🔥 Elevate Your Grilling Game!
The OutdoorChef City 420 Electric BBQ is a compact yet powerful kettle barbecue designed for urban dwellers. With a maximum temperature of 300°C and an innovative heat reflector for even cooking, this 10.3 kg BBQ is perfect for grilling enthusiasts who value both performance and convenience. Its durable alloy steel construction and easy-to-clean drip fat pan make it a must-have for any outdoor cooking experience.
Product Dimensions | 67 x 60 x 93 cm; 10.3 kg |
Part number | 18.130.10 |
Item display weight | 10.3 Kilograms |
Material type | Alloy Steel |
Manufacturer | OutdoorChef |
Item model number | 18.130.10 |
ASIN | B00IS1UNVO |
B**Y
beer and sun and bbq with (less!) prep
QUICK REVIEW (early July):Absolutely love this thing - I've never been one to have a 'bbq' breakfast but with this I've done morning fry-ups outside and french toast! Literally bakes, steams, grills, can slow cook and everything. You can buy the ranges stuff or just use your own to do almost any food you like. I've only reviewed one thing with '6 star if it was an option' which was a WMF pressure cooker, but this has just been engraved with the same prestige (which is a very fine accolade indeed from someone who has in other reviews said the only way you can do BBQ spare ribs is on a proper coal fired BBQ!)!6 STARS IF IT WAS AN OPTION :DLONG REVIEW (mid June):Couldn't wait for two days, when it was either a tossup between using this or the coal tub - weather dependent - so though I'd give it an evening test run.I already have an Andrew James electric BBQ which has a griddle plate to cook on which I honestly think it a bit naff (and quite pricey at £100). A lot of the reviewers of that product would probably disagree with me so it does lead me to believe that mine may have a faulty thermo. If that's the case apologies to Mr James, I guess I should have returned it.Anyway onto this beast - quick history - how did I get to here? In short I was very close to buying another Andrew James electric, the one with stand, half grill, half griddle. After dismissing that I was looking at a Severin one, clocking in at 2.5kwh (higher than this) that looked to fit the bill. Unfortunately, for the wallet at least, I remembered the reason I got the Andrew James one in the first place was that it's a kettle BBQ, with that all important lid. Off to google for electric BBQ lid search and I'm straight back on Amazon arriving here. (FWIW there was a cheaper seller on eBAY, but I plumped for Amazon regardless of their tax morals anyway. Let's be honest, who wouldn't avoid it if they could!).Okay, so now I'm faced with a thought in mind of still going for the 40ish quid Andrew James grill/griddle to add to a griddle only one I don't thinks up to scratch, a Severin at 70ish quid, or this at 150. This fits the bill..... but ... absolutely nowhere can I find any reviews on how it performs..........Until, after going through website after website (about 6) that sells it (anywhere from 119 on ebay to 180 elsewhere) I find a Dutch site that has reviews going back to 2010!!! (Where was it last year or beyond!) Okay so there only 13 of said reviews and I had to get a Firefox browser language translator (free BTW) to read them but it was averaging 8/10. On the downside, by the time I'd found these reviews, even though it was a site I clicked on earlier as I was after price comparison (and as it was in euro's, promtly dismissed) I had by then ordered the product!JUST A QUICK CAPITALS NOTE: If you go searching on your own for reviews of outdoorchef 420 bear in mind there is a gas grill as well, and I think even maybe a coal one. They have good * ratings (which I hope is a good thing) but finding a review on the electric version is very damn difficult (unless I'm just being a chump!)Right, onto the product itself.Unboxing and assembly: Well packaged and protected, most parts already assembled. The most I had to do was screw the underlid plate onto the lid handle with a screwdriver. Whole assembly took around 20 mins from opening the box, having the parts all over the floor and to being fully ready to go (apart from washing the grill).Design: Basically it's a kettle bbq, but without the coal. The parts are the bowl, into which fits a drip tray, then a reflective dish (foil lined, these are replaceable and amazon sell them. It's possible that tin foil would do the same job though). After than the grill element goes in and then the grill plate. Lastly there's the lid to pop on before the unit fits snugly into the stand (it doesn't have a lock-in to the stand but I think it's very sturdy anyhow).Using: The first thing up for the grill was a foodstuff that should never tar the steel of a bbq grillplate, electric, coal or otherwise - vegetarian sausages! I set it to level 4 (out of 7), it took around 5-10 minutes to preheat which is known when the light stops flashing and stays on, and did them with the lid on (turning twice) for the recommended 15 minutes and they turned out excellent. Later on at level 5 I did a chicken skewer and some proper sausages which took longer than they would on a conventional coal bbq but again still turned out excellent (maybe I'll try level 6 or 7 next time). Level 7 on the unit should be constant 300C heat - other levels turn on and off with the thermostat up to certain temperatures that get mentioned in the manual. Note to self: tape these temps to a leg of the stand for reference!My next use was to make some rhubarb and pork burgers and also some quorn and rhubarb burgers. I was mixing between heat level 5 and 6 and it took quite some time (30-40 mins) to do the burgers as I literally filled the grill. I also did some grilled courgettes and a foil wrapped (half microwaved) baked potato which again was a success on this session.The next use was chicken thighs wrapped in forest ham with a chilli pineapple and red pepper sauce. Again at a higher heat level I popped them on the grid to sear them for a few minutes and then popped the lid down, reduced the heat a notch and gave them around 40 mins. Again, excellent results.Lastly, for the third day in a row of using it I made some marinated skewered lamb and mushrooms. Also grilled some bread at the end of the cooking time which I charred a fair bit (my fault).It doesn't seem to be too problematic adjusting the temperatures and timings to get things done. Obviously I could also use a food thermometer for complete safety but so far it's been great with the old lob on and grill method!Cleaning!: The reviews I've read that I've had to translate seem to mostly praise the easiness to clean this unit. Personally I don't find it any quicker than cleaning a coal bbq. Maybe I'm overdoing it but basically I strip the whole thing apart again, the lid gets a brass scour as does the basin and the grill grate until all the grease or the charring has gone. The element gets a wipe with a sponge. The reflector plate gets a mix of both dependant on what I've cooked - I have to be careful with this as I could tear the foil too soon if I use steel wool and while I don't think a cover of heavy duty tin foil from any local supermarket wouldn't suffice as a recover I've stuck with the replacement packs for now. The drip tray gets boiling water poured in, then out, and then gets washed with the pots. I then hose or shower rinse the whole lot down being careful not to get water in the electric connector parts. Actually after writing that it's probably quicker to clean a coal bbq!Other things to mention. There appears to be loads of 'accessories' for this thing out there, or at least for this range. I've ordered a cast iron gratin dish that can sit below the grill and there is certainly a cast iron griddle plate available which I've order. I've clocked that there is also a pizza stone and a perforated pizza tray but beware that some items are in various sizes so it's worth checking the outdoorchef website for compatibility. The one thing is they are all designed to fit so are a bit pricey IMO. I'll write reviews on them as I use them as the deliveries came after this barbecue weekend and the rains are due!It says to store 'indoors'. Fair enough I guess even though it's an 'outdoor only use' unit. The kettle comes away from the tripod so that can go in the shed while the unit can stay safely inside. I don't think I've anything more to mention. Great piece of kit and five stars from me, glad I didn't just impulse purchase buy straight away like last year!Apologies for the rambling if you've got this far!
L**O
Disappointing...
It has stooped working after using 3 times ... not recommendable at all!!
A**A
OUTDOOR CITY 420 ELEC BBQ
GREAT BBQ LOVE IT....scared of gas wanted elect, plug it in turn it on.....very happy
A**R
Does NOT come with a UK plug!
If you need a electric bbq. This is the Best.
F**O
if you need an electric BBQW
it works quite well, not particularly big, I had better one when I was living in the US but this one is good.
M**N
Firstly 2 pin plug as said previously. Plugged into ...
Firstly 2 pin plug as said previously. Plugged into the caravan with a suitable adapter and it blew the main fuse. Haven't tried it again yet ........so time will tell. Should have stuck with charcoal or gas I think.
M**R
Put it together but can’t use it.
No UK plug supplied.
K**N
Outstanding electric bbq perfect for caravanning
This is superb. A great performing bbq that is perfect next to a caravan or even a tent. Cooks superbly - especially pizza - and easy to clean. Uses about 9 amps of a normal 16 amp supply.
B**E
Barbecue ne fonctionne plus après qq repas seulement
Nous avons utilisé que quelques fois le barbecue et celui-ci ne fonctionne déjà plus.Le barbecue est de mauvaise qualité, le prix est beaucoup trop élevéQuelle est la garantie pour ce produit ?
S**N
Bra grill till rimligt pris
Det blir bra värme. Bra med många värmesteg.
P**.
Robusto e funzionale!
Avevo preso un altro barbecue della Tefal col quale mi sono trovata molto bene ma aveva una struttura leggera e si era ammaccato tanto che il coperchio non chiudeva più bene. Questo lo trovo molto robusto e soprattutto il montaggio è incredibilmente facile e veloce. Circa 15’ totali in quanto è già completamente assemblato.Ho testato la cottura con potenza 5 e 6 (il massimo è 7 con cottura a coperchio APERTO) sono veramente SODDISFATTA! Cuoce molto bene.ATTENZIONE che può rimanere sulla potenza massima (7) solo per 10/15' al massimo con coperchio chiuso perché è veramente potente per essere elettrico. FANTASTICO! Non ne sarete delusi 😍Personalmente ricopro il disco in alluminio riflettente con carta di alluminio per una pulizia più facile.
H**.
Meiner Meinung nach die beste Lösung für den Balkon!
Ich wohne nun seit etwa 2 Jahren in meiner jetzigen Wohnung und eines habe ich noch auf meinem Balkon vermisst: Einen Grill.Nach einiger Recherche und Vergleich verschiedener Elektrogrills habe ich mich nun für den Outdoorchef CITY 420E entschieden.Warum nun ein Elektrogrill - wobei ich diese Art des Grillens lange quasi verpönt habe?! Der praktische Aspekt sowie die Regelungen in der Hausordnung, die keine Kohle- und Elektrogrills zulässt. So entfällt das Gasflaschen-Geschleppe sowie die Ver- und Entsorgung mit Kohle...Die Steckdose sitzt bei meinem Balkon zudem genau an der richtigen Stelle.Die Lieferung erfolgte - wie ich es als Amazon-Prime-Kunde gewohnt bin - bereits am Folgetag in einer noch sehr handlichen Verpackung, die sich mit geschätzt ca. 10 Kg ohne großen Aufwand in die Wohnung transportieren lies.Die Verpackung bestand aus einem stabilen Karton. Beim Öffnen lag direkt oben eine "Welcome"-Mappe in der Montageanleitung, Handbuch und eine "Login Card" für die Anmeldung auf der Website des Herstellers enthalten sind. Alle Einzelteile waren systematisch geordnet und jeweils in einer eignen Schutzverpackung aus Pappe oder Kunststoff verpackt, so kommt wirklich alles ohne Beschädigung an.Der Aufbau erfolgte - nachdem ich mir alle Bauteile zurecht gelegt hatte - sehr einfach und binnen ca. 20 Minuten anhand der beiliegenden Kurzanleitung, die ohne große Worte dafür aber mit einer aussagekräftigen Zeichnung in wenigen Schritten den Aufbau beschreibt. Da ich selbst handwerklich eher unbegabt bin, war ich von der einfachen Montage positiv überrascht. Der Aufbau erfolgt durch ein Stecksystem - lediglich der Griff für den Deckel des Kugelgrills muss angeschraubt werden. Da jeder Haushalt wohl über einen Kreuzschraubendreher verfügen sollte, ist dies kein großer Akt. Der Grill macht einen sehr wertigen und stabilen Eindruck. Ich habe auf meinem Balkon zwar genug Platz aber auch auf kleinen Balkonen sollte dieser Grill sein Plätzchen finden, eine Fläche von ca. 60 x 60 cm reicht völlig aus. Bei meiner Körpergröße von ca. 1,80m hat der Grill noch eine angenehme Arbeitshöhe, sodass sich "locker aus der Hüfte" grillen lässt. Für wesentlich größere Grillfreunde ist wohl eine etwas gebücktere Haltung nötig. Der Deckel lässt sich leicht abnehmen und besitzt an der Innenseite einen Haken, der das Aufhängen des Deckels am Grill ermöglicht, wenn anderweitig kein Platz zur Ablage des Deckels ist. Das Einzige, was mich persönlich etwas störte war, dass das Elektrokabel vorne am Bedienteil angebracht ist und dort herunterhängt, dies lässt sich technisch wohl nicht vermeiden. Mit Hilfe einiger Kabelbinder habe ich das Kabel eng an den Beinen des Grills zur Steckdose gehend befestigt.Der Praxistest bei bestem Wetter und DFB-Pokalfinale wusste ebenso zu überzeugen.Das Aufheizen des Grilles erfolgt in ca. 10-15 Minuten. Mit den 7 Hitzestufen lassen sich laut Hersteller Temperaturen von 70 bis 350Grad erreichen. Stufe 7 soll scharfes anbraten ermöglichen, wobei diese jedoch nur ohne Deckel betrieben werden soll. Ich habe für das Grillen mit Stufe 3 und 4 vorlieb genommen - somit eine Temperatur von 170-250 Grad, nach meiner Meinung perfekt zum Garen + Anbraten von Fleisch u.Ä.. Das Fleisch garte hierbei zügig und ist nicht angebrannt. Da ich Fleisch vom Kohle- und Gasgrill kenne, habe ich nun den direkten Geschmacksvergleich... und der ist... absolut überzeugend und steht Kohle und Gas in nichts nach! Die Würstchen waren schön kross und das Fleisch außen schön gebräunt und innen noch saftig. Fleisch vom Gasgrill ist vielleicht noch eine Idee zarter, aber ich und meine Gäste waren von dem Ergebnis absolut überzeugt. Wir haben Würstchen, Steaks, Grillspieße/-fackeln und Gemüsespieße gegrillt - alles hat uns sehr gut geschmeckt.Eine Anmerkung zur Hitzeverteilung ist jedoch zu machen. Diese ist zum Rand hin nicht ganz gleichmäßig, durch Wenden und Positionswechsel des Grillgutes lässt sich dies aber einfach ausgleichen. Hierfür entwickelt man mit der Zeit ein Gefühl.Nach dem Grillen:Der Grill kühlt recht schnell ab, was eine zeitnahe Reinigung zulässt. Hierzu lässt sich das Rost, die Heizspirale, die Reflektorfolie sowie der Fettauffangbehälter leicht entfernen und einzeln reinigen. Die Reflektorfolie lässt sich leicht reinigen und man kann diese so bestimmt 10-15 Mal wiederverwenden. Wenn diese aufgebraucht ist, werde ich es zunächst mit Alufolie als Ersatz probieren bevor ich eine Original-Ersatzfolie für ca. 10 EUR kaufe.Große Kritikpunkte gibt es für mich anhand meiner ersten Erfahrung mit dem Grill nicht. Wie oben beschrieben könnte für größere Personen ab 1,90m die niedrige Arbeitshöhe evtl. als störend empfunden werden. Die etwas ungleichmäßige Hitzeverteilung lässt sich mit Hilfe des Deckels sowie durch gelegentliches "Umlagern" des Grillgutes ohne weiteres ausgleichen. Wen so wie mich das vorne herunterhängende Kabel stört: Einfach ein paar Kabelbinder und das Problem ist gelöst.Mein persönliches Fazit:Ich bin von dem Produkt nach dem ersten Test absolut überzeugt. Für "Gelegenheitsgriller" die einen kompakten und leistungsstarken Grill suchen, ist dieses Produkt wirklich zu empfehlen. Der Grill ist zwar nicht gerade der günstigste auf dem Markt, er überzeugt mich persönlich aber durch sein sehr gutes Grillergebnis, dem qualitativ hochwertigen Material und Design sowie der einfachen Handhabung.
D**O
comodo da usare, va bene x 2 -3 persone
bel prodotto, facile da montare e da usareottimale per 2-3 personefacile da pulireavrei preferito la griglia fissabile, tende a ruotare quando si cucinail vetro del ripiano inferiore non e' fisso e puo' scivolare, ho preferito toglierlola griglia non e' in inox, ma in metallo nero smaltato, comunque di qualita'
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