Weber · Charcoal BBQ
Weber Original Kettle 57cm
£124
Outstanding quality at this price point
Our Take
There's a reason this design hasn't changed in 70 years — it's near-perfect. The kettle teaches you to cook with fire, rewards skill, and can do everything from searing steaks to smoking brisket.
Ideal for: Those who value authentic BBQ flavour and enjoy the ritual of charcoal cooking
What Owners Love
- Built to last
- Does everything
- Cheap to run
Watch Out For
- Takes practice
Overview
Weber's Weber Original Kettle 57cm caters to the charcoal faithful: cooks who light their coals knowing the results will outweigh the preparation time. The design reflects understanding of what charcoal cooking actually requires. Key features include classic, versatile, and smoker. These aren't just specification highlights—they affect how you'll actually use this equipment day-to-day, from setup through cooking to cleanup. In regular use, the Weber Original Kettle 57cm demonstrates incredibly versatile and 70-year proven design. These characteristics emerge through repeated cooking sessions rather than initial impressions—they're the qualities that make a barbecue satisfying to own long-term. There's a learning curve involved. Your first few cooks will teach you how this particular charcoal grill behaves—temperature zones, heat-up patterns, recovery times. Plan to learn rather than expecting immediate mastery. Practical for occasional grillers or those uncertain about their long-term outdoor cooking interest. The Weber Original Kettle 57cm provides capable equipment while you discover your actual usage patterns and preferences.
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Owner Verdicts(1)
Best £200 I ever spent. Still going strong after 8 years.
Pros
- Built to last
- Does everything
- Cheap to run
Cons
- −Takes practice
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