Gas BBQ Recommendations

Syla5 · 15 Jun 2018 at 14:57

I have reviewed the recent gas vs charcoal thread and this isn't an extension of that topic, I know that I want a gas BBQ, whether it is considered a BBQ in the truest sense or not is not on topic please.

So with that in mind, I have a budget ranging from £400-£600, ideally a BBQ capable of handling food prep for 10+ people.

Please share your knowledge.

Shimmyhill · 16 Jun 2018 at 04:52

Avoid Outback. Weber or Napoleon are the brands to go for, look at what model in your budget has the features you need - I wouldn’t look past those two brands, each will give you years of service with excellent support and worth the extra money over the cheaper brands!

glitch · 16 Jun 2018 at 17:00

Weber Spirit would be my shout for a good gas - E-210 is pretty small but does okay when you have fewer numbers eating, E-310 is probably where you need to be for larger groups.

Syla5 · 18 Jun 2018 at 11:28

Well, the budget was stretched after many review readings, and a couple of local garden centre visits, Weber won the day, and we opted for a Genesis II e-310 model. Needed that extra size

glitch · 18 Jun 2018 at 14:35

Good choice - I think that will prove itself over the long-term to be the right investment.

Is there any fundamental difference between the Spirit and the Genesis, other than the latter being a little bit better? I can't keep track of Weber's revisions and am curious to know where the extra money goes.

I think the Genesis is a little more solidly-built, but burner-wise... same? Same-ish?

Syla5 · 19 Jun 2018 at 09:59

Better build materials and larger cooking area. Although the Spirit range is still very good quality.

Our last BBQ was an outback and lasted us 9 years, we got it as a hand me do when it was already at least 6 years old. The build quality of the Weber is significantly better then the outback, so my hope for 15 years out of it at least are high!

Shoeyuk · 19 Jun 2018 at 10:24

Currently using an outback jupiter 4 and am very happy with it. Plenty of space the grills have are better quality. I also like it has an integrated bottle opener on the end. The last outback i had lasted 11 years till i stopped looking after it, i was tempted by a webber but the outback was slightly cheaper and with the previous experience.