Weber Performer Deluxe 22-Inch Freestanding Charcoal Grill With Touch-N-Go Ignition - Green

First of all, I love Weber kettle grills. I have used an older Weber kettle for almost a decade. They work great and when you cover them up while not in use they can stand the test of time. The swivel lock casters, metal side table, lid holder, built in lid thermometer, and added height are game changing upgrades i didn't even know i wanted. Premium quality of life upgrades that improve the overall grilling experience. This grill sits higher than my old Weber kettle and my back appreciates it. I was also pleasantly surprised to see the grill came with charcoal baskets. I didn't realize they would be included. The wheels and casters work very well. The ease of moving the grill around is pretty smooth and very easy. The caster lock can be pushed with my toe. Unfortunately, it isn't all sunshine and rainbows and I do have a few small gripes with the Weber performer Deluxe. Inside the grill where you attach the lid holder, the bolts extend a little too far into the grill. This makes lifting the grill grate straight out of the grill impossible. You have to tilt the grate and slide it out diagonally. Not a huge deal. I have heard some people grind or file these bolts down to allow clearance for the grate. I will probably do this in the future. This grill came with the gourmet bbq system, which is a small circle in the grill rack that can be changed out with other accessories inserts. At first I was very excited about the GBS but when I went to clean my grill grate with a brush, the GBS portion of the rack popped out of place several times. This has proven to be a nuisance and now I must be more mindful of how much pressure I am using to brush the center of the grate or hold the GBS in place while I clean. I have the GBS sear grate and it works very well. The built in timer works fine, but I have a smart phone, this is a fluff feature that doesn't really add value for me personally. The tool holder pegs are cool in theory, but most of my tools don't fit properly. But for most of them I imagine I can tie some paracord to make a loop that will work just fine. The charbin storage container is kind of a nuisance to me. I don't use it to store charcoal, or really anything. My grill lives outside with a cover on, and I keep my charcoal in the garage away from the elements. Sometimes when I move the grill the charbin storage flops out and bumps my knees. No bid deal, just kind of annoying. I have seen that some people use this bin as a trash can. And that might be a good use for it. I have not used the propane touch n go ignition system. I have a chimney starter that I use and i haven't gotten around to buying a mini propane bottle to try out this feature. Seems interesting to me but I like the chimney too. I will note that during assembly the push button was very awkward to install and it kind of just covers the back of a battery that you push into the circuit to ignite a spark on the other end of the wire. It's a very fiddly button that could fall off and get lost easily. Overall, it's a great grill. A massive upgrade above more basic grills. I was seriously shocked how much I appreciated the little touches Weber made to enhance the grilling experience. Even with my gripes, I still love this grill. John @ IG smoke_n_ember

3 users found this review helpful

My second one, first one lasted 12 years. Looking forward to another 12!

Received this grill for retirement, have had Weber charcoal grill for 35 years, I just love the table that it has and the charcoal storage under it.

There was a couple of minor quality control issues with this grill. I had to contact customer service the 1st day and I was super impressed with them! I love the way the grill cooks, and holds a temp. I've had many grills over the years both gas and charcoal. This grill by far is my favorite!

Been cooking on a weber forever. Cooks like a weber just have a few issues as you will see in a lot of reviews. Does not need the center removable grill. The bolts that are in the way from the lid holder are annoying. The ash catcher, when removed is a pain in the butt. Quality of the whole unit is not worth the price. If I could I could go back I would just bought the deluxe without the table and all the bells and whistles.

1 user found this review helpful

First time buying a Weber. This is what a grill should be. I feel silly wasting time with crap brands all these years.

Very disappointed of the poor design, the way the aluminum ash pan is hooked to the bbq is cheap made.. i had to modify it here and there but in general, i love it...

6 of 7 found this review helpful

I wish Weber had this grill 30 years ago. I would of bought it then. Absolutely love it. Will always have one now.

Great grill very flexible for whatever i need to cook. Been wanting one for sometime but was just too cheap to spend the money on myself... now I'm regretting not getting this weber sooner.

Quite much what I expected from this grill. One issue in setup was the shortness of the gas tube, it had to be pulled pretty hard to connect. Other feedback would be for the bolts/nuts holding the lid support. They hinder the grilling crate placing a bit. When briquettes have started and heat is significant, it'd be nice to just drop the crate in, instead of placing and guiding it in an angle to avoid the nuts.