LotusGrill Charcoal Grill - Reviews
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28.5.2016
I bought my Lotus Grill locally rather than through Amazon because I wanted to see one 'in the flesh'. I did, however, read many reviews on Amazon and other websites before I made my purchase. I did this because I already own a Cobb BBQ, a Weber Smokey Joe and another Weber portable BBQ and I was struggling to justify buying another one even to myself (and I am pretty good at justifying most purchases to myself usually!!)I am incredibly impressed with the Lotus Grill. I love my Cobb but it is best used as an outdoor oven rather than a BBQ. The Weber BBQ's are good but they take 30-40 minutes to be ready to cook. This is where the Lotus comes into it's own. Less than five minutes after lighting the BBQ ready to go.
11.6.2016
What a fantastic concept, a little portable grill (it can easily cook for four people). from ignition to cooking in 4 min seriously its that fast,A little variable speed fan turns it into a mini blast furnace and your food cooks very nicely with a hint of charcoal great for steaks.Built quality as usual from Germany is excellent and the main pain of cleaning a BBQ has gone, most of the bits can pop in a dishwasher.You can even carry it whilst is cooking at its hottest setting, recommended. I will keep my bigger BBQ for larger crowds for for a few friends this is the beast.EDIT: After a few uses I suggest a max of 4 diners, any higher and you need to consider some form of 'inflight refuelling'
21.8.2016
I was a little sceptical before buying this, but took a chance and got it anyway. I'm so glad I did. I can see this thing becoming a staple of any outdoor day trips.It's big enough to cook for a family of four, but obviously you could cook for more if you staggered the cooking.I thought the fan thing was going to be a bit of a gimmick, but again was mistaken. It works like a charm.The whole thing is sturdy and robust, but is fairly lightweight, and easy to carry in its bag. Better still, it's really easy to clean as the bits are all stainless steel. It all fits together perfectly after cleaning.We experimented with charcoal and briquettes. The charcoal worked best. We also tried with gel and block firefighters.
2.6.2017
Bought this after deliberating between it and the Weber Smokey Joe. I'm glad I opted for this as it's unbelievably quick and easy to use. You dab on some of the lighter gel which is as easy as squeezing out toothpaste. There's a little chamber for the charcoal (I do suggest the LotusGrill one as the pieces are smaller and it really is smokeless) and then light the gel with a match, put the charcoal chamber on top and within a couple of minutes it's perfectly ready to go. You adjust the temperature with the control knob which means you can cook everything from delicate salmon to thick burgers without burning or drying it out, which is much better than having to fiddle with stoking / adding charcoal etc.
4.6.2017
This was a gift for my hubby ,who has never owned a barbecue because of health scares and "it can only be used a number of months in the year,so what is the point! "He absolutely loves it! It was easy to set up. I couldn't source the lotus charcoal and gel at a decent price ,so bought high quality charcoal locally and a well known brand of gel.The charcoal that was too big and had to be broken in small bits. We worked out that one large bag will last us for years,it is so economical to run! It all worked absolutely fine and warmed up real fast.I am hoping it will continue to work efficiently,as I have read reviews on fan issues. Fingers crossed!Update 2020: This barbecue is still going strong 3 years on,
5.8.2015
This is really quick to set up and start cooking, beware as it really is quick! Very efficient use of charcoal, clean as there is little smoke and easy to light. It is probably best for good quality meat rather than goo-coated fatty items, these leave it quite difficult to keep clean, although it does clean up very well. It is easy to assemble, the instructions are clear and accurate, the device looks really good on a table-top. I have no hesitation in recommending this.
26.7.2018
I have been using this for about a year. It lights so quicklyIt is so easy to transport and use with hardyly any charcoal needed which lasts well. It lights in a short time. I cook corn inside by the charcoal and the meat etc on the top.You really can carry it around when it is alight.Cleaning afterwards is fine, just soak for a while then use a sponge with some pan cleaner.It all stores in a well made bag with a zip closure and just sits on a shelf in the shed.
21.8.2014
We bought one of these from the London Boat Show. We liked it so much we bought another one for my daughter and son-in-law. This size is only for 2-4 people but it works really well. There is a larger size for 6-8 people. My wife and I tend to use this to barbecue instead of our gas one.The Lotus grill is easy to set up. quick to get going, cooks everything very well, easy to clean and it is portable. you can take it on a picnic.We wouldn't be without it. Love it
15.4.2018
We love our lotus grill. Perfect for impromptu grilling or taking away on trips. It’s ready to go in 5 minutes or less and is safe to move around as the outer frame doesn’t get hot. Feel a lot safer letting little ones near it than a traditional bbq. It doesn’t get super hot like a regular bbq, so some foods take longer and I wouldn’t try and cook a large piece of meat. It’s a lovely little bit of kit!
25.6.2019
Had a cheaper version of this design last year as a trial which was brill but only lasted six months due to inferior quality so decided to go all out & treat myself to the Lotus Grill. Superb design & build quality. So easy...ready to cook in 10 mins. Uses tiny amounts of charcoal. Pretty much cook on it everyday when camping regardless of the weather. Brilliant buy.
7.7.2015
Tried this out at the weekend, and even though we didn't have the gel and used the liquid lighter fluid it was fine. I wasn't confident, thought we'd just be able to cook a couple of steaks only, boy was I wrong, we cooked loads!Definitely will be recommending this to my friends and family.
22.5.2014
Heats up quickly and delivers a constant heat which cooks your food rather than burning it.Couple reviews about lack of spares but found these guys had a few locally in U.K. like the charcoal container[...]Can't fault it for what it says it does :-)
11.6.2018
Must be idiot proof as I'm hopeless normally but managed to use this successfully first time. Adjustable fan is great to avoid overcooking. Food tasted great and also easy to clean. I use it at home but portable so good for camping too.
27.4.2017
Fantastic barbecue ready in minutes from lighting extremely controllable heat because of the in built fan.Perfect for camping/carravanning.Was recommended to me I recommend it to you!!
5.6.2014
Great for camping. We use it with our motorhome. It lights fast but doesn't get really hot which isn't a bad thing with a barbecue. But don't expect some smoking monster!