Cooking
your food outdoors is made that much simpler by using a table
top grill.
Choosing the right BBQ to suit your needs is something else. So what do
you need to know and look for when selecting a table top grill?
The
answer depends on the
quantity of food that you need to produce, and the type of fuel that
you prefer using, either electric (hookups permitting), gas, or
traditional charcoal.
Choosing a table
top grill
If you choose a gas table top grill for example, do you need a natural
gas or LP
grill? Some people want to have the classic BBQ taste
complete with the smoky aromas and as such prefer to use a charcoal
grill.
If
on the other hand you
prefer your food to have that classic grilled flavour and enjoy the
benefits of efficient, fast cooking, then it would be wise to opt for a
gas powered table top grill.
When
electric hookups are available, and sheer simplicity is required, the
electric table top grill is the way to go as these grills require very
little setup time and can produce food very quickly.
Once
you have decided on the fuel-type that you will be using, you can turn
your attention to choosing a specific grill.
If you require a
particularly small grill for example, a Cobb could be what
you are looking for, or if you are going to be catering for a larger
number of people, in which case a table top grill along the lines of
the
Weber Q22O or a Cadac Safari Chef would be more suitable.
All
of these table top barbecue gems have their own strong points, and you
will
need to look at them in detail to determine whether they offer you what
you are looking for in the way of size, ease of use, fuel type,
maintenance and warranty.
With
good quality table top grills starting from as little as $80, there is
no
shortage of models to choose from.
Best table top grills
There are many table top grills available and they are by no means
equal in performance or quality.
When
choosing a table top electric, charcoal or gas grill, bear in mind that
you are making an investment for cooking duties, and as such should be
reliable, easy to clean and use, and have a valuable warranty with
straightforward access to purchasing replacement parts if neccessary.
After
considerable review and testing, our favourite table top grills are
listed below, and are available online at competetive prices.
Best-selling
Tabletop Grills
Cobb - Table Top Charcoal Grill
The Cobb is undeniably one of the
most versatile and popular
small charcoal fuelled grills on the market, that offers a small
footprint, with reasonably sized cooking capacity. It is capable of
producing great tasting food, quickly, for 2-4 people, and can be taken
anywhere in it's carry bag. The Cobb barbecue is a marvel of table top
grill design, and has tens of thousands of fans who are outdoor
enthusiasts, fishermen, campers, and people who simply need a small
table top charcoal grill that can deliver the goods.
The Cobb table top grill gets 9.0 out of 10 in our review.
Weber Q140
Table Top Electric grill
When exiled to a place where
charcoal and gas are forbidden the griller
doesn't have a lot of options other than electricity. The problem is
that 120 volts isn't a lot of power to do high temperature grilling.
Well, after some considerable development time Weber has managed to
produce an electric version of its popular Q line of grills that runs
on electricity. Capable of temperatures over 600 degrees F thanks to
the efficiency of this design this grill can sear a steak, heat up
quickly and recover its heat even faster after you lift the lid. While
a small grill, if you are limited to electric grills, buy this one.
The Weber Q140 table top grill
gets 8.5 out of 10 in our review.
Weber Q220 Table Top Gas Grill
The Weber
Q 220 table top gas grill has electronic ignition for easy, reliable
lighting, an infinitely adjustable burner valve with a high-quality
regulator, 2 durable Tuck-Away work tables with built-in tool holders
(tools sold separately) which conveniently fold and store inside the
grill.
The Weber Q220 also benefits from a sturdy glass-reinforced nylon grill
frame, cast aluminum lid and
body, removable catch pan, a tall lid profile with a built-in
thermometer, a large weather-resistant lid handle. The
Weber Q220 table top grill
is a terrific looking grill
and is a joy to cook on when speed and portability are what you are
after.
The Weber Q220 table top grill
gets 8.7 out of 10 in our review.
Cadac
Safari Chef Table Top Charcoal Grill
The Cadac Safari Chef is simply
the most versatile portable grilling
system you can find. Cadac Safari Chef can cook five unique ways and
the The Cadac Safari Chef arrives with a handy and convenient grill
carrying case.
The Cadac Safari Chef
can bbq burgers and kebobs with the grated grill surface. The Cadac
Safari Chef Grill can cook perfect steaks and chicken on the
Teflon coated
non-stick grill plate. Reverse the plate and use the skillet on the
other side to fry eggs and bacon for those camping trips.
The Cadac Safari Chef table top
grill gets 8.5 out of 10 in our review. Take a look at the range of Cadac grills available.
When
it comes to buying a top quality smoker, Klose leaves the options wide
open for individual customisation.
If the ideas and items are not
readily available off the shelf or quickly manufacturered to
specification in their production facility, Klose will selflessly go to
almost any cost to obtain hard to find parts for a particular project.
With
hundreds of sizes and styles in stock to choose from, including wood,
charcoal, and gas-fired grills and smokers. Custom cookers include
Chuck-Wagons, Pistol Smokers, Trains on real Railroad Tracks, even pits
made out of Automobiles, and Semi Rigs.
Klose
BBQ
All
Klose BBQ Pits are made by hand, with no machinery involved in the
manufacturing process except FOR a welding machine, in the spirit of
the
old style iron foundries. One welder to one pit from the beginning to
the finished product.
