Gas grill/griddle recommendations

[MR2 Steve]

So I have a Weber kettle BBQ and I'm looking to add a gas grill or griddle (I won't call it a gas BBQ to avoid getting shot down!) for when I want to cook something quick outside in the week and don't have time to deal with the kettle.

Any recommendations on what I should get if I want to cook a quick steak or some fish after work without stinking the house out?

Thanks

[TT86]

If you want a plancha style I have this and it's great.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buffalo-Outdoor-Gas-Gridd...

I mainly use it for smash burgers, according to my laser thermometer it gets to about 290c

Also highly recommend a weber go anywhere- I have one and use it much more than the kettle. Uses a lot less briquettes too.

Edited by TT86 on Wednesday 25th March 12:07

[T697JVS]

I have a Weber Q alongside a Weber kettle. Is very versatile and good for midweeks meals. Would recommend it.

[x404]

We've had several gas Broil Kings over the past three decades, all well made in Canada. They have been reliable and last a long time before we eventually replace with a similar type from the same brand. We purchased a new triple burner one about 3 years ago and use it almost daily in the summer months, never misses a beat.

[bogie]

We have the fold up Weber Traveller, works great for quick convenient outdoor cooking when we dont want to fire up the big Weber kettle

[Bill]

If you haven't then try a chimney starter first. Takes away all the hassle IMO.

[JimM169]

Bill said:

If you haven't then try a chimney starter first. Takes away all the hassle IMO.

This ^^^^^

I often cook directly on the chimney starter if I'm just doing myself a steak (just throw a cake rack on the top of it)

[MR2 Steve]

Bill said:

If you haven't then try a chimney starter first. Takes away all the hassle IMO.

I do have one and its great, its the cleaning out the ash etc thats the hassle and adds to the time spent.

[SpeckledJim]

JimM169 said:

Bill said:

If you haven't then try a chimney starter first. Takes away all the hassle IMO.

This ^^^^^

I often cook directly on the chimney starter if I'm just doing myself a steak (just throw a cake rack on the top of it)

If you haven't already, snip a few of the cake rack bars and bend them to run down the inside of the chimney, and then the rack is properly located and can't/won't slip.

[Bill]

MR2 Steve said:

I do have one and its great, its the cleaning out the ash etc thats the hassle and adds to the time spent.

IME you're just replacing cleaning ash up with cleaning fat up which is worse.

[Danns]

Depending on power availability, left field thought.,,

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/tillreda-portable-ind...

I’ll be using one to complement the Weber in the outdoor kitchen this year.

[MR2 Steve]

Bill said:

IME you're just replacing cleaning ash up with cleaning fat up which is worse.

Can you get them with a fat catcher?

[MR2 Steve]

Danns said:

Depending on power availability, left field thought.,,

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/tillreda-portable-ind...

I ll be using one to complement the Weber in the outdoor kitchen this year.

How far is your outdoor kitchen from your indoor hob?

[Consigliere]

MR2 Steve said:

So I have a Weber kettle BBQ and I'm looking to add a gas grill or griddle (I won't call it a gas BBQ to avoid getting shot down!) for when I want to cook something quick outside in the week and don't have time to deal with the kettle.

Any recommendations on what I should get if I want to cook a quick steak or some fish after work without stinking the house out?

Thanks

Costco have the 22" blackstone gas griddle for around £150

[Bill]

MR2 Steve said:

Can you get them with a fat catcher?

It just burns off, no?

[unzippy]

I've used a portable induction hob for searing steak outdoors, to great effect.

Also, the Weber Go Anywhere comes in a gas version, also a handy tool.

[MR2 Steve]

Thanks guys. I’m leaning towards a broil king or napoleon with infra red side burner if anyone has experiences of either? Thanks for the Broil King recommendation above. I had never heard of them.

[LordGrover]

I quite like the convenience of a gas bbq, but not sure if it's what I'd want... I quite like the smoky essence of simple charcoal bbq, and the option to add smoke chips - is this feasible with gas? Or is it simply all about the sear and char?

[unzippy]

LordGrover said:

I quite like the convenience of a gas bbq, but not sure if it's what I'd want... I quite like the smoky essence of simple charcoal bbq, and the option to add smoke chips - is this feasible with gas? Or is it simply all about the sear and char?

Yes.
Make sure you get a gasser with a lid and chuck this in full of chips/chunks/pellets.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stainless-Portable-Barbec...

Or you can wrap said wood in a foil pouch and poke a few holes in it.

[mart 63]

We have a broilking, had it for 5 year and use it all year round. Had a lifetime guarantee on the tub and 15 years on the burners, great 4 burner bbq.