It requires full assembling on arrival but it’s all quite simple, using butterfly screws which can be secured by hand. It took me around 20 minutes altogether to set up, which involves securing the air vents to the top and sides and clipping the legs and handles onto the body. I felt quite a sense of satisfaction afterwards although it really wasn’t very difficult. Here are some of the features of this George Foreman kettle BBQ grill that makes it a worthier consideration than similarly cheap grills on the market. Design & Build Quality After testing it out, these are the key points we noted about this charcoal BBQ grill worth taking note of when shopping. Design & Build Quality All we can say is that ER 47CM Original Kettle® (13101004) Grill has an impressive performance that any kettle BBQ newbie will appreciate. It retains heat perfectly, thanks to the porcelain-enamelled body and lid. The cooking surface area is also wide enough to cook food for four. Apart from the obscure manual, this ER charcoal grill BBQ kettle 47cm is worth your money. Runner Up: ER (1221004) 47CM Compact Kettle Charcoal Grill We have summed up several features that describe the ER (1221004) 47CM Compact Kettle Grill better. Design & Build Quality

The Pro-Kleen 17″ consists of four stainless steel legs that provide better stability than typical three-legged BBQs. Additionally, the cover of the BBQ is attached to the side to prevent it from being kept on the ground. The shelf at the bottom can also serve for keeping barbecuing accessories and other essentials. Usability There are a few minor design differences between a kettle barbecue grill and a charcoal grill, although they both share similar functionalities. The key difference is that charcoal grills have a rectangular firebox with a lid that has a chimney for regulating smoke and airflow. Whereas a kettle barbecue grill has the traditional kettle grill shape and a lid with an air damper. Why are ER Kettle Grills So Good? Although a big gas BBQ or charcoal BBQ is great for entertaining hungry guests (with hot competition these days from outdoor pizza ovens), they’re far from practical if you’re short on space. A nightmare to clean, many will be left in the garden all winter long until the rust sets in. The best portable BBQs are far less demanding. You can control the heat by regulating the air vent as required. We recommend using a thermos-resistant glove when handling it because it gets extremely hot. Assembly and UsabilityYou’ll find the usability quite simple, right from the assembly to use. The instruction manual is also easy to follow, but we managed to do the assembly without the manual. Its extra-deep bowl coupled with the adjustable damper help in dispersing heat to the cooking food hence there isn’t much temperature monitoring work needed. Cleaning & Maintenance Even though the bowl and the lid are made from porcelain-enamelled steel, it’s incredibly lightweight, easy to assemble, and portable. With the two large wheels, you can position it anywhere in your garden and start cooking right away. Pro-Kleen 17″ Portable Round Kettle BBQ Grill Review Weber certainly do make no-nonsense barbecues, and this is another solid option, with the difference between the Smokey Joe ultimately boiling down to preference. I found it to be ever-so-slightly less sturdy, and there was a little less room than the Smokey Joe; roughly 10-15 sausages, for example. But it performed perfectly well. As an added bonus, there is also a gas option for those who prefer it. The aluminium ash catcher under the bowl does a great job at catching embers falling from the bowl via the air vent. The ER kettle BBQ grill plate is triple-plated to make cleaning much easier while also enhancing its durability. Pros

Portable charcoal BBQs are evidently geared towards portability – the clue’s in the name – but they’re also a good option if you just have a balcony or small terrace on which to work your magic. They’re cheaper, too. The Cadac Kettle Chef is a portable gas barbecue. It does have a stand, which is also where the gas bottle connects and sits, but it is smaller than the Dancook model. The Kettle Chef has a single, central gas burner, that provides the cooking heat, and it also has a removable fat pan that collects dripping fat. Piezo ignition means that the Kettle Chef is easy to light and convenient to use, while the use of high quality and long lasting materials means that the Cadac will last too.Alternatives worth considering include the speedy, fan assisted Lotus Grill, the foodie Cobb Premier and the stylish Thuros Tabletop Grill, but the Weber is more affordable and versatile than all of them. Verdict BEAU JARDIN kettle BBQ grill has the following features making it worthy of being part of our list. Design and build Number of cooking grills: Using inserts or shelves to move food away from the main heat (known as indirect cooking) is for more delicate dishes. The closing of the hood helps the food to cook evenly without too much fuss so lessens all the turning and moving, and means you are free to socialise A portable barbecue like the Cobb portable charcoal barbecue is an extremely portable alternative. There is no gas bottle, the barbecue itself is extremely compact, and it is also very fuel efficient which means that you only need a relatively small amount of barbecue, further reducing the amount of equipment and accessories that you need to carry with you. Many people prefer the taste and smell of a charcoal barbecue, while others prefer the flexibility and the speed of a portable gas barbecue.

The three-legged stand with two wheels is made of stainless steel for easy movement of the kettle BBQ. It felt fiddly and needs some improvement. At the bottom side of the stand, there’s a shelf that you can use to keep your accessories. Cleaning Using the ER (1221004) 47cm Compact Kettle Charcoal Grill is pretty easy, right from the assembly to actual cooking. However, we noted that following the instruction manual might not help much with the first assembly because it’s not clear. We managed to set it up without following the manual because we have some experience. Cleaning & Maintenance Portable gas BBQs are also available, although that obviously means carrying around a gas canister. The choice comes down to preference. Style-wise, there are classic kettle options that are little changed from the 1950s, while more modern designs abound too. While a portable BBQ should come with a griddle or grill, but you can also buy additional accessories to further improve the grilling experience. The Weber gourmet cooking system is one example. Compatible with the Weber portable BBQ range, the gourmet system has a removable circle in the centre of the grate. Once removed, this section can be replaced with woks, waffle irons, and even poultry roasters. This means that you can cook a much wider range of foods and meals than you would ordinarily be able to. The lower and upper dampers also help in regulating airflow to the grill hence regulating the burning of coal. Assembly and Usability

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Choosing between gas and charcoal is a matter of priorities. If you’re the sort of person who wants to get things going with as little fuss as possible, gas BBQs provide instant heat and offer greater control compared to charcoal BBQs. The ash collector fitted at the base has a filter plug that stops larger coal pieces from falling off when cooking. Once it cools down, you can easily brush the remaining ash into the collector. Pros Unlike other kettle charcoal BBQ UK brands, this model brings better features, stability, quality construction, and heat retention reliability. its 56cm diameter offers a cooking area of 363sq. inches, perfect for grilling chops, burgers, and steaks for up to 5 people. Once you've decided which barbecue to buy, the style will depend on how many people you want to cook for, what you want to do with it, the space you have, budget and how often you will use it. Size: Depending on the style, some barbecues can cater for large gatherings and others are best suited to two people. Coal distribution will also affect cooking capacity. For example, sometimes it's easier to distribute your coals and achieve even direct heat in barrel barbecues than in dome-bottomed kettle models