Part 6 The Reviews - £750 - £999 - Which gas BBQ to choose in 2013?
This week, were going to be reviewing the best gas barbeques priced from £750 - £999.
The barbeques in this price bracket offer up an impressive range of professional features that will allow your barbequing to develop and diversify, giving you the tools to create excellent quality results.
Investing in a barbeque in this price range will not only allow you to barbeque to a professional standard but will also provide a level of build quality and durability not seen on lower level models. These BBQs are for the serious barbeque lover, looking for a BBQ which can potentially offer a lifetime of barbequing pleasure together with the features to cover a wide range of cooking scenarios.
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Weber Genesis E310 BBQ
When purchasing a BBQ in this price bracket you should expect a build quality that will last year after year, and the Weber Genesis E310 delivers on this front with its impressive 25 year warranty ensuring you are getting a barbeque that is designed to last.
The 3 stainless steel burners provide a balanced heat across the porcelain-enamelled cast iron cooking grates which creates the optimal grilling area, and the inclusion of unique flavorizer bars provide you with that perfect BBQ taste every time.
The cart is both stylish and supremely practical, with a striking black and steel finish. The Weber Genesis E310 has been designed to maximise storage and preparation areas coming fully equipped with stainless steel work surfaces, an enclosed storage area, and a total of 6 tool holders to ensure you have everything you need easily within reach.
Ideal for: The serious barbeque enthusiast looking for a high quality BBQ, which offers professional results and many years of reliable service.
Napoleon LE 485 RSBI (3 Series) BBQ
The Napoleon LE 485 RSBI (3 Series) BBQ offers the serious barbeque-master an impressive selection of professional features, which extend far beyond the capabilities of lower level models. Designed to be the cooking station for any event, offering a wide range of options as well as an integrated ice bucket and cutting board - this BBQ will be the centre of the action.
Offering an impressive 5 burners, as well as specialised options such as infrared rear rotisserie burner, and Sizzle Zone side burner as standard, the LE 485 provides a truly outstanding cooking area. There are also a host of impressive additional options such as the commercial quality rotisserie kit, the smoker pipe, and the impressive charcoal tray which give you the option of genuine charcoal BBQ flavour.
Cast iron WAVE cooking grids ensure an even distribution of heat and the cooking temperatures can be easily monitored with the lid-mounted ACCU-PROBE temperature gauge. As darkness falls the barbequing doesnt have to stop as the LE 485 RSBI comes equipped with iGLOW technology, illuminating the control knobs, and lighting the cooking area ensuring the fun can continue long into the night.
The Napoleon LE 485 RSBI (3 Series) BBQ offers a wide range of cooking options, together with impressive storage and extras that keep the most serious of barbeque-masters kitted out for almost any barbeque situation.
Ideal for: A true barbeque-master looking for a complete barbequing station, packed with standout features and optional extras that are sure to impress.
Grand Hall Maxim 427 (Pearl Grey) BBQ
Grand Hall are one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of outdoor kitchen, grill and barbeque equipment in the world, and that wealth of experience really shows with the Maxim 427, which comes packed with features to cover all the bases.
The key feature of the Grand Hall Maxim 427 is its versatility “ it does much more than just grill. Grilling, cooking, baking and more are all possible from this impressive 5 burner BBQ, which also comes equipped with an extra side burner and infrared back burner for professional results.
The 3 porcelain-coated cast iron cooking grids offer plenty of space for grilling, while the additional hot plate adds an extra dimension to the barbequing experience. Other impressive features include the inbuilt warming rack and lid mounted temperature gauge, giving you complete control when cooking a variety of items.
Ideal for: the barbeque enthusiast who demands the versatility to do more than simply grill.
Winner - Napoleon LE 485 RSBI (3 Series) BBQ
All three models in this category offer incredibly high build quality and an impressive set of professional level features, but we feel that the Napoleon LE 485 RSBI (3 Series) comes out on top.
Offering features such as infrared rear rotisserie burner, Sizzle Zone side burner, and iGLOW technology, together with integrated ice bucket and cutting board as standard, the Napoleon LE 485 RSBI offers a very impressive package. It also has the high quality build expected of a Napoleon Barbeque and is backed up by a 10 year warranty, making it a great long term option for the most seasoned of barbeque-masters.
Add to this the potential of optional upgrades such as advanced rotisserie kits and real charcoal tray, and the Napoleon quickly becomes a true barbequing behemoth, sure to satisfy the needs of the most passionate grill master!