Bbq choice?

I bought a dual fuel one - being able to switch from 4 gas burners to charcoal very easily.

I suppose the only benefit is being able to choose what fuel to use for short-standard cooks. You can only use briquettes, and put in only one layer, whilst you can't adjust the height of the charcoal. It sits very close to the grill.

All in all I'd say it's a decent option, but I'll probably buy a small smoker next year to complement it. We have an old Weber sat in the front garden of a flat we left out... but I'd be amazed if someone's not nicked it by now!
 
~Divine~Wind~ said:
Click other seller mate :)

Ours has been undefeatable, until scaff fell on it lol

Rain, snow, sleat, the beast from the east it sat outside without a problem, ******* builders :( lol
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Thanks both. Just got it!
Have friends coming over soon. Hope it gets delivered before then!
 
Got hedge trimmer on one of these long delivery amazon things for basically half price other week. Few days later the delivery time drops by half


Was going to pick a charcoal one up this week so this is ideal!
 
Finally buying a higher quality gas bbq and trying to decide which to go with and would love some input. I am looking at pricier high quality ones that will last rather than ones that rot after a few years. Between Weber and Napoleon I have leaned towards Napoloeon, but I recently saw an Outback that looked pretty good (though I am unsure of their durability compared to the others)
Option 1 and the current favourite is Napoleon Rogue 425 (3 burners, no bells and whistles, just high quality)
https://www.bbqworld.co.uk/napoleon/napoleon-rogue-r425-all-black-gas-bbq.asp

Very pricey for what you get, but it's all about the quality materials.

The Outback Jupiter is the other bbq that intrigues me:
https://www.bbqworld.co.uk/outback/...JjYBLaPsP6Up34G_4BxOSYb5iph-fktUaAikfEALw_wcB

It is cheaper, bigger, has a few more options to it (though I doubt I will use the pizza plate or side burner, and a wood cutting board seems a bad idea). My concern is what sacrifice in quality materials have they made to be bigger and cheaper than the Napoleon. It looks to me that it is the Firebox itself which iscompromised compared to Napoleon.

Anyone have experience with either bbq/brand?
 
Got a Weber gas, purchased in 2019, its been excellent, cooked a pizza on it the other day, and it was lovely. Its our first Weber and it seems very sturdy and well made to last.
 
asteldian said:
Finally buying a higher quality gas bbq and trying to decide which to go with and would love some input. I am looking at pricier high quality ones that will last rather than ones that rot after a few years. Between Weber and Napoleon I have leaned towards Napoloeon, but I recently saw an Outback that looked pretty good (though I am unsure of their durability compared to the others)
Option 1 and the current favourite is Napoleon Rogue 425 (3 burners, no bells and whistles, just high quality)
https://www.bbqworld.co.uk/napoleon/napoleon-rogue-r425-all-black-gas-bbq.asp

Very pricey for what you get, but it's all about the quality materials.

The Outback Jupiter is the other bbq that intrigues me:
https://www.bbqworld.co.uk/outback/...JjYBLaPsP6Up34G_4BxOSYb5iph-fktUaAikfEALw_wcB

It is cheaper, bigger, has a few more options to it (though I doubt I will use the pizza plate or side burner, and a wood cutting board seems a bad idea). My concern is what sacrifice in quality materials have they made to be bigger and cheaper than the Napoleon. It looks to me that it is the Firebox itself which iscompromised compared to Napoleon.

Anyone have experience with either bbq/brand?
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Friend of mine has a Napoleon Rogue 525, lovely but pricey.

Definitely better quality than my Char-Griller Duo 5050 (which is already rusting a bit after 2 years), but I love being able to choose between gas and charcoal (or use both at the same time).
 
I have now added Grillstream to my options:
https://www.cambridgehomeandgarden.com/product/grillstream-gourmet-4-burner-bbq/

I like the fact that using coal is more integrated in the system (no need for taking the burner 'tents' out) and the double layer grill seems interesting and easier to clean up than fat dropping to a big tray below (which rusts and falls apart due to being to lazy to pull out and clean). Also like the glass hood
 
Just ordered a Napoleon Rogue XT 425. I'd rather buy once and spend the money. 15 Year warranty so hopefully will last a few seasons.
 
all you need is a kettle grill and a good smoker :P and real men use wood ..lol
just saying .. nothing better than a 8-12 hr smoke brisket and ribs :)
burgers and chicken wings on the kettle :P
 
Pit Masters use all kinds of cooking, from smokers, propane, Infra-Red, timber, I have cooked for 60+ on foraged timber (none of this fancy seasoned stuff) for an entire weekend (2 meals, cooked breakfast and dinner). Each type of cooking has its pros and cons and requires different skills. BTW Real men eat their meet raw...just sayin
 
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