My first barbeque. I am used to a small portable unit, with the small screw on propane tanks, that last for 3 barbeque meals.

I don't know much about barbequing, but from what I have looked at, all propane units are cheap looking. If I am going to spend big dollars, I want something that will last forever. i know nothing lasts forever, but!

I have interest in the biggreeeng grill, which is charcoal only. It is pretty expensive in canada. Close to 1500 for a small size egg. The problem is there is only one dealer in my city, and they may be charging what they want for it. I can not find any other vendor who would ship this heavy grill to me. If I buy propane I will only spend max 200. they don't last.

Are there any barbeque/grill pros out there that could lend advice.

 

my dad has a Big Green Egg (i think they sell them mainstream at Kitchen, Etc now) as well as a Kamado. Loves them both and uses them almost daily. May also want to check out Holland Grills as well.

 

Can't go wrong with a Weber Genesis series grill.

 

My dear sweet Canookie, you're not going to get a really good gas grill for under $200. I went through several before I stepped up and bought a nice Stainless grill. I use it several times a week almost year round and after 4 years I haven't needed to rebuild it yet. After the summer I'm sure I will.

The egg is a great product and food may taste better cooked on it but I'm spoiled by the ease of using gas.

 

Be careful with those build-it-yourself BBQ pits...they can be harder than they seem

 

Can't go wrong with a Weber.

 

so...you're saying the $89 propan grill walmart has on sale is probably...no good?

 

I assume CG is saying that yes! but, from my mom and dad's experience they spent 500 on a barbeque that seemed decent at the time. It looks like crap, needs new burners, the outside is the shits. So this is why my comment - if I buy a propane grill, it will be cheap, because they appear to be throw away. anyway.

I don't need a large kitchen size grill. I do minimal entertaining, and I invite my parents over occasionally. So the grill needs to be smaller in size.

In the end, propane is quick and easy to use, the biggreenegg is only 10 mins to heat up according to their website and the heat is a lot hotter than what gas can provide.

I really am a noobie when it comes to barbeques.

I can always count on CG to guide me

 

I hear ya! assemble your self stuff can be a real pain in the butt

 

Natural gas grilles are a gift from god. Never have to worry about running out of propane and no tanks to deal with. I just turn the dial and I am good to go, every time. I bought a stainless Charbroil grille for $350 from Lowe's and it has served me very well for the last 12 months and still looks brand new.