Weber in the UK

England is barbecue country.  How do I know?  Look at this display at a local Isle of Wight garden center and keep in mind that's only half of it.

It's reality check time.  We are in England.  On an island off the south coast.  The isle is only accessible by boat and there are more grills and accessories here then at all of the big box stores back at home…combined.  I looked on in sheer amazement.  Bob mentioned picking up charcoal.  I didn't realize we could load up 20 grills as well.

Weber appears to have gone all in on the UK.  I picked up their 2012 product guide and couldn't believe everything they were offering.  A lot of it, such as the lemongrass, blue and ivory kettle colors are not available, to the best of my knowledge, in the states.  Weber is also debuting a "pizza oven" for the kettles.  It doesn't appear to be out yet, but it sits on top of the kettle bottom and has a low profile lid and door.  Makes me wonder if they have been reading Dave's fire dome adventures at weber_cam.

Add in their pizza waddle, cookware system and first ever UK barbecue school, Grill Academy, it's plain to see Weber has a lot going on across the pond.  Flash back 15 years and we could barely find a generic grill.  Now, anything is possible.

I think it's great.  Now grab a pint and get out and grill!