The classic Weber kettle grill - an American Classic!
Weber Grill was started in the 1950s by an ingenious welder named George Stephen. With experience in welding metal buoys for the US Coast Guard in his work for the Weber Brothers Metal Works, George was inspired to use the rounded buoy shape instead of the flat brazier design of the home grills available at that time. With some trial and innovation to create the best air flow – the first models quickly evolved into the beautiful Kettle design we now know so well.
The key to the kettle grills success is the ability to distribute heat evenly. With the clever air vent system in the bottom and top, the cook is now able to control the air flow and make adjustments for the type of food being cooked. Increasing the airflow will increase the cooking temperature, and restricting the airflow allows for lower cooking temperature and slower burning of the charcoal.
Weber grills are sturdy, well made and available in a great variety. Whether you’re cooking while out camping or at the beach, or hosting a neighborhood party, there is a Weber grill to meet your needs. When choosing a Weber grill, you want to think about your needs. Do you need portability or is cooking capacity a priority? Do you cook outside only for occasional parties, or is outdoor cooking part of your regular cooking routine?
There are a number of Weber grill models available to accommodate any sort of needs. They may be grouped into charcoal, gas or electric. Within each group, there are a variety of sizes and designs to meet your space, portability and volume needs.
The charcoal grill models -
The traditional Charcoal burning kettle design – called One Touch – come in a variety of sizes, from 18.5 inches to 26.75 inches and have various options of ash catchers and even work surfaces. A larger version (called the Ranch Kettle) uses a 4 leg stand and has a massive 1104 square inches of cooking area.
If you are looking for smaller more portable charcoal grills, Webber has 2 grills that look like smaller kettle designs, called the Smokey Joe and one rectangular model called the Charcoal Go-Anywhere.
The gas grill models -
The gas grill models from Weber come in a variety of styles and sizes and price ranges. Models begin with the Spirit series which they consider budget-conscious, through the Genesis series which are spacious and extremely well built, and finally the Summit series for the outdoor kitchens, which are state of the art grill centers.
The electric grill models -
Believe it or not – there are even electric Weber grills. These are designed with portability and specific space requirements in mind. They are perfect for city dwellers with limited space or open flame limitations.
As you see, Weber grills come in every shape and size, and serve a wide variety of cooking needs. Before planning your next outdoor adventure, or backyard gathering, be sure to find the Weber grill that will make your cookout a delicious event.
