When George Stephen invented his iconic kettle barbecue in 1952, he surly never dreamed that his creation was to become a design that would revoulationise outdoor cooking and entertaining all over the world.
Like many people today, George was frustrated with his basic open grill barbecue that left meat burnt on the outside and raw in the middle and whilst working at Weber Brothers Metal works of Chicago, he came up with an ingenious idea. He took a metal buoy, Sawed it in half, Put legs underneath and used the top half as a lid. He then cut a vent in the top and bottom. This design allowed George to control the flames and temperature. The result? Delicious, Perfectly-cooked food with rich, barbecue flavor that surprised and delighted everyone who tasted it!
Throughout the 60’s and 70’s, TV stations across the USA picked up on George’s story. The Weber® kettle barbecue became a householder name and so the modern barbecue culture was born!
Over 50years later, George’s spirit of invention lives on at Weber® and we’re proud to be the world’s leading supplier of premier quality barbecue. Constantly striving for improvement, we began manufacturing gas barbecues in 1985 with the launch of the Genesis®-an updated version of which is still available today. Another leap forward was made with the Weber® Q ™ range; compact gas, electric and charcoal barbecue, perfect for camping, picnics and weekends away.
Whether you perfect the glowing coals of charcoal barbecue or the precision temperature control of gas, you can be sure that your Weber® barbecue will be at the heart of your fun, family feasts for years to come!
