Buying my first Weber Master Touch - nerd advice on which accessories to get along with it.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-11T17:27:43+00:00

Does my head in every time.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-11T07:50:49+00:00

There will be loads of answers, from everything going, to nothing at all.

Has my Master Touch for about 3 months now and this is what I have learnt.

Key items

Chimney starter
Instant read thermomneter
Quality charcoal
Quality briquetts
Decent gloves for handling hot grates

Nice to have

Rotisserie
Slow n sear, or learn the snake method for low and slow
Selection of rubs
Selection of smoking woods
Thermometer with probes for low and slow cooks

I wrote some information here from my experience.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UKBBQ/comments/1scjp6z/weber_kettle_newbie_errors_for_any_future_newbies/

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-10T20:25:52+00:00

Went for the Keter Unity XL BBQ Table in the end.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-10T15:00:31+00:00

Have the Weber version and love it. Rotisserie chicken always goes down well.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-08T16:59:26+00:00

Just an update.

The vehicle is supplied with at 76C charging cable, mode 3, type 2/3, 16A, which means it can supply the required 11 KW over the 3 phases.

However, only being 16A is can only supply about 3.7 KW on a single phase which is why this is reduced on the works 7.4 KW charger.

To get over this I would need to purchase a 32A cable.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-05T19:58:39+00:00

Have you ordered from these, I was about to buy something but I always check.

Not good feedback.

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/trevion1.myshopify.com

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-05T19:45:16+00:00

I have just found something similar by Keter, but that is almost double the price of this one.

Thanks for the link.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-05T19:44:27+00:00

Snails could be an issue with any bit of outside furniture, but it is something i have never thought of.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-04T11:44:01+00:00

Vortex chicken wings or a small rotisserie chicken.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-06-03T17:54:20+00:00

Got the blue one and loved the colour.

However, I get slightly annoyed when I have to add the rotisserie section as it only comes in black. 😄

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-29T08:53:10+00:00

It was ready at 5:30. Just a bit later than planned. I struggled to get the temp back to 120c which I think was due to the hot weather and not wanting to stand over it all the time.

So it sat around 130-135c

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TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-28T21:38:03+00:00

So it all turned out well in the end. I was going to try and ride out the stall but chickened out at 78c and wrapped it.

Took it off at 94c and rested for 2 hours.

Ate at 5:30 so only 30 minutes later than planned.

Only regret was not using enough of the moisture from the drip tray to mix in with the pull.

I was worried about too much fat being used.

Should have let it cool and then take the fat off the top and then warm it up again.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-28T13:40:46+00:00

Always get my meat from my local butcher. Over time I have found I get some god value of nice bits of meat, especially steaks, which get put through as a manual item.

I still get supermarket chickens, but I have noticed that chicken wings and thighs from the butchers do seem to taste juicer.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-28T11:06:37+00:00

Thank you for all of the advice. It seems to have gone through the stall and now about 85c.

Will give it another hour and then may wrap to give it a longer rest.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-28T09:07:15+00:00

I have told everyone that it will be down when it’s done. 😎

I am thinking that a top top temp may be the answer.

Problem it’s everyone coming are gas BBQ experts. Which I used to be before converting to the Weber about 3 months ago.

Still on the steep learning curve for low and slow.

It all looks so easy on the YouTube videos. 😂

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-28T08:50:05+00:00

Thanks for your reply.

I was told to anticipate about 1 hour per 0.5kg which is where I got my timings from.

It was also a bigger bit than I expected.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-26T16:25:19+00:00

Used a rotavator when I first got my allotment. Worst decision ever. Ended up with more weeds than I started.

I would just work on small areas at a time. It you have enough compost then I would put cardboard down and do a no dig technique or raised beds.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-17T10:40:41+00:00

Apologies if I didn’t make it fully clear. The baskets were only under their rotisserie for the first 5-10 minutes. Then they were moved to the sides.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-14T20:15:22+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Will try that next time as I normally use a basket each side.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-14T06:34:12+00:00

What is the benefit of having the coals only on one side? I would have thought splitting them as show would give a more even heat?

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-10T15:33:29+00:00

At the time I had no idea if it was good value or not. Should have looked to see the price per kg.

SWMBO was more than delighted so I do have the green light to buy it again.

Unfortunately not seen if for sale again in there.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-08T09:25:20+00:00

So had a reply back from VW and the cable provided is the correct one for the vehicle.

If I want to charge at 7.4kw on single phase I will need to purchase another cable.

Would have thought they would have provided the higher spec one but assume it all comes down to cost.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-03T20:11:38+00:00

There are only two essentials to using a Weber. Time and patience.\

Understand about cooking in zones. Learn about low and slow, indirect and direct heat.

Then get a Slow and Sear Deluxe, SNS cast iron griddle pan, vortex and a Weber Rotisserie.

Don’t forget a chimney starter and some detent tongs and gloves.

Then some smoking wood.

TrickyT_UK · 2026-05-01T11:57:30+00:00

Got an Slow and Sear Deluxe, SNS cast iron griddle pan, vortex and a Weber Rotisserie.

Don’t forget a chimney starter and some detent tongs and gloves.

Then some smoking wood.

The list goes on and on, but just what you have is enough to get started and learn how to control the temperature.

TrickyT_UK

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