LotusGrill Charcoal Grill Series 435 XL, Charcoal, 43.5 x 35 x 25.7 cm

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I use a grill mat on the LG and this tends to give a higher grilling Temperature as the mat contains a lot of the heat produced during the grilling period it also helps in minimising the cleaning of the unit...the cleaning is a little more than indicated in the sales brochure but don’t let that put you off this great BBQ product. The base stays cool, so the barbecue is safe to use on a lawn or a tabletop. In fact, the double-wall design means that even the coloured sides are cool to the touch.

Available in a rainbow of colours, the LotusGrill XL BBQ will definitely impress your guests with its sleek design and delicious results. You'll have healthy, smoke-free food ready in minutes with no fat dripping onto the charcoal. The stainless steel drip tray is easy to clean and can be placed in the dishwasher if needed. The outer bowl is made from powder-coated steel which is easy to wipe clean and keeps looking vibrant and fresh. The smallest member of the LotusGrill family, the LotusGrill mini comes with all the same amazing features, just in miniature! This makes it perfect where space and weight are an issue. A brilliant cooking tool when you’re off camping or hiking. You could even use it on a boat! It comes in a range of colours and has been specifically designed for simplicity and ease. It therefore feels very sturdy and durable. It comes with 1kg of charcoal and bottle of lighting gel and accessories are also available at extra cost. Smokeless, cool to the touch and available in a bright range of fun colours, the award-winning Lotus Grill XL Charcoal BBQwill change the way you barbecue this summer. German-designed and engineered, the grill uses 90% less charcoal to cook the perfect meal. Undoubtedly the most amazing feature of the Lotus Grill is its speed! It will be ready to cook food 3-4 minutes from lighting. This is achieved by the patented ‘bellows’ system; an adjustable fan blows air directly onto the charcoal to create rapid high heat, and the desired cooking temperature much faster. Even in the absence of smoke, you still get that delicious bbq flavour, as natural hardwood charcoal emit these flavours through invisible safe gases. The only difference being you don’t ingest carcinogens and other harmful chemicals present in traditional BBQ smoke. This ideal gift for himis available in 2 sizes; Standard and Lotus XL.Note: Sometimes there can be dust residue on the charcoal which might create a small amount of smoke to start with. As soon as the Lotus Grill has settled down there will be virtually no smoke, hence the Lotus Grill has been called the 'smokeless grill.' The ingenious fan system is powered by AA batteries and makes Lotus Grill ideal for fuss-free, smoke free cooking anywhere. You can even use it on a tabletop, making it perfect for small gardens, courtyards, or even a balcony. No need for gas or electricity and the fan is adjustable providing effortless temperature control. The barbecue can be moved around while being used and grease from food cannot drip on the charcoal and burn. This helps eliminate food burning which can often happen with conventional BBQs. You can cook the same food you would normally cook on a regular BBQ. It still uses charcoal, giving your sausages, burgers, steaks and seafood, that authentic charcoal cooked flavour in no time! Ready to cook in no time The grill is designed to shield the coals from any drips from food. A solid circle in the middle of the grill grid, above the charcoal basket, prevents it. This ensures that there aren’t any flare-ups when fat runs through the grill. The downside to this is that we found the grill grid more difficult to clean – scourers often got caught in the gap where the grid meets the solid circle. XL Measures: 43.5cm to diameter (40.5cm grill area) and 35cm bottom diameter - cooks for up to 10 people

For the foodies out there, the Cobb Premier is an affordable option; or you could consider the not-so-affordable Big Green Egg MiniMax. Verdict One thing I am about to try is putting soaked apple wood clippings into the charcoal basket to see if I can get some nice smoked meat from the Lotus Grill, anyone on the forum tried this?Please note the Anthracite/No USB Port, does not come with the USB port and can only be operated with x4 AA batteries. Lotus Grill XL Features The LotusGrill XL BBQ is a summer must-have for any lover of barbequed meats who loves to entertain guests. Designed in a round, curved design this on-the-move BBQ has a 60% larger grill surface than your standard LotusGrill, perfect for taking on family camping trips, picnics and entertaining guests in the garden. Engineered in Germany, this exceptional portable grill is ready for use just 5 minutes after lighting, generating a smokeless fast-heating grill that creates delicious charcoal flavoured food without the carcinogens and harsh chemicals that can be found in classic BBQs. The revolutionary design has won several awards such as the International Design and BBQ Award, the Red Dot Design Award and the Design Plus Award. The cost of the Lotus Grill fuel and charcoal is very high compared to othe BBQ fuels and charcoal, after my initial use of the Lotus Grill products I switched to pure beechwood charcoal and a Weber gel lighter fluid....these much cheaper products gave the same excellent BBQ cooking experience as the Lotus products.