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Everdure by Heston Blumenthal HUB review

Everdure by Heston Blumenthal HUB

CHOICE Expert Rating

82%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Cover plate can be used as a wind break as well as covering the chargrill plate when not in use.
  • Retractable rotoscope rotisserie provided and can be stored inside BBQ when not in use.
  • 2 lockable wheels, easy to roll, lift up other side with handle on side table.
  • 2 press button controls for the rotisserie and for ignition that illuminate.
  • Electrical cord if 1.5m long and is retractable.
  • Easy to assemble, parts are number and instructions are clear.
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Smoke can be directed into your face.
  • No side panel to protect food and flame from draft.
  • May require two people to assemble rotisserie, can be heavy and awkward.
  • Charcoal may not ignite completely in the 10mins suggested by manufacturer.
  • Large black enamel tray can be awkward to clean in a domestic sink and may need soaking after grilling fatty foods.
  • Chargrill plates are large and can be difficult to wash in a domestic sink.
  • Need to have access to power to use coiled element and to use rotisserie.
  • No cooking times and limited instructions for lighting charcoal.
  • A lot of smoke produced when cooking.
  • Side tables can become dangerously hot.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Electric / charcoal
Gas type
N/A

Recommended products

Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
82%
Cooking performance score
88%
Ease of use score
73%
Evenness score
85%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
95%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
N/A
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
85%
Cleaning score
75%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
57°C / 45°C / N/A / 72°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
N/A

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
5 years for firebox and outer body, 2 years for stainless steel parts, rotisserie motor, heating element and paint warranty, 1 year for all other parts

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$1,999.00
Running costs over 5 years
$2,839.00

Specifications

Number of burners
N/A
Hotplate grill material
Chrome
Flame diffuser material
N/A
Burner material
N/A
Ignition type
Press button
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
96 x 139 x 65
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.33
Website
everdurebyheston.com.au

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
Natural gas option
N/A
Hotplate
Chargrill

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