Weber Kettle Compact

great purchase – got sick of the traditional gas bbq and decoded to try a kettle charcoal bbq instead and are more than glad that i did,the food tastes more like that true bbq taste.after using it was easy to clean and store away. great it you want a more portable bbq to take to the beach ect. and the wind wont blow it out either.it arrived in a timely manner in perfect condition more than pleased with my purchase  Show details

Good – I bought it for my husband in 2000 and still work now. Made beautiful BBQ. Easy to wheel it everywhere you want to be, easy to clean the cold ashes from the burnt charcoal. The only complaint I had when I clean the grill, make sure you clean after every use so the dirt not build up and make sure you have big kitchen sink to wash it.  Show details

Good portable and easy to use kettle bbq – Overall it's a good and easy to use kettle BBQ which does what it's meant to do. A few perks I really like and the vent controls on the lid and bottom of the BBQ to control air flow and heat, there's a hook so you can put the lid on the side of the BBQ while grilling. It's fairly decent sized so you can put quite a few things on it to cook. The only negative is its quite hard to clean and will require a good scrubbing after each use.  Show details

Real BBQ flavor maker! – I am abig Weber fan and the real charcoal kettles are my favorite Weber's . Sure, yes, they take longer to get going and even a bit of skill and experience to use properly but they REALLY pay you back with flavor in the long term. BBQ is well made from quality metals and should last many years!  Show details ·  1

Best BBQ ever – I got this BBQ as a gift from a friend, the BBQ is great, easy to work with. The two openings bottom and lid help to control the fire/heat. There are so many ways you can organise the charcoal to make the perfect steak. Cleaning is easy and the materials are very strong.  Show details

Beautiful char grilled meats – This is the ONLY way rto really barbeque in my opinion - meat grilling and also baking over real charcoal. There's nothing like it and no gas barbie comes close. This is only the small sized one but I have a townhouse these days so not so much space. It takes a little more effort to set up but the results are truly worth it!  Show details

Weber charcoal BBQ – We got this when we downsized and have limited yard space. Its exactly the same dimensions as a regular Weber BBQ but proportionally smaller. It does the same delicious charcoal meats Webers always do but obviously you can do less per cook. Its ideally suited to a couple and a guest or two but wouldn't suit a family with more than 1 kid. Webers… Read more

are simple and just work. Get that charcoal down nice and low, then you (nearly) cant go wrong. Delicious every time.

The Classic Weber Kettle! – This is the barbeque style that Weber built their name on and you can see why. The kettle shape is perfectly suited to both grill and bake at the same time. No gas barbie get get anywhere near the results you can achieve with this method. I am thinking about honey glazed short ribs ars I write this lol. The secret is patience basically - you need… Read more

to wait for the coals to burn right down before starting, It's a timing thing that you get through practice. I love this BBQ and will keep it indefinitely

Nothing beats charcoal! – I absolutely love this barbeque! I have the baby Q to and I use it all the time but I reckon, at the end of the day charcoal is the real thing and nothing tastes as good. I have done racks of ribs with Louisiana marinade on this that would put a faraway look in your eyes, they taste so good. There is more skill involved too. You need to have… Read more

patience and experience to really get the coals 'just so" and time your cook. The Weber kettle design has stood the test of time. If you love BBQ, 'do yourself a favor' as Molly used to say, and get one of these - they are great!

Delicious Charcoal Grilled Meats – I just love these traditional old style BBQs. My dad always cooked this way - we never had a gas barbie as a kid so it was a no brainer for me to get this type. There is something that these do to grilled meat, with the charcoal , that no gas barbie can get close to. I saw the review below saying he had bad results and the first thing I though was… Read more

- give it time! You really need to be patient with these and wait for the fire to settle to glowing embers to get top results. You can use a bellows or a small fan too. I love these barbies and think they are the best!

Extremely disappointed – After reading a lot of reviews regarding this bbq I can't help but feel extremely disappointed with this product. Several times now I have tried cooking with the kettle and all times it just wouldn't hold the heat. I have followed the instructions to the letter, spoken to store representatives and tried charcoal as well as briquettes. The smaller… Read more

food that was close to being cooked tasted no different to a normal gas burning bbq. Whats the point of mucking around with dirty briquettes etc. when it ends up being the same? Temperature regulation is haphazard at best, you spend all the time wondering to put more bricks on or leave it for longer - who knows?

I also find it takes up a lot of space - and still have to have available bench space to put grills, tongs etc onto. I found the whole process to be onerous.

Unfortunately for me it will become an overpriced pot plant holder while I use my original gas bbq to cook on.

Great product – I was sceptical at first however after using the weber compact it got easier. It stood the heat and held the heat in well which i wasnt sure it would do. I would recommend to others and probably wouldnt go back to a gas barbeque. Easy and affordable to use.  Show details

Perfect Cooking – We have had our Weber for quite some time now and where never able to master using it. Then we found the manual and once we started there was no stopping us. We cook 3 Roasts at once. Slice them portion size them and vacuum seal them once cooled. We then freeze them and have instant access to our meals on a regular basis.  Show details

Not bad, but cannot expect a lot from this – It is a good BBQ for having as a backup or if you just use it from time to time. Don't expect much, some grills and a platform to hold them, simple and not as easy to use as a gas one. If you need one, better expend a little bit more on a proper one.  Show details

Love it – Love this product. Purchased over 3 years ago. Can't say I use it often but do enjoy bringing it out on a special occasion. Great build quality as you would expect from a Weber. Lighting the coals efficiently does take practice but after you get it, it couldn't be easier. Cooking anything on the Weber from meat to veggies has an unbeatable taste and flavour. Simply no comparison  Show details

BBQ TIME – The Weber compact kettle is perfect for the SUMMER! It's easy to carry, u can even use it when u hanging out. it got strong body, I highly recommend the weber compact kettle to some who wanna great party time with family. By the way, making fire was soooooooo hard  Show details

Premium Barbecue – I've owned this bbq for several years, It has solid constuction, easy to wheel around to different location, important to store when not in use. The bbq is large enough that it can have a variety of uses, either a couple of steaks and sausages for a few people or large enough for a party. the quality of construction will allow it to last several years, well worth the additional charge you would pay for a premium brand bbq.  Show details

Great BBQ – Fantastic BBQ - it is very easy to get the beautiful smoky smell and taste throughout all BBQ'd meats and veggies. Have cooked beef, chicken wings, lamb and a variety of veggies on here with no issues. Easy to move around as it is portable. Also very easy to clean and put away.  Show details

Great Weber BBQ – The Weber coal BBQ set is excellent with its strong body and temperature gauge. The black colour gives it the elegant look. I highly recommend to Weber to anyone wanting to cook authentic Tandoori Chicken. It does need a better catcher for the coal waste. The price too is very reasonable.  Show details

Love it! One of my best purchases! – I bought the Weber Kettle just after my son was born seeing as we were destined to be spending more time at home. I started off with a lamb roast, 10 hours with some rosemary and garlic and it pulled like a champion! Now it's a pork shoulder every fortnight with a homemade BBQ sauce and my son loves it when it's time to get the charcoal out. Cannot recommend the Weber Kettle enough, low and slow forever!  Show details

BEST BBQ I HAVE EVER PURCHASED – By far the best BBQ I have ever purchased! Food tastes so much better when cooked on coals, I also purchased the rotisserie extension which allows more options. I have had it for about 3 years now and live near the ocean and no sign of rust, even where I have scratched it.  Show details

Good classic kettle – So far have found this kettle bbq fantastic for smoking and bbqing over coals. Have also slow cooked in it which is a bit of effort but totally worth it. I suggest if your planning to slow cook or cook for a long period of time to invest in a hinged cooking grill grate which you can purchase separately, which allows access to the coals below the… Read more ·  1

food with ease. That way you can add coals or smoking chips as needed without disturbing or having to remove the food from the heat. All materials its made from is very good quality, no rust in sight so far.

Love my bbq – The Webber kettle is brilliant for cooking pizza, bread, roasts and slow and low bbq. and of course a bbq. Love the different taste of this bbq compared to a traditional gas bbq. It has definitely given the traditional Sunday roast a new and more delicious twist. It is the best ever.  Show details ·  1

Best way to cook you’re meat – This is the only way you should cook bbq meat or on an open fire, Weber bbq’s are the best thing in he world and I wouldn’t use another brand. The meat tastes just like you’re out camping and you just cooked on the camp fire, I refuse to use gas bbq as you never get the real bbq taste. Thanks Weber.  Show details ·  1

Portable bbq at its best – Using this product from last 3 years. Can be cleaned and stored easily. Sometimes charcoal takes little time to start on. After using this can't go back to gas bbq. Only disadvantage i will say if you got a gathering of 10-15 people then its not enough, but for up to 7-8 people its pretty good.  Show details ·  1

Perfect little BBQ – Got this BBQ for a small gathering. It has all basic features u need for barbecuing. Uses charcoal, so u need to be mindful about the temperature as it's hard to control. This BBQ was perfect for me as it fit perfectly on my small balcony apartment & it's very portable. I would recommend using it for smaller gatherings of 5-15 pks  Show details ·  1

This kettle is hot – We bought one of these as we were living in a unit with a balcony and wanted to have bbqs . its compact,takes up little room in the corner of the balcony and looks good. The woooden handle stays warm and doesnt get hot to handle. Its about waist height for me being 163 cm tall. Uses charcoal bricks,we have bbqed all our xmas meats,holds the… Read more ·  1

lamb,chook and pork on the rack and we can set it up leave it and just smell the meats roasting away whilst we are home. Easy to clean,outside wipes over with a damp cloth,inside charcoal etc drops out thru a release underneath the drum. We can wheel it to whereever we want. Can also take the wheels off and take to the park for get togethers.

Price is affordable,tools can hang on the side,rack underneath to put dishes etc.

Have had no,problems and tonnes of use and enjoyment. Cooks the meat evenly,and always happy with it. Roasts veges and saves time and heat in the kitchen cooking large amounts of food for get togethers

Great value – We love this Weber compact kettle. Should of bought a bigger one. Gas ignition...you cant get these ones anymore for safety reasons. Just wished my husband didn't cremate every thing he cooks on it. You can smoke stuff on this BBQ. Easy to keep clean. Light enough to move around. Bought in 2010 and still going.  Show details ·  1

Loving smoking on this thing – Cooking on coals is the best way to BBQ without a doubt. Once you get familiar with making hot and cold zones and get compfortable with the heat that this can achieve it is far superior to any gas bbqs I have ever used. Can also and smoking woods for an extra dimension would highly recommend fig wood  Show details ·  1

Great Charcoal Cooker – The Weber Charcoal Compact Kettle is perfect on the deck for cooking a roast, grilling meat, making cakes, the recipes are endless, has a temperature gauge to keep an eye on the heat, great size as can fit a few dishes in at once & give a nice charcoal flavour to the meat, overall love it  Show details ·  1

Brings back memories from my childhood – While it can be a tad of a pain to clean, the quality of cooking ability via the coal method us amazing. There are memories invoked of a childhood gone, but the food cooked in it is great and has the taste that can only be able to be had from slow cooking. If you don't mind a bit of a clean up, this is a one for you.  Show details ·  1

you will eat every thing with it!!! – Hi every one. I bought this BBQ last April and I am still using it. it is very simple to use. no hassle. it is safe and you can cover it up whenever you do not want to use it. because of wheels, you can move it very easy even if you are a lady.  Show details ·  1

perfect, best size and cooks really qucik – This is the great size to suit our area, cooks really well & the family really look forward the meat being cooked with charcoal flavour. It is easy to clean and love the wheel to be able to move around with ease. Perfect bbq and cant fault it at all.  Show details ·  1

Does what you expect and want it to do! – This is a solid charcoal BBQ with a lid and adjustable vents at the top and bottom. It's convenient to wheel around and can be disassembled to fit in the boot of a car or even just for storage. Cleaning it is a bit of chore - but that will be the case for most charcoal BBQs. Minor issue: I keep it stored outside (on the balcony) and I've noticed some rust building up.  Show details ·  1

Perfect All-rounder BBQ – The Weber Kettle allows you to do so much from fast BBQ grilling, smoking and slow cooking. The lid allows you get that charcoal flavour. You can use briquettes or charcoal and it's ideal to get a chimney to pre-light your coals to reduce the heat up time. It's easy to store, clean & maintain and comes in a few colours.  Show details ·  1