When I installed it, roughly in line with the images, the bottom of the fire box (essentially a shelf) wouldn't slide in as the igniter was in the way.

To our surprise, some people found it hard to assemble the grill before using it, with some people even spending hours on it. The side shelves also have four hooks below them to hang all your utensils so as to keep them within easy reach at all times. Build quality is solid but after two smokes I am seeing signs of rust on the smoker even though we use the Cosmo cover. Since its launch in 2016, CosmoGrill has swiftly risen to become a true barbecuing powerhouse in the UK.

We understand your disappointment and want to reassure you that, with the correct maintenance and usage procedures, our barbecues are designed to work flawlessly for years to come.

Several other features make this BBQ good value for money as well, for example: the built-in storage and the integrated thermometer. Sarah at Cosmo Grill was very helpful and responded very quickly, even with it being the weekend, too. Designed with a back burner, especially for rotisserie chicken; an infrared side sear zone burner for the perfect steaks and a robust warming rack to keep the food warm or for indirect cooking. I would say that the only real irritation for me when putting it together was that some of the images in the instructions were unclear - like the position of the battery holder for the igniter.There was relatively little polystyrene packaging, with cardboard being used instead - which I thought was a nice touch. Some coals have higher heat while others have lower, and you need to be always observing to not overcook your food. Another common drawback of charcoal grills is that they leave ash as a waste which can be difficult to clean. I treat the outside with a very light coating of baby oil, which removes any fingerprints and marks.

And if you often wish you had a portable grill so you can do barbecues anywhere, you can now do so thanks to the two wheels at the bottom of this grill that allow you to bring it with you wherever you go.MADE WITH YOU IN MIND: Cast iron grill grates provide better flavour, versatility and durability, with a removable round grill in the centre for pizza stones or pans/woks. Enhance the flavour profile of your dishes with our intelligently designed chimney and adjustable air vents, promoting optimal heat and smoke circulation for that unmistakable flame-grilled taste you crave. Here's a truly honest review so far - The Duo is BIG so make sure you have enough room to build it up and storage and use. The built-in thermometer allows you to stay in control of the temperature when you’re smoking meats or using it as an oven.

So, the next time you’re off to a picnic, you don’t have to cook beforehand – you can do it at the spot and enjoy freshly cooked food. If your looking for a gas and charcoal BBQ with the flexibility of the side burner and a smoker, then this is the BBQ for you. At the time I decided was going to go for the Platinum 4+2, but then egged myself on to get the Platinum 6+2 BBQ. Made For You: This versatile grill comes with a built-in bottle opener and four hooks for utensil storage, providing you with everything you need at your fingertips.

Say goodbye to the hassle of touching the hot grill with our convenient front door, allowing seamless movement of coal without compromising your safety or convenience.