Weber Smokey Joe Premium Charcoal Grill, Ø 37cm Grill Area, Portable BBQ Grill with Convenient Carry Handle, Porcelain-Enamelled Lid & Bowl - Black (1121004)

My first barbecue.I wanted something compact that would be suitable for 2 people.I saw this was on special offer and decided to spend that little bit more on a well known make.Only this colour was on offer, so if I'd had the choice I probably would have chosen the black, but I must say when it arrived I was very impressed, I think the colour is very smart, (Photo 1 + 2).Assembly is very straightforward. Just make sure you have the legs the right way around.I built the 3 legs as a unit first, and then attached them to the lower body.Make sure you use the washers when you put the side vent covers and spring bar on.As a general point, only tighten all the screws to just past hand tight. Else, you could damage the enamel coating, although I haven't had any problem with mine.I must say, I think the design is very clever.The metal bar acts as a spring to keep the lid on tight when not in use.Then, when you want to use the barbecue, the bar clips into a slot at the back, and the lid of the barbecue, then rests on that.It's very secure, and works really well in use.Being new to barbecuing, I opted for Webers own charcoal.I found it very good. Lots of big chunks which burn for a long time.Don't forget to open the side and lid vents when cooking, to create a nice through draft.The design and size, really helps to concentrate the heat and after 10 minutes, it was hot enough to start cooking the food.The cooking area is quite small, so I would say it wouldn't be suitable for more than 2 people, if like me, you cook a variety of foods at the same time.I've now had 3 barbecues, and every one has been a delight.As you can see from the photos, I have mine on a wooden table. Even at the hottest temperatures the base of the legs stay cool to the touch, so you could put this barbecue on any surface.Overall, I'm very pleased with my choice, yes, it is more expensive than other makes, but it is very well engineered and rock solid in use.I hope you found this review helpful.

We don't BBQ that often, more often than not it is when we come home from work and smell the neighbours having a BBQ. We bought this Weber BBQ because it very sturdy, easy to assemble, large enough for two of us, easy to clean, takes little space up and during the winter months simply goes into the loft with ease.The tough enamel coating comes up like new each time, the lids locks in place for easy transportation.We use it in the garden but I would highly recommend it for the beach or camping trips. But it is still the perfect size for home use too.One thing I must say though..... you MUST get a Weber chimney starter too. Makes lighting the charcoal easy and takes any stress out of the BBQ experience. 10/10 all the way!

I've used this 4 or 5 times now and I'm really happy with it. There's 3 of us and it's a good size for that. I bought the ivory coloured one and it looks fantastic. Really nice quality, and sturdy. Super easy to use with the briquettes, and easy to clean. I haven't had the occasion to take it outside of the garden yet with the recent lockdown, but it's light enough and a good size to be portable and easy to move. I like the way there's a metal piece which goes over the handle to stop it opening when it's not in use. I expect I'll take it on days out with me.

I read all the reviews before purchasing this product so I was aware that lots of buyers had experienced an issue with the enamel on the lid cracking off when the handle was fitted, but I liked the look of the thing and it was just what we wanted for camping so I decided to chance it. When it arrived my husband put it together being super careful not to over tighten the nuts holding the handle in place. So far, so good. Then.......he lifted up the carrying handle (the thin, metal one) and fitted it into the indentation in the handle of the lid, as described in the instructions. It was a tight fit, but he eased it into place and then, crack! Enamel around one of the holes shattered and lots of little bits fell off leaving a bare area about the size of a ten pence piece around the hole. Not to worry as it is hidden from view by the actual handle and I still love the product so it still gets five stars. I feel like it was sort of our fault as, when the handle was being pushed home, there was this sort of warning, "tinking" sound. So my advice would be this; don't put the two handles together if you need to move the BBQ while it is hot. Just carry the lid in one hand and the base (by the thin handle) in the other. I suppose the thin handle is also supposed to act as a locking mechanism to keep the lid on in transit but I can live without this feature if it stops the lid being damaged further.