Ninja FlexFlame Gas BBQ and Outdoor Cooking System PG305UK

What a dream!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Everything from delivery to actual cooking has been a dream… building it was straight forward and instructions clear and parts packed well. Love the probe and the app making it super easy to monitor, so no charred food here! We tested it with steak the first time and burgers the next, both cooked to perfection with a lovely smoked flavour from the smoker! The only issue we had was having the wrong connection on our original propane bottle as we had an American BBQ before! Amazon came to the rescue with next day delivery so we didn’t miss the first day of sunshine! I’m looking forward to actually getting out there when the weather warms up for a proper testing of the BBQ! I’ve also since purchased the cover and the pizza stone, was hoping for the griddle too but that’s out of stock! Looking forward to testing out the pizza stone next! Thank you Ninja… this, like all my other Ninja products doesn’t disappoint!! Roll on summer!

Limorg

Ninja Flexflame ProConnect! Bring on Summer!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Flexflame bbq was a dream from start to finish. The box was enormous so we were a little bit daunted at first. We shouldn’t have been. My husband said that with the instructions and how things were packaged it was one of the easiest things he’d assembled. The weather hasn’t given us many opportunities yet to use the bbq but when we did get a chance it was really easy to use and produced tasty food. We tried chicken wings and pork belly slices to start. Both were delicious! Hopefully a chicken will be the next thing tomorrow. The size is impressive and cleaning is a breeze. I can’t wait to try many more things on it when the weather warms up. I’m already eyeing up the accessories. Pizza stone and griddle sounds good!!!

Cazza B, 65 or over, South London

Nothing to disappoint

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] From first opening the box, easy to follow instructions, easy to assemble. BBQ and grill are both excellent using either is so easy, even heat throughout and even cooking, no pink bits! And a whole chicken cooked to perfection in just over a hour, Im looking forward to having a wonderful summmer with what I can only say is a beautiful piece of kit,

Trace57, 55 - 64, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

From charcoal to THIS...

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My fiancé and I have always been massive charcoal BBQ fans. So the big question was always going to be: can a high-tech gas barbie convert us? Delivery & Assembly Getting this massive bit of kit delivered was easy. The courier AIT text and emailed with a date, and I was able to quickly swap it to a day that worked better for us with instant confirmation. We received a time slot the night before delivery and the courier also phoned and text us shortly before arrival. We'd downloaded the BILT app before delivery but there was also a QR code on the front of the instruction booklet. My partner worked with the paper instructions whilst I cross-checked everything on BILT - having the 3D instructions on my phone was very helpful and we can't fault how it was packed - all the screws came in separate, labelled compartments on one long strip. My fiancé (the chief builder) actually said it’s one of the best/easiest things he's ever put together, which is very high praise. Gas Because we're so used to charcoal, seeing the price of a propane gas canister for the first time was a bit of a shock, but it's worth pointing out that you're paying a deposit for the actual canister upfront. Once you have that, refills are about half the price. We easily picked one up locally - just make sure you're getting one with the right connector - and expect it to last the two of us the whole Summer. We've all been there when a surprise heatwave hits the UK on a Saturday morning and there isn't a single bag of charcoal left in the supermarket. Having gas on standby is very convenient - the BBQ also heats up and cools down more quickly. The Tech Setting up the WiFi connection was a doddle. We liked that we could both log into my Ninja account from each of our own phones, meaning we could both keep an eye on the cooking temperatures at the same time. The app beeps to let you know anything you need to know, or when to take action, such as reminding you to turn off the gas once you've finished cooking! The temperature probe was very accurate and gave us perfectly cooked beef as you will see in the photos :) Taste Tests Burgers & Sausages Our first cook was the standard burgers and sausages using grill/pizza mode. We kept it simple and left the lid up whilst using a BBQ pan we already had on top of the grill. It preheated very quickly (especially compared to our old charcoal BBQ) and dinner was ready in no time! Woodfire Beef Rib To really test the Woodfire and ProConnect features, we went for a 1.3kg boneless beef rib joint (seasoned simply with salt, garlic pepper and light olive oil) using the "reverse sear" method. We cooked it low and slow, rested it in foil for 20 minutes, then seared it at a high temperature. It was cold outside so we were able to retreat to the living room whilst receiving real-time info on the app as to how the cook was progressing :) At first, we weren't entirely sure if we'd managed to turn the Woodfire mode on correctly. But you definitely know when it kicks in - the smell is incredible and you get all this lovely smoke coming from the rear vents. It made a massive difference to the flavour. It felt like we were eating restaurant-quality steak. A Few Extras (Pros & Cons) Safety shut-off: We accidentally triggered a safety feature on our first cook that turned the BBQ off when we closed the lid while searing at a super high temperature. Totally our mistake, but we were really glad to find out that safety feature exists! Easy clean-up: The grease tray collected a surprising (and satisfying!) amount of fat, which made cleaning up easier. The frustrating bit: Because it's such a new product, a lot of the official accessories are out of stock. We really wanted to get the griddle pan, but neither the half nor full-size versions were available. I've set up email alerts for when they're back in stock and hopefully availability improves soon. I was able to buy the pizza stone and we're looking forward to testing this next week! The Verdict The build quality, convenience of the gas, versatility and that amazing smoky flavour from the pellets, meaning we don't have to sacrifice the taste you get from charcoal, won us over. The Proconnect feature means you don't have to be glued to the BBQ and can move indoors if the weather turns, especially for longer cooks. Can it convert die-hard charcoal fans? Definitely.

Gemma B, 35 - 44, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, UK