Holding a barbecue is a great way to get friends and family together, and if you are something of a culinary aficionado, or like to be the host with the most, it is worth splashing out on high-end BBQ equipment.
There is loads of choice on the market these days, as manufacturers make increasingly sophisticated equipment to meet consumer demands for quality. One of these is the Weber Spirit gas BBQ, which comes in both Classic and Premium models.
The Spirit Classic range varies in price, but the basic features are porcelain-enameled cooking grates, crack-proof wheels, stainless steel burners, a preparation area and a place to hang utensils. There is also a thermometer built into the lid, which is great if you like to ensure the temperature is perfect for cooking, especially when it comes to meat.
If you have a bit more cash to splash, the Weber Spirit Premium collection houses mid-size, full-level BBQs that come with ample preparation surfaces, tool hooks and several burners, including a side one to make sauces or to heat up pasta.
Whichever brand and model you go for, there are plenty of benefits to spending that little bit more on equipment than you perhaps would otherwise.
1. You can rely on it
When splashing out on a high-end BBQ, you will be rewarded with reliability. Buying a cheap one could leave you in the lurch if it suddenly breaks down in the middle of cooking, or if it doesn’t even start up in the first place. With your guests waiting for their food, you will have to resort to cooking it on the oven grill, which is not very efficient and takes away from the excitement of a barbecue in the first place. Most high-quality models come with long guarantees, many with several years, so you can rest assured any problems should be promptly sorted.
2. It makes life easier
Top-notch BBQs tend to come with plenty of time-saving features, including preparation tables, powerful burners, utensil hooks and thermometers. This can make life easier and help your outdoor party go as smoothly as possible. You don’t want to be rushing around the kitchen trying to find what you need – high-end equipment tends to have everything you require to hand.
3. It can save money in the long run
If you have gone through several BBQs over the years, buying a more expensive model can mean you never need purchase another one again. Cheaper grills tend to rust quickly, are not always as hot as you would like and can be tricky to use, whether it’s because they are unstable or difficult to clean. If you are something of a barbecuing enthusiast, it can be worth spending that bit extra to get a product that will stand the test of time.
4. It can be fuel efficient
Buying a BBQ that is that little bit more sophisticated may also save you money on fuel. Advanced technology can help your gas cylinders go further, whereas cheaper BBQs often use up lots of fuel, costing you more to run it.
5. Parts can be easier to come by
Cheap BBQs that are made to be disposable might not always have replacement parts, especially as they were built to not last very long. When buying a quality model such as those from Weber, you can rest assured you will have easy access to parts, although with a warranty in place you might not even have to fork out on any new pieces at all.
