I just pulled out a gas grill (I hate gas grills) from my outdoor kitchen and I want to replace it with a charcoal grill. The space is 2' deep and 2'8" wide. I was thinking of putting in a 22" weber but I would like something that fits better (barrel type). What are my options? Which brands should I avoid? I love my weber and the way it cooks. If I have to go with something smaller what material should I use to hold up the grill (concrete board, plywood, etc.). Should I try to get one custom made?

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Posted by VABCHTIGER

South Boston, VA

Member since Sep 2007

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Posted on 2/20/23 at 11:08 am to ManUFan

Think custom will be your best bet.

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Posted by RadRob

Acadiana

Member since Oct 2021

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Posted on 2/20/23 at 11:10 am to ManUFan

I would have a custom pit built and maybe also add a removable Santa Maria style set up. Here's a La Baw that makes anything you want, I'm sure he can build it exactly like you want it. He's on Youtube and FB, here's his email. allentubbs31@gmail.com
Here's a custom Santa Maria he just made. LINK

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Posted by Trevaylin

south texas

Member since Feb 2019

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Posted on 2/20/23 at 11:13 am to ManUFan

you might be interested in a classic , Portable Kitchen, charcoal grill. Dimensionally it would be fairly close to a drop in.

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Posted by ManUFan

Mandeville, LA

Member since Sep 2017

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Posted on 2/20/23 at 11:30 am to RadRob

That guy is in Vivian, LA. I am in Mandeville so that is way too far.

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Posted by 257WBY

Member since Feb 2014

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Posted on 2/20/23 at 3:19 pm to ManUFan

You’ll have to make it fit, but drop a Big Green Egg in there.

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Posted by Redlos

Baton Rouge

Member since Jul 2005

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Posted on 2/20/23 at 3:24 pm to ManUFan

How about a Blackstone grill and keep your Weber?

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Posted by CrawfishElvis

Member since Apr 2021

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Posted on 2/20/23 at 9:20 pm to ManUFan

Not sure of the dimensions but check out the Oklahoma Joe Judge

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Posted by BayouSupaChamp

Ball, LA

Member since Jan 2008

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Posted on 2/21/23 at 6:21 am to CrawfishElvis

Custom is the only way to go bud

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Posted by TopWaterTiger

Lake Charles, LA

Member since May 2006

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Posted on 2/22/23 at 4:46 pm to Redlos

quote:
How about a Blackstone grill and keep your Weber?

Yeah if it were me, I'd prob look at placing a griddle in that spot. Something you could change out if you wanted.

OR make it a nest for a green egg type...or both!

I've found I like the griddle or charcoal. Not a big fan of gas either, but don't like firing up Green Egg for a quick cook.