Making a case for gas against charcoal is not a difficult task but when it comes to selecting a gas barbecue, which one is best?
With several models to choose from, it all comes down to functionality and budget. Most 3 burner gas barbecues will come complete with side shelves and even side burners, and all will have stainless steel burners. You can expect a cast iron grill plate and griddle, Piezo ignition and a lower storage cabinet or shelf with most models. A powder coated or stainless steel hood are standard features and all are generally easily transportable.
The Fire Mountain Everest 3 Burner Gas Barbecue offers the perfect al fresco dining experience for the entire family.
With 3 long life cast iron burners available for cooking a range of different foods, this barbecue also benefits from the addition of a grill plate and griddle making those succulent steaks or griddles vegetables a very real possibility.
- Powerful 3 Burner Gas BBQ - Easy to Clean
- Premium long-life stainless steel burners, and cast iron grill plate and griddle
- Piezo ignition, removable drip tray and two side shelves for convenient use
- Stainless steel hood with wire warming rack and built-in temperature gauge
- Dimensions: 130cm (W) x 106cm (H) x 56cm (D)
- High quality & powerful: 3 high-performance cast iron burners (14 kW); grill with reliable Piezo ignition for convenient lighting
- Endless cooking options: Large 2-part enameled stamped steel Grid & Griddle (61 x 46 cm)
- Attractive wooden trolley: a textile screen on the front side shields unsightly gas cylinders from view; painted steel lid protects the cooking surface while not in use
- Storage & transport: 2 convenient wooden side shelves and 2 locking casters to tuck your grill away when it's not in use
- Specs: cooking surface 2,800 cm²; cooking height: 83 cm; gas consumption 830g/h; weight 33 kg
- High quality & powerful: 3 high-performance stainless steel tube burners (9,6 kW); grill with reliable electronic ignition for convenient lighting; attractive wooden trolley
- Endless cooking options: Large 2-part enameled cast iron Grid & Griddle (61 x 46 cm), enameled warming rack, base for Culinary Modular System included (pizza stone, wok or paella pan sold separately)
- Easy cleaning: InstaClean System for fast & easy cleaning of your BBQ. The system allows you to remove all dishwasher safe parts in less than 60 sec and to clean them in your dishwasher
- Storage & transport: 2 convenient folding side shelves and locking casters to tuck your grill away when it’s not in use; steel front with integrated front shelf for storing condiments and seasoning
- Specs: Steel lid with a thermometer (ideal for indirect grilling); cooking surface 2,800 sq cm; cooking height: 85 cm; gas consumption 698 g/h; weight 45 kg; hose and regulator sold separately
- TRU-Infrared cooking system - cooks food evenly, with less flare-ups to give up to 50% juicier food and uses up to 30% less gas.
- Stainless steel burners - strong, durable burners that are built to last.
- Side-burner - warm up sauces to complement your grill.
- Surefire electronic igniter - light all your burners with the push of a button.
- Lid-mounted temperature gauge - monitor the inside temperature of your grill.
- Warming rack - keeps cooked food warm or ideal for burger buns or baguettes.
- Side shelves - A place to rest your grilling tools or useful work-space.
- Wheels and 2 locking casters - making it easy to move and keep it stable at its station.
- Warranty - 5 years on the stainless steel burners. 2 years on all other parts.
- Features : 3 x Stainless-steel tube burners, Total 13.5 kW, IGT Brand UK standard CE approved regulator with 0.8m hose, Automatic ignition for each burner
- Includes : Warming rack, Removable grease tray, Thermometer, 2 x Side tables, 2 x Plastic Wheels
- Material : Steel, Black powder coating, Enamel, Stainless Steel
- Dimensions : L122 x D52 x H111cm, Cooking height: 84.5cm, Cooking size: 60 x 44.5cm
- Weight : 25kg, Colour : Black, Assembly : Patio gas 27mm clip on regulator included for use with propane (green) patio gas 5kg or 13kg bottle.
However, the 3 burner gas barbecue does have a distinct advantage over the 2 burner models.
Built-in versatility
The luxury of having a 3 burner gas barbecue is that you can cook a lot of food at any one time but you can also turn one burner off and use that area to keep food hot. Cooking food on a barbecue often requires an area for the cooked food to be kept until required, and a 3 burner model is ideal for this.
The 3 burner models, at around 130 cm wide, do not look out of place in smaller gardens and are big enough to cope with the demands of a hungry family and their friends. Should colour be a deciding factor, you can choose from a combination of colours including grey, black, green and brown. You also have the option of all steel or a mix of wood and steel.
A very popular model
Whichever of the 3 burner gas barbecue models you choose, you’ll be delighted with the strong yet lightweight construction and the ease of use. Most 3 burner barbecues will come as a self-assembly kit but don’t let that put you off. They are very easy to assemble for anyone with just the very basic knowledge of mechanics. Instructions are simple to follow, and you only have to do it once.
Also, a 24 month guarantee usually comes as standard with most models in this range. The 3 burner gas BBQ is proving to be a very popular model for families of all sizes with gardens big and small.