A sleek porcelain-enamelled bowl and lid establish the Classic Kettle Charcoal Barbecue as the gold standard in barbecuing – able to withstand years of high heat, while also extremely easy to clean and maintain. Its rust-resistant aluminium damper controls airflow, and a built-in lid thermometer helps you monitor the barbecue’s temperature. Glass-reinforced nylon handles with built-in tool hooks keep your utensils within arm’s reach, and a lid handle with heat shield protects your hand from the flame. The Classic Kettle’s durable all-weather wheels let you move your charcoal barbecue around the patio with ease, and spring-clip, push-pin legs allow for easy assembly – you’ll be up and barbecuing in no time! Practical Add-Ons, Easy Clean-up Weber is not only the best-known barbecue brand in the UK, but also the most readily available. We tested its most popular model, an entry-level classic kettle-style barbecue, designed for cooking for six to eight people. Having invented the modern Kettle design 65 years ago (originally from a cutting metal boating buoy in half), Weber has had plenty of time to perfect this model. Assembly & build quality The Classic Kettle Charcoal Barbecue is a true barbecue icon – a modern, 57-centimetre version of the world’s first kettle barbecue, invented by George Stephen in 1952. With its classic design and thoughtful features, like a state-of-the-art cleaning system and a handy angled lid hook, you can focus on what really matters – family, friends, and cooking great food. The Gold Standard in Barbecuing Our WoW BBQ team travelled to Birmingham for one of the UK's largest garden trade shows - Glee. Read More > You should prepare for the use of your Weber Original Kettle Premium charcoal grill by adjusting the vent handle, noting how much of the vent is open. The easiest barbecuing experience will be assured if you leave the vent completely open, with the lid-damper being used for temperature control.

Our Around the World In 80 BBQs see us take on a BBQ classic with Japanese influence. This is about Read More > If you don’t have a chimney starter, then the coals should be arranged in a pyramid shape on top of the grate. Two lighter cubes should then be placed within the coals, lit, and left to sit until there’s a white layer of ash over the charcoal. Take a look at the instruction guide to see how much coal should be used and how long you may expect the barbecuing of meat and vegetables to take.This week we've gone to Thailand on the fifteenth leg of our around the world in 80 bbqs journey Read More >

I used to be adamant that a classic grilled burger was the best way forward, simply cooked over charcoal Read More > Monday arrived and the official start of the Weber World Summit was scheduled to start in the afternoon. Read More > On other Weber models there is a hinged cooking grate, making it possible to add charcoal easily during cooking. In our opinion, this feature would make the Original Kettle much more usable. The charcoal grate is also quite far below the cooking grill, with no height adjustability. Although with enough charcoal this does lend itself to indirect or zonal grilling, where coals are piled on one side, to provide the user with a hotter side and a cooler side. It is also worth noting that grill bars on the Weber are quite thin, as is the case on many entry-level barbecues. Although this is fine for cooking sausages and kebabs, the bars are too thin to get really nice chargrilled lines on steaks, which are not onlypleasing to look at, but also add a great deal to the flavour. Other than that it cooks well, though of course it’s up to you to arrange your charcoal so as to get the correct temperature where you want it. Direct cooking (over the coals) - suitable for foods that take less than 20 minutes to cook, such as steaks, burgers and boneless meatsThe day had finally come, the much anticipated trip of a lifetime, a visit to Weber's home - Chicago! Read More > The Weber is large, as might be expected for a barbecue that is designed to cater for a family. This does however mean that a lot of charcoal is needed. Unlike others we tested, we found this really needed a lot of charcoal to make it usable, although it does come with a handy measuring cup. It’s no surprise then that the Weber was both the most intuitive to build and had the best instructions of the models we’ve seen. A lot of thought has clearly gone into the ease of assembly and it’s almost Ikea-like in its user friendliness. Having said that, the finished product was only good, not great.

Did you know that as well as being BBQ fanatics, we're also big football fans! Rest assured that the Read More > Available with either a 47cm or 57cm cooking grate, the Classic Kettle stands out as the true gold standard in barbecuing. Complete with rust-resistant aluminium damper, glass-reinforced nylon handles and durable all-weather wheels, this will be your year-round barbecuing companion. Here we BBQ'd ribs using the 3-2-1 Method set at a temperature for the majority of the cook at 160C. Read More >

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The Weber Kettle premium can heat up to temperatures of anywhere from 600 degrees F to 900 degrees F depending on the settings. Such temperature levels can be reached by resting the grill with the top down and keeping vents open for 15-20 minutes for optimum air ventilation. Weber charcoal briquettes and accessories should be used if you’re going to be cooking at such heats. How many lumps of charcoal do I have to use in a Weber Kettle? As mentioned, the Weber original kettle BBQ comes in a choice of 47cm and 57cm versions. The 47cm models have a total cooking area of 1548 CM², big enough for 9 burgers while the 57cm variety offer 2342 CM², big enough for 13 burgers. Whichever size you choose, you’ll be assured of complete barbecuing satisfaction. How hot can a Weber Kettle get?

Part of the Gourmet Barbecue System - add straight into the tailored slot on your GBS cooking grate Read More > Complete with classic Weber Kettle barbecue stylings, the Original Kettle has been designed for everyday ease of use. You can be certain that this robust barbecue will deliver exceptionally grilled feasts time and time again. The iconic Original Kettle It’s well worth using the RapidFire Chimney starter so that you get the number of lumps just right. As general guidance, around a quarter of the chimney should be filled for the cooking of tender meats, around half to three-quarters for burgers and sausages, and a full three-quarters for seared meats. Complete temperature control is assured with the Weber grill dampers. Find the right Original Kettle barbecue for you! This delicious salsa accompanied some Korean rubbed pork tenderloins and they were seared each side over Read More > How To Clean Genesis II Burners TubesWeber BBQ's are a staple for any outdoor grilling and keeping your Read More >

The Picanha Steak has become more readily available recently - no wonder, this piece of meat is fantastically Read More > Striving for the highest levels of customer satisfaction, we present our answers to your everyday questions about the Weber Original Kettle Series. How to use the Weber Original Kettle? Dan Cooper from Weber UK has been working on this recipe for several years and we think he may have just Read More > Offering superior flexibility, the Weber original kettle premium can be used for the smoking of everything from pulled pork to briskets. Simply mix your rub, cover the meat, and set up your grill for the ultimate smoking experience. Just beware that lengthy cooking times will be required for the chunkiest cuts. From roast to pizza – perfectly cooked food