About Char-Broil Tabletop Gas Grill:
- Designed for on-the-go, anywhere grilling: the legs fold over the top of the grill to lock the lid in place, and heat-resistant handles mean you don't have to wait for the grill to cool down to move it
- Cook up to 8 hamburgers at one time on the 187 sq. inch chrome-plated cooking grate that's easy to clean and dishwasher safe
- 11,000 BTU burner - designed for use with 16.4 oz or 14.1 oz. propane cylinders
- Quality steel construction and a durable, high-temperature finish help prevent rust to extend the life of the grill
- Measures 24"L x 12"D x 15"H and weighs 10 lbs
- Designed for on-the-go, anywhere grilling: the legs fold over the top of the grill to lock the lid in place, and heat-resistant handles mean you don't have to wait for the grill to cool down to move it
- Cook up to 8 hamburgers at one time on the 187 sq. inch chrome-plated cooking grate that's easy to clean and dishwasher safe
- 11,000 BTU burner, designed for use with 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. propane cylinders, just hook up gas and light.
- Quality steel construction and a durable, high-temperature finish help prevent rust to extend the life of the grill
- Measures 24"L x 12"D x 15"H and weighs 10 lbs.
Char-Broil Tabletop Gas Grill Product Description
The Char-Broil Tabletop Gas Grill is for on-the-go, anywhere grilling. Grill your favorite foods while fishing, tailgating, camping, or relaxing at the beach with the high quality that only Char-Broil can deliver in a portable grill. Simple and lightweight at only 10 lbs., this tabletop grill can cook up to 8 hamburgers at one time on 187 square inches cooking surface. The 11,000 BTU burner heats up quickly to grill your burgers, chicken, vegetables, and more wherever you go. A convenient hook enables you to hang the lid, keeping it close at hand while you grill. When it's time to go home, packing up is hassle-free - the legs fold over the top of the grill to lock the lid in place, and heat-resistant handles mean you don't have to wait for the grill to cool down to move it. Quality steel construction and a durable, high-temperature finish help prevent rust, extending the life of the grill - and the chrome-plated cooking grate is dishwasher-safe and a snap to clean. The grill measures 24"L x 12"D x 15"H and is designed for use with 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. propane cylinders.
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 12 x 15 inches ; 10.3 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 10.1 pounds
- Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
- International Shipping: This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S.
- ASIN: B00004TBJ4
- Item model number: 465133010
Comments from Char-Broil Tabletop Gas Grill Buyer:
I've had this BBQ for over 3 years and use it almost every week to drag it to beaches, camping etc. It's very portable and gets the job done. I've cooked chicken, pork, hotlinks, corn and just about anything you can think of on it just fine.
It does go out on occasion when it's very windy, but you just light it back up. There's one trick that I find helps a lot, I wrap the grille in special BBQ aluminum foil (that has holes in it). It seems to make the grill more efficient -- and also, I've never cleaned it since I just put new aluminum foil every time I use it.
I love this grill and have recommended it to many friends -- it's cheap and has a perfect form factor. You can even put your gas tank, tongs, lighter and other accessories into the grill while you're carrying it to the beach -- awesome!
It does go out on occasion when it's very windy, but you just light it back up. There's one trick that I find helps a lot, I wrap the grille in special BBQ aluminum foil (that has holes in it). It seems to make the grill more efficient -- and also, I've never cleaned it since I just put new aluminum foil every time I use it.
I love this grill and have recommended it to many friends -- it's cheap and has a perfect form factor. You can even put your gas tank, tongs, lighter and other accessories into the grill while you're carrying it to the beach -- awesome!
Reviews are all over the place for this thing - which is to be expected I guess. Also, here on Amazon I suspect this same grill is being marketed under different brands because I'm seeing the same photo for various manufacturers. In light of the fact it only costs $30, yes, it's a cheap solution and probably a bargain by most accounts. I won't comment on the ineptitude of people using it and expecting the world for this price though.
Assembly Instructions are excellent (requires a screwdriver and 30 minutes).
The table legs on mine will fold up but won't cover the lid locking it in place. Perhaps it isn't supposed to do this but there are raised notches in both ends of the lid that leads me to believe it is. For now, I just use a really short bungie cord stretched over each leg to keep the lid on during transport.
Heat: For its size, it gets the job done. For me it really only has one setting which is wide open for everything. It cooks really slow without the lid so I control the heat by adjusting the lid slightly leaving small gaps but usually just keep it fully covered. There is good ventilation underneath and on the back. I get 3 uses per bottle at full blast. Total of about 7 good sized steaks (two at a time) and about a dozen burgers (6 at a time). That's 3 meals at about $1 per meal fuel cost. Like most cheap grills, the end closest to the regulator is the hottest but this grill is better than most at distributing heat even with that flaw.
The drip shield (mounted just over the burner) is flimsy and will bend easily. It's also flat which helps distribute the heat but grease will puddle up and cause a lot of flare-ups depending on how lean your meat is and how much carbon build up you have on it.
The main reason I give it 3 stars is because of the difficulty to clean. There's a heat shield plate attached on the inside bottom with a half-inch gap that traps all kinds of stuff and is difficult to access. (You can't remove it). And I know people don't meticulously clean their grills after each use and the flimsy drip shield (above) is hard to clean after a good carbon build up because it bends so easily. After the last 3 uses I'm about to clean this thing again thoroughly and I'm not looking forward to it. There are also long and wide slots on the bottom for air and grease drippings so be careful what surface you put this on.
But it is compact and perfect for travel. For extended trips I've discovered that if you remove the cooking grate you can pack in 4 propane bottles under the lid - just lift off the drip shield and set it directly over the burner to protect it from the weight.
Overall, depending on how well you take care of it, a grill lasting a couple of seasons for this price should be considered an excellent bargain. This thing doesn't pretend to be anything other than a $30 cooker. 1 star off because the legs don't latch over the lid unless I bend them. Another off for the heat shield design which really could have been made to remove for easier cleaning (But like everything else these days, I suspect the Char-Broil lawyers required it to be bolted down to avoid potential lawsuits from the idiot-section of our species).
UPDATE: Ignitor got wet and quit. Lighting it the old fashioned way now. Also, I think the regulator is going bad because this thing is starting to take forever to "heat up". Once it gets going though it cooks fine.
I still give it 3 stars because of the reasonable price and the fact I can store bottles under the lid but I'll be upgrading to something that puts out a few more BTU's.
Assembly Instructions are excellent (requires a screwdriver and 30 minutes).
The table legs on mine will fold up but won't cover the lid locking it in place. Perhaps it isn't supposed to do this but there are raised notches in both ends of the lid that leads me to believe it is. For now, I just use a really short bungie cord stretched over each leg to keep the lid on during transport.
Heat: For its size, it gets the job done. For me it really only has one setting which is wide open for everything. It cooks really slow without the lid so I control the heat by adjusting the lid slightly leaving small gaps but usually just keep it fully covered. There is good ventilation underneath and on the back. I get 3 uses per bottle at full blast. Total of about 7 good sized steaks (two at a time) and about a dozen burgers (6 at a time). That's 3 meals at about $1 per meal fuel cost. Like most cheap grills, the end closest to the regulator is the hottest but this grill is better than most at distributing heat even with that flaw.
The drip shield (mounted just over the burner) is flimsy and will bend easily. It's also flat which helps distribute the heat but grease will puddle up and cause a lot of flare-ups depending on how lean your meat is and how much carbon build up you have on it.
The main reason I give it 3 stars is because of the difficulty to clean. There's a heat shield plate attached on the inside bottom with a half-inch gap that traps all kinds of stuff and is difficult to access. (You can't remove it). And I know people don't meticulously clean their grills after each use and the flimsy drip shield (above) is hard to clean after a good carbon build up because it bends so easily. After the last 3 uses I'm about to clean this thing again thoroughly and I'm not looking forward to it. There are also long and wide slots on the bottom for air and grease drippings so be careful what surface you put this on.
But it is compact and perfect for travel. For extended trips I've discovered that if you remove the cooking grate you can pack in 4 propane bottles under the lid - just lift off the drip shield and set it directly over the burner to protect it from the weight.
Overall, depending on how well you take care of it, a grill lasting a couple of seasons for this price should be considered an excellent bargain. This thing doesn't pretend to be anything other than a $30 cooker. 1 star off because the legs don't latch over the lid unless I bend them. Another off for the heat shield design which really could have been made to remove for easier cleaning (But like everything else these days, I suspect the Char-Broil lawyers required it to be bolted down to avoid potential lawsuits from the idiot-section of our species).
UPDATE: Ignitor got wet and quit. Lighting it the old fashioned way now. Also, I think the regulator is going bad because this thing is starting to take forever to "heat up". Once it gets going though it cooks fine.
I still give it 3 stars because of the reasonable price and the fact I can store bottles under the lid but I'll be upgrading to something that puts out a few more BTU's.
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