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Recommend a BBQ

  • 17-04-2011 5:02pm
    #1
    hcass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 628 ✭✭✭


    Hey - Not sure if this the right place for this? Anyways...

    I am buying a gas BBQ for my parents. They love to eat al fresco when it comes into summer so I want to get a good one that will last. Budget around 300 - 600. But would rather spend closer to 300 cos we are pretty broke but if the BBQ is exceptional we will fork out the extra cash. Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    I don't think you can beat Weber. Over in the Food & Drink forum they're mentioned regularly (if you do a search of that forum you'll find lots of posts about them). I haven't got one myself yet but the next BBQ I buy will definitely be a Weber. Woodies do a pretty good range and I think the most expensive one (which is huge) is around €550, €599, something like that. So you should find one for your parents for €300+


  • #3
    Carlow52
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,389 ✭✭✭Carlow52


    I have a weber which I imported legally with full duty vat from US for 1/3 of the Celtic boom price here:) It NG so no bottles

    Great gear with one disadvantage, the one I have has 3 burners which run side to side rather than front to back which means that using one side only is not an option, the previous one I had had 3 side by side.


  • #4
    hcass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 628 ✭✭✭hcass


    I was looking at a few there - is it important to get ones with lava rocks? Does it really make a difference in the flavour. It also needs to be BIG! We have a big family that love to eat together, and we eat a alot!


  • #5
    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    The dearer Weber ones are huge and would easily cater for a large family. As far as I know they don't have lava rocks and I don't think that makes any difference. The purists about flavour won't use anything other than charcoal BBQs.
    If you want more opinions on this you should post a thread in the Food & Drink forum, you'll get a lot more views there.


  • #6
    iMax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭iMax


    Decide firstly if you want Gas or Charcoal. The Charcoal are usually cheaper.

    You can get up to a six burner with some, the bigger the better. Try to get one with enamaled plates & possibly a flat plate also. Don't bother with a side burner if possible.

    If you're going for gas, get a smoker box with it for some flavour. Also, the lava rocks "catch & burn" the dripping fats, which then smoke & give more flavour again.

    Also don't forget to get a decent cover for it, if you're getting a big one, they're not going to be moving it indoors in the winter.

    Also, try Homestore & more, they usually have good value.


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  • #7
    doyle_cae
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭doyle_cae


    Hey, we bought ours last year in homestore and more. It is a fantastic bbq and was under €300. I saw they have them in again, its worth a look! there are a range of sizes and prices


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