The bbq photo & recipe thread

[LordHaveMurci]

eastsider said:

I reserved a 57cm Weber one touch premium yesterday at B&Q (diy.com) for collection in store, they call me 8am this morning to tell me they don't have any in stock. Idiots, that is no way to run a business.

It was £129 which is the best price I could find by miles. Anyone know of another good place to buy? Next cheapest I can find online is £150+

Got mine from B&Q today but a branch about 20mls away as the two local branches had sold out. Amazon are £145 I think.

[LordHaveMurci]

eastsider said:

Argos and screwfix reserve and collect work brilliantly, shame B&Q are so far behind

Bloke in B&Q today told me their website is a day behind the stores!

[escargot]

This is going on the barbie later - tandoori chicken wings.

[smack]

Back from the butchers for meat, and the supermarket for booze. Watching the TdF while I make up a tried and tested Mexican marinade for the pork later in the afternoon, to go along with the rump steak marinated in Peri Peri that the Saffa butcher had which I haven't tried before.

[escargot]

They were snarfed within minutes of them hitting the table.

[eastsider]

Just received a "customer service" email reply from B&Q saying basically they know their website is cr4p, they don't care, and no the wouldn't honour the sale price another time.

Glad I've ordered my weber elsewhere now and I will be avoiding B&Q for all purchases in the future if possible!

All I need is the delivery to arrive tomorrow, this weather to hold and friday night lets cook!!

[Dan_1981]

Managed to get one from b&q today.

Closest one, website said had stock, but didn't.

Next one did luckily. There was one left at Barnsley if anyone brave enough to venture there for it.

[calibrax]

eastsider said:

All I need is the delivery to arrive tomorrow, this weather to hold and friday night lets cook!!

To hell with the weather... that's why the Weber has a lid! Go for it, rain or shine!

[croakey]

Second Weber (37cm smokey joe) ready to be built to use Friday...

once again half the bits are missing within the sealed box.

customer services are asking it be sent through as a warranty claim - how very useful when i need to use it (first 57cm arrived with parts missing and a damaged thermometer)

great products when theyre eventually complete!

[LordHaveMurci]

croakey said:

Second Weber (37cm smokey joe) ready to be built to use Friday...

once again half the bits are missing within the sealed box.

customer services are asking it be sent through as a warranty claim - how very useful when i need to use it (first 57cm arrived with parts missing and a damaged thermometer)

great products when theyre eventually complete!

Guess I got lucky, my Smokey Joe & my 57cm were both complete
Ordered my Weber BBQ book from Amazon today, look forward to BBQing something other than sausages & burgers, beer can chicken is the one I really want to try

[croakey]

So an update as to my Weber issue...

Just received an email off Jimmy @ Weber.

They're out of stock of the hardware kit i need BUT theyre sending out a complete new BBQ as a solution.

Felt it wise to update to people can see some genuine customer service first hand

[Dan_1981]

Couple of questions re 57cm weber

1: Does a beer can chicken really fit under the lid on the normal height grill?

2: What the bloody hell is this bit? Not mentioned in the instructions and not pictured anywhere?

[croakey]

I've got a feeling it's for measuring out coals prior to lighting them... I use mine to soak my wood chips in

[LordHaveMurci]

croakey said:

I've got a feeling it's for measuring out coals prior to lighting them... I use mine to soak my wood chips in

Yep, thats it, took me a while to be honest!

[croakey]

Get a chimney starter if you haven't already. A sound investment

[escargot]

Tandoori again, but my god it works.

[croakey]

Looks GORGEOUS!

Care to share?

[BPC7]

Dan_1981 said:

Couple of questions re 57cm weber

1: Does a beer can chicken really fit under the lid on the normal height grill?

2: What the bloody hell is this bit? Not mentioned in the instructions and not pictured anywhere?

If you use the Weber beer can chicken holder which is supposed to fit in the 57cm, take it from me it doesnt, even using the smallest can we could find the meat still touched the lid. I bought a smoker too and now I dont have a problem. It does make the chicken moist and slightly flavoured but have not been too impressed.

[eastsider]

My weber has arrived and is now assembled ready for the weekend! Quick question on meat thermometers - do I want a digital one with a lead so it stays in the meat throughout cooking? Or is a simple one that I lift the lid and stick into the meat now and then sufficient?

Any specific meat thermometer recommendations would be great. cheers

[smack]

escargot said:

Tandoori again, but my god it works.

I haven't done it this year yet, but it sure works well