The Weber Performer GBS Ø 57 cm series brings the iconic kettle to a trolley format with a work table and the Gourmet BBQ System (GBS), designed for precise, convenient and modular charcoal cooking. Three versions —Performer GBS, Performer Premium GBS and Performer Deluxe Gourmet GBS— share a vitrified bowl and lid, One-Touch cleaning, Tuck-Away lid holder and large capacity ash tray, and differ in terms of folding or fixed table, CharBin storage, timer and, in the Deluxe, Touch-N-Go gas ignition to revive embers at the touch of a button.
🔩 Materials and construction
All feature enamelled steel bowl and lid for outstanding heat retention and high corrosion resistance. They include a handle with heat shield and stable steel cart frame, charcoal grate and hinged GBS cooking grate for adding fuel without removing the entire grate.
🧰 Key features
The One-Touch system simplifies ash management and airflow control; the removable aluminium ash tray keeps the area clean; the Tuck-Away holder holds the lid during cooking; and the built-in thermometer provides direct readings. The Premium adds a CharBin for charcoal storage and a removable LCD timer; the Deluxe adds Touch-N-Go ignition to speed up charcoal lighting.
🔥 Performance and efficiency
The spherical design and enamel coating promote convection and even heat distribution, allowing for high-seal direct cooking and very stable indirect/low & slow cooking thanks to the Char-Basket. The One-Touch acts as a bottom damper for precise draught control, and the GBS opens the door to accessories that concentrate or diffuse heat depending on the technique.
🧪 Design and aesthetics
The trolley format turns the kettle into a workstation. The basic Performer has a folding metal table to save space; the Premium/Deluxe has a large fixed metal table with a lower shelf. The classic black finish blends in well with terraces and gardens, with wheels for easy movement and locking front wheels on the Premium/Deluxe for greater stability.
⚙️ Compatibilities and accessories included
All include enamelled bowl/lid, charcoal grill, GBS grill, Tuck-Away, ash tray, One-Touch and briquette measuring cup. The Premium adds CharBin and timer; the Deluxe also adds Touch-N-Go. The GBS ecosystem accepts a griddle, wok, pizza stone, poultry roaster, etc., greatly expanding its uses.
🍖 Benefits according to cooking style
For traditional roasts and varied barbecues, the 57 cm diameter offers enough surface area for families and groups. For smoking and low & slow cooking, the baskets and air control stabilise the fire for hours. For pizzas and breads, the GBS with stone maintains uniform radiant heat. And for stir-frying/wok cooking, the central heat source with GBS accessories reaches high temperatures.
🛡️ Safety and ease of use
The handle with heat shield, the lid support that prevents it from being left on the ground, and the closed ash tray reduce risks. The locking wheels on the Premium/Deluxe models improve stability, and safety guidelines remind users not to use alcohol or petrol for lighting.
🏕️ Applications beyond barbecuing
Beyond recreational grilling, the trolley with table turns the Performer into an outdoor kitchen station for events, show cooking or casual catering: prepare mise en place, rest meat and serve without the need for extra tables, keeping the area tidy thanks to the CharBin and the lower shelf.
