Reply With QuoteWeber Q series would fit the bill (gas).
looking for a small barbecue to cook for 4+6 people, dont mind gas, charcoal or electric, easier the better really!
Weber Q series would fit the bill (gas).
For something slightly different take a look at the Lotus Grill. Charcoal, but has a battery powered fan in the bottom so is ready to cook in under 5 mins. Perfect for breakfast on the beach.
Added benefit of being double walled so can be picked up at any time or used on the garden table without causing damage.
Weber Q series. Great BBQ, Gas lasts for ages , and the grill is easy to clean.
Cobb. Easy to transport as well.
https://www.cobb-bbq.co.uk
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For a slightly leftfield solution, if you ever fancy a proper paella in the mix, we use a paella stand and burner with a griddle plate:
Yes, well pleased with mine:Originally Posted by tiny73
https://www.riversidegardencentre.co...ith-stand.html
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Love mine although I’ve only got the small one
Broil King are quality - mine's 4 years old and still going strong. The grill is unbelievably solid.
I bought one of these as a beach/portable BBQ 10 years ago. We use it for 90% of the BBQs we have (family of 4), and I have catered for 12 on it with ease. One hand portable, it is really good.
they do a gas version, if yo like that type of thing, I prefer charcoal myself.
Dave
I’d recommend getting a large too. Much more flexibility with what can be done.
On topic, the smaller Weber Q series are great. Solid quality, good cooking area and can be easily carried, transported on camping trips etc away
I’ve got one of those. Cool little things where it can cook a whole chicken or bake your morning bread and I’ve used it a fair few times. I’ve found that getting it hot easily can be a problem, the other down side is that heat control is an issue.
weber Q they do 3 sizes in gas so one will fit the size your after
I bought one of these as a beach/portable BBQ 10 years ago. We use it for 90% of the BBQs we have (family of 4), and I have catered for 12 on it with ease. One hand portable, it is really good.
they do a gas version, if yo like that type of thing, I prefer charcoal myself.
Dave
I will +1 this, I really rate mine when we go to the beach, or camping. I would also use it at home if it was not for the Weber performer that stands on duty, and benefit from a cast iron centre grill which works wonders when hot with a proper steak.
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12 on that ‘with ease’, what the devil were you cooking, just sausages / burgers.I bought one of these as a beach/portable BBQ 10 years ago. We use it for 90% of the BBQs we have (family of 4), and I have catered for 12 on it with ease. One hand portable, it is really good.
they do a gas version, if yo like that type of thing, I prefer charcoal myself.
Dave
Even using either a 3 burner Weber, a 58cm kettle or an XL BGE unless it’s a few hunks of pork shoulder, or a dozen racks of ribs (on the egg), then I struggle to imagine how you’ve got enough grill real estate?
I’ve got one of these and the smokey joe for small BBQs but can never imagine cooking for a dozen people on it.
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Another vote for the Lotus grill. Great piece of kit that runs off very little charcoal.
Had mine a few years and great to get out for a couple
Weber Q from me too.
Great bit of kit.
Yep Webber Q at home superb and we have a small cadac for travel also superb
This is a great we thing. I've got the charcoal version for camping.I bought one of these as a beach/portable BBQ 10 years ago. We use it for 90% of the BBQs we have (family of 4), and I have catered for 12 on it with ease. One hand portable, it is really good.
they do a gas version, if yo like that type of thing, I prefer charcoal myself.
Dave
It's fine and does what it's supposed to, but it will spread a fair bit of ash on to your food if it's breezy.
Another vote for Weber. Very robust and parts are available even for old models. My first kettle lasted 25 years (outside in all weathers) and my gas one is 15 years old and going strong (just replaced the gril bars).
Might not be small enough but I have just bought a Weber E310 which is getting delivered on Friday
Go for gas, I have used Beefeater gas bbq's both in Australia and the UK for the past 20 years - never saw a charcoal bbq in Australia. A 3-burner would be ideal. Light it up and cooking 5 mins later.
I’ve got the 320 which is same size so as you say, probably two big for the OP. The 210 might be OK
Love the idea of these are they a decent size? What’s the grill size?For something slightly different take a look at the Lotus Grill. Charcoal, but has a battery powered fan in the bottom so is ready to cook in under 5 mins. Perfect for breakfast on the beach.
Added benefit of being double walled so can be picked up at any time or used on the garden table without causing damage.
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The lotus grill looks so cool just ordered the small one... £123.99 in Anthracite on Amazon.
Getting the BBQ out and cleaning it after is often reason enough not to bother for just the two of us but the lotus breaks down and goes in the dishwasher!
Lots more BBQs this year I reckon.
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Almost too good aren’t they lol.
My Weber has is now 9yrs old & was purchased at a half price end of season sale for less than £150!!
Love to upgrade to a full stainless Genesis but just can’t justify it yet. Needs some TLC painting the edges of the lid (the matte parts) but that’s the only maintenance in its time.
The middle section of my Smokey Mountain was slightly out of round & caused an air leak (not the best when air control is temp control!) & after emailing them I had a replacement within 48hrs.
Interesting to see if big green egg are going to be as good on a crack in the leg of their £850 table after 2 years!
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You can do it, I assure you. Takes a bit of concentration.
The great thing about these is that the heat also works under it, and I have 2 oven pans that fit perfectly underneath. While the BBQ is warming up I am cooking a thick foil bag of new potatoes, chorizo and rosemary, then when the charcoal is ready, I do the first lap of meaty stuff on top. When it is 2/3 done, that lot gets put underneath to finish off underneath the grill while the second lap on top goes ahead. You can manage a third lap before the charcoal begins to fade, and everything will get to the table hot.
As it begins to go off, it goes under the table to act as central heating (when camping), with its final charge of foil-wrapped bananas slit and filled with rum and chocolate.
I am not kidding, I have catered every evening meal for a camping party of 6 adults and 7 large kids for a week using one of these. No-one went hungry.
Dave
I’ve used one of these on holiday - they are excellent. However it’s perfectly possible to do without. I have a paella pan which neatly fits my Weber kettle and does a sterling job. It’s one of our Sunday lunchtime staples in the summer. I also do a good (but totally inauthentic) biryani in a similar way.
Weber Q for me too! Q1200, highly recommended
Mine is the XL which is just over 40cm across. They do several sizes though.
Ordered mine specifically to carry to the beach for bacon sarnies but as you can see from the pic, it gets used at the house too. The Weber is just out of frame...
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Cooking for a dozen Vegans.
Hands down agree with this. We used it daily all year (except summer) living in Dubai. Still going well after 4yrs, including two years in damp Dorset. Fantastic BBQ.
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We also have one of these (gas) for camping. Also brilliant!I bought one of these as a beach/portable BBQ 10 years ago. We use it for 90% of the BBQs we have (family of 4), and I have catered for 12 on it with ease. One hand portable, it is really good.
they do a gas version, if yo like that type of thing, I prefer charcoal myself.
Dave
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Very clever, never thought about residual heat below to finish, hats off to you sir!You can do it, I assure you. Takes a bit of concentration.
The great thing about these is that the heat also works under it, and I have 2 oven pans that fit perfectly underneath. While the BBQ is warming up I am cooking a thick foil bag of new potatoes, chorizo and rosemary, then when the charcoal is ready, I do the first lap of meaty stuff on top. When it is 2/3 done, that lot gets put underneath to finish off underneath the grill while the second lap on top goes ahead. You can manage a third lap before the charcoal begins to fade, and everything will get to the table hot.
As it begins to go off, it goes under the table to act as central heating (when camping), with its final charge of foil-wrapped bananas slit and filled with rum and chocolate.
I am not kidding, I have catered every evening meal for a camping party of 6 adults and 7 large kids for a week using one of these. No-one went hungry.
Dave
I always tend to find larger grills more relaxing with that ability to cook using hot / cooler spots without that level of planning, but I’m genuinely impressed.
These days I tend to find any grilling more stressful as I mainly smoke my meat low & slow. Ironically after 12+ hours laid back smoking its then the final 20 mins of cutting, pulling & serving that seem hard work.
Going to try under heat next time though.
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Weber E210 here, had it three years still looks new.
Maybe too big for op but feeds many with ease.
Another recommendation for the Weber. Had ours for nearly four years and still scrubs up well.
Q2000 here - picked mine up on gumtree a few years ago for a crazy £30
Weber e320 for me. 3 burner gives additional cooking options. E.g beer can chicken is easier as you can turn the middle burner off and maintain even heat with the other two burners.
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Another recommendation for this.
Would like to try something else but really no need. Plus it is perfect for a raised camp fire after the meal.
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After reading this just ordered lotus XL with Grill hood and Pizza stone looks awesome, thanks seams to get over the most annoying aspects of BBQ
Mine arrived today, went for the smaller one. Very impressed, good quality build wise, ready to coock in a few minutes and really easy to clean which is always my biggest issue with bbqs.
Size is fine for two and while I’ll mainly use it at home i am tempted to take it on the beach, fun idea.
Just built my Weber Spirit E310 this morning and it’s great quality
Looking forward to cooking in it when the weather clears up
My original kettle was bought in a pre-Thanksgiving sale in the USA for $50 US.
Useless fact - a full size Weber kettle will fit down a submarine hatch and you can stow two of them on top of the main gearbox of a Swiftsure class boat.
Ah mine was a gasser for that price, although my kettle cost me similar! Donated it to the brother in law 2 years ago, who has used it once...with a easy-light bag of charcoal!!
I love that fact - should I ever be required to take one onboard. I’m loving the visual image of cooking on it above surface.
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John Lewis have 20% off some of their bbq’s currently.
have a look at landmann.co.uk
as good as weber, enamel grills on most of them - so easy to just pop in the dish washer after.
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From lighting to this in less than 5 minutes very impressed
It really is a good piece of kit, i was impressed with the build quality. Might actually get round to bbq this year as a result.
From lighting to this in less than 5 minutes very impressed
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An additional benefit of the lotus is that the variable fan control adjusts the heat just like a gas bbq.
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