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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go BBQ drops to £134 in Amazon deal
The Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go is a compact, durable gas barbecue designed for portable outdoor cooking | Char-Broil This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. One of Amazon's top-rated portable gas barbecues just dropped by 42% – and stock's already selling fast. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A limited-time Amazon deal has dropped the price of the Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go portable barbecue to just £134.16 – down from its usual £229.99. That's a huge 42% saving on one of the most popular compact gas BBQs on the market, and more than 8% of stock had already sold this morning. Designed for camping trips, garden grilling or park picnics, the Char-Broil X200 uses TRU-Infrared technology to deliver even heat, fewer flare-ups, and up to 50% juicier results while using 30% less gas. It's powered by a standard 16.4 oz propane cylinder (sold separately), and built with a cast aluminium body, stainless steel burner and a lid-mounted temperature gauge. Despite its compact size, the X200 Grill2Go is built like a tank. The cast aluminium body is lightweight but rugged enough to handle being chucked in the boot or stashed in a camper van, while the stainless steel grate is both durable and easy to clean. The electronic igniter adds convenience, and the adjustable grill height lets you control your cook more precisely. It's a serious bit of kit for anyone who wants the flexibility of a portable barbecue without compromising on performance. Amazon reviewers give the X200 a 4.4-star average from over 800 ratings, praising its solid build and consistent performance. It's small enough to be truly portable but still packs the power of a full-sized gas barbecue, making it ideal for summer trips or compact garden spaces. This deal includes free returns and Amazon's pay-over-time option for eligible customers. With stock moving fast, it's one of the best-value portable BBQ deals currently available in the UK.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scotsman
Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go BBQ drops to £134 in Amazon deal
The Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go is a compact, durable gas barbecue designed for portable outdoor cooking | Char-Broil This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. One of Amazon's top-rated portable gas barbecues just dropped by 42% – and stock's already selling fast. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A limited-time Amazon deal has dropped the price of the Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go portable barbecue to just £134.16 – down from its usual £229.99. That's a huge 42% saving on one of the most popular compact gas BBQs on the market, and more than 8% of stock had already sold this morning. Designed for camping trips, garden grilling or park picnics, the Char-Broil X200 uses TRU-Infrared technology to deliver even heat, fewer flare-ups, and up to 50% juicier results while using 30% less gas. It's powered by a standard 16.4 oz propane cylinder (sold separately), and built with a cast aluminium body, stainless steel burner and a lid-mounted temperature gauge. Despite its compact size, the X200 Grill2Go is built like a tank. The cast aluminium body is lightweight but rugged enough to handle being chucked in the boot or stashed in a camper van, while the stainless steel grate is both durable and easy to clean. The electronic igniter adds convenience, and the adjustable grill height lets you control your cook more precisely. It's a serious bit of kit for anyone who wants the flexibility of a portable barbecue without compromising on performance. Amazon reviewers give the X200 a 4.4-star average from over 800 ratings, praising its solid build and consistent performance. It's small enough to be truly portable but still packs the power of a full-sized gas barbecue, making it ideal for summer trips or compact garden spaces.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Barbecue glow-up: Budget-friendly ideas for outdoor entertaining
Want to elevate a humdrum barbecue to a real occasion without spending a fortune on new furnishings? Here's my six trending, add-water-and-stir tips for BBQ season 2025. Silver screen Adding a projector, you can stage a movie night after dusk (if the neighbours are on the fence — try inviting them over). The main thing is to have the screen well lit after dark and adequately shaded so as not to blow out the picture. There's a lot of light bleed in a typical suburban garden. Gazebos, sails, and other forms of screening can help to deflect daylight, necessary outdoor spots and surrounding light from the neighbourhood. Use included contrast and brightness settings on the projector to finesse the show, but don't expect indoor quality and the immersive feel of a back-lit OLED TV with a cheaper model. Look for ambient-light-rejection settings to enhance the picture. The higher the lumens in your projector, with a matt, flat, undistorted screen, the brighter and sharper the resolution and picture will appear; 500 lumens would be the bare minimum (a professional rig would offer 10,000). No wall? Look into inflatable screens, priced from around €160 for a 3m x 5m screen to connect to your projector, and use yard-stakes to keep it stable. Flexitarian cooking BBQs with flat griddles working alongside a standard flame grill can dramatically expand your cooking technique. There are three ways to go. Add a griddle plate or stone to heat over a regular flame, choose a new BBQ that offers interchangeable plates, or park a full new griddle BBQ to the side of the main cooking area. The Char-Broil rectangular cast-iron barbecue griddle 37cm x 25.4cm is a typical add-on style intended for a side-burner that may be idling most of the time. It's perfect for fresh omelettes, hot pancakes, or crispy bacon and attached securely to your Char-Broil BBQ it distributes heat evenly and safely; €57, B&Q. From smash burgers to toasties or omelettes, a griddle increases your range of cooking techniques for a true flexitarian menu. Picture: Charbroil If you prefer to add griddling to your existing BBQ set up, the Char-Griller Flat Iron three-burner gas griddle offers three burners and electronic ignition for €399, The Versa-Tile, also from Char-Broil, with its patented three-in-one Tile Cooking System, delivers a griddle, grill, and pizza oven in one unit with easily interchangeable tiles. Food and pans slide easily over its surface with no flare-ups to burn food; €560, suppliers nationwide. Give everyone a break We've all worn that atrophied grin through a friend's garden do, goose-pimpled and cringing against the cold. Simply adding the right windbreak or improving hedging can transform open-air misery into a still, sheltered environment where the heat from cooking and a fire basket will circulate around your group of friends and family. Use something like an incense stick (smoking) to detect the prevailing breeze that generally goes through the area. A trellis with real or faux climbers is an easy weekend fix that also provides an area for USB or solar fairy lights. Screening can be something to introduce with fast-growing hedging or instantly with split-reed frames. File picture It's vital that any screen or windbreak is completely stable above all things, especially when you're standing it away from a supporting wall or fence. Choose carefully. Explore the wide range of automatic roll-back function screens in various widths in UV-proof, tear-resistant and water-resistant polyester fabric with a PU coating, with mounting accessories and posts; prices from €70 depending on size and supplier. Try and Always stage a few throws or clean, small blankets about for naked knees when people park up after dark. A real dish Paper plates and plastic stemware are convenient, and they can even be eco-friendly (look for paper pieces without a wax coating). However, for proper dining with even a hint of adult sophistication, dishes and glassware really do make a difference. With flatware, in the rough and tumble or outdoor eating, things get truly clattered around. A stoneware dish will take more abuse than porcelain without chipping and will sit more heavily on a wobbly table or knee. With glassware, look for a squat design with a low centre of gravity over tall flutes that can be easily knocked over in candlelit conditions. Evissa dishes designed by Helen James, hand-glazed in Portugal; plates from €12, bowls from €10, serving bowls €25, oil pourers €25, Dunnes Stores. Real dishes can be used both inside and as well as out, so reusable ware is an economic choice too. My money is on Helen James's ever so slightly asymmetrical Evissa ware, a classic in stunning, clouded blues. Hand-finished in a reactive glaze in the iconic potteries of Portugal, these pieces would look fantastic over white linen (I cheat with flat sheets); plates from €12, bowls from €10, serving bowls €25, oil pourers €25, Check out Sostrene Grene for a perfect foundation in a 240cm x 120cm linen tablecloth from €23.80 Ikea does a great line in 1970s-inclined Ombonad wine glasses with a stable, fat little foot in grey, just €12 for a pack of four; Magic carpet ride Outdoor rugs are a real wonder. Take care of them and they will last at least a decade. Why bother? Well, scaled to the space, you're introducing an aesthetic anchor and delivering more of that 'room outdoors' vibe. It's unexpected, it's beautiful, and it marks out the entertainment area perfectly, working with any furniture arrangement. Back any rugs away from any hot flame cooking area — they are polypropylene or polyester and not indestructible. Secondly, ensure that you place the rug over a level surface away from any steps, without any rises and falls in pavers, for example, or a guest could rudely face-plant in the egg lounger. Use just the same rules as indoors, aiming to place the rug just under the edge of any sofa. Undersize it, and the rug will simply look mean — oversized, your furniture will look like playthings. A joyous Unikko floral outdoor rug from Finnish brand Marimekko, from €350, Sustainable rugs like jute and sisal cost a little more and will need to be dragged indoors come September, but it really depends on your climate principles; 180cm x 300cm is a really nice size for most patio areas. Honestly, most rugs should eventually go under cover, or they will slime up in harsh weather. Ensure there's no colour transfer to paler stones or concrete patios from your rug. Wet weather? Probably best to bring it in. Pricier investment varieties start with Morris & Co, Marimekko and Sanderson (around €350 for a relatively small rug). Bargain? Stunning washable indoor/outdoor runners and kilim rugs in tribal colourways are priced from €79 at Light work Together with must-have portable LED table lamps, stage the unexpected in two other key ways this summer. First is the ground-standing, overstated standard lamp that's delightfully unexpected in the garden. Secondly, go for suspended globes and softly sculpted oval organic paper-lantern styles in groups through your trees or bobbing from fencing and whatever supports you have available. An economic buy, everyone is drawn to their gentle glow. Tall lamps aided by USB, 12V mains with defended cables, or even solar cells can reach up and over your seating and dining areas as a single or double, depending on the area you're washing in light. The indoor/outdoor range of light solutions for entertainment areas is one of the single best ways to add magic to your outdoor space; Lucande outdoor lamp, €159, Choose pieces that can be taken indoors or to the conservatory with charging independent of solar cells. Ensure you run any cables and place heftier lights like these out of foot traffic. Always check the IP rating of any lamp you buy. IP44 is lightly protected against moisture; 22cm solar-powered paper lanterns start at €6 from Ikea (Solvinden collection). Vietnamese paper lanterns are trending with their teardrop shade, vibrant colours, and tassel ends. Just add some wireless solar strands inside their belly. Battery-operated LED bulbs are available from suppliers including prices from €6 per shade on a bamboo frame from Temu and Etsy. Homestore+More does an impressive range of garden lighting, including a delightful rococo basket chandelier for just €20 that lights for up to eight hours in shatter-proof acrylic, ideal for hanging low over your dining table,
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Char-Broil Professional Pro S4 review – premium BBQ with £100 free extras
The Char-Broil professional grill is all you need for entertaining this summer | Char-Broil This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Char-Broil's premium TRU-Infrared BBQ is powerful, sleek and built for steak perfection – and with £100 of free accessories, now's the time to buy. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... I recently got to try the Char-Broil Professional Pro S4 , and, well, for me this grill is a total game-changer. As soon as I unboxed it, I was impressed by the sleek, modern stainless-steel design. It looks stunning on my patio and instantly elevates the space. It looks and feels like a professional-grade grill. The build quality is outstanding, and all the components, from the ergonomic comfort handles to the burner controls, feel solid and premium. With the hot weather finally here, this grill couldn't have arrived at a better time. It's been the centre piece of every get-together, and it's safe to say my friends are seriously envious. Whether it's just a casual evening cookout or a full-on garden party, the Professional Pro S4 from £869.99 has handled everything I've thrown at it—literally. It's powerful, spacious, and makes outdoor cooking feel effortless. Char-Broil Professional Pro S4 | Char-Broil Char-Broil have a fantastic promotion with £100 worth of BBQ accessories included as part of Char-Broil's promotion (until 10th June), it felt like the perfect time to invest. And honestly, after using it just a few times, I can say with full confidence: this grill is worth every single penny. The real star of the show, though, is the TRU-Infrared cooking technology . Then there's the 900°C high-performance sear burner—an absolute dream if you love a good steak like I do. It gets insanely hot, sears meat in seconds, and delivers that beautiful caramelized crust and perfect grill marks that you normally only get at a high-end steakhouse. My friends were blown away. Another big win is how much you can cook at once. With 4 main burners and an additional side burner, you've got all the flexibility you need to cook for big groups. I've easily catered for 8 people with room to spare. And thanks to the Chef's Delite System built into the warming rack, you can cook smaller items (like prawns, asparagus, or halloumi) without losing them through the grates. It's those thoughtful touches that really make this grill stand out. And let's talk about accessories. As part of the limited-time offer, I received £100 worth of Char-Broil accessories absolutely free. I chose a top-quality grill cover, a durable tool set (tongs, spatula, fork), and a grill basket for veggies—everything I needed to hit the ground running. Char-Broil Professional Pro S4 | Char-Broil Cleaning is also a breeze. Just close the lid and turn the burners up to max after cooking to burn off leftover food into ash—then it's just a quick brush or wipe-down and you're good to go. It's efficient, low-maintenance, and keeps the grill looking spotless. So if you're thinking of upgrading your BBQ setup in time for the summer, do yourself a favour and grab the Professional Pro S4 while the promo is still on. This is more than just a grill—it's a serious outdoor cooking station that will make you the envy of every garden party. Trust me, your friends will notice. Buy a Char-Broil TRU-Infrared grill priced from £399 from UK retailers nationwide and receive FREE Char-Broil BBQ accessories worth up to £100* during the promotion period which ends on June 10. During the promotional period, purchase a Char-Broil TRU-Infrared™ grill with a minimum value of £399 Fill in the contact form and upload the receipt to the promotion website. Select Char-Broil BBQ accessories worth up to £100* Your accessory package will be delivered straight to your doorstep free of charge within the next 4 weeks. You can find all information on conditions of participation on the website. *Selected accessories while stocks last / remaining amount will not be paid out. The Char-Broil Professional Pro S4 is available to buy direct form the Char-Broil website, Amazon, John Lewis and Robert Dyas. 🔥 Free Samsung tablet? Don't miss this Sky Mobile Galaxy S25 deal (aff) Snap up the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 5G and Sky Mobile will throw in a Galaxy Tab A9+ worth £259 – absolutely free! This offer - which we wrote about in detail here - runs until 26 June 2025, but once it's gone, it's gone. You'll get Samsung's most powerful phone yet – built for gaming, streaming and multitasking – from just £30 a month with zero upfront cost. Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle rep orter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here . You can also Get the best style and fashion news with Natalie Dixon in Tuesday's NationalWorld newsletter - sign up now
Chicago Tribune
23-05-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
The best Char-Broil grill
Char-Broil is one of the best-known names in grilling, smoking and barbecuing. They have a terrific model range that provides solutions for every outdoor cook — from those who love camping, to those who like feeding the whole neighborhood. Our buying guide takes a close look at the benefits Char-Broil offers and makes several model recommendations. Our favorite, the Char-Broil Gas2Coal Three-Burner Hybrid Grill, offers plenty of grilling and serving space and gives you the option of cooking with either charcoal or gas. The two most important decisions when looking at Char-Broil grills are grill size and preferred cooking method or fuel type. We'll also look at heat output, durability and a few other features. Grill size As a rough guide, experts suggest you look for around 70 to 80 square inches of cooking space per person. That's about the size of a dinner plate. We're not suggesting you're going to grill each person a big plate full of food, but you need a bit of space around your burgers, ribs, and steaks so they cook properly. It also makes the food easier to manage. Fuel source As for fuel source, charcoal cooking has been around probably since the Stone Age, and for some it's the only way to cook outdoors. It does impart a unique flavor, but the downsides are that it can be difficult to light, tricky to regulate, and messy to clean up. Propane gas, on the other hand, ignites at the press of a button, it's more controllable than charcoal, and there's no ash to clean up after. However, purists would argue that the food's flavor quality isn't as high. Char-Broil actually offers several best-of-both-worlds solutions — hybrid grills that can be switched from one fuel source to the other, whenever you like. Electric grills aren't common, but since some places don't allow cooking with an open flame, Char-Broil offers this solution. Infrared is the most recent development in grilling. It can use electricity but is mostly found on gas models. Basically, it adds convection heating, meaning it heats the air, not just the food, so it cooks faster and helps retain more of the food's juices. Natural gas is an option for those who have a gas plumbing line supplied to their homes. It cooks very similarly to propane, but without the hassle of constantly replacing tanks. However, natural gas is not widespread. BTU British thermal units are a measure of heat performance that applies to gas grills. Figures can look impressive — a modest grill can easily top 10,000 BTU — but BTU really just means the grill will cook more or less quickly. Material Exteriors are painted, which provides reasonable protection, but a cover is a sensible investment. High-quality grates are cast iron with a ceramic coating, which is good at retaining heat and easy to clean, but heavy, and the ceramic can chip. Stainless steel is a cheaper alternative, still easy to clean, and shouldn't rust. Additional features Instant ignition is very useful. On Char-Broil gas grills, it's Piezo-electric, which is a self-contained unit that doesn't need batteries or a power supply. Many Char-Broil grills have a temperature gauge built into the lid, which is an important feature. Finally, removable side tables are another bonus, providing extra preparation and serving space. The cheapest Char-Broil models are tabletop charcoal grills at around $25. There's a propane version for another $10. Larger charcoal grills run from $130 to almost $300 (Char-Broil's electric grill is about $200), and gas/charcoal hybrids run from $250-$550. Gas grills go anywhere from $90-$500, with infrared starting at $300 and topping out about $750. Q. Do I need to preheat my Chair-Broil grill? A. It is recommended for two reasons. First, a 10- to 15-minute preheat ensures you've got an even cooking temperature right across the grill. Second, you'll get enough heat built up for a proper sear. If it's cool out, you might want to give it another five minutes. Q. Can I use wood chips on a gas or infrared grill? A. Absolutely. A number of Char-Broil grills have that option built in. Even if yours doesn't, you can wrap some water-soaked wood chips in foil, put the packet on the grill, and poke a few holes to let the smoke out. Top Char-Broil grill Char-Broil Gas2Coal Three-Burner Hybrid Grill What you need to know: The large, split-surface grill lets you cook with charcoal or gas. What you'll love: It's great to have choice of grilling style. It has lots of space, an easy ignition and control and quality finishes. It has a 420-square-inch main cooking area at 40,000 BTU, 120-square-inch side burner at 12,000 BTU. What you should consider: The charcoal is too close to the racks for some, making control difficult. It also has poor assembly instructions. Top Char-Broil grill for the money Char-Broil Classic 280 Gas Grill What you need to know: This high-quality, family-size grill offers every convenience. What you'll love: The stainless-steel burners offer good control. The porcelain coating resists rust. It has a 280-square-inch cooking area at 20,000 BTU. It has useful shelves, and the wheels provide easy mobility. What you should consider: The instructions aren't very clear. Worth checking out Char-Broil Grill2Go X200 Portable Infrared Gas Grill What you need to know: This go-anywhere gas grill is perfect for couples or young families. What you'll love: The cast aluminum keeps the weight under 20 pounds. The TRU-infrared ensures even grilling. It has a 200-square-inch cooking area at 9,500 BTU and a stainless-steel grate. What you should consider: There's no heat control, so you can only cook with it open, making the temperature gauge pointless. BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. BestReviews and its newspaper partners may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our links. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
