Weber Kettle Original Premium

Love my Weber – Absolutely love our new Weber. Have already used it for slow cooking short ribs and high heat for charcoal chicken. Was a little tricky to put together but now it feels sturdy and is easy to clean Show details ·  1

Manufacturer issue not replacable – Manufacturer issue with legs and its not covered. I wouldn't buy this junk again! Legs gave way trying to move it down a ramp with a 20kg piece of meat Show details

The test of time – I got my Webber for my 21st birthday, I’m now 56 and still use it nearly every weekend. I love the snake method low and slow for pork shoulder and ribs Show details ·  1

Lasted 10 years and still going strong!!!! – Nothing beats a nice wagyu steak on a weber bbq, I've had mine for over 10 years and it must have done hundreds of bbq's during that time. It's literally unbreakable, I just keep it outside where it bears the brunt of rain, hail and sun without any problems. I've fed over 30 people at a time, I recommend using real wood coal rather than bbq briquettes because you can definitely taste the difference. Show details

Everything tastes great cooked on the Weber! Very Hardy, no maintenance – Can cook anything and everything on the Weber, especially low and slow meats like beef jerky or kleftiko lamb. Indirect heat method or direct method of cooking simply achieved, just move charcoal baskets under the grill. No maintenance required for any of it yet after 17 years! Simply constructed. Very robust. Ash is simple to remove, just pull… Read more

lever side to side. Did buy a cheap cover to throw over during winter months which has been replaced a few times.

Inherited this - love it! – I inherited (nicked) this from the old man. It's at least 15 years old I think because I remember it when I was a kid and they have not changed at all. Gave it a clean up and bought some charcoal - 20 minutes late BBQ heaven. Smokey and delicious like I remember. This is the way to go people, gas barbies are not REAL barbies!  Show details

The classic cannot be beaten – I went to this after a series (two) of meh gas barbies. They were OK but I never got the delicious meats I remember from my childhood. My wife bought me this for a Christmas present and at first I was underwhelmed but since i have been into it I am in barbeque heaven! I can get THE BEST sear on steaks again and experimented with some marinades… Read more

over summer. I did a Chinese style red glaze on pork that was just mouth watering. There is simply nothing like charcoal. I am very happy with this barbie.

Happy BBQing – I've been a fan for 25 years you can't beat a BBQ in one of these. never mind the lighting and cleaning the flavour takes care of that and for anyone getting there first you should go to youtube and watch a few videos of just what you can do with one of these. Happy BBQing.  Show details

Fanboy – To me, low and slow is the only way to go and Weber is the best. There is a reason why people love these things. It might take a little bit of time and effort but the results are well worth it. I love mine and can't wait to get more.  Show details

Love it – I have been a fan of charcoal fired webers my entire life. My father always cooked with them, and in my 17 years of adulthood I have cooked hundreds of meals for hundreds of people and it has never failed to produce tasty Smokey flavoured meat and vegetables. Definately recommend adding charcoal cooking to your skillset, and the weber kettles will never disappoint.  Show details

The best thing ever – The best thing ever built and made. The perfect cooking. The smell. The taste. The crackle. The crunch. Nothing compares to it. No other brand compares. We use ours at last 2-3 times a week and i cook roast with veggies. Pizza. Bread. Name it we tried it. It really works. And it is fun to hang around fire. Best part it it last 10 years easy if… Read more

looked after even with our use and i consider it more than normal people would use it.

You can not go wrong with this.

Love the Classic Design – My dad gave me this and I didnt even bother using it for the first few months. What a revelation when I finally did! This thing grills the most delicious steak possible and there is no better way to do satays. There is just no beating actual glowing fire as compared to gas. OK it makes more mess and you need to clean it more but it's brilliant and you can really see how these original Webers set the whole trend for kettle BBQs  Show details

A cooks delight – Alright, I am a fair cook. Nothing but I raised two kids alone for 6 years with almost zero help from their mother. So I had to get inventive and create from very little. The Weber Kettle. An absolute godsend. I am not a religious man, but someone was looking up for me that day. Half price Weber, on clearance in the supermarket? I'll bet.… Read more

What's wrong with it? Missing 3 nuts. Seems,someone lost the nuts when it was packed after a display. OK, I'll have it. $40 and I think 60 cents for the nuts and spring washers.

If you like roasted, smoked, yet moist juicy meat, you want a Weber Original. Ha is why is is called the Original. It was designed perfectly at the start. Everything else is a backseat passenger, sorry.

When a roast came on special, I would pounce. Grab a bag of fire as I call it and roast away. I even went and got the Weber Cookbook/Manual. One of the best reads, with some incredible recipes. Read it, it is your Bible!

The finish of the paintwork is incredible. Mine sits out on a small verandah. Not too much protection from the elements, yet a simple 'spray and pie' and the glass is immediately back. The racks and trays are heavy duty compared to the copies sold for $30 at Bunnings. Spend the extra.

The thickness of the metal is that thick for a reason. The cheap ones just don't come close. I know, I had a cheap one, before I lucked in with my current Weber.

So, let's recap. The steels and parts are all heavy gauge, the painted finishes are very hard wearing and UV stabilised it seems. No real fade from 3 years in the wind, snow and rain.

The plastic wheels, yes, they are plastic, but hey, they are wheels. They haven't cracked or warped.

The whole package just works exceptionally well, because it was designed to. Do yourself a favour. Get the Weber Original. It was perfect when they designed it, it is perfect to this day. Your roasting/bbqing of meat will never be the same.

The best BBQ for low and slow – I have had this for a very long time, It sits out in the rain and weather and after 20 years it is still good. The heat bead baskets are a great idea as is the recesses in the bottom grill to hold the firelighters when starting. The aluminium tray to catch the ash has become rather dented over the years, but is still usable. The pain work is rust free and the aluminium legs are in good condition.  Show details

Nothing tastes quite as good – When we were looking for a new BBQ we found this on special, I was sceptical going charcoal over gas but everything I cook on it tastes amazing! Construction is very solid, much better than most cheaper BBQ's these days. Plus you can easily smoke food on here, try charcoal for cooking chicken.  Show details

Low and Slow, Hot and Fast - Does it all – I love my Weber, I couldn't be without it now. Use it low and slow for American style BBQ - Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket or Hot and Fast - perfect for Pizzas. The amount of flavour you can get with these things, not even a sausage is just a sausage after the Weber treatment. 10/10 WILL BUY AGAIN - when and if this one burns out! 10 year warranty too!  Show details

Great addition to the family gatherings – Highly recommend the premium kettle, the ash catcher has eliminated the need to sweep up the floor after low and slow cooking. Enough space to cook 3 chickens, and perfect for the end of cook sear. I am an owner of an Weber gas bbq, and couldn't be happier with this second Weber purchase.  Show details

Good family BBQ – We got the rectangle carry one and love it! So at my Daughter's birthday we went to get a new bigger one. Quite expensive but expect it too last long. Easier to wash and stronger than the other similar look one we got. It's come with the booklet that could help us manage to do others menu which we didn't try yet. It's look nice on our balcony but with out cover it still can get rust around the edge. So far we are happy with Weber.  Show details

Charcoal chicken heaven – Weber consistently make high grade quality bbq products. The Weber kettle is beyond amazing when it comes to delivering that authentic charcoal taste, giving you melt in your mouth meats and poultry with smokey flavours that go well with a cold one. It's very easy to wheel around and air flow easy to control to get that perfect temperature.  Show details ·  1

Great deal – I have tried other types of BBQ's but keep coming back to the good reliable Weber. The meat is always perfect, the vegetables crisp and nicely cooked . Xmas time is the time to cook everything on the 2 Weber's. Can't live without my Weber . Excellent product. A little hard to get used to, but worth it. Achieves great flavour.  Show details ·  1

Perfect fpr my roast – Got one for my birthday and havent stopped using it every weekend cooking anything from steak too a perfect pulled pork roast with plenty of space for some sides and an even cooking temp it makes cooking a breeze and being a typically aussie i plan on using it a lot more in the years to come.  Show details ·  1

Husband love's it – I brought this for my husband for fathers day. He was a chef for many years. Nearly every meal has come from it since. We love our Weber. Great quality. Easy to use. Adds delicious flavour to our meals. Versatile. Would highly recommend to anyone interested. Makes light work of cooking with amazing flavour and ease.  Show details ·  1

The Original is still the BEST – This is my 2nd Weber and I wouldn't use anything else. I have tried other types of BBQ's but keep coming back to the good reliable Weber. The meat is always perfect, the vegetables crisp and nicely cooked . Xmas time is the time to cook everything on the 2 Weber's. Can't live without my Weber . Excellent product. Don't change what isn't broke.  Show details ·  1

18 Years young – Bought it in view of Y2K if anyone still remembers that. Used ever since and love it. Beware the copies, definitely inferior and beware changing your lighters or charcoal. Forgotten how to use our oven for a roast now and got a second one. Use mainly a yearling blade bolar roast, smear it with olive oil and French Onion Soup, cook for 90 minutes,… Read more ·  1

wrap it in foil and a couple of towels. An hour later its still hot, done to perfection, tasty and tender. Don't forget to get it out of the vacuum wrap 24 hours prior to starting and it will wow your guests.

Only the best in BBQing! – Sturdy construction! We have had ours for years! Hubby got rid of the gas bbq and has never looked back. You can cook anything from Sunday snags to Christmas Pork! Ribs come out the best!!! Easy to remove the ash from the catcher on the bottom and the moveable coal baskets make it ideal for the living cook or the extended family cook  Show details ·  1

The Original and the Best – These Weber kettle BBQ were innovated in the USA some 40 years ago with a number of replicas hitting the market during their time, but frankly, the Weber outshines just about all their copies!! The secret with Webers excellent cooking capabilities is with their patented alongated air slots at the bottom of the kettle along with their also… Read more ·  1

patented ash removal latch. These air slots are much larger that their knock offs allowing more air to be drawn in to keep the heat beads burning at the right level without starving of oxygen and going out. This also reduces cooking times with an average 1kg beef can be readied within 2 hours!! The Weber also has a taller stronger lid that enables you to cook bigger roasts without striking the lid. Plus Webers unique shape ensures even heat flow within the kettle for best cooking results. There a gas versions of this Weber available if using heat beads are not your style. But for me, half the fun is the preparation of this great BBQ, knowing well that you're in for a treat!!

Smoky flavour supreme – This is how BBQ is meant to be. Old fashion charcoal with massive flames. Food is much taster on this baby compared to our gas bottle bbq. Downside is it is hard to control the heat and can take awhile to light and get started. If time is of the essence do not get one of these. Also the ash catcher can get messy. We use this one for more special… Read more ·  1

occasions like doing a whole chicken for a gathering as it is not really an easy day to day option. We like the reliable Weber brand as our gas one is also a Weber.

Can't roast any other way!! – I can't go back to oven roasts after using the webber. Best way to do a roast Pork! The crackling was perfect and the smell while it cooks is amazing. So many great attachments and different heat bead varieties allows you to cook a diverse range of foods including desserts.  Show details ·  1

Really really good BBQ – I purchased the Weber® Original Premium Kettle BBQ just over a year ago and it has been great. The large ash catcher is a huge positive when compared to the small ash catcher on the standard model. We are eating much better and tastier food now. I really wanted the Gourmet Barbecue System Grill and ended up buying it on another day. If you… Read more ·  1

can afford the extra $50 or so, it is really worth getting the one with the Gourmet Barbecue System Grill.

Negatives

I tend to burn my fingers when trying to adjust the top air vent. The higher specked models have a clip on the air vent so that you don't burn yourself.

Charcoal, Smoke and Meat. Original and Best – Charcoal, Smoke and Meat. Original and Best - The Weber continues to be the premier way of cooking and preparing bbq'ed meat. If you think otherwise, You're wrong (or you have cranked out some serious coin on a offset smoker). This is very versatile and still shows the high quality that made them famous. Love it.  Show details ·  1

Best gift ever – I bought this as a gift for my husband a few years ago. He loves it and uses it regularly. It has never malfunctioned, is easy to clean, and gives consistent cooking result. He did have to buy a Pitt master thermostat to get best results. His pulled pork, ribs and briskets are always in demand!  Show details ·  1

Love our Weber Kettle – When i went to purchase a new BBQ, i looked at the kettle and the weber q. i wasnt sure which one to go for, so i went with the standard kettle, and have not looked back. This product has lasted us quite a few years, and still is in good condition. We cook all sorts of items like standard bbq of sausages and chops, and also we have done plenty of… Read more ·  1

roasts which come out awesome! we put a pizza stone, and used it on our kettle, and the pizzas come out yummy!