Difference between Weber kettle and the performer?

[clifish]

Want to step up from the electric to either a 22" performer or 22" kettle. There is a place locally that will do the performer for $175 or the kettle for $100 Not sure if the kettle is a premium until I go tomorrow. If it is what is the better deal? Anything else I need to look out for?

 

[bauchjw]

Those are good prices either way. I’ve always had at least one 22 Kettle, but only spent the extra on the premium once. I just use a bucket for ash and get a hinged grate later when I know I’ll need it. Normally I don’t need it and my new favorite gourmet grate is the go to anyway. I never spent the extra for a premium because I just use a table next to the grill, but I understand why some like that setup! I think it just comes down to your tastes. The kettle is awesome by itself, but I suppose it’s one of those things where the upgrades and options are seemingly endless… they have Santa Maria accessories! So go with what you can afford and with your style. Looking forward to seeing what you get! Be warned, you’ll need to immediately get a Vortex for wings and the gourmet grate!

 

[mike243]

Paid $450 for my sons copper performer 3-4 years ago. not sure how they are selling that cheap

 

[yankee2bbq]

Want to step up from the electric to either a 22" performer or 22" kettle. There is a place locally that will do the performer for $175 or the kettle for $100 Not sure if the kettle is a premium until I go tomorrow. If it is what is the better deal? Anything else I need to look out for?

That is a great price. The performer sells for over 300 dollars. And the premium sells for 175 dollars. Both are great grills/smoker.

 

[SmokinAl]

Great price, either one!
Al

 

[chopsaw]

Want to step up from the electric to either a 22" performer or 22" kettle. There is a place locally that will do the performer for $175 or the kettle for $100 Not sure if the kettle is a premium until I go tomorrow. If it is what is the better deal? Anything else I need to look out for?

There are 3 levels of " Performer "
1. Performer charcoal grill
2. Performer Premium
3. Performer Deluxe

Number 1 has the smaller footprint , smaller table .

Number 2 is the larger model . Full sized table , charcoal storage .

Number 3 is the same as number 2 , but has the added propane assist for lighting the charcoal .

I believe the kettle it self is the same on all Performers . Lid bail and enclosed ash bin with one touch clean out .
$175.00 is a good price for No. 1 and a great price for the other 2 .
I have a 2006 Deluxe . I will say the table will spoil you .
You won't go wrong at that price for any of them , but I'd be interested in what he has .
I'll be watching to see how it goes . Good luck .

 

[gmc2003]

Rich has you covered on the performers. If the 22" kettle is a premium then that's a great price also. The original kettle goes for about 100.00. I may be wrong but the main differences between the premium and the original are the hinged grates, and the ash bucket. You should ask if he has a deal on the 26" kettle while your there.

Good luck and enjoy which ever one you choose.

Chris

 

[clifish]

this is the premium

This is the $100 one had a copper one but it sold, does have it in black.

 

[chopsaw]

That performer is the Start of the series . That's a good price for it .
The deluxe and premium have the larger table / footprint with more options .
Well worth $179.00 though .
Great price for either one . I'd go for it .

 

[gmc2003]

The first one is the performer, the second one is the premium.

Chris

 

[clifish]

heading to the get the perfomer now, will report back

 

[chopsaw]

heading to the get the perfomer now, will report back

It should have charcoal baskets with it . Just thought I'd mention it since it's assembled . Make sure you check that display rack . Looks like some good deals on there too .
I'm excited ! LOl .

 

[Colin1230]

Great to hear, you're going to love it!

 

[gmc2003]

Also if it's assembled make sure the lid and kettle are both in round.

Chris

 

[Brokenhandle]

I think I wanna go shopping with you!

Ryan

 

[clifish]

Got it, last kettle they had, a very large garden center, came with manuals. They said they just took up too much room on the floor and they are getting out of grills of any kind. According to the manual it does not come with charcoal baskets.. There where not any good kettle accessories left.

What do I need for this? charcoal chimney, vortex, charcoal baskets? any other suggestions? I eventually will get the expansion ring and rotisserie. I was lucky enough to have inkbird comp me for the bbq controller fan so that is coming, I was going to use it on the electric but now destined for the kettle.

 

[gmc2003]

Congrats on the new toy!!! Charcoal baskets used to be about 15.00 and I use them often, the Vortex is around 40.00 and you'll want the medium. I don't have the roto, not because I don't want one I just don't have the space to store it. Get a good chimney. Weber makes a good one roughly 30.00. I bought a cheaper brand and the handle fell apart after one season. I also use the SnS a ton, but that's in my 26" kettle. These are all VT. price estimations, so NY may be a little different.

Chris

 

[clifish]

Thanks, I will probably use Amazon. Thanks for the heads up on cheap chiminis..I was looking and saw many. Do you think the sns low and slow is too big for a 22? I think that would double as a basket as well?

What kind of charcoal?

 

[gmc2003]

The SnS will fit in your 22", but you won't have a lot of free real estate for indirect cooking. I prefer the baskets in my 22"

Here's a shot of the SnS in the 26" kettle.

If the SnS were in my 22" kettle it would probably come close to the center of the grate.

Here a shot of two racks using the baskets on the 22"

 

[gmc2003]

I also forgot to mention Rich( chopsaw ) uses the snake method for longer cooks. It works great. I just don't have the patience to set it up.

Chris