame bar once in that time.
Avoid sheet metal boxes, make sure the box and lid are cast aluminium. The paint will blister off, but it wont then rust away.
Go for cast iron grill bars, they hold the heat and sear better, and last longer.
I like a lava rock system, but these are less popular now.
Make sure the flame bar is stainless. (I'd be surprised if they aren't all anyway)
Something like this:
https://www.bedsbbq.co.uk/barbecue-shop/broilking-...
You may have to upgrade to the cast grill bars.
Avoid sheet metal boxes, make sure the box and lid are cast aluminium. The paint will blister off, but it wont then rust away.
Go for cast iron grill bars, they hold the heat and sear better, and last longer.
I like a lava rock system, but these are less popular now.
Make sure the flame bar is stainless. (I'd be surprised if they aren't all anyway)
Something like this:
https://www.bedsbbq.co.uk/barbecue-shop/broilking-...
You may have to upgrade to the cast grill bars.
Edited by Paul Drawmer on Monday 19th June 06:39
I was looking at the Weber Spirit, and instead went a bit cheaper and bought an Outback Hunter - already have a charcoal BBQ but wanted something quick and easy to use for midweek cooking.
I wish I'd bought the Weber - cooking on the Outback seems a bit hit and miss, doesn't really seem to cook that well when food is in between the burners, easy to overcook when they are over the burners.
I wish I'd bought the Weber - cooking on the Outback seems a bit hit and miss, doesn't really seem to cook that well when food is in between the burners, easy to overcook when they are over the burners.
ladderino said:
I was looking at the Weber Spirit, and instead went a bit cheaper and bought an Outback Hunter - already have a charcoal BBQ but wanted something quick and easy to use for midweek cooking.
I wish I'd bought the Weber - cooking on the Outback seems a bit hit and miss, doesn't really seem to cook that well when food is in between the burners, easy to overcook when they are over the burners.
I agree entirely with this - I went for quite a big Outback a few years ago, as I thought the top end webers were a bit pricey. But I've had the same experience with the Outback - big hot/cold variation across the grill bars, so it's easy to end up burning some food, whilst other bits take forever to cook. I think it's down to the design of the burners. I have had this problem both with and without using lava rock. At first, I assume it was down to hotspots from the rock, so I ditched the rock and it made no difference. With more delicate food, I now use the warming rack for cooking, to keep it further from the heat.I wish I'd bought the Weber - cooking on the Outback seems a bit hit and miss, doesn't really seem to cook that well when food is in between the burners, easy to overcook when they are over the burners.
Prior to the Outback, I had a medium sized weber - the standard bowl design on a trolley and it was superb.
So, If I was in the market, it would be weber all the way.
I would agree with other comments above and say don't get the Outback, you will be disappointed. I have several webers and they are all excellent (had an outback as my first gas BBQ, it was ok, but nothing like a weber).
Always keep a charcoal weber for when you have time, for when I don't I have a Weber Genesis Summit E670. It won't be for you (price!) but I also have a Weber Q2200 which is also excellent for home or taking away. Q3200 if you need it a bit bigger.
Rich
Always keep a charcoal weber for when you have time, for when I don't I have a Weber Genesis Summit E670. It won't be for you (price!) but I also have a Weber Q2200 which is also excellent for home or taking away. Q3200 if you need it a bit bigger.
Rich
I adore cooking on a charcoal bbq.
But I have a 90 min commute, so when I'm getting home at 8pm, I'm not about to spend the next 30-40 mins preparing a charcoal bbq, I'm going to have the gas one ready in 5 minutes.
And at the weekend when I have more time, I'm feeding 1 man, 1 slim woman and 2 toddlers - so having a charcoal bbq that stays hot for 2+ hours is just not needed at all.
Finally a gas bottle that can be used for about 100 barbecues takes up the same space as one bag of charcoal that lasts for about 3 uses.
I still miss charcoal though!
But I have a 90 min commute, so when I'm getting home at 8pm, I'm not about to spend the next 30-40 mins preparing a charcoal bbq, I'm going to have the gas one ready in 5 minutes.
And at the weekend when I have more time, I'm feeding 1 man, 1 slim woman and 2 toddlers - so having a charcoal bbq that stays hot for 2+ hours is just not needed at all.
Finally a gas bottle that can be used for about 100 barbecues takes up the same space as one bag of charcoal that lasts for about 3 uses.
I still miss charcoal though!
I bought my Weber one touch charcoal BBQ for £180 second hand with tonnes of accessories off eBay; so about half your budget. All looks as good as new apart from the chimney starter which is starting to rust.
Admittedly gas is more convenient. But BBQs don't need to be convenient if you're only going to use them weekly.
Admittedly gas is more convenient. But BBQs don't need to be convenient if you're only going to use them weekly.
Jordan210 said:
Ok I'm tempted by a charcoal bbq now.
Is getting a webber master touch a bit over the top. Is there a better kettle to get ?
BBQ's are so old hat now Is getting a webber master touch a bit over the top. Is there a better kettle to get ?
Get yourself a Tandoor they're far more versatile and fun.............http://www.puritandoors.co.uk/Picture-Gallery
I'll be getting the gas add on to use it indoors over the winter.
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