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Happy Customers - Don't just take our word for it!

We love hearing feedback from our attendees, particularly when they highlight not just the skills or tips and tricks they’ve walked away with, but particularly when they mention the fun atmosphere, the amazing views or delicious menus.

Blazing heat: unleash the power of the Top-Down, High-Heat Infrared Burner

If you’re keen to up your cooking game, you need to know about the Top-Down, High-Heat, Infrared Burner (IR Burner) on the new Weber Summit barbecue. This intense radiant heat from the IR Burner can transform a range of dishes into mouthwatering masterpieces with that irresistible charred, crispy finish. Read on to discover delicious possibilities!

Introducing the new Weber Summit: a game-changer for BBQ lovers

Weber has taken everything we love about their barbecues and raised the bar with the all-new Summit. So, what makes the new Weber Summit different from its predecessors? Let’s dive in.

Switch On Flavour: Meet the Weber Lumin Electric Barbecue

Imagine stepping outside, plugging in a barbecue, and in just minutes, being ready to enjoy the full Weber flavour of a perfectly barbecued meal. Sounds like a dream? Well, the future of outdoor cooking is here, and it’s electric.

From sizzle to shine: Care and maintenance of your Weber Slate Griddle

To keep your Weber Slate Griddle in great condition, a little regular maintenance goes a long way! Follow these simple steps to ensure your Slate is always ready for the next barbecue.

Experience a unique end-of-year celebration with Weber Grill Academy

Looking for a unique way to celebrate the end of the year with your social club, workplace, or a close group of friends and family? Leave the stress of meal preparation behind and let the Weber Grill Academy handle it, offering you the chance to enjoy quality time with your loved ones over a festive, mouth-watering Christmas BBQ Feast.

The Weber Spirit EX Range: A Smart Barbecue for the Modern Multitasker

Enter the Weber Spirit EX range, a smart barbecue that ensures your barbecue experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible. This innovative barbecue is designed for those who love to entertain, whether you’re cooking dinner while keeping an eye on the kids or engaging in lively conversation with friends.

Ready for an outdoor kitchen design consultation?

So, you’re ready to bring your vision to life!? Eeeek – we’re excited! Before you get in contact with your local Weber Outdoor Kitchen retailer and make a time for an in-store design consultation, have a quick skim over the below list. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to reach out to our Weber Outdoor Kitchen team by phone or email.

Before you get started – installation and ventilation requirements

So, you’re curious about a Weber Outdoor Kitchen?! That’s awesome – we can’t wait to welcome you to the Weber family. Before you get started with your Weber Outdoor Kitchen design, there are a few things that you need to be aware of.

Weber modular outdoor kitchens

We've dedicated ourselves to crafting outdoor kitchens that are not just functional, but inspirational. And while they’re modular, they’re far from ordinary!

Why Weber® Outdoor Kitchens?

Welcome to Weber Outdoor Kitchens – where the heart of your home extends beyond its four walls. There's nothing quite like gathering with loved ones and enjoying creating and sharing fantastic meals outdoors.

Give the ‘gift of grilling’ this year!

At the Weber Grill Academy, we love welcoming barbecue enthusiasts of all levels, from barbecue novices to barbecue nuts. This festive season, shift away from the standard gift options like slippers, personal grooming items and nut hampers — and give the ‘gift of grilling’.

Flex your culinary muscles on your new Weber Q

So, you've mastered the basics on your new Weber Q barbecue – basic grilling, roasting and baking – and you’re ready to expand your skills? Or perhaps you’ve purchased a couple of new accessories that you’re keen to test out?

Choosing the right accessories for your Weber Q

Many accessories have been designed specifically for use with a particular Weber Q model and are incompatible with other Weber Q generations. In this quick guide we’ll show you how to identify between the different Q generations, so you can purchase and use compatible accessories with confidence.

Choosing the perfect Weber Q barbecue for you: A comprehensive guide

The release of the new Weber Q barbecue range has sparked ​Qriosity among customers, both those venturing into the world of Weber Q for the first time and those contemplating an upgrade from their existing models. Let's explore your options.

Weber Q - What's New?

Two decades have passed since the original Weber Q made its debut, and now, in 2023, we witness the latest evolution of this iconic barbecue. In classic Weber fashion, it has undergone a remarkable transformation, but its purpose remains unchanged—to bring people together to cook and enjoy delicious meals in the great outdoors. So, what's new on the latest Weber Q?

The Rebirth of a Legend: The All-New Weber Q Range

In 2023, we are witnessing the rebirth of this national icon with the introduction of the all-new Weber Q range. Building on the success and legacy of the original Weber Q range, this latest iteration takes outdoor cooking to a whole new level.

All-new menu for Weber Q Favourites barbecue class experience

Our most popular barbecue class experience, featuring Australia’s favourite barbecue – the Weber Q – has just had a facelift! Our new menu features some mouthwatering dishes, that will showcase how to grill, roast, smoke and bake – all with delicious barbecue flavour – on your Weber Q barbecue.

Our Top 5 Recipes for Your New Weber Q Barbecue

So, you've just acquired a brand-new Weber Q barbecue, or perhaps you're contemplating getting one soon. Either way, you're in for a treat! To kickstart your barbecuing journey and make the most of your Weber Q, we've handpicked our top 5 recipes that are both delicious and easy to master.

Australia’s and New Zealand’s most trusted barbecue brand 2023

We are thrilled to have been voted as Australia’s and New Zealand’s most trusted barbecue brand in the 2023 Reader’s Digest’s Annual Trusted Brands Awards!

Gibson and Weber Grill Academy release ultimate barbecue Shiraz

The Barossa Valley’s Gibson Wines and Adelaide’s own Weber Grill Academy have expanded their partnership, by releasing a limited-edition bottling - ‘Smokey Oak’ Shiraz.

Kick Start 2023 with fun, fire and food

With the festive season behind us for another year, and the inbox cleared of emails, now is the time to start thinking about your work-team’s kick start to 2023!

Summer Sizzle: Feeding a crowd without breaking the bank

Sizzle your way through summer entertaining with these easy and delicious recipes that are sure to impress but won’t break the bank.

Saturdays in the Sun

Those sunny summer days are here! Is there anything better than a Saturday spent outside around a barbecue with great friends, amazing food, cold drinks and plenty of laughs? We’ve put together our ultimate ‘Saturday in the Sun’ menu, sure to wow your guests, yet still let you relax and enjoy the company of your guests with your chosen beverage in hand!

Five gifts to give this Christmas

Stuck for Christmas present ideas? At Weber, we’ve got you covered with barbecue inspired gift ideas that are sure to please. Our top 5 gift ideas cover stocking stuffers to presents that’ll make someone’s year – there’s even something for that “someone that has everything”!

Grill Academy - Friday night grill out, chill out events

At the Weber Grill Academy Adelaide, we’re firing up the barbecues, chilling down the drinks and belting out the tunes on selected Friday nights from January 2023. (Well, we’ll stick to what we do best and recruit some talented acoustic musicians for the tunes.)

Grill Academy - Fired up to be named silver medallists!

Here are the Weber Grill Academy Adelaide, we are de-lighted to have been named a Silver Medallist in the 2022 South Australian Tourism Awards.

Grill Academy - Easy Entertaining

Cooking for a crowd can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be if you have the right tools, tricks and techniques up your sleeve!

Book with confidence at the Weber Grill Academy

Here at the Weber Grill Academy, we’ve implemented several safeguards to provide a safe space for attendees of both barbecue class experiences and private or corporate functions. If you’ve been thinking about booking in for a barbecue class experience or private or corporate event, you’re welcome to get in touch with us by email (grillacademy@weberbbq.com.au) or phone (8425 9499).

Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with smoking woods

Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with smoking woods. Why not change up your barbecue menu by experimenting with delicious wood-fire smoke flavour?

It's what's inside that counts

From the outset, we knew that our rubs and seasonings needed to be made with quality, all-natural ingredients, without preservatives or fillers. When I created the recipes in our test kitchen, this was simple for us to achieve… but when it came time to upscaling to a commercial manufacturer, we quickly found that the quality of dry ingredients varied a lot!

Weber Kettle Christmas Ham - The Rundown

Cooking the families Christmas ham has quickly become a tradition and a responsibility of mine in the days leading up to Christmas. It’s one of my most rewarding cooks of the year. It’s a loving process tending to a huge roast; scoring, preparing, smoking, decorating and glazing it. It’s a joy seeing everyone tuck in on Christmas Day, and there’s the happiness of guilt free ham eating every day for the days or weeks following Christmas.

Grill Academy - Christmas gifting ideas for barbecue novices to barbecue nuts!

We welcome all sorts of guests at the Weber Grill Academy – from barbecue novices to barbecue nuts – so we think we’re qualified to offer some Christmas gifting tips!

Grill Academy - Top Tip - Cooking Steak for a Crowd? Here’s how.

Trying to cater for 10+ guests can be trying, and if you’re wanting to serve steak, it’s almost impossible to please a everyone… or is it? Our resident Grill Expert, Jacinda, shares her tips for cooking steak for a crowd – something she’s had plenty of experience with!

Grill Academy - Top Tip - Avoid the barbecue humdrum with summer skewers!

Skewers are a great way to cater for a party or gathering. They’re versatile, cost effective, can be prepared in advance, they look great, are easy to serve (no carving!) and, most importantly, taste delicious.

Grill Academy - Top Tip - Is your barbecue ready for summer entertaining?

If your barbecue has taken part in a winter hibernation period, it’s always a good idea to give it a quick once over – well before your guests arrive! We have some quick pointers for getting your barbecue ready for the upcoming summer entertaining season.

Grill Academy - Food Sticking to Grill

We’ve all experienced trying to lift our steak, burger patties or chicken pieces from the barbecue grill, only to leave that delicious crispy surface stuck to the cooking grill – gah!!! This is a common problem that we hear about from guests at the Weber Grill Academy – but it doesn’t have to be that way! One of our resident Grill Experts, Adam, has provided his top tips to help avoid food sticking to your barbecue grill.

Weber’s complete guide to Oysters

Oysters will always separate a group of people; love them, can only eat them cooked with bacon and barbecue sauce, or can’t stand them at all? Well, we love oysters, and upon returning from a recent trip to Narooma New South Wales, we learnt lots about them. So, no matter where you are on your oyster journey, there is so much to discover!

Grill Academy – Ignite your passion

The goal of many barbecuer, novice to master alike, is to achieve those perfect sear marks and evenly cooked and flavoursome ….VEGETABLES! That’s right Weber family – we’ve said it – sear marks aren’t exclusive to steaks and chops, and roasting isn’t exclusive to chicken, pork or lamb! But what does this all mean

SmokeFire – Choice Recommended 2020

For the first time ever, a Pellet barbecue has been recommended by Choice! And it’s ours! The SmokeFire EX4, has undergone rigorous testing and evaluation, completely independently. We are thrilled this shows that the SmokeFire really is in a class of its own, being the sole Choice Recommended, Pellet barbecue on the market.

Glen Blue 2021

Since Weber first started making Kettle barbecues, there have been many iterations, and just as many unique colours to choose from over the decades. Some have stayed and become backyard favourites, some have come and gone, and some were only available for a very limited time.

SmokeFire – Second Generation Difference

As we get closer to the launch of the all-new SmokeFire, a question on many people’s lips is what is different about the models we’re getting in Australia and New Zealand? Well for both countries, in a world first, the SmokeFire barbecues available will be the second generation of this product; so cast aside any doubt or reviews you’ve heard previously!

At Home with Weber - Entertaining Recipe Collection

Socially distanced dinners and gatherings are a new reality of today’s world. As restrictions are easing, we are excited that you can now open your homes to your loved ones. It's time to celebrate by hosting the family dinners or have the mates over for a backyard barbie.

Tidy Up Your barbecue Space

What better way when you have a little extra time on your hands, than to spend it on making your barbecue area look the piece? Well, here’s our sure-fire tips and tricks that can quickly turn your outdoor flavour station into a feature of your backyard!

Store cooked barbecue food safely!

We would argue barbecue food is one of the best on earth, and let’s be real, it’s pretty amazing the next day too! To make sure it’s just as good the very next day, or a couple of days later, it’s important to ensure it’s packaged away and stored correctly.

New Years Eve 2019

Hosting a NYE party? Here’s six simple BBQ recipes so you can party your way into the new year!

3, 2, 1… It’s Flavour Bomb Fun!

How can you turn the boring into the exciting? That’s where our new Cookbook, Weber’s Ultimate Barbecue can help. Introducing FLAVOUR BOMBS!

Spring Cleaning? Don’t forget your trusty Weber® Q®

Determine the age of your Weber kettle!

Australia’s Best Barbecues – Choice Recommendations 2018

Pulse – Reset Your Expectations

Weber’s Barbecuing Guide

Pay attention to your barbecues temperature

Magic of lid down barbecuing

Two recipe sensations for the Weber Q, from Everyday Gourmet to you

Roasting and Baking FAQ’s — Weber Q