Updated 11 Nov 2016
Matador
Artiste 4 Burner BBQ 3180709
Snapshot: The Matador Artiste 4 Burner BBQ 3180709 patio (deck) barbecue has a large cooking area and has a side burner. How well does it cook?
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Test results
Overall score
Steak
Sausages
Chicken wings
Whole chicken
Ease of use
Good points
- Very good steak cooking.
- Excellent sausage cooking.
- Excellent chicken wing cooking.
- Good at roasting a whole chicken.
- Easy to clean.
- Easy to use.
But
No obvious bad points.
How we test
The overall score is made up of cooking performance (60%) and ease of use (40%). Our performance assessment is weighted equally between these 4 tests:
Steak cooked on the grill for six to eight minutes each side with all burners on full.
Sausages grilled on a medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes each side with the entire cooking surface covered and the hood closed (unless the manufacturer states otherwise).
Marinated chicken wings cooked on the hotplate over a low heat, for about 10 minutes each side.
Whole chicken roasted (if possible on the barbecue) with the outder burners on high and inner burners on low, and the hood closed.
Top-scoring barbecues cooked everything evenly throughout, resulting in consistently tender and juicy meat. This also meant the barbecue’s temperature was easy to control, and its heat was evenly distributed across the cooking surface.
Ease of use scores comprise general ease of cooking (40%) mobility (20%), controls (20%) and cleaning (20%).
Running time shows how long a 9kg gas cylinder will last when all burners are running on full.
Key data
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Type
Specifications
Running time (hrs:mins)
H x W x D
Cooking area
Main burners
Weight (kg)
Features
Side burner
Warming rack
Domed hood
Side trays
Folding side trays
Materials
BBQ body
Hood
Trolley/stand
Cooking surface
Burners
Flame diffusers
More Info
Notes
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Availability
Bunnings only.
Member reviews
"Excelent BBQ"
12 Nov 2016, Mark R.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Decent construction. A solid, well build BBQ. Had it on the deck (covered) for 3 years now. No sign of any corrosion. Very easy to keep clean. Can feed a lot of people in a short amount of time.
Cons:
None
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
"Outstanding 4 burner for under $900"
30 Nov 2015, Mark R.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Great size, sturdy construction, quality components. Hood has a thermostat and window. The temperature is easy to control, allowing you to cook different types of meat to perfection. Mine has started on its third season, and being simple to clean, looks good as new.
Cons:
I had rope a mate in with his station wagon to get it home. But then had a second pair of hands to assemble it. So not really a con. Just a reminder to plan ahead.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
