Graz

So the old Homebase job I had is completely knackered, shouldn't have left it outside all winter although it was covered, but it wasn't in a good place last year. The burner and most of the rest of it is well rusted and not salvageable.

Recommendations for a new one please, gas jobby, as the season of outdoor burning stuff will soon be upon us Don't want a long debate about how charcoal is better, I know it is, but prefer to convenience of gas for day to day use.

Looking at the Weber range, obviously built to last, top quality, but with a price tag to match. If they really are the best then maybe I'll splash out and if so which on to go for? Are there other makes that are as good or better (and maybe cheaper?).

ditchmyster

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Stick your meat in the oven.

wrx300scooby

If I was to buy a gas BBQ then it would be a Weber.

BULLITT

Two things;

1. Charcoal BBQ is much much better

And

2. Weber. Always Weber.

Bought my Weber BBQ last year after reading the recommendations on here and it's great, it got a lot of use and is still like new. Quality is spot on too, really well made.

kevfawcett

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You've obviously never had one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Charcoal-G...item4ad29456df

ALi-B

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Outback.

And for when its raining; a cast iron griddle pan on the gas hob (£15 on amazon )...but you'll need to spend £200 on a 1500m3 extractor fan

PaulC72

Pop to Asda they has some pretty nice ones the weekend for 200 notes.

BULLITT

Nope I haven't but I did read up on them before I got my Weber BBQ. Quite mixed reviews on it on a BBQ forum, yes apparently they do exist haha, generally good but a lot of people said they had quality issues, parts not fitting properly and needing to be modified etc.

dpb

Can't beat a 1/3 rd off poundland disposable

AndyC_772

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+1 for Outback. We've got one of their full sized charcoal ones, which sadly they don't make any more, but it lives outdoors all year round and it's still perfectly OK. It's about 8 years old now.

ScoobyWon't

Crap. You want one of these:

ScoobyWon't

Before you do buy anything, visit AmazingRibs.com for equipment reviews and everything you need to know about BBQ.

kevfawcett

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Hmmm, mine went together perfectly. I'd say it was very good quality

$18k, mental

tony de wonderful

Spitroast anyone?

dpb

Filthy Muppet

Graz

Errr thanks for all the helpful suggestions so far, I think

Weber or Outback it would seem to be then.

The charcoal one linked looks cool:

Like something from the days of steam engines and such like.

AndyC_772

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Always fancied an offset smoker like that - perfect for doing ribs, whole chickens, pork joints... I'm hungry now!

Graz

Fab website, got me salivating about slow cooked ribs and stuff now

ScoobyWon't

You need to try the ribs and pork shoulder with Meathead's Memphis Dust - beautiful. The Big Bad Beef Rub on short ribs and brisket is also fantastic.

Can't wait to get myself a new Pro Q Excel 20 smoker

adz556

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We have had our outback for YEARS and its still going strong. Had to strip it down to sand and treat the timber a couple of years ago but still a quality bit of kit.....it is charcoal though

ScoobyWon't

I'm really pleased. I just got a call telling me that my Pro Q is on it's way. Stock wasn't expected in until June, however it should be with me by Tuesday. The boys at Mac's BBQ are also throwing in a couple of bags of flavoured wood chips and a barbecue mit to go with it. Excellent stuff.



I'm thinking of getting one of their cold smoke generators, so I can start smoking my own bacon (amongst other items), too.

AndyBaker

Have a Webber gas for speed if you just want to whip up a quick burger and a charcoal webber for settling into a night entertaining. As said before Webber Webber Webber.

David Lock

Always used one of those Australian ones - Outback? Two gas rings with ancillary burner on side which I hardly ever used. Cheap really and lasted around 5 years staying outside with a good cover (pond liner) over. Cleaned up nicely in Spring and a quick light to chase the winter spiders out

Key thing was a lid so burgers and stuff were actually cooked with lid over and then grilled quickly with lid up. Kept warm on back shelf and bottle of red hidden below. Bought a spit roast attachment but this didn't work too well as motor too close to rings and overheated.

Managed to cook for half a dozen guests with well cooked and hot food with more keeping warm on machine.

Oh and used in all weathers!

dl

Graz

Decided I "need" one of these bad boys:



Is spending over £1k on a BBQ a bit excessive though? Need to justify to wife

alcazar

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Got two huge cement ones.

All of €150 each.

ScoobyWon't

Nope, my hog roasting ovens were over £3k each.