Best Charcoal BBQs

Great bbq however the circular vent on the top of the charcoal lid wasn't a great seal which made in impossible to choke the grill (put out the the… Read more

charcoal), I mentioned this to customer support who resolved the problem for me, so if you feel that the top vent is too loose then id recommend reaching out to them. The customer support I received was great.

Webber kettle the best charcoal BBQ if them all – I bought my first Webber red KETTLE around 44 to 45 years ago from an exhibition at the Yenora woolsheds in Sydney Australia, it was one of the first… Read more

in Australia at the time in the mid 1970s. I use it often with a mixture of heat beads and charcoal, I always cook my whole leg ham on it and my Turkey every Christmas for the most perfect and juicy meat ever, and I've got 16 BBQ plus a Webber Q, and this kettle is the best by a mile. Now I'm looking at buying a new one, I don't really know why, but they seem to have a few improvements added over the years, then I will be able to cook my meat on one and my veges on the other at different temperatures. It's a win win for me. Well done Webber, keep up the great quality. Photos Christmas 2021. Brilliant.

Very useful little BBQ for everyday cooking – have a bigger smoker type BBQ but it is quite cumbersome to use if you just want to cook for family and quickly. the go anywhere fills this gap… Read more

perfectly and is very good quality and cooks amazingly.

to the one guy complaining about the handle screws. you need to tighten them hard. it feels like it's too tight but keep turning until the handles stop wobbling. this is designed this way and will make the handles last longer.

After several uses of the Ozpig Series 2, I’ve come to the conclusion that while it may have some charm as a rugged, portable fire pit, it’s not a… Read more

well-executed stove, especially if you're hoping for efficient heat output in cold conditions.

The most frustrating design flaw is the chimney size in relation to the combustion chamber. The flue is simply too small to create sufficient draw, leading to smoke backing up and pouring out of the lid whenever the door is opened, or worse, causing the fire to choke and go out altogether. This seriously undermines its functionality as a stove, where clean burn and controlled airflow are essential.

When used as an open fire pit (with the door and top open), it’s passable, although it’s very heavy, bulky and expensive compared to a flat pack pit. The heat output is underwhelming and in cold temperatures, it struggles to radiate enough warmth to be genuinely useful unless you're basically hovering over it.

Overall, the Ozpig looks the part and may appeal to those who like the aesthetic of a metal box with legs and a chimney but in terms of actual stove performance, it’s a bit of a letdown. If you’re after reliable heat or practical cooking in a variety of conditions, there are better designed alternatives out there.

Looks good, built tough, slick marketing but let down by poor airflow and limited heating performance.

Amazing Quality – Quality, fit and finish. easy to assemble. well packaged considering the weight. Great looking "Standout" piece for any backyard or balcony. grills,… Read more

smokes, bakes and sears with ease. Great service and support from supplier and producer. Easy to maintaon, easy to set up.

Been great looks great , this year been first time really enjoying , but notice today while burning there are large cracks , has been raining but would expect it to last better than this Show details

2nd used – Overall cooking was good. But the grill mesh turning to chrome colour after second time of use, also the black tray paint start cracking. Is it still safe to use it? Show details

5 years of WSM cooking, I can't go wrong! – With my interest in “Slow cooking”, I researched what was available and came up with the Weber SMC as the best BBQ without the work to get it done,… Read more

failsafe. Yeh, I’ve heard that before. My research kept coming back to this BBQ, so bought it, the mid sized 47cm version. Best decision I have made! This thing is amazing! Two cooking shelves, real strong smokey flavour which i like, (depending on your smokey wood preference which is adjustable), Set and forget, best Brisket ever! Simple and easy to use, utilising the same BBQ Bricketts, in the "Mignon Method, two circular rows of Bricketts and the hot chimney coals in the middle. Temperature is consistant at approx. 205-215 degrees (6-7hours), smoking with up to 4 lumps of wood (2 hours), then continue for a further 6 to 8hrs. Wow, what we have eaten out of this SMC is simply amazing! This BBQ is easy to keep clean due to its enamel coating, empty the ash and thats it! Love it’s simplicity and reliability! I use it on a regular basis, at least once per month. I have cooked all types of meats in my WSM, without a hitch. I have two other Weber Charcoal BBQ's.

Had my fornetto over 3 years. It is such a brilliant smoker so easy to use and setup. Works exceptionally well when smoking poultry (Love smoked Turkey wings),Bacon and fish. Smoked eggs also come out a treat. Show details

Great BBQ. Have done some mean Briskets for crowds. Use for finishing sous-vide rump caps getting 5 star reviews. Is now 3 years old. Has some… Read more

issues with temperature settings being touchy but overall is very good. and would recommend. Pellets are expensive.. Also find that recipes always take much longer than stated. but if use in conjunction with meater probe or similar you can work it.

Average for the price – I'm using a 57cm Weber Kettle Master Touch and had this bought as a birthday gift. The motor and skewer I like but am pretty disappointed by how the… Read more

ring fits - it is not a snug fit in diameter nor does it rest on the kettle well (yes, the notches are situated where the nuts are). Considering the price point and premium brand, I was expecting the fit to be much better.

Great quality product – Bought the Deluxe version from their online store. Delivery was really quick, 3 days from Melbourne to the Gold Coast. The BBQ was easy to assemble… Read more

taking about 10 minutes and instructions were easy to understand. I have used it a few times and it works really well. The build quality is excellent.

Primo XL – Primo XL is a great grill. I have owned this grill for some time and wasn't really using it to its full potential until 2-3 years ago. Originally I… Read more

was just searing burgers, sausages and steaks on it which it was really great at.

2-3 years ago I began using the grill for Reverse Searing, Smoking and baking / roasting.

The XL does all these things fantastically well and I would recommend the grill to anybody.

Cleaning the Grill is as simple as making sure after each cook you let it heat up a bit further to burn some of the grease off and then next time before starting use a hard plastic brush to give the grates a bit of a scrub.

My grill is under cover so it deals with wind and rain well.

After sales service has been grate with Casey doing the best he can to ensure people get accessories and spare parts as quick as possible.

The bbq has been repaired twice in less than two years, and now shorts the house electrics so completely useless. Three emails to the manufacturer with absolutely no response, not even an acknowledgment. Shocking. Do not waste your money. Show details

Love it – We've had ours for 8 almost trouble free years now and the one issue we did have in 2016 was resolved by Weber Australia who shipped out a… Read more

replacement gas hose and regulator and because we are outside their service zone, I fitted it myself which was easy enough. (Having said that I had to get the US mob to remind them they did have spares).

Somebody said in another review that the small gas cylinders are no longer available but Bunnings carry the Benzomatic range (the 465g is $9) and any Propane cylinder of 465g or less with a CGA600 fitting will do.

As a BBQ it's simply great. It takes awhile to get used to venting top and bottom to get the temperature right but it's capable of reaching temps over 500F. Using hickory wood chips in the burner imparts a great smoky flavour to anything you cook in and slow cooks over several hours only require occasional top ups of the charcoal.

I've found it best to leave the gas burner running for slightly longer than the 5 minutes recommended but even so, the bottles last a fair while.

It's a shame that some Australian states decided to not allow it to be sold and that Weber Australia dropped it but it's still a continuing model in other markets and the convenience of the gas assisted charcoal ignition makes this a breeze to use.

After use cleaning is a matter of minutes but at the end of each summer season it gets a complete clean of everything and I did notice this year that the charcoal baskets are getting a bit worn and will need to be replaced but Bunnings do a generic pair for $17 and genuine Weber ones are $40 a pair.

My only gripe is that the handle on the kettle gets very hot and I've burnt myself a couple of times. They apparently redesigned it in 2015 and it is now shielded and the later handles are available as a spare part.

The ultimate for any BBQ – My wife got me one for my birthday, it is the best thing since sliced bread. She wishes she didnt get it now because i spend most evenings firing it… Read more

up and experimenting with a new recipe.

Ultra solid and robust construction and total control over heat. Idea for anything from sausages and burgers to a 6kg lump of beef. If your into ribs or brisket - this is the beast you need.

Works too well....... Components melt – First time use resulted in the locking pins Melting. These hold the legs and flue in place. Not happy as the unit is a great size for camping....its going back to Bunnings as its not safe. Stevie P Show details

It's not a Rolls Royce, but it works well and does the job nicely.

OMG. Chose the Pro over the Standard, and it is worth every cent. Henry from Victor Harbour Bunnings was awesome. He did the lot for me. Fuel,… Read more

Matador temp probes, rubs, cover, cleaning gear, smoking wood, trays and basting gear. Took his advice and cooked the most incredible spatchcock chicken I have ever consumed. Tender, so juicy, and oh the flavour. Next night pork chops and insane roast spuds and pumpkin. Kept steady temp during the whole cooking process with very little escaping smoke. The stainless racks are so easy to clean, the enameled interior just wiped clean. Lining the water pan with foil and leaving it dry, made cleaning a sinch. Am truly blown away with this extremely well made product. Beats the competition hands down. Just Brilliant.

This is a great grill! This is the only grill you will ever need. Amazing temperature control. It gets Amazingly hot or dial it down to cold smoking.… Read more

Charcoal beats gas for taste. Use a chimney and start the grill then prep your food and it takes the same time as gas or frying. Better temperature control and better built then weber products. The multi level can be used for temperature control or volume... just add more grates. The bottom vent does not let sparks out...very safe.

Not fit for purpose BBQ kettle cooker – Bought this Mini Kettle cooker from Bunnings a few years ago. Works fine for cooking a few steaks, chops ...as long as you DO NOT PUT THE LID… Read more

OVER...it absolutely kills the briquettes... With the round lid which has a generous vent covering your food...the briquettes are starved of oxygen and basically go out! Ruined a lamb roast, finding after an hour's cooking time, there was no heat coming from the vent apertures... Despite drilling some extra holes...still no joy. Hopeless piece of design for a promising mini version of a Weber type kettle.

Dont buy this BBQ they are rubbish and Everdure refuse to warrant their product. Had the first one fail all the electrics after 1 year. After much… Read more

arguing they replaced the unit. Now the second one has failed after 18 months. Everdure refused warranty without even looking at it. Also Harvey Norman the seller refuse to warrant the rubbish they sell. Self igniter failed trips house power All temp probs dont work Main display temp doesnt work Would give 0 stars if I could

If you're after an affordable and easy-to-use BBQ smoker, the Jumbuck Charcoal Grill & Smoker is a solid pick for beginners. It’s compact,… Read more

lightweight, and perfect for casual backyard sessions or camping trips.

The grill heats up well and the built-in thermometer helps with basic temp control. It can handle longer cooks like briskets, though you’ll need to monitor the heat since it’s not super insulated. The charcoal tray and adjustable vents do help but aren’t as precise as higher-end models.

Durability is decent for the price, but being mild steel, it might rust if left outdoors. Also, the stock charcoal could be better, so upgrading to premium lump charcoal is a smart move.

Pros: Budget-friendly, Easy to assemble & portable, Good for first-time smokers

Cons: Thin metal, can rust; Temp control is basic; Stock charcoal is hit or miss

Overall, a great starter smoker for the price. Just don’t expect competition-grade BBQ.

Steel-grill rusting – rusting steel-grill after using it once only, bought it from the Bunnings and ordered a month ago and not delivered yet Show details

It arrived with a crack in it! It had a crack in it. Show details

I purchased an Ozpig Big Pig for over $750 and have been extremely disappointed with both the product quality and the customer service. From day one,… Read more

the left-hand door has been difficult to open and close. After inspecting it closely, the latch appears to be welded crooked and the door itself is visibly misaligned. The result is a door that does not operate smoothly and feels poorly fitted. For a product marketed as premium and handcrafted in Australia, I expected far better fit, finish and attention to detail. I contacted customer service and provided a video demonstrating the issue. After waiting approximately a month for a response, I was told that the stiffness is simply a characteristic of the handmade manufacturing process and not a fault. In my view, "handmade" should not be used as an excuse for poor quality control. There is a significant difference between handcrafted character and obvious manufacturing defects. A crooked latch, misaligned door and poor fitment are quality-control issues, not charming handmade features. What makes this even more disappointing is that the overall fit and finish of my unit feels more like a budget import than a premium product costing over $750. The welding quality, alignment and operation simply do not reflect the price being charged. If I had received this level of workmanship on a much cheaper product, I would still have concerns. At this price point, there should be far greater attention to detail and quality assurance. What has frustrated me most is the company's response. Rather than acknowledging that the latch and door alignment may be defective, I received what felt like a generic explanation that effectively dismissed my concerns. Waiting a month for a response only to be told that obvious fitment issues are part of the product's "handmade" nature was extremely disappointing. Potential buyers should inspect their unit carefully upon delivery and decide for themselves whether the quality, workmanship and customer support justify the premium price tag.