Advantages: Superb results, Easily moved around, lots of accessories
Disadvantages: Grill size / shape - means it's difficult to fit in the sink to clean

...I have always been adamant that I do not like barbecued food. My previous experiences had been charcoaled sausages - black on the outside, raw in the middle. All other food crisp with a charred flavoured seasoning. YUCK! After a period of my partner trying to convince me otherwise, and that with the long hot summer providing a good excuse to eat outside, I finally accepted defeat and agreed to purchase a BBQ. After looking around at the various options the Weber provided the best quality and value for money! The Weber range is endless with both charcoal and gas versions on offer. The Weber "one touch" Gold is a charcoal version. It is mid range with SIlver (low) and Platinum (high). They also come in two gril sizes 18.5" and 22.5" Prices for the Gold are between £129 and £159, Silver £99 - 129, Platinum £199... Read review

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Advantages: OVER 150 RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, BARBECUE OR GRILL OPTION, EASILY AVAILABLE
Disadvantages: ?

...Ainsley also talks about storage, safety measures, stability, methods of cooking and other topics related to barbecue. In an easy paragraph of about 100 words Ainsley explains working principle of basic types of barbecue available: gas and charcoal. The difference between a gas barbecue and a charcoal barbecue has been elaborately explained in the book covering all their pros and cons. This also includes information on different types of barbecues available in the market: • Charcoal Barbecues: Disposable barbecues, Hibachi barbecues, Convertible barbecues, Upright open-top barbecues, Barrel barbecues, Pillar or Pedestal barbecues, Covered kettle barbecues. Hooded barbecues and permanent barbecues. • Gas Barbecues: Portable barbecues and Table-height barbecues. • Electric barbecues. All the above barbecues... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and work great!
Disadvantages: Only disadvantage is that its not reusable

...August 2006 we moved into out new home during the summer. We had spent an absolute fortune on solicitor fees, cleaning costs (it had been empty for 18 months) and the general house moving costs that you would expect to pay. Once we moved in we found ourselves in a dilemma. We had spent all available cash to move in and could not afford to buy non-necessity equipment like a new barbecue. But we also wanted to invite a few friends over for an intimate house warming. We decided to buy some disposable BBQs instead as they were very cheap and we felt they would do the job. We decided to try one out on ourselves first, so that we could avoid culinary disaster in front of our friends! We set upon buying one from Asda, and purchased a pack of sausages and some burgers and got down to it. What a mistake we made! The charcoal didn't heat... Read review

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Advantages: tasty, easy to use
Disadvantages: none

...Please ignore the picture here as I am reviewing the tinned product and anyway the picture is of Chicken Tonight!!! (Does anybody know how I can contact Ciao to get this changed?) I have added a picture of the tin at the end of this review. The actual product is Homepride Barbecue Cook-In-Sauce. It comes in a tin, weight 500g. I like Cooking sauces as I eat a lot of chicken and like to spice it up a bit without adding a lot of extra calories or fat. The barbecue sauce is ideal as it is low in fat. NUTRITION INFORMATION ++++++++++++++++++++++ per 100g: 83kcal Fat 1.7g - saturates 0.1g Sodium 0.5g INGREDIENTS +++++++++++++ Some of the major ingredients are: Tomatoes, Onion, Sweetcorn, Red Peppers, Green Peppers, LOOK +++++ Open the can. A light barbecue spicy smell hits you. The sauce is very... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use and ready in minutes due to its high power.
Disadvantages: The price, it does not come cheap at over £200.

...The Outback Hunter is a robust family sized gas-fired, hooded barbeque with a cooking area of 60 x 50 cm. It has three burners and the hood is a single piece which is manufactured from Japanese steel and coated in German porcelain which provides protection against rusting and corrosion. Two of the burners support grills and the third has a reversible hotplate/griddle which is suitable for all types of cooking, including frying eggs and pancakes. The Hunter has loads of features not found on other barbecues, for instance: - Heat indicator - Warming racks which "swing away" - Porcelain coated heavy cast iron grill and gridde - Cast iron burners with 'integra' spark safety ignition systems - Hammertone finish lid - Sustainable solid hardwood base All Outback barbecues come with full CE markings. There are also many... Read review

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Advantages: Crispy, Delicious and they have a real barbecue flavour taste.
Disadvantages: You Have To Eat Them All

...I love Pringles Texas Barbecue flavour and they always seem to jump into my trolley when I am shopping (naughty Pringles now I will have to eat you). When you are in a Snack Attack Mood nothing else will do. It's that crispy delicious distinct dry potato taste that gets me every time and well there doesn't seem any point leaving any in the tube. About Pringles The Pringles recipe was made in 1956. In 1964 Pringles went into production. The distinctive Pringle can was introduced in 1970 and by 1998 Pringles where available in 40 countries round the world. Crunchy facts about Pringles Pringles are available worldwide in 45 flavours. You can buy Pringles in more than 100 countries. Brad Pitt appeared in a Pringles advert in 1982. The famous Pringles logo is "Once you pop you can't stop". Pringles are made by Proctor... Read review

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Advantages: Quick, good for you and tasty :)
Disadvantages: Not as much cheese on as we would like

...too. The base is floury and tastes nice to dip into a garlic and herb dip too. Theres not too much tomato puree either which further adds to the delights so flavours of the barbecue chicken and gorgeous sauce lashed over the top can truely be enjoyed! Overall 4 stars rating it's an affordable option to actually cooking at only £2.50, is a decent size too, great for sharing although i could have happily eatent the whole thing having been busy all day and had worked up an appetite. You may want to add some extra cheese as we would have done if i'd remembered to pick up some grated mozerella - as you dont get much on the pizza itself, infact you get more chicken and sauce than any cheese really. But still hits the spot and the sauce is one of the nicest tasting barbecue ones ever. Definately worth a try - idea for summer. Thank you... Read review

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Advantages: Quick and reliable to light
Disadvantages:

...One of the most aggravating things about barbecuing is waiting for the charcoal to get hot. You can accelerate this by using fluid, lighters etc, but I think they do taint food, however slightly. This product is different, in that it comes sealed in thick paper bags the right size for a small barbecue - e.g. the hibachi variety or a 18in diameter free standing one. You sit the whole bag in the middle of the pan, light the bag and as the bag burns, the impregnated charcoal collapses into a neat heap and ignites properly. After a few minutes, it is alight enough to spread it out a bit. It is probably 10-15 minutes quicker to get going than standard lump charcoal, and the lighting fluid burns off the small chunks so quickly, there is no trace left by cooking time. If you were having a party, you'd have to use two bags or a larger... Read review

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Advantages: Fabulous Day out for everybody
Disadvantages: it has to come to an end

...and everybody was singing and having water fights and acting no better than the kids. As it approached lunchtime we stopped at a bay known as Limnopoula (close to Kassiopi). The bay was filled with sunbeds but not a soul was to be seen, nor a building or anything except this deserted beach. The boat moored a little way out, but a bridge was placed down for us to reach the beach. Whilst moored here, everyone was diving from the boat into the crystal waters, the beach was so clean and the sea was as clear as tap water. Theo and his crew set up the barbecue here, and hey what a barbie it was, the food was delicious with steaks, chops, sausages and all the other norm babrbie meat, there was salads galore, potatoes everything you could want and tons of it, you just kept going back as much as you wanted and it just never run out. Nor did the wine... Read review

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

...from so much bending. The grill has a radius of 30cm which I found when cooking for 5 to be adequate and with good preparation work the heat from the charcoal gave good even heat all around the grill which is very good. At £14 I really cant's grumble. Once everything had cooled down removing the ash was simple thanks the the vent in the bottom of the kettle and because it is so light I didn't break by back lifting it into the shed after use to protect it from the harsh weather. I would strongly recommend this barbecue but air caution for all you guys over 6ft, it can be pressing on the back. Absolute bargain!... Read review

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