Testimonials & Reviews

Jack

"I've been cooking school BBQs on a Heatlie for 5 years. The Rolls Royce, Toyota Landcruiser of BBQs. If you're serious about BBQs, get a Heatlie."

Jack

"Dear Heatlie, Just did our first school BBQ on our new Heatlie, and what a magnificent machine it is! We cooked and served over 400 sausage sandwiches in less than an hour. We cooked 150 sausages at a time in three rows of 50. Completely even heat distribution through our 10mm mild steel hot plate meant all the sausages cooked evenly and quickly - at low heat seating. The fat drained quickly and cleanly through the fat gutter and down-pipe into the fat can. Quite frankly a feat of engineering and plumbing that makes the Roman Aqueducts look like a rusted muffler on a Ford Falcon station wagon. I had previously suggested the Heatlie BBQ is the V8 turbo diesel Landcruiser of BBQs. That is inaccurate. The V8 Turbo Diesel Landcruiser is not perfect. The Heatlie BBQ is."

Jack

"Cooking today just cruising on low heat at 360 SPH (Sausages per hour). Even heat on the well seasoned 10mm mild steel. Just doing it easy. Like a Rolls-Royce on the Stuart Highway. Having just seen Top Gun 2, I’m inspired to push the envelope on the Heatlie. Go for a record in Max SPH (sausages per hour). Im thinking 3 rows of 55. Can I get 4 hot plates done in 1 hour? 660 SPH? Is there a current SPH record?"

Russell

"Our Heatlie 700 is 30 years old. We recently purchased new burners and ignition kit after chatting to the helpful staff at Heatlie to check if the new burners fitted the old models, which they do. Did some clean up work and with new burners and ignition kit fitted, back to its BBQ best with plenty of years to go. The Heatlie is the best on the market and ours has cooked plenty of school football teams sausage sizzles, gone camping, moved house a few times, plenty of Australia Day breakfasts and does a great job every time."

Glynis

"I first saw them at an agricultural field day in Lucindale and was impressed enough to keep the name in my memory for when I needed to replace the old BBQ. I eventually bought the 5mm mild steel 1150mm version around 15 years ago. It has never missed a beat and the ribbon burners are so much better than the usual cross burners. I can easily cook for 20-25 people in a single load and do not have to contend with the limitations imposed by a BBQ that is mostly a grill with a tiny hotplate - why are most BBQ's built like that these days??? When it comes down to cooking, all hotplate is far more practical and it is so much easier to keep clean. Recently we updated our pergola area and my wife wanted a new fancy looking BBQ with a hood. Unless you are willing to spend $3-4,000 or more, they are generally rubbish, and besides she never cooks on it. Rather, it was all about show. There was no way I was going to part with the Heatlie and the only viable compromise in my eyes was to get a Weber Q and sit it alongside the Heatlie. Mind you, I doubt I'd use the Weber Q very often. It will always be the Heatlie."

Tim

"The only thing better than owning a Heatlie BBQ...is owning two of them. They're indestructible and flatter my mediocre cooking skills."

Gary

"Mine's still chugging away under the rear verandah, purchased in 1998."

Bob

"Sure, they are more expensive than the junk you buy from Bunnings, but I use my Heatlie heaps and will have it for years to come. I forgot I still had food in the warming drawer two hours later, still good and not dried out. Best barbecue I've ever had 👌."

Phillip

"We've had our Heatlie for 10 years now. Working as well now as the first time we fired it up. We have seen the neighbours retire their various BBQs out to hard rubbish & purchase new ones during this time. Not us, our Heatlie will be good for years to come. Good South Aussie company 👍."

Aaron

"I bought an Island Gourmet Elite in the biggest size and I have to say I'm very impressed with it! It heats awesomely and quickly. It does get warmer on the top left end but not by much and once I got used to that, I was able to use it to my advantage. Best BBQ I've ever had, by far! I've recommended it to several people who have seen it in action and asked about it."

Michael

"Nothing beats them for build quality and evenness of heat across the plate. Had mine for 8 years now, like new."

George

"Bought three BBQs (All stainless steel 1150s 30 years ago... I was the truck driver delivering the stainless used in fabricating the products there). I kept one and two were given to family members as gifts by me. They are still being used today and still perform and look as good as they did way back then. Quality product that will last generations if cared for properly! Well worth the investment! Highly recommended by me."

Craig

"Bought ours 15 years ago. Best investment in a BBQ ever. Easy to use, easy to clean, works reliably, still see no reason to change. Looking forward to many more years of trouble-free Australian Made barbecuing. Thank you for making a great product Heatlie."

Mark

"Top notch. Best BBQ on the market - no doubt. Had the drop-in in my man cave for years. Even heat, easy to light, cleans in a minute. Looks brand new. Aussie built. You have to pay for quality and I'm proud I did. Well done and keep it up Heatlie."

Peter

"The products are outstanding. In a world where quality products are hard to find it is rewarding to see components manufactured in Australia of such quality."

Anthony

"Heatlie BBQs - these are the best BBQs - The Bentley of BBQs, a German mate of mine calls them. I have two of them, both are more than 10 years old and they run perfectly. When my friends talk about BBQs...I explain why Heatlie's are the best hotplate BBQ money can by. They are made too well and last too long and therefore you don't turn them over like a lot of rubbish on the market. I can thoroughly recommend these BBQs and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed."

Cam

"Simply the best BBQ ever made. All stainless steel including plate is exceptionally good once seasoned. Good customer service provided. Above the rest in heating distribution and professionally manufactured in Australia."

Chris

"This is one "proper" BBQ! Has loads of heat when you need it and has plenty of range to control the temperature when you don't! Heats up nice and quickly. So easy to clean. Built very well. Very happy purchaser!"

Dan

"I realised my Heatlie BBQ is over 20 years old now. Pretty sure I bought it in 2001. It's still going strong...you will NEVER see one of these on the curb for bulk rubbish pickup. They're built to last and will survive the most neglectful owners (aka me). Anyway, we don't get many chances to buy Australian made anymore, so if you can, do it. It's worth it."

Tom

"My very first cook on the Heatlie and what EVERYBODY says about them is true. What a beautiful BBQ to cook on."

Jodi

"The Heatlie is absolutely amazing. It is very efficient and also looks fantastic. Great heat transfer, easy to clean, looks great."

Rennie

"One of the best BBQs we have ever used. We have been BBQing for the last 45 years, this one tops them all."

Trevor

"I have been taken with the reliability, the predictable way the plate heats and the perfect way food cooks. BBQing with a Heatlie BBQ is a very pleasant experience. We are lucky in South Australia, to have such an accomplished high quality product that with the traditional Aussie BBQ, has become an Adelaide institution for excellence."

Steven

"The wonderful people at Heatlie BBQs understood our needs and supplied a fantastic BBQ at a great price. The BBQ has been put to use and is making life a lot easier for volunteers and students."

Deanne

"Just purchased our third Heatlie barbecue for our son for a wedding present. We have one at home and one at our holiday house and absolutely love them. Simple, easy to clean and they cook fantastically. Best barbecue on the market in my opinion!"

William

"I purchased a Heatlie over 30 years ago with a lid, side tables and a warming drawer - still going strong. Once you purchase a Heatlie you have it for life."

Phillip

"Had my 850 for more than 25 years, it's just broken-in 😁 Forever BBQ isn't just a slogan."

Paul

"The best ever BBQ...had ours for years and never had a problem...these things are heirlooms."

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