I had an issue with the enameled grill plates on my FamilyQ, they rusted pretty quickly. I contacted Weber (Australia) and after some questions to check that I was following the recommended cleaning procedure Weber Australia couriered me new ones at no cost. 

Yes, Weber cost a bit more than their competition but the service was good and I’ve had no issues since. 

12 hours ago, frankn said:

I had an issue with the enameled grill plates on my FamilyQ, they rusted pretty quickly. I contacted Weber (Australia) and after some questions to check that I was following the recommended cleaning procedure Weber Australia couriered me new ones at no cost. 

Yes, Weber cost a bit more than their competition but the service was good and I’ve had no issues since. 

Exactly the same experience I had. Turns out the original instruction manual is incorrect telling you to steam clean your grates after a cook as it cracks the porcelain coating and allows water in resulting in a rusty grill no matter how hard you season it.

2 hours ago, Tubularbells said:

Exactly the same experience I had. Turns out the original instruction manual is incorrect telling you to steam clean your grates after a cook as it cracks the porcelain coating and allows water in resulting in a rusty grill no matter how hard you season it.

I agree, that is why Weber were happy to supply new grill plates. I still use my old plates - especially if I'm finishing a cook using sweet (sugar/molasses/etc.) basting or marinade.  

Welcome to the Devil's Grill! Ordered this beauty today arriving end of Oct. Registered my ABN and things are moving quickly. Special discounts for SNA members 

 

 

Edited October 3, 20187 yr by Tubularbells

@:) al Get the Family Q and buy from a Weber specialist and get the high dome version. That's what we used to cook the entrée at my GTG.  I originally bought a Ziggy from BBQ Galore and got a full refund after 12 months when I'd cracked 2 sets of grill when roasting. If you have a large gathering just cook in batches.

 

I also have a baby Q for camping.

 

I'm going to try smoking my own Christmas leg ham in the Kamado this year. Best I have a trial run soon ?. My mother inlaw glazed a Christmas ham about 10 years ago... OMG, what have I missed my whole life, I've done 1 every year since and the Q is fantastic for this, and leaves the hot cooking outside at Christmas time which is an added bonus. WE now do the Turkey in the Q as well, the ham is done the night before or real early Christmas morning

Edited October 3, 20187 yr by blybo

1 hour ago, Tubularbells said:

Welcome to the Devil's Grill! Ordered this beauty today arriving end of Oct. Registered my ABN and things are moving quickly. Special discounts for SNA members 

good gosh ! thats scary ! amazing ! good luck with the venture TB

1 hour ago, Tubularbells said:

Welcome to the Devil's Grill! Ordered this beauty today arriving end of Oct. Registered my ABN and things are moving quickly. Special discounts for SNA members 

What??? Your importing them as a business?

Addicted to BBQ! 

The Weber

The portable spit

My son with the Easter Lamb spit

The Heston - true name for it for the Greeks

The mini offset

And Soon to be Bell’s old beast! 

 

 

 

20 minutes ago, blybo said:

@:) al Get the Family Q and buy from a Weber specialist and get the high dome version. That's what we used to cook the entrée at my GTG.  I originally bought a Ziggy from BBQ Galore and got a full refund after 12 months when I'd cracked 2 sets of grill when roasting. If you have a large gathering just cook in batches.

definitely havent ruled out, just a bit smallish thats all. and dont really want to go the large sized things like the bigger ziggies  

 

why a specialist ? is there a reason ? 

 

this below is what thinking off, is it the high dome version ? 

https://www.weberbbq.com.au/barbecues/weber-q/family-q/family-q-premium-q3200au/

5 minutes ago, al said:

definitely havent ruled out, just a bit smallish thats all. and dont really want to go the large sized things like the bigger ziggies  

 

why a specialist ? is there a reason ? 

 

this below is what thinking off, is it the high dome version ? 

https://www.weberbbq.com.au/barbecues/weber-q/family-q/family-q-premium-q3200au/

That's the 1. Has a few added features like thermostat, higher hood for roasting big birds or ham for example, and the electronic lighting, which for me works first time every time. Only available from specialists, there's 1 near me on Whitehorse Rd Nunawading. They use bugger all gas too, I reckon I could get through a full summer on a large gas bottle, and we BBQ 3-4 nights a week in Summer.

 

We do not roast in our oven any more, we always use the Q... or now the Kamado.

Edited October 3, 20187 yr by blybo

@Tubularbells congratulations, are you starting a BBQ restaurant?  Aren’t YS imported to Australia & NZ by GrillPro?

 

7 minutes ago, frankn said:

@Tubularbells congratulations, are you starting a BBQ restaurant?  Aren’t YS imported to Australia & NZ by GrillPro?

 

Yep that true (in fact was on the phone with the owner for over an hour today) Not importing but just excited to be finally buying one (along with one ton of pellet wood to keep me smoking for a long time)

 

Trying to startup an events catering business specialising in low & slow cooking. Tons more work to be done but glad to finally going to have a crack at something I really enjoy doing.

 

 

 

 

Edited October 3, 20187 yr by Tubularbells

@Tubularbells   Who dares wins.  Good luck, keep details posted!

3 minutes ago, Tubularbells said:

Yep that true (in fact was on the phone with the owner for over an hour today) Not importing but just excited to be finally buying one (along with one ton of pellet wood to keep me smoking for a long time)

 

Trying to startup an events catering business specialising in low & slow cooking. Tons more work to be done but glad to finally going to have a crack at something I really enjoy doing.

 

 

 

 

David, in Malvern, SA?  Lives down the road.

8 minutes ago, frankn said:

David, in Malvern, SA?  Lives down the road.

Yep Mr Sprigg, Should have asked you for a mates rates discount....

 

At least I know to to ask to knock on his door he ever stiffs me with a purchase ?

picked one of these on way home...

 

 

sizeable box it comes in !

 

@blybo picked it up form ellis outdoor webber shop out your ways.

 

lady there was quite knowledgable. picked up a scraper, grill brush cleaner, and a baking tray, bbq cover. plus rather than the half plate she suggested the large fry pan. which seems to make sense. as we really only use the plate for onions and mushrooms & chopped things and fry pan would be more useful. 

 

anyways she gave me full run through on it. 

 

weather is good tomorrow. will assemble with the daughter. might even fire it up

4 hours ago, al said:

picked one of these on way home...

 

 

sizeable box it comes in !

 

@blybo picked it up form ellis outdoor webber shop out your ways.

 

lady there was quite knowledgable. picked up a scraper, grill brush cleaner, and a baking tray, bbq cover. plus rather than the half plate she suggested the large fry pan. which seems to make sense. as we really only use the plate for onions and mushrooms & chopped things and fry pan would be more useful. 

 

anyways she gave me full run through on it. 

 

weather is good tomorrow. will assemble with the daughter. might even fire it up

 

Nice one Al.

 

Heres some recipes for you to season it with!

 

 

Q Barbecue Recipes Aug 09 Rev 1.pdf

1 hour ago, Tubularbells said:

 

Nice one Al.

 

Heres some recipes for you to season it with!

 

 

Q Barbecue Recipes Aug 09 Rev 1.pdf

oh wow a bit of a collection there. thanks TB   I dare say we will be using the ! for all sorts of things, far beyond what I can think off now  

Some more recipes from one of my favorite BBQ tomes;

  

King BBQ Amazing steak rub recipie.pdf

King BBQ Beef recipies.pdf

King BBQ Bonedust Burn paste recipie.pdf

King BBQ Bonedust rub recipie.pdf

King BBQ Competition rib run recipie.pdf

King BBQ Cover.pdf

King BBQ Drunken Gold miner wingss recipie.pdf

King BBQ Garlic marinade recipie.pdf

King BBQ Jack and Coke marinade recipie.pdf

King BBQ Jerk rub recipie.pdf

King BBQ Lamb kebab recipie.pdf

King BBQ pita recipie.pdf

and we're cooking with gas !  

 

yep up and going ! 

 

 

Its quite a bit smaller than our old bbq, but still doesnt loose a heap in cooking surface. plus will be a lot more efficient/faster I think.

 

looking forward to first cook on it...

 

 

Ohhhh red one, nice. 

 

And remember if ya' lookin' ya' not cookin'  so keep that lid closed even though every fibre in your body will want to go peeking every 30sec's. Soon as you conquer that you'll be cranking out some awesome food in no time.

Oh and another tip is the RHS tends to be hotter so keep that in mind when you load it up with steak, snags etc.

31 minutes ago, Tubularbells said:

Ohhhh red one, nice. 

 

And remember if ya' lookin' ya' not cookin'  so keep that lid closed even though every fibre in your body will want to go peeking every 30sec's. Soon as you conquer that you'll be cranking out some awesome food in no time.

haha yes something will have to get used to ! as used to open bbq's prior. the lady at the shop 1st up asked me too ... have you had a webber before.... when I said no. she said 2st thing. you'll have to get used to keeping the lid closed. unless the lid is closed it aint happening  

 

30 minutes ago, Tubularbells said:

Oh and another tip is the RHS tends to be hotter so keep that in mind when you load it up with steak, snags etc.

intersting ! will indeed have to keep it in mind

 

daughters got some friends coming over tomorrow so we'll give it a go for that  

 

ps whats your thoughts on the half plate TB. I never got it, the sauce pan instead. but wondering now if I should have got the plate as well. is there much the half plate is useful for ? 

Pan better as can keep convection going better. I’m flying solo with kids and wife at the in-laws farm. Came home early as such a great day, tunes cranked.

Ive just done my best reverse sear steak yet... and it wasn’t even that thick. Just served with Coles kale slaw