Men's advice needed......
 

...or females, don't want to discriminate! However Mr L. is getting very excited about the prospect of buyin a BBQ. He's been doing some research, asking around at work etc but I thought I'd ask if anyone could give us their opinions. Brands/prices/things to take into consideration etc....recommendations and those to avoid. Right now, he's torn between a 4 burner with a side burner, or a 5 burner. He went into more specifics, but I must've tuned out, so I thought I'd ask other BBQ fans.

Thanks in advance! :)

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MMMMmmmm sorry cant help ! Must definatley be a man thing! :p

Kris

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Thanks Kris! I'm only taking an interest cos I know I'll benefit in the long run.! :D

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him indoors got himself a 6 burner with side burner. Jackaroo is the make, got it in K Mart in May in the sale for about $250 usually around $350. Havent had loads of bbqs yet but certainly coped well enough for his 40th and about 30 people.

Jo

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6 Burner with a side burner, covers most eventualities :)

That side burner is really useful, for everyday outdoor smelly cooking.

edit: Mines a Kmart Jackaroo too :D

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Barbeques Galore - click here. :)

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This is what he wants ...

http://www.barbequesbydesign.com.au/images/ccharBBQ.JPG

Get yer trowel out !

;)

Three Legs

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As a Saffa I'm a purist when it comes to Braaiing (BBQing). Gas BBQs are for Aussies & Poms because they don't know how to BBQ properly & any monkey can cook with gas. Get a proper BBQ (Weber is a good make) that uses Wood or failing that, charcoal. The best BBQ is make from half an oil drum with some legs welded on & some steel mesh to put the meat on, but that might be a hassle to make.

Resist the gas, they are for Aussies.

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We have bought one from Barbecues Galore as we needed lots of advice. They didn't try and get us to buy a more expensive one either which I thought was good. They also instructed us on what do do with it. Very pleased with their service.

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That's fantastic, mate - is it yours? :scared:

What a brilliant piece of kit; I'm in awe! :)

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We got a 4 burner with side burner for about $350 from Big W (total bargain!)

Stuff paying thousands from BBQ's Galore! :cool:

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If only ... "sigh" ...

;)

Three Legs

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Our 4 burner with side burner was $429 from BBQ Galore, not too bad I thought and the advice was invaluable. The salesgirl didn't even show us anything more expensive as we told her we were complete novices and wanted a starter BBQ.

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This is great..thanks guys...he's reeling from the idea of a 6 burner and a side burner! Quite amusing actually....do ya think the fascination stems from the caveman hunter/gatherer/cremator days?!

3 legs, looks like someone ripped out there chimney/fireplace from the lounge and rebuuilt it in the garden!!

Mr. L reckons that cooking over charcoal is far superior than cooking with gas, however, he said he can't (quote) be arsed with the preparation required :confused: --- I'll remember that quote next time I serve him a microwave meal instead of home cooked nosh!! :D

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I agree with him, but gas is so much faster to get going :)