In 1952, the evolution of barbecues made a quantum leap when a die-hard American barbecue enthusiast named George Stephen arrived on the scene. Frustrated with battling the weather and flare-ups that resulted in improperly cooked food (blackened charred food on the outside and raw on the inside), Stephen put his entrepreneurial design talents to good use and invented a way to control the cooking process while keeping the food protected from the elements. His revolutionary concept of putting a lid on an outdoor barbecue, gave birth to the original kettle barbecue. This form of barbecuing provided a controlled system for the barbecue chef. Even though cooking versatility wasn't his primary goal, Stephen's new invention offered the option of slow cooking or fast grilling. Weber's popular kettle shape quickly changed American gardens and became an icon.

MILLIONS OF DEVOTED WEBER OWNERS, ONE CUSTOMER AT A TIME
Every Weber barbecue comes with a legacy of caring built-in. We're perfectionists, dedicated to building the best barbecue you can buy and knowing the last thing you want to contend with is poor construction and burnt food with friends and family around.
Our homework is key and paramount in designing products that won't let you down. The result? A range of barbecues practically ready for action right out of the box, built to last for years, and to deliver exceptional memories every time.

Charcoal or Gas?

Whether you're in the charcoal or gas barbecue camp, you're in luck. Taste tests indicate there's no significant flavour difference either way. The choice is strictly personal. Consider how you plan to use your barbecue? Will you barbecue every night or just on special occasions? Will that change over time? Is cost an issue? While gas barbecues are initially more expensive, they generally cost less to operate in the long run. Both are great choices. Pick the one that's right for you!

CHARCOAL - DIRECT
Direct cooking is when food is cooked directly over charcoal briquettes. Always barbecue with the lid on, turning the food once during cooking time. Covered cooking prevents flare-ups and provides evenly distributed heat for sealing in the natural flavours of all kinds of foods. Use direct cooking for sausages, chops, kebabs, vegetables, fish, steaks and other foods that take less than twenty-five minutes to cook.

CHARCOAL - INDIRECT
Indirect cooking is similar to roasting - the charcoal briquettes are arranged on both sides of the barbecue kettle. With the lid on, heat rises and reflects evenly all around the food, (it's the same process as a convection oven). The Weber barbecue does the work and you enjoy the food. Use the indirect method for cooking whole meats such as hams, roasts, ribs, chickens. turkeys, whole fish - and even cakes and breads. Basically, all food that takes more than 25 minutes to cook.

GAS - DIRECT
Direct cooking is used for sealing in the natural juices of meat for moist, tender results. It's accomplished by placing the food directly over the heat source. As hot fat drips from the food onto our specially designed Flavorizer' bars, it 'sizzles' and creates the smoke that gives food that irresistible barbecued flavour.

GAS - INDIRECT
Indirect cooking is used to thoroughly cook seared food and for cooking roasts, poultry, game and foods high in fat, such as ribs or duck. The burners are lit on either side of the food. The circulating heat works much like a convection oven, cooking the food evenly on all sides.

Our Company

Weber Barbeques Direct has been in business supplying quality Weber products for over 22 years from our site on the A1 near Sandy. We provide a complete service including after sales service and support as well as holding in stock a large variety of spare or replacement parts for your Weber barbecues.
Trust in our experts for all of your Weber needs.

How To Find Us Page

We are located on the A1 Northbound from Sandy at Tempsford Service Station. Use the normal entrance for the service station and then proceed around the back to find our shop. Click the Location Button for a map.

Contact Us Page

Please feel free to either call us on 01767-681694 , email to our sales department or just pop in. You will always be made to feel welcome.

Specials Page

On this page you will find a selection of our barbecues at with free extras or at extra deep discounted prices. Feel free to browse.

Delivery Charges

Our reputable couriers will deliver direct to your door on the day you choose saving you the time and effort of carrying a heavy box across a car park and struggling to get it into your car

Orders over £75 delivered free of charge in the UK Mainland.
Certain Scottish Highlands may be charged to us at a higher rate and the cost passed to the customer, please contact us for more information.
Orders under £75 charged on a sliding scale up to a maximum £15 UK Mainland.
Orders to be shipped to the UK off of the mainland are charged and depend on what is ordered, please email for a quote.
We can also ship to most of Europe, email for a quote.

Special Offers

A selection of quality barbecues at heavily discounted prices, ready to be delivered direct to your door saving you £££'s on retail prices. Click here for more.

Security Information

We take your data security very seriously indeed and our website uses 128bit SSL encryption when entering your personal details. The golden padlock will only appear when you checkout to ensure our site is not slowed down by the encryption whilst browsing, however as we are also a 'Bricks and Mortar' retailer, you will always find someone available on the end of the phone if you prefer to call direct on 01767-681694. (please note the padlock appears in Intenet Explorer 7 in the address bar as opposed to the bottom of the browser as in previous versions). All credit/debit card payments are processed through our bank HSBC and you can of course be certain of their security level.

Opening times

We are now operating In season opening hours; the showroom is open Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm & Sunday 10am - 4.30pm. If you would like to visit us any other time please email to arrange some one to meet you. You are always guaranteed a warm welcome if you would prefer to visit us in person to view our range. All prices valid for online orders only.

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