IMO anything Weber will be good
This ones not a bad shout
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weber-Compa...6887371&sr=8-3
So my gas bbq has gone and I’m fancying a proper charcoal BBQ now instead.
Anyone got a good one they’d recommend for around £300-£400?
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IMO anything Weber will be good
This ones not a bad shout
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weber-Compa...6887371&sr=8-3
You can have anyone you want as long as it’s a Webber
The Weber Master Touch kettle bbq, a chimney starter and a good wireless thermometer is all you need.
I've had that model (or possibly the previous version) for 8 years and still going strong. I use a chimney starter, the current one I picked up three years ago in a Waitrose end of summer sale. I'd also suggest getting a cover. I store mine outdoor during the summer and in the garden shed during the winter. Pick up a set of barbecue utensils, some charcoal and a wire cleaner. You can spend the rest of your budget on meat, wine and beer.
Dancook kettles, Danish company, made from stainless steel and aluminium, can be had as freestanding kettles or ‘kitchen’ units. We have 2 1500’s, got them in 2014 and zero issues
The only issue is finding a U.K. retailer.
https://www.dancook.dk/products-list
Dancook have an Amazon Store
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dancook-150..._dp&th=1&psc=1
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I just bought this from Costco. Exceptionally well made
https://www.costco.co.uk/Garden-Shed...Cart/p/1900670
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Thanks for the pointers so far, i'm liking the look of this one and its seems a decent price...
https://www.trustedreviews.com/revie...er-mastertouch
Anyone got one of these?
I’ve had one for years. Lights easily and assembly takes 5 mins so feel criticism in the review unfair. Works extremely well.
Can't go wrong with Weber. Mine's sat outside, sun, rain and snow, for 5 years, and the only bit that doesn't look like new is the screw for the top vent. It's possibly the most well made thing I own (watches aside ofc).
I have one of these, under your budget but excellent quality.
Massive cooking surface, not sure why anyone would spend more.
Ps. Chimney starter a must!
https://www.costco.co.uk/Garden-Shed...Cart/p/1900670
Another vote for the Weber
Have had ours now for 4 seasons
I tried the chimney starter, gave up and just use firefighters and restaurant grade charcoal, have found it easy to light, last a long time and gives good flavour
For a chicken I pull the baskets apart, take the top rack off and leave it covered for about 1.5 hours, insert garlic lime/lemon or what you fancy in the neck of the chicken and sit it on an open can of beer
Whatever you get enjoy
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We use this one
https://www.homefire.co.uk/restauran...RoCy8gQAvD_BwE
Definitely Weber Mastertouch
Out of stock just at the min, but gooutdoors is cheapest, £275 then an extra 10% off if your kids are beavers/cubs/scouts, or 15% with a blue light card or you're a beaver/cub/scout leader (or know someone who is)
For Briquettes, Weber or Aussie heatbeads are best, i also find the Bar-Be-Quick wood free ones ok for grilling, not so good for low and slow. For lumpwood, avoid the Weber stuff, awful, use Big K restaurant grade, or online company globaltic is well thought of on my BBQ facebook group, also Fogonuk
If you get a kettle, a rotisserie attachment is a great thing to have. Amazon do Weber compatible ones by onlyfire that are good and nearly half the price of weber own brand. I have their rotisserie pizza oven combo
Echo the chimney starter recommendation, been a revelation for me, 1 or 2 natural firelighters (i use Lektowoodfuels) under a chimney, and you're ready to cook in 10-15 mins
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This one?
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XHF...2ZNRABRKADBXZD
Hmmm, interesting… 🤔
Blimey - Who knew charcoal BBQs could be so compicated!
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Another vote for the Webber Mastertouch. I have one and love it, mine must be around 8 years old now and still looks like new - other than where I dropped the lid.
Make sure you get a chimney starter and a Thermapen too. Forget the 'light it with newspaper' approach though and use eco woodwool firelighters instead.
Big K restaurant grade lumpwood charcoal. It is more expensive than the Tescos/B&Q stuff but is WAY better.
Learn how to cook the half/half method with the lid on and you will be flying. I seem to recall that Webber have a few videos showing that somewhere on their website.
Am I a savage for just using the charcoal in bags where you just set light to the bag, leave it then it's ready to spread out and cook with in about 20 mins? Why make it more complicated with the chimney device?
It probably depends on how much charcoal you use and how often you BBQ.
The chimney starter lets you use whatever charcoal you like, lumpwood, briquettes, restaurant grade etc, rather than having to use whatever is inside the bag. It is also probably cheaper long term too, as I would expect that the 'self lighting' stuff costs a premium above an ordinary bag of charcoal.
For bigger cook-ups, the starter also lets you light the next batch of charcoal outside the BBQ area, so you can just light it on the patio and then tip it into the BBQ when it is already lit and ready to cook - don't do that on timber decking areas though!
They really are so simple to use and from memory only cost about £20. I agree though, it may all sound a bit gimmicky, but I wouldn't be without mine now.
Thanks for the advice guys, that all makes perfect sense, I'm going to try the Chimney method and see how much better it is, I like the idea of higher grade charcoal options too.
Yep cheers for all the advice guys, just placed an order for the Weber Master Touch E-5750 and the Chimney lighter thing.
Looking forward to building it and getting it lit…
Now to order a cover and get looking on a good rib recipe…
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Post some photos, sure we'll be interested to see...
https://youtu.be/Tkisiwa-97c?t=47
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Totally with everyone here. Master touch and a chimney. Slow ribs, pulled pork, brisket all gone down a treat at chez Japester.
Do I get all the “
oooh you’ve been playing with your meat” jokes all day? Yes…Does everyone STFU when it’s ready? You bet they do!
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I’ve done slow n low ribs, pork tenderloin, beef Chuck roast and most recently a 12 hour brisket which was immense. Love my Weber kettle!
Just bought 2 x 8kg bags of Weber Brickettes from GoOutdoors for £20, seems to be the best price I could see online…
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Weber covers are a bit pricey. I got this one and it's holding up well after nearly 2 years. It's a touch shorter than it looks in the pics, but does the job
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074HDCZ...GZMHEJHDX64N20
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