[Closed] Weber bbq

Yes, they last for ages and are very versatile. Get a chimney starter and so long as you understand direct and indirect heat cooking methods you’ll do fine for everything up to roasts.

As above, mine is approaching, if not just over, twenty years old. They're great.

Only gripe is that the wheels could be further out/back from the centre. If you're wheeling it along you only need to lift the front a gnats too much and the thing will flip on its back. Not a biggy, but bloody annoying.

Aye I've a 25 - 30 year old one still going strong. It's never flipped on its back or any other misbehaviour. It lives outside all year though we did buy it a Weber coat.

We've replaced the grill rack thingies probably once as they rust through eventually and that's it. Ours doesn't have a chimney but it would make it a bit quicker to start. We just light it 15 mins sooner. Job done.

Seriously consider a full size 57cm. You may regret getting the compact if you get into it and want to cook biggish stuff. Also go for a premium or mastertouch as they are a bit taller than the original and have better ash catching recepticles. If you can wait until August you can get some great deals on Weber stuff. Go Outdoors always heavily discount around the August bank holiday. Also I really recommend Weber briquettes, can't fault them.

As above, if you can get a bigger one, do! The ash catching is a plus, much tidier. Also, charcoal buckets at the side and the built in thermometer means you can use it as another oven. I normally do the Christmas goose on mine, and it's just delicious! Also, beer can chicken! BBQ butterfly leg of lamb, etc. I could go on!

Mine is only about five years old and is pretty much as new. Takes a little while to get going, and as above either a chimney or a ghetto version made from an old biscuit tin can really speed that up.

I'm sure the smaller ones are equally good, but again, as above, it's so much better going bigger if you can. Easier to cook large volumes for a garden party BBQ, and then also excellent for just cooking in general.

I've had one for years, it's great. Only point to note is that they are a little bit prone to blowing over in a storm.

They are bombproof, definitely recommended if you are on a budget but want something that will last. As above, you do need a chimney starter to get the coals going. I'd also recommend the proper Weber firestarter cubes alongside a chimney starter as they are less messy than newspaper and some cheaper firstarters can give a nasty chemical taste.

Weber kettle BBQs are great. Just don’t get the compact. It’s too small to do proper beer can chicken, there’s not enough height from the grill to the inside of the lid.

Other than that, what they said. ^^^^^^

*Although I do also have a gas Outback with a domed hood. Different tools for different jobs.

I've got a 57cm, the cheap model without the flashy ash catcher, and it's great. Get a digital thermometer for it though.

My Weber has a cast grate rather than a chrome grill, makes the world of difference.

Currently stood in front of my Weber gas jobbie that's a few scant weeks old

Cant comment on the charcoal versions but loving it so far, really nicely designed and good solid matierials.

They’ve excellent. As is their fire pit. If I was buying again I’d buy the smaller one as you need quite a few briquettes to keep the temperature up in the large one. The food is always excellent and roasting a joint is fun. The ash collection pan is worth it. My neighbour doesn’t have this and it always looks a mess.

They are bombproof.

Get a chimney starter

This. We have the Weber one. Takes out all the faff.

If I was buying again I’d buy the smaller one as you need quite a few briquettes to keep the temperature up in the large one.

This. I have the 57cm, have it for 7 or 8 years, wish I'd bought the 47 as it takes a bit of going for 3 of us.

I usually fire up the travel bbq for dinner instead.

Pizza ring attachment is great, though I made my own.

I always used to think Webber bbqs were over rated American and nothing special. Then I bought the Go Anywhere as it was on offer and had been recommended on here. It is amazing, the ability to control the heat down to nothing makes bbq on charcoal so easy. You can stall it so the fire actually goes out saving charcoal for the next cook. I was so impressed I bought a 2nd webber, the kettle 47cm for winter BBQ'ing out the back door.

Loving all the positivity.

Weber go anywhere was ordered last week.

Theres only two of us and it will probably get more action away from the house.

How unusual to get a 100% positive response...

Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten. I like the fire pit. It’s built to the same bombproof standard. I done cover it either. I thought that was a bit pricey but see above.

Get the 47 with all the extras. You won’t regret it. From a former gas user.

I’ve got a 57cm, the cheap model without the flashy ash catcher, and it’s great. Get a digital thermometer for it though.

Agreed.

Also, as mentioned, a chimney starter is essential. Doesn't need to be a weber one.

Also Also, the only thing I'd change is having the flappy up bits at the side of the grill to add more smoking wood. Not enough to bother buying a new grate though so can't be that big a downside.

Smoked roast chicken ftw.

Today’s plan is slow cooked beef brisket, should be ready about 7:30.

I did a brisket on mine for the first time a few weeks ago. Followed the hayes garden centre YouTube vid. Was delicious and I'll definitely do it again. We got the limited edition 57 a couple of years ago on offer. Pizza stone is worth getting too.

My Weber One Touch is 30 years old - lives outside, never been covered. Get the big one - if you are worried about Briquette usage, use wood. I haven't used charcoal for years.

Thanks for the help and advice, will be making a purchase today. Think it will be the 57cm
Full size. Looking forward to making the move having used gas one for years

Slightly off topic, but I saw Tesco are selling their own brand chimney starter.

Looks ok, and is less than a tenner.

I have the Weber one, which is great, but was about £30 I think.

If I had my time again, I'd go with the non-branded alternative.

But Weber bbq's really are lifetime investments. 👍👍👍

I have the Weber one, which is great, but was about £30 I think.

If I had my time again, I’d go with the non-branded alternative.

I've had several non branded chimney starters, but they all seem to last for a year before rusting through and getting chucked. The Weber one is four years old now and still going strong.