Product Guides | Heatlie BBQs

Welcoming Stuart Ice Machines to the Heatlie Family!

As of March 2025, Heatlie has purchased and taken control of the longstanding Australian ice machine manufacturing business, Stuart Ice Machines. Previously based in the Sydney suburb of Padstow, all... Read more...

BBQ Warming Drawer Guide

The Warming Drawer is the ultimate accessory to compliment your Heatlie BBQ. Whether you're a footy club cooking hundreds of sausages on the weekend, or have a large family to... Read more...

A Complete Guide to Maintaining and Caring for your Heatlie BBQ

To ensure you get the longest possible life out of your BBQ, follow the below steps when setting up, using, cleaning and maintaining your Heatlie BBQ... Gas Bottle and Hose... Read more...

Introducing the Indoor Island Gourmet Elite

Ever dreamed of having your favourite BBQ indoors? Giving you the ability to cook all year round - rain, hail or shine? Well, with the Island Gourmet Elite, now you... Read more...

LCC 27 Gas Hose Fitting Guide + Regulator Reset Instructions

As of April 2022, Heatlie BBQs, along with every other BBQ manufacturer, are required to supply any new BBQs with the new LCC 27 gas fitting to connect to a... Read more...

How to Care for Your New Heatlie BBQ

Just purchased a brand new Heatlie? Congratulations, you've just bought your forever BBQ! Now, to make sure you keep it in the best possible condition, and get the most out... Read more...

Why do Heatlie BBQs have a Solid Plate?

Two words - heat retention. There is more to it than that, but it sums it up nicely enough. When choosing between grilled and flat plate BBQs, customers should be... Read more...

How to Determine the Plate Thickness on your Heatlie BBQ

Got an old Heatlie BBBQ and can't remember how thick your cooking plate is? Maybe you've purchased one second hand and aren't sure? See below for information on how to... Read more...

Mild Steel Vs Stainless Steel BBQ Hotplates

Find out about the differences between Heatlie's Australian made mild steel and stainless steel barbecue hot plates. Read more...

Restoring your Rusty BBQ Plate

Follow our guide to restore your old, rusted and deteriorated BBQ to a usable condition. Read more...

How to Clean Your BBQ Hot Plate

Learn how to clean your BBQ hot plate with Heatlie's cleaning kit. Read more...

How to Season Your Heatlie BBQ Hot Plate

Learn how to season your stainless steel and mild steel hotplates with quick and easy guide. Read more...

BBQ Plate Finishes

Recently at Heatlie, we took some steps to streamline our manufacturing process by changing the way our cooking plate surfaces are finished. Our plates are now sandblasted rather than ground... Read more...

Piezo Ignition System Installation Guide

The piezo ignition system is the one of the more common spare parts that needs replacing as a BBQ gets on in age. This is usually an easy job for... Read more...

Island Gourmet Elite Maintenance and Cleaning Guide

The Island Gourmet is a high quality, Australian Made BBQ that's built to last. However, even the toughest of appliances need some TLC. It's important to care for your IGE... Read more...

Introducing the Heatlie Community BBQ

For many years Heatlie supplied countless organisations with the Heatlie Park BBQ. This was installed in parks, recreational areas and public spaces among other uses. In the mid-2010s, we set... Read more...

Stainless Steel Guide

Everyone knows stainless steel is the top choice for the majority of commercial appliances. It's used everywhere and in everything due to its natural corrosion resistance, relative affordability, and accessibility... Read more...

How to Assemble your BBQ Splash Back

Need a hand assembling your Heatlie BBQ Splash Back? Maybe you lost the instructions that come with it. Not to worry, follow this handy guide to get your Splash Back... Read more...

How long will a 9kg gas bottle last on a Heatlie BBQ?

Got a big cooking session coming up and not sure if 1 gas bottle is enough to get you through? As a rule of thumb, always have a backup. However,... Read more...

How to Upgrade your Island Gourmet Experience

The Island Gourmet Elite, by default, is a fantastic BBQ set-up. Installing one in your outdoor kitchen will bring you decades of quality cooking experiences, all the while lifting the... Read more...

How to Order a BBQ Online

One of the most unique features of a Heatlie BBQ, is that there are many ways to customise how yours is built. You can pick from colours, finishes, materials, plate thicknesses... Read more...

Snappy King Accessory Overview

The Snappy King is primarily an outdoor roasting oven, but you'd be surprised how versatile it can be. With the help of few accessories to boost its capabilities, the Snappy... Read more...

BBQ & IGE Lighting Troubleshooting

Having troubles lighting your burners? If you're struggling to get them lit or noticing large discrepancies in heat across your plate, it usually signifies either a blockage somewhere along the... Read more...

Heatlie BBQ Cleaning Product Guide

Is your Heatlie BBQ looking a bit worse for wear coming out of winter hibernation? If your plate is caked in food scraps, grease and oil, rust or corrosion, it... Read more...

Maintaining your Heatlie BBQ: Stainless Steel and Powder Coat

It's no secret that in order to give your Heatlie BBQ a long and plentiful life, cleaning and maintenance is key. Heatlie BBQs are built to last and can withstand... Read more...

Welcoming Letterboxes to the Heatlie brand family!

In June 2020, Heatlie Barbecues looked to expand on its metal fabrication expertise by acquiring a local business to grow alongside the Barbecue name. Adelaide Letterboxes became the newest addition... Read more...

Island Gourmet Elite Grill Plate Guide

Heatlie Barbecues were built on a foundation of solid, flat plated BBQs. It's what we're known for and over the years we have become the go-to for this style of... Read more...

Built-In BBQ Guide

When it comes to a built-in, outdoor kitchen BBQ, there are many options to choose from. Our flagship built-in model is the Island Gourmet Elite. It's a purpose-built, drop in... Read more...

Mild Steel BBQ Plate Guide

Heatlie offers two different materials for the cooking plate on our BBQs and Island Gourmet Elites, mild steel and stainless steel. We happily offer both for a point of difference... Read more...

Outdoor BBQ Location Requirements Guide

Most people underestimate how important it is to position your BBQ appropriately in your backyard. Not only is it a huge safety issue, but also a functionality one. BBQs need... Read more...

How to Customise Your Island Gourmet Elite to Perfect Your Outdoor Kitchen

It goes without saying that your outdoor kitchen is an integral part of your home. It defines not only the way your outdoor area or backyard looks, but also how... Read more...

Mild Steel v Cast Iron: Plates and Burners

Heatlie BBQs have always used mild steel or stainless steel for our BBQ plates, burners and bodies. We've kept this tried and tested formula for decades because we've seen first hand... Read more...

Heatlie Winter BBQ Guide

Winter is the BBQs natural enemy. Cool, crisp mornings and evenings, rain and darker afternoons mean less outdoor time for us, which means less barbecuing time. This isn't ideal for... Read more...

Why Do Heatlie BBQs Have Two Horizontal Burners?

You might have noticed that Heatlie BBQs don't look like your average BBQ. Most people would be used to the control knobs being on the front and the burners running... Read more...

Stainless Steel BBQ Plate Guide

Why purchase a stainless steel plate on your Heatlie BBQ? A stainless steel plate will give you an easy to maintain cooking surface. It will be marginally more corrosion... Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with Your Snappy King

The Snappy King is a proud member of the Heatlie product family, boasting a new level of versatility when compared to its BBQing counterparts. With the Snappy King, you open... Read more...

Stainless Steel vs Powder Coated BBQs

When you purchase a Heatlie BBQ, you'll have a few decisions to make as to how your BBQ is going to look. This includes the makeup of the body. We... Read more...

BBQ Gas Safety Tips

It goes without saying that gas safety is no joke. We're lucky that we've harnessed the ability to use LPG in everyday life, such as barbecuing, but that doesn't mean... Read more...

Belair Country Fire Service Support

At Heatlie Barbecues, we try to give back wherever we can. As an Australian owned family business, we know exactly how important it is to support other local organisations, especially... Read more...

Natural Gas vs LPG BBQs - Which One is Best For You?

A lot of people umm and ahh about whether they should have their BBQ set up for LPG or natural gas. Some don't have a choice, because they don't have... Read more...

Hydrogen BBQs - The Future of BBQing

At Heatlie, we are always looking to innovate and we're constantly keeping an eye on the future. This means devoting a lot of time to product development. In 2018,... Read more...

A Guide to Heatlie BBQ Hotplates

Heatlie Barbecues are unique in their ability to be customised, but with so many variables and different options, we don't blame you if you're a little confused while browsing our... Read more...

Zero Clearance Technology for Outdoor BBQ Kitchens

Have you recently built an outdoor BBQ kitchen and been frustrated with the lack of flexibility around benchtop materials? Fair enough. BBQs obviously get very hot and placing this heat... Read more...

How to Keep Pests Away From Your BBQ

Have you got a pest problem in your BBQ? Read on for some tips on how to keep pests and rodents away from your BBQ. Read more...

Heatlie's Guide to Commercial BBQing

Heatlie offers a range of quality commercial BBQ options for large cooks over long periods of time. Read more...

The Best BBQ Accessories to Lift Your Barbecuing Experience!

Heatlie Barbecues' guide to the best BBQ accessories. Read more...

Heatlie's Guide to Outdoor BBQ Kitchens

Heatlie's Island Gourmet Elite is the best choice for your outdoor kitchen BBQ needs. Read more...

Roasting with a Flat Plate Island Gourmet Elite Barbecue

Heatlie's comprehensive guide to roasting with our flat plate Island Gourmet barbecues. Read more...

How to Store Your BBQ Over Winter

Learn how to store your barbecue over winter with this easy to follow guide. Read more...

A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Your Heatlie BBQ

Heatlie Barbecues come in all shapes and sizes, with multiple variations to make your cooking experience the best that it can be. Read more...

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