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    Home > Food News

    Weber Q 1200 Review

    Published: Jul 9, 2015 Β· Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Shareba Β· This post contains affiliate links, please read my disclosure policy.

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    The Weber Q 1200 portable gas grill is ideal for tailgating, picnics or just plain old backyard barbecuing.

    A purple Weber Q 1200 portable grill on a table in a backyard.

    Disclosure: I received the Weber Q 1200 grill as a gift from Weber in 2015. 

    Remember when I went to that grilling workshop at the Weber Grill Academy back in February?

    They had given all of the bloggers who attended a Weber Q 1200 Portable Grill, along with some other swag. The intention was that we would (hopefully) write a blog post about them, although we weren't specifically asked to do so.

    I thought about writing a review, but it took me a long time to get around to even turning this grill on.

    To be fair, it was still -30°C when they gave me the grill, and the snow in my backyard didn't melt until the end of April.

    Four ears of corn on the Weber Q 1200 grill.

    I've since had a few months to play with this super cute portable gas grill, and I have to say I really like it. I've made grilled ribs in cola sauce, jerk shrimp, and several beautifully charred ears of sweet summer corn.

    As a petite woman, I've always felt a bit awkward using my dad's giant grill in our backyard. When I open the lid, it goes way above my head. So this feels like a nice approachable grill that I can start to learn how to cook on.

    Weber Q 1200 Grill Specifications

    A graphic of the dimensions of a Weber Q 1200 grill.
    Image belongs to Weber: source

    Main burners: BTU-per-hour input: 8,500 
    Dimensions - Lid Open and Tables Out (inches): 24.6"H x 40.9"W x 20.5"D 
    Dimensions - Lid Closed and Tables Out (inches):
    15.5"H x 40.9"W x 16.5"D 
    Primary cooking area (square inches):
    189 
    Total cooking area (square inches):189 
    Stainless steel burners: 1 
    Fuel type: Liquid Propane (disposable cylinder sold separately) 
    Side tables: 2 
    Battery type: AAA 
    Batteries: 1 (in the push button)

    My Thoughts on the Grill

    If you're looking for a small, portable, user-friendly gas grill, this is it. It's very easy to pack it up for a trip to the beach or a picnic, but also works nicely in a backyard if you don't have space for a bigger grill.

    This portable propane gas grill has some really nice features:

    • rust-resistant cast aluminum lid
    • two fold out tables
    • enamel-coated cast iron cooking grates
    • push button electronic ignition
    • removable catch pan for grease drippings
    • lid mounted built-in thermometer

    The cast iron cooking grates heat up nicely, and provide even cooking on everything from fish to steak to burgers. The one downside though is that the cooking space is small, so you may take a while to cook for a crowd.

    Also, obviously, you're not going to get the same smokey flavour from a gas grill that you would get from charcoal grilling. While some gas grills do allow you to allow use charcoal in them, this particular portable grill does not.

    The fold-out tables are helpful, although I wouldn't put anything too heavy on there. The rest of the build quality is excellent though.

    The propane gas cylinders that you need to buy separately as very easy to find. Most hardware stores carry them. I usually buy mine from Home Depot, but you may be able to order them online as well.

    If you'd like to see my full review on the Weber Q 1200, you can watch my video on YouTube.

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    Comments

    1. janet @ the taste space

      July 10, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      Looks great... although I am curious what you considered a sponsored post. If someone gives you an expensive product for going to a party and you are expected to write a review, does that not sound like a sponsored post?

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        July 10, 2015 at 4:32 pm

        Hey Janet, good question!

        A sponsored post is usually a post that a company has paid you to write (or film). The purpose of a sponsored post is to advertise the company's product or service, and they will often ask you to do something specific like "please bake a cake with our eggs" or "please show how our lemonade can be used for a summer party". The practice of gifting products with the expectation of reviews is common. Magazines and newspaper have been receiving free product with the hopes of reviews for years. It's important to note that just because someone sends product with the expectation of a review, doesn't mean that the blogger will review it, or if they do, they might not say good things about it, but that's the risk the company takes by giving the product away. I waited 5 months before deciding to review this product, because I felt it was something that would be useful to other people. I don't always review everything I receive, but I will disclose how I attained the product because that's usually a legal requirement. But I'm sure you already know that since you also have a blog πŸ™‚

        I also have my review policy here: http:dev.insearchofyummyness.com/disclosures-and-copyright/

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        • janet @ the taste space

          July 10, 2015 at 4:51 pm

          Great response. However, I brought it up specifically because you stated you "were expected to write a review" and it is an expensive product. The ability of keeping an unbiased review would be tainted by receiving and keeping an expensive product regardless of whether they call it a gift. (I mention this specifically for expensive gifts as it would be easier to be swayed by the only BBQ you have been in contact with vs say, crackers). Outside of blogging, in my industry, gifts and money are considered equal. They are no-nos. It is sad that bloggers cannot see the same problems. It is a way for a company to side-skirt getting biased positive reviews without the necessary disclosures and at a huge discount to them, since they are offering a gift at cost. I am curious to hear what you think.

          Reply
          • Shareba Abdul

            July 10, 2015 at 5:14 pm

            Yes, I was "expected" to write a review. Actually, the company asked everyone to write a review by a certain date, which I told them I would not do because that's not how I work. And there wasn't anything that I disliked about this particular product, so I didn't say that I did. If I hated how it heated up or something, I would have said so.

            Reply
    2. Janice @Kitchen Heals Soul

      July 10, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      This is EXACTLY what I need for my condo balcony, which is a small space! Super video showing the inside and the grill in action and how big the grill actually is. Very helpful πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        July 10, 2015 at 4:40 pm

        Thanks Janice, I'm glad you found it useful!

        Reply
    3. Isabelle @ Crumb

      July 10, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      Great video! I'm really loving my little Weber Q, too... sometimes it's nice not to have to heat up the full-sized BBQ just for a couple of chicken thighs.
      That bright purple is such a fun colour. I'm going to be a little biased and say the sky blue is better, but that's just so I won't feel jealous about how cute yours is. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        July 10, 2015 at 5:28 pm

        Thanks Isabelle! I LOVE the colour of mine, but you're right, the blue is pretty too! πŸ™‚

        Reply

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