Napoleon Kettle Grill | Why I Like This Grill So Much! | 4K

In this video I show you the Napoleon Kettle Grill in detail and BBQ some food on it so you can see it in action. The cooking area is about 55cm, plenty for most families of a normal size.
Ive owned it for about 2 years, and love using it, cant find anything wrong with it.
Apologise the wind picked up suddenly in some of the scenes, making it hard to hear me at times, only for a short period of time.
Ive put the link below to my local BBQ shop, where I purchased mine.
For any business enquiries please reach me on [e-mail]
thebbqshop.co.uk/BBQs/charcoa...

[@tony3th]

Hello from Texas, just a quick recommendation for your corn. Trust me on this one, 4 ears corn 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Red chili powder or lemon pepper to taste limes cut into wedges, for juice on corn and garnish. Mix mayo, sour cream and cilantro in a bowl together. When the corn is done cover it with mayo mix all over, then sprinkle Parmesan on top. Next sprinkle chili powder or lemon pepper on top of that. Finally squeeze lime juice all over and enjoy. (Life changing)

[@thedrivebygg]

Thats hilarious and would make a great video, Texas, that’s so cool, will definitely visit one day.

[@kimlog7476]

English bloke with beer and a bbq. What could possibly go wrong! Enjoyable video seen by a Norwegian bloke with beer and a bbq. Keep up the good work. The grate looks a lot better than the Weber kettle grate.

[@thedrivebygg]

Hi Kim, thats really funny, thanks for the comments and humour, best regards from a fellow beer and bbq lover.

[@juanpablonegrete2568]

Thanks for the upload man! Glad to see you and your wife enjoying a beautiful day outside grilling. Cheers from, Texas.

[@thedrivebygg]

wow, all the way from Texas, that’s awesome. Glad you liked the bbq session, I did post another video but it didn’t do very well so I took it down. Enjoy the holidays, your weather is probably much nicer than ours this time year

[@user-gl5rr7di7l]

I enjoyed that video especially the bloopers and the Senior Moments with the memory

[@thedrivebygg]

Excellent, glad you did, thanks for commenting

[@birdykins17]

Hi Graham, absolutely informative video.. Thoroughly enjoyed it and you do have a wonderful garden I must say...thinking about getting this grill and you sold it to me. I think the cast iron grill grates are fantastic and you showed how easy clean up is. Cheers mate! You've gotten a new subscriber

[@thedrivebygg]

Thanks Anisa, really glad you enjoyed the video and garden, we spend hours in the garden so it’s really nice when people comment. If you do go ahead and purchase this bbq make sure you have the legs attached to the base the right way round, as the lid only fits in one position. If you do fix the legs in the wrong position you will notice that the wheels will be at the front of the bbq, not ideal, but something I found out, very annoying. Thanks again for the kind comments and the subscription👍

[@birdykins17]

@@thedrivebygg I'd keep that in mind. Thank you!

[@catcolbert9044]

I'm in the market for a charcoal grill and was considering this one. Your video sold me! Your garden is so beautiful!

[@HWA250a]

A warm hello from Germany, a nice video, with very friendly people. Helped me a lot with my purchase decision! Everything good for you. Greetings Roland

[@thedrivebygg]

Hi Roland, thanks for the kind words and commenting. Always nice to hear that my video has helped others with their decision making, makes it worthwhile. My Napoleon is still going strong, love using it and the cast iron grill just adds something special to the BBQ process. I coat the grill with vegetable oil from time to time to keep it looking new, something to consider. Thanks again Roland from the UK and if I get to 100K subscribers I will put together a special BBQ video.

[@michaelmixon2479]

Very good presentation. Also, you have a lovely place!

[@thedrivebygg]

Thanks Michael, glad you liked the video, it’s taken us 13 years to get the garden looking like this, and we are very fortunate to have purchased when we did. Trying to get started on the property ladder in 2021, in the UK is almost impossible, it’s possible but not easy.

[@MegaSuperPeter]

Good video....absolutely good performed. I suggest to buy a Napoleon....this Video was a help to make my decision. Thank you.

[@thedrivebygg]

Great to hear!

[@donmilberg9091]

Nice video, Love the back yard!! 2 small suggestions..... 1 - swap out the briqquets for lump charcoal and 2 - swap the metal wire brush for a wood unit. Lots of issues here in Canada and the US over the metal wires getting into food and then medical complications from the ingetsion. But really love the Video!!! Cheers from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada!!

[@thedrivebygg]

Hi Don, thanks for the safety tip on the wire brush, and the healthier alternative to briquettes, never would have crossed my mind. Manitoba looks nice, only been to Toronto so loads to explore at some point. Thanks for watching and liking the video, will make another BBQ video at some point, might include your suggestions.

[@antoniarangel3049]

Thanks for the video

[@thedrivebygg]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Kevin-gl9fo]

Love this video. How long did those coals last for? And how do you maintain a constant temperature?

[@thedrivebygg]

Hello Kevin, cheers for your comments. I would say the coals did about 3 hours, without any more being added. Its like most BBQ’s you have to moderate the heat using a combination of the air vents, top and bottom, highering and lowering of the cast iron grill, has 3 height settings and by closing and opening the lid. The temp gauge on the top of the bbq helps you know where you are, and if your searing meat it indicates the correct temperature on the temp gauge.

[@thedrivebygg]

I’m really looking forward to firing it up again, very soon. I might see if I can get some of the extras from a local shop to show what else you can buy and do with the bbq.

[@andrewseamans1419]

Did you have to add Charcoal to cook the potatoes and finish cooking everything else? Or was it just the initial charcoal? Looks great.

[@thedrivebygg]

Hi Andrew no it was the original charcoal, yeah love this bbq. Thanks for the comment .

[@johnmoney4774]

Highly recommend the Oklahoma joes barrel smoker.

[@georgejetson2856]

Another video had the heat diffuser under the inside grate but you have it on top. Does it make a difference? Thinking about purchasing this grill.

[@thedrivebygg]

HI George, it’s a great grill, worth every penny. Heat diffuser sits under the cast iron grill where you put the charcoal 👍

[@user-ol5cq9zi6o]

Greetings from Russia! You have a beautiful garden and barbecue area. Going to buy this GRILL. Can you tell about thermometer accuracy and temperature maintenance for low and slow?

[@thedrivebygg]

Hello my Russian friend, and thanks for the kind comments on the garden and BBQ area, which was laid earlier in the year. I will be honest I haven’t tested the thermometer accuracy and the low and slow cook. I have however barbecued 2 full chickens over about 2.5 hours and that worked fine, however the end taste wasn’t to my liking, to Smokey, perfect for ribs and steak though. You won’t be disappointed it’s a great barbecue and I always love using it, it’s just nice to use and cook on.

[@evgenykhamlov8423]

У вас же есть сильные казаны.., за чем это вам нужно? Я молчу про мангалы. Привет из САН-ФРАНЦИСКО

[@morgan8937]

I've been trying to decide between this and the master touch so thanks for your insightful vids! I feel like there's more features that I prefer on this Napoleon. Is it only the bigger Pro version that has the cast iron grill? And hows the durability as far as rust etc goes? Thats my only reservation VS the Weber. Napoleon seems to have a long warranty though. Cheers and warm regards! 🍺🍖

[@thedrivebygg]

Hi Morgan, yes I think it’s only the 57 cm grills that come with the cast iron grill. Ive had the bbq about 5 years and its in good condition, the casing is guaranteed for 10 years, and you need to oil the grill from time to time. Ive been really happy with it, best bbq I’ve owned. Appreciate the kind words and the comment 👍

[@morgan8937]

@thedrivebygg Thanks! Only if you find time to reply: Is it OK to use lump charcoal when I'm grilling for under an hour? I read that some people find that red hot lump pieces fall through. Can that damage anything do you think? I was hoping to use lump for medium to high direct heat applications that take less than an hour, and briquettes for anything over an hour for a longer and more even heat source over time. I ordered the pro a couple of days ago, so I'll find out for myself soon! And do you find the vents are giving you good control over the temperature? Thanks again for drawing my attention to this product and hope having a great weekend 🌞

[@aaronamon9453]

amazing volg 💯✨

[@thedrivebygg]

Thanks, appreciated

[@hixrat]

The weber has a hook inside the lid. You do not have to put it on the ground.

[@eio1971]

Weber Master-Touch Premium Charcoal Grill 22" has a hinge as well

[@nealm6944]

As does the newer version of this bbq. Just bought one. 👍

[@ICUEverywhere]

I don't like hinged type lids. Depending where you live in a high humid area these hinges will rust. Now if I lived in Arizona I wouldn't have a problem. My weber does have the lid rack and the charcoal ash can. I don't think I'd like the ventilation tied into the ash can assembly. You can only get direct heat while mine has direct and indirect heat ventilation. This helps to slow cook and smoke food using the weber charcoal trays. But hey if you enjoy your grill as it is then that's all that matters. Everyone has different uses for their grills. I do a lot of smoking, overtime cooking and rotisserie cooking which I didn't see a port for installing a rotisserie on your grill, however while you do have a cast iron grate the weber sells one that can do many styles of searing. I always look for the happy medium when buying charcoal grills especially ones that compliment my style of grilling. I wasted a ton of money on a charcoal ceramic egg thinking it would be the ideal grilling companion however the food always ended up too done or to smoky because you had to finess and stay with it do to the incredible heat these ceramic grills generate and they hold that residue from smoking which is hard to clean off vrs a steel grill without damaging the ceramic.

[@utilitymaximizer9026]

Do you usually leave the grate on the top level? The grate gaps seem very deep, does that make cleaning more challenging?

[@thedrivebygg]

Good question! To answer your question not really, I typically clean it when the grill is on the top level, it’s never been a problem.

[@romang6437]

Nice family

[@thedrivebygg]

Thank you 😊

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Nice and informative. Am in the market for a kettle or egg type one. Do fancy a kamodo but quite pricey. My old Weber was sturdy. How does this maintain temperature does it hold heat well leakage? Like the iron grill and height adjustment Cheers 👍

[@thedrivebygg]

Hello Sussex biker nice to get a comment from someone local ish. Holds heat perfectly and the cast iron grill is nice to bbq on and the height adjustment means you can keep going without having to add more fuel. Honestly I’m a fussy dude when it comes to BBQs, this is the best one I’ve ever owned, and the body comes with a 10 year guarantee. Appreciate the comment and questions.

[@sussexbikerpillion]

@@thedrivebygg thought I could smell the food cooking 😆 yes reckon I will take on punt on this. Looks great for searing 👍

[@thedrivebygg]

@@sussexbikerpillion 😂. Great for searing, the temperature gauge shows the correct searing heat. Enjoy 👍

[@TyCampbell666]

a good tip for more efficiency is to get fireplace door fibreglass wool to wrap around the stainless ring where it inserts into the base and possibly the exhaust the Napoleon pro will perform just like a kamado and run for a whole days cook on a small amount of charcoal, had a pro cart for a few years now and it is the best bbq i have ever used plus all my old bbq accessories and grill fit it giving me a pizza oven plus rotisserie with the lid from my old kettle making it a ultimate setup for all cooking requirements as i have cooked sides for 50+ people on my Napoleon for a 50th whole pig on the spit. 👍 and i live in Australia and use timber that burns 500+°c and the Napoleon doesn't warp or lose any surface coating on the ceramic. 👍👍

[@patoches]

Merci 👍

[@thedrivebygg]

cheers Seb, will soon get its first use.

[@danielploy9143]

Got any shrimp for the Barbie mate?

[@thedrivebygg]

next time my friend 👍

[@jacquessimmons7981]

I love the features of the Napoleon Grill which would cost more for the Weber 😎

[@thedrivebygg]

Hi Jacques, yeah it’s a great grill, never disappoints.I would however like to try the Webber ranch grill, that looks pretty awesome, huge and expensive though.

[@badname181]

Nice video men. 👍

[@thedrivebygg]

Cheers appreciated

[@thedrivebygg]

I’m just editing 1 of 2 new BBQ videos that I will hopefully have up by the weekend and the 2nd in a week or two.

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Had Weber, went Napoleon, it is miles better as you explained.

[@thedrivebygg]

nice, to know someone else agrees

[@theylive1999]

Can you please tell more?

[@nicolas_personaltrainer]

Do not use a stainless steel brush for your cast iron grill. It will make it rust as it will destroy its enamel. Use brass brushes instead, it is softer and will prevent rust…

[@thedrivebygg]

Awesome thanks for the tip, will look for them.

[@nicolas_personaltrainer]

@@thedrivebygg they’re about 10£ and trust me man, it will protect your cast iron grill. Another tip, for the stainless steel parts of your barbecue, put some fat sources on like olive oil. You put some once in a while, take the extra off so that it is not soaked with oil. It will protect it from rust stains…

[@katstutrakatsturatorren]

can you spin the grill grat?

[@thedrivebygg]

you sure can

[@katstutrakatsturatorren]

@@thedrivebygg can u show a video doing it? someone told me u cant like an SNS grillp

[@thedrivebygg]

Hi, you can spin the grill to some extent. The cast iron grill has cut out sections so it can be lowered, so it will only spin so far.Also the cast iron grill is heavy so you would most likely lift if you wanted to turn it. Why do you need to rotate the grill?@@katstutrakatsturatorren

[@nevillechapman9761]

Looked great mate. Separate tongs for raw and cooked next time

[@thedrivebygg]

Quite right sir, old school 😂

[@joonaslehtonen7965]

Or just buy a torch and roast those tongs few seconds with hot flame. Sterilize them. Or put them on hot coals for few 10 seconds.

[@trufantom21]

The reason for having a charcoal chimney is so you DON'T use patrolium based fire starters 😒

[@danielploy9143]

True that.

[@Redridge07]

@TruFantom21 The instructions on the charcoal chimney includes using the petroleum based fire starter.

[@trufantom21]

@@Redridge07 all you need is paper. Trust me. Next time use old newspapers instead. You will taste the difference.

[@Redridge07]

@@trufantom21 I usee paper already, however, no difference in taste between the two.

[@trufantom21]

@@Redridge07 your taste buds must be unrefined. Too much processed foods.

[@00faso]

gigi? from italy? really? great accent, really

[@thedrivebygg]

Thankyou 👍

[@skarrob]

lol The NAPOLEON KETTLE GRILL is almost 2.5 times more expensive than the Weber. Not saying the Napoleon is not a good grill.

[@thedrivebygg]

You probably right Greg, think mine was on offer at the time, sorry about that.

[@thedrivebygg]

checked on google, Weber £280, I got lucky and purchased Napoleon for £269, but is just over £300 now. Both good grills, I like to have something a little different.

[@victorbanuelos4630]

if you look at the comparable weber 22 master touch, theyre about the same price. actually on their respective websites the weber is more expensive.

[@MichaelStanwyck]

This is not a review. This is you cooking dinner. And mentioning a couple things you don’t like about Webers A good review might mention if there are any accessories. One of the best part of webers is the vast market for accessories. Do Weber accessories work with your wonder grill?

[@thedrivebygg]

Fair point, was one of the early videos trying to get the channel started, after a day of pressure washing a couple of big driveways and a few beers 👍

[@thedrivebygg]

Let me know if you have any specific accessories in mind and I will take a look.

[@Fireworxs2012]

*How drunk were you when you made this?*

[@thedrivebygg]

😂 I’d had a long day and a good few beers