Outdoor BBQs

14 years ago

We are installing a gas line to our exterior when we remodel our kitchen and I want to get a BBQ. Here are things we know we need:

1) Freestanding

2) Natural gas

I'm at a loss as to where to even start researching. My mother had Weber and Ducane in the past with very good results.

I'm not even sure what cooking area we need - we are 2 adults, 2 kids plus 1 on the way but like to entertain. I don't need an enormous grill, but I want something where I can make decent size batches of food at a time.

Also, grates? What different materials are preferable?

Thank you all for your help.

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dodge59
14 years ago
I'm not sure where you are located, but in Calif, we have stores called Barbeques Galore, where you can see all the different options. Home Depot carries many bbq's too, alto not as extensive collection as BBQ's Galore.

We also have "Patio Shops" here that carry different bbq's albeit , usually they are expensive.

Having owned several over the years, alto they are built in, "must haves" for me are the infrared burner, as well as 5 conventional burners for the regular bbq. I also like the Spitt.

I also have a 2 burner DCS gas cooktop, (A real "Flame Thrower"), mounted next to the bbq.

In S CAlif, we use both a lot.

We did buy the wife's twin sister a bbq for Christmas.
A "Freestanding one" at Home Depot. It has one Side burner
(Like a cooktop) and I believe 2 bbq burners + the infrared burner. She is very happy with it!I think the BBQ is a "Charmglow"--buttttt----I'm not positive about that!

Good luck on your hunt!!

Gary
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weedmeister
14 years ago
I went through this some time ago.

Basically, there are 3 tiers out there, the $99-$499, $500-$2500 and everything above ($2500-$5500).

If you don't mind something that rusts out, has no temperature control, breaks and/or explodes, then the bottom tier is fine. They are cheap enough to replace every 2 years or so.

In the middle tier you find better parts, a bit more stainless (but not through-out), better burners (but they can rust) and construction. The higher you go, the better you get. Weber is in this group, RCS and others.

At the top tier, you get all stainless with welded seams, not screws that rust together. You get high quality valves that give better flame control. YOu get stainless burners that won't rust. You can also get the flexibility of having separate sections that grill at different temperatures. And overall even temperatures from front to back, left to right. Firemagic, Lynx, Viking, DCS and others are in this group.

This store below carries a wide selection of stuff. But what is great is their videos of their products where they show the insides, construction and do some grilling. Well worth taking the time.

Here is a link that might be useful: bbq grill store
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iceqween13
14 years ago
We have a Vermont Casting BBQ and love it. Paid about $1800 for it but has been worth every penny. Well made. Enjoy the rotisserie too.
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Shira S
Original Author
14 years ago
Ooh...rotisserie options! That sounds amazing!
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