I reckon 5 to 6 adults comfortably. I have cooked for a party of 15 on one before now though with a little forward planning. They are very roomy but you don't usually have the whole coal area filled. It's best to leave a space to shuffle food to if you get to many flames.

Just throw my two pence worth in here... Fantastic BBQ, I got the 57cm MasterTouch version (has a few extra features) and it is a fantastic BBQ, cooks food evenly and the smoke flavour is fantastic on homemade pattie burgers. In regards to the vinyl cover, it is rubbish, and last around 2 months last year for me, but Weber actually replaced it free of charge for me, with the deluxe all weather one which is about £50, because there is a known manufacturing issue with the cheaper cover (ingredients in the plastic apparently). Hope that helps with any potential buyers out there.

I've ordered one of them Costco bbqs, but in two minds whether to cancel is and buy the Weber. Bit worried as it looks as though the Costco is a Chinese branded bbq. Want something to last. Any thoughts? Thanks

No longer available for home delivery, so I had to reserve and collect, which also means buying their discount card for £5.. But still worth it !!

Sorry yes I meant just under £130, it was a typo.

£164.99-£24.75 (15%) = £140.24

£140.24-£12.62 (9%) = £127.62

With 15% discount code and 9% quidco mine came down to £130. Not sure how you managed to get it under £120?

Quidco is now 9% folks, and with 15% Discount Code "15MAY2016" which is also listed on Quidco so using it won't void your cashback.

Works out under £120, which is a brilliant price for what it is.

​just picked one up at this price thanks for the heads up!

our weber has been used only a few times but still looks new. shame later weber bbqs don't have the excellent double doors like our

Sorry it's the Costco one I've received and made in china. Think I'm going to return it and get the Weber. But my local store only had a display model available.

It shouldn't matter too much to quality where they're manufactured. The design and original specs were born in the US... I expect they would make sure their suppliers meet Webers build expectations or they would move that part of the business elsewhere. I wouldn't worry too much, so long as it feels solid to you, then all is good, not sure the guarantee on this model, but my most recent one has a 10 year warranty, its one of the GBS kettle range. Love it compared to my other two Weber 57cm. 1 is now RIP .. 25+ years old it was according to Weber, it lasted a 5000+ mile move without being dismantled even after a tree had fell on it, bending the leg mount and denting the lid... tough **** it was. Was sad to see it go as it still had life in it. (Wifes orders! And she got me the newer GBS one as a gift :smiley: so I'm happy)
Anyway, I digress and apologies if this gets a bit long. The wife got me one called 'Smokey' which looked like plain silver to me, had I a choice, I'd have gone for the standard black. The box also had arrived open, so I was already feeling edgy towards the purchase. Inside the kettle the finish wasn't what I was used to, there was about a 2cm sized area, where it looked like they over enamelled something or other. While it shouldn't have distracted from the performance in any way, I wasn't 100% pleased, and had a feeling someone had returned it based on the colour or the finish I spotted. So I contacted Weber with pics asking if this was normal. They said 'no ways!' .. were very apologetic and within minutes someone from Weber was on the phone to me, offering to replace the part with the problem under warranty, or I could return it for a full replacement of the same. As I really do prefer the plain black I contacted the place I got it from, explained my contact with Weber, my issue, and that I actually would prefer a black one. No problems at all, got the despatch notice a few minutes later, following day, black one arrived and they picked up the silver one.
And I think that service, and quality of product is what you're spending that hard earned cash on in the end :smirk:

And if you are new to Weber kettles, they can take some getting used to so keep at it... look up some vids, guides, ideally find a local Weber roadshow to visit ... well worth it!

Weber aren't made in America anymore, although the quality control on the builds is superior to most other Q's , what manufacturer makes the Costco one?

15may2016 15% off now bringing down to £140

I got a Weber 57" Premium in the end of season sale at Homebase last year for £70 so the Premiums do come up on sale with a deep discount. These are great BBQs and our original is still going strong after 10 years and I grill/smoke a lot between June and November.

Worth a gamble for what you paid there. Interesting to see how it performs. While I don't know anyone with that specific BBQ, I do know many that have Outback ones, myself included. Outback ones don't last as long as we'd hope for the money, they're designed with Australian conditions in mind, whereas Weber have the US conditions to compete with which can be a lot harsher than UK weather in places.

/remindme 5 years :smirk:

Got This one a while back from b and q. Good if you can wait , as they often do this offer end of season. Not the premium tho.

We got ours in John Lewis for £179 with the starter pack which is a tong and turner, coal holder, coal measurer and cover too.

​had the weber e320 for about 4 years now. great item. had a weber Cover which protected it well but are crazily expensive now at 120 ish, got mine free with out bbq at an end if season wyevale sale. bbq was 700 and cover was 70. when it was delivered it was missing some items. paid 350 but due to mix up got 10% off, a free 70 cover and extra parts worth over 100. bargain

After reading all the comments I ended up taking a punt on this: http://www.tesco.com/direct/outback-57cm-red-charcoal-kettle-bbq/630-7814.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=630-7814

Main reason being its available on clubcard boost & thus cost me £0. I will report back in 5-25yrs on its performance, level of rust & if it's transformed my life. Over & out.

Yes , I have also cooked with one of these in the snow before, very versatile.

I got a Landmann down 75% from £130 in Tesco end of season clearance in 2014. Despite what I think is good care, the thing has rusted badly already and despite a supposedly long warranty they didn't want to know, so I'm seriously considering a weber, but may wait a couple of months until the end of season sales seem to remember B&Q & Tesco doing some very heavy discounts

Very helpful thank you

Costco has this version in the MK store for £164. I nearly bought one but decided on the mastertouch version for £185 in the end.

thank you

there's no 10% off code any more and its not available for home delivery

They will last years, even if left outside in the elements without a cover. Compared to other 57cm which I've friends use, solid standing BBQs, the lid seals a lot better, so if you have a flare up, close the lid and it will be out in seconds with a Weber. Cheapo ones, will continue to flare, paint may peel off and it will experience rust. It is worth the money getting a Weber IMO.

using 10% discount code instore

sorry replied to the wrong person

Yes you can use it "in a rain".

You will get wet.

Eh?:confused:

Can it be used in a rain?

using the discount code in store

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I think one BBQ is much the same as another. Ours is the basic 57cm without the ash collector this one has. I am not experienced enough with other types to say that these are any better at cooking than others. Once you've lit the coals I think it comes down more to what you are grilling and how rather than what you are doing it on.

I can at least confirm you don't need to replace these every summer!

How did you get the extra 10% off?
thanks :smiley:

Haha, thanks. So is it more just that they are good quality and they last a long time more than any particularly functional reason?

Bought ours in 1992. Still usable for the one day a year that its warm enough to drag it out from the carport and incinerate a few drumsticks. Have also used it once also to roast a chicken (beer can inserted) which was fun.

I'm interested why Weber charcoal BBQs are so well thought of. I can understand a gas BBQ as there is a lot more to it, but can't see why getting a Weber for a simple charcoal BBQ is worth the money?

I'm not having a go, would genuinely like to know why they are so good. THanks.

Nobody else perplexed by this statement?

+ £5 for a dumb membership card!

Anyone else noticed the weber briquettes are now sold in 8kg packs compared to last years 10kg for the same price and they also last an hour less (last year 4 hours this year 3 hours) they also seem smaller than last years??!!??

Very good price, can't go wrong with Weber... have a few variations :smiley:

My bad, this is the premium which is the one touch but with the ash catcher. Not sure how much the ash catcher is these days but a previous deal quoted a deal for 20 quid which makes the one touch into a premium.

Also looks like there was some 57cm for £40 but I remember it being a store specific deal, my local only dropped the 47cm to £40.

i'll probably get shot down here, but I bought mine end of season last year for £55 from B&Q

These are fantastic. I have had mine for years and still going strong. I wouldn't recommend the Weber BBQ cover though. Mine got all crispy and fell apart after one summer.

How many people can you comfortably cook for on a BBQ this size?

Looks like the discount code ended yesterday unfortunately :disappointed:

I prefer pepsi, so Ill have to pass...

Like the look of the costco one though... bargain!

this is the one!
You can also slow cook/smoke on these very well

Bargain. Bought mine for £180. It's really good bbq. Well worth the getting for that price

Good deal. I haven't seen the Weber in Costco but their version of it is £74.89 here

their cover which should fit both grills is £12.99 here http://m.costco.co.uk/view/p/gardman-kettle-barbecue-cover-model-38670-187489

Just throw my two pence worth in here... Fantastic BBQ, I got the 57cm MasterTouch version (has a few extra features) and it is a fantastic BBQ, cooks food evenly and the smoke flavour is fantastic on homemade pattie burgers. In regards to the vinyl cover, it is rubbish, and last around 2 months last year for me, but Weber actually replaced it free of charge for me, with the deluxe all weather one which is about £50, because there is a known manufacturing issue with the cheaper cover (ingredients in the plastic apparently). Hope that helps with any potential buyers out there.

yes i am a bit wary of the cover but for 13 quid u cant go to far wrong.

Cover is complete pap, open it carefully so you can take it back if you agree.

Quality BBQ though

Good price. Does anyone know how much it is in costco?