Weber Original Kettle Premium 26" Black Charcoal Grill

Best Weber I've owned so far. I've owned a Jumbo Joe, an 18”, two 22's and now a 26er. You can cook a lot of food on the 26 with room to spare. Ash clean up is easy with the removable catch pan. Weber's are built to last a lifetime. Food tastes much better on a charcoal grill. Remember go big and stay home for dinner!

I bought this in July and my life and the life of my family & friends has Changed, I have always used a 22" and I cook for many people usually it takes me a couple of runs to get enough food on the table for everyone to eat but now I have the grill space to get r done in 1 run leaving me more time to spend enjoying the company of my friends and Family THANK YOU!!

Many little improvements in this one over the 22" that add up to a better grilling/smoking experience. Nicer ash collection system, heat shield on the lid handle, stainless steel grilling grate, reinforced charcoal grate. Its also a few inches taller, bringing the grill grate up to a more user friendly level. I couldn't see spending the extra for the ranch kettle, but this one, definitely!!

Great grill with heavy duty bowl and lid. Cooks evenly and holds temp better than previous grill. Weber customer service is excellent as an error on my part during assembly required a replacement part...CS Rep stated no problem and no charge. Very pleased with purchase!

I have a 6-year-old 22" that I use at least 100 times a year. The 26 is more for big rib roasts, biscuit, turkeys, and gatherings. Since the 26" is for special occasions, it was used maybe 30 times before the welds holding the legs on failed. Weber replaced the lower bowl. By the time I had the replacement installed, 2 of the leg holders had completely disconnected, but the grill had been leaning for 3 weeks prior since the failure of the second weld. Upon inspection of the lower bowl before disposal, I was surprised to see that only 6 of the 9 tabs that hold the bowl to the legs were actually welded, and the welds that failed were only 1/16" to 3/32" welds. I've been using weber products for over 20 years, even rescuing old kettles and restoring them for family, friends and our family campsite. This is my only experience with the 26" which I received new. In my experience with other models, I've never experienced this problem before, I'm hoping the welding machine was just having a bad day that day.

Sometimes when you are going to grill you need just a little extra room. the 26 " Kettle is the answer. All the great features of the Weber Kettle made just a little bigger. Really comes in handy when indirect cooking where you need to use a drip pan.

The 26" Weber Kettle is an outstanding piece of craftsmanship and easily one of the best charcoal grills I've ever owned. The moment you open the box, you can tell Weber put real care into every detail. The installation instructions are clear, well‑written, and easy to follow, and the entire assembly process feels thoughtfully designed. Every component — from the bowl and lid to the hardware and grates — reflects Weber's long‑standing reputation for quality materials and precise engineering. Once assembled, the grill has a presence. The 26" size offers a huge cooking surface, excellent airflow control, and the kind of durability that gives you real pride of ownership. It's a grill built to last, and the value you get for the price is exceptional. If I could make one suggestion, it would be this: Weber should consider offering a matte black version of the 26" kettle. The finish would look incredible on a grill of this size and would complement the premium feel of the entire setup.

Tested and true! Great charcoal grill. Comes with Weber's sterling reputation and incredible warranty with best customer service in the business.

Grew up with Weber Kettle Grills all my life and still buying them. Greatest grilling investment always made. Grill year round, even in the winter. Trail in the snow on the deck leads to the grill.

Received the replacement top for my 26” charcoal grill which needed to be replace due to a mfg. powder coating issue only to find that the replacement has multiple gouge marks on the inside of the new top. This is the 3rd straight problem with my new grill that I haven't been able to use yet (original purchase 3-2022). I will be submitting an additional claim asap for another lid. Very frustrating.