Barbecues > Kettle Barbecues

Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Fixed level cooking rack

...the choice fell on the Landmann Kettle Grill. Being as we’re both the sort of people who never do anything until it’s absolutely necessary, the grill stayed in its box, in the boot of my car, until the actual day arrived. Then it was panic stations. We wanted to light it at 5 o’clock, and it wasn’t until 4 that we remembered we hadn’t actually set it up yet. Ever optimistic, we were certain it couldn’t be that ...
...can’t live with. The Landmann has a lid. What does that mean? Is it just there to stop rain getting in when it’s not being used or are you supposed to have the lid down during the cooking process? Well, there’s no doubt that the lid’s handy for keeping the rain out, but that isn’t its main purpose. The lid is there for barbecuing. There’s a difference between grilling and barbecuing y’see. Let me explain, ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap & cheerful.
Disadvantages: Slightly flimsy.

...the summer ends. Landmann are the largest supplier of a wide variety of garden leisure goods, including charcoal as well as gas barbeques, electric, and masonry Barbecues, also accessories, They do patio heaters too, and garden furniture. With offices in fourteen countries, this makes them the number one supplier of quality Garden leisure goods. This model is marketed as a kettle BBQ, this is because it has an enamelled lid. Although it has wheels, ...
...model. Contact details:- Landmann Ltd Po Box 28 Kidderminster DY10 2WJ W. Mids The head office is actually in Halesowen. Tel:- 01299 250909. If no luck on that number, try the Helpline on 01299 251747 e-mail:- enquiries@landmann.co.uk Website:- http://www.landmann.co.uk The site is a good one actually, it not only gives details of the entire range of products made by Landmann, but also has some helpful cooking tips on making that perfect Barbecue. ... Read review

Advantages: cheap, large, light, lid had a hook, easy to remove ash
Disadvantages: hard to build, doesn't stand very high

A hint of sunshine and most families get that urge to spend quality time together, sharing the glorious rays of the sun and collectively coming down 24 hours later with a bout of food poisoning following an undercooked chicken and 'black on the outside, frozen on the inside' sausages. My family is no different, however after discovering a serious amount of rust thanks to the great british weather my old barbecue was confined to the garden shed and ...
...one to spend too much on an item I can safely say won't be used again this year we opted to purchase from the ASDA's own range of barbecues with the 4235 Kettle being the barbecue of choice mainly because it seemed large enough for a family of 5 to cook comfortably on and because it had been reduced from it's usual price of £21 to £14. All of the associated parts of the barbecue in the box were very lightweight and very compact. The construction ... Read review

Advantages: Looks nice
Disadvantages: Poor quality and doesn't last

Outback BBQ's look amazing when you buy them but after a couple of years you realise they are made of impressively heavy but extremely cheap materials. Despite using a cover, regular cleaning and storage over winter rust set in and last week whilst having a BBQ the paint work around the cooking area caught fire - and we're talking major flames here - just to make it clear it wasn't fat but the paint which has now all been stripped off????? My burners ...
...is also starting to rust. I thought it was just me but have subsequently spoken with friends who have had similar problems. If you want something that's nice to look at buy one - if you want one that lasts - don't bother. I'm off to buy a new BBQ and it won't be an Outback. ... Read review

Advantages: No mess, no more lighter fluid, easy to use
Disadvantages: a bit dearer than normal charcoal but well worth it.

...again - untill I discovered Homebase instant lighting charcoal. Getting Dirty I suppose the main problem with a traditional bbq is the fact that when you come to set it up ready to light, you have to start stacking charcoal up neatly with strategically placed fire lighters or you have to pour lighter fluid all over the place and I think this tastes on the food. So all this normally results in you getting covered in black charcoal dust and ...
...I happened to be in Homebase and noticed their instant light charcoal. Loads of other people do it also but it seems to come in the same size packs and cost the same where ever you buy it. Basically it is a normal looking bag of charcoal but has four further bags inside all filled with charcoal. How Does It Work Then? All you have to do when you come to light your bbq is take one of the bags out and lay it in your bbq, you can use two if ... Read review