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.
- High quality & powerful: 3 high-performance stainless steel tube burners (9.6 kW) + 1 side burner (2.3 kW) for heating sauces or side-dishes; grill with reliable Piezo ignition for convenient lighting
- Endless cooking options: Large 2-part enameled stamped steel Grid & Griddle (61 x 46 cm), enameled warming rack, option to upgrade in to the Campingaz Culinary Modular System (grid, 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: 1 convenient folding side shelf and 4 locking casters to tuck your grill away when it's not in use; generous storage space in the bottom cupboard
- Specs: Steel lid with thermometer (ideal for indirect grilling); cooking surface 2,800 cm²; cooking height: 90 cm; gas consumption 698+167g/h; weight 53 kg
- Large Grilling Size - Cooking Area (W x D): 600 x 420mm, Warming Rack (W x D): 600 x 120mm. Features two side shelves giving extra room for preparation and two 6" wheels for easy manoeuvrability.
- Three Gas Burners - Even heat distribution across the entire grill surface gives the perfect cooking results and optimum control.
- Temperature Dial - Built-in thermometer enables you to easily keep track of your cooking temperature for the best result.
- Easy Clean - High quality steel cooking grates with a gloss enamel coating along with a drip bucket. Put your barbecue on at full power for a few minutes, food residue will be burnt and can be removed without difficulty.
- Quick Ignition - Piezo ignition ensures a safe and easy start-up every time. Supplied with 27mm regulator and hose assembly for use with propane patio gas bottles. Product Size (W x D x H): 1220 x 570 x 980mm. Weight: 23kg. Dellonda BBQ Cover Model No. DG19 (supplied separately) is a perfect fit for this BBQ.
- 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.
- Patented Charcoal Tray - ensures less flare-ups and unform heat for cooked, tastely food.
- Stainless Steel Burners - strong, durable burners that are built to last.
- Electronic Igniter - lights up your grill at the push of a button.
- Lid-Mounted Temperature Gauge - monitor the inside temperature of your grill.
- Side-burner - warm up sauces to complement your grill.
- Warming Rack - keeps cooked food warm or ideal for burger buns or baggettes.
- Warranty - 5 years on the stainless steel burners. 2 years on all other parts.
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.