Heavy-guage porcelain-enameled lid and bowl, factory-assembled stainless steel One-Touch cleaning system, rust-resistant aluminum legs, removable high-capacity ash catcher, glass-reinforced nylon handles, hinged cooking grate. Available in 18 1/2" and 22 1/2" diameter models with a limited 10-year warranty.
Weber's One-Touch Gold kettle grill is a great buy for anyone looking for a classic model with a few convenient extras. The design is sleek. The results are delicious.
As with all Weber grills, this kettle's lid and bowl are constructed of premium porcelain-enameled steel--which means not only does heat radiate evenly, but the grill will survive if it's left out in the rain. The cooking surface (22-1/2 inches in diameter) is big enough to accommodate six large steaks, twice as many burgers, or up to a dozen kebabs, and the grill's classic kettle shape keeps flare-ups to a minimum.
When designing this grill, Weber clearly kept convenience in mind. The grill's nickel-plated grate has two built-in hinged side openings that make adding more charcoal briquettes easy and safe, and, when the lid's not in use, it can hang from the bowl by a handy hook. The grill is durable, too. The porcelain-coated steel bowl and lid are exceptionally strong and designed never to rust, fade, or peel. The grill's aluminum vents and ash catcher won't rust either, and its tripod base, nylon handles, and all-weather wheels--besides being exceptionally sturdy--make the grill remarkably easy to maneuver. Weber's patented One-Touch cleaning system--a clever setup of lever-activated blades--sifts ash out of the kettle and into a cooking-pot-shaped ash catcher. You never have to get your hands dirty--and emptying the kettle takes only a few seconds.
To top it all off, Weber throws in a 31-page owner's guide filled with cooking tips and time-tested recipes for grilling everything from pork chops to bratwurst to Cornish hens.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Quality Control?:
I had my reservations because of some of the "made in China" reviews on here. Mine arrived via FedEx 15 minutes ago. The box is not damaged. The lid though, is dented on the lip for about 3 inches and under one side of the lid handle you can see bare steel--this WILL rust. The body has no issues. It's as if the lid was dropped before packing damaging the top handle and denting the lip--and it was packed anyway. Unacceptable for a 149.00 charcoal grill. I shot Weber an email--I'll report back.more info
Still MADE IN THE USA!:
Not sure where those other reviewers got their information??? I called Weber this morning and verified that they only manufacture kettle grills in their factory in the USA. The Spirit gas grills are China, but pretty much every other grill is USA made. The Gold grills is the way to go. A lot of reviews overlooked the fact that the Gold grill also gives you Stainless Steel ash removal parts in the bottom of the grill vs. the alumanized steel ones in the Silver grills. I have an 18.5" Silver... more info
Not worth 66% more than the Silver model:
Weber has deleted the thermometer and lid holder from this previously great grill. Now, for a 66% premium, the only difference between the Gold and Silver models is the ash catcher and hinged grill, what a rip! Buy the Silver model and save yourself about $60.00!
Best all around grill:
If you can only have one grill this is the one to get. It's best for all around use. I also have a gas grill that I use on some week nights when I'm in a hurry and a pellet grill for slow smoking/cooking brisket on some weekends but the Weber Gold is my choice for most occasions. This one replaced the 25 year old Weber that I had since the legs had finally gone bad. I don't expect this one to last as long but if I get 20 years, I'll be happy. Do not by the cheaper version, no comparison in quality. The only... more info
