The uniquely newsworthy Irish sensation of not having to wear a jacket this week could mean only one thing: it's finally BBQ season. If you're seeking the perfect BBQ, here are the top recommendations from us and the folks over at Bulmers.
You'll want to make an impression with both your BBQ and cooking skills if you're having friends over this weekend so here are our top five recommendations for whether you're seeking a gas BBQ or the disposable option instead:
Weber Genesis Red 3-Burner Gas Barbecue, E310
Price: ?1,200 (available via special order)
Considered the Rolls Royce of barbeques, this retro-inspired BBQ is so luxurious that it's probably more used to tending towards Kobe beef than your regular burgers, so you might want to splash out for meat befitting of such an incredible purchase too.
This BBQ includes porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, an enclosed cart with painted steel doors and stainless-steel handles. The capacity is 507-square-inch primary cooking area, while it also features a 130-square-inch warming rack for a 637 square-inch total cooking area.
Weber Q200 Gas BBQ with cart
Price: ?346.00
A slight step down from the Weber model above - what isn't? - but the Weber Q200 is a fine choice with most of the above's extras. This gas powered BBQ comes with 280-square-inches of cooking area, a cast aluminum lid and body and two durable work tables for your pre and post-cooked meat.
The nylon grill frame is glass-reinforced too and has a push button ignition so there will be not waiting around for you or your guests.
Sunday Denver Pre-Cast Charcoal Masonry BBQ
Price: ?309.00
Now we're talking about getting back to nature with a masonry BBQ. Not only can such a purchase provide an attractive focal point in any garden, this Denver barbecue is built using reconstituted stone and marble, meaning that it is long lasting. Also, just look how incredible it looks and try to resist it.
Weber Smokey Joe Original BBQ
Price: ?60.75
With a colour scheme that makes it the patriotic choice, Weber?s Smokey Joe Original is a more simple, compact option that burns charcoal. Granted, it lacks some of the bells and whistles of the above models but in what it lacks in versatility, it makes up in portability and eh... being green.
Make sure you're picking up the latest model as it has new improved features including a new style handle with heat shield, side vents replacing the bottom vent and a charcoal measuring cup that takes the guesswork out of fuelling the BBQ.
Party size instant BBQ
Price: ?8.99
Lastly, if barbecues are an extremely rare occurrence in your house and you're reluctant to shell out big money for something you might only use sparingly (this is Ireland...), then don?t be ashamed ? get an instant BBQ instead..
An instant BBQ will heat up in minutes, burn for an hour and a half, costs less than a tenner and won't involve you getting your hands dirty. Best of all, there's no clean-up required.
If there?s a downside, we can?t see it but if we're being honest, we're still quite entranced by that masonry BBQ to recommend anything else...
All models and prices quoted are from B&Q.
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