WEBER SMOKEFIRE EPX6 STEALTH
A grill master’s dream that will cook a huge amount of food to perfection
Even at a modest 230°C, this grill flew in terms of getting food ready to eat
Be under no illusion: the Weber SmokeFire EPX6 Stealth Edition is crazy heavy, weighing in at over 200 pounds. If you and any helper aren’t physically strong, seriously consider getting this BBQ built by a professional, as its very large physical dimensions and weight have to be negotiated multiple times during construction.
Weber has spared no expense in terms of the Stealth Edition. Each part of the grill feels incredibly well made and weighty, with attention to detail paid in key areas. The main cooking drum’s handle, for example, not only is fashioned out of strong and pleasingly weighty steel, but it is also wrapped in a heat-proof rubber shroud that means it never gets uncomfortably hot even in the midst of an intense BBQ session.
Getting it started is easy. You just turn the power switch to on, then use the dial on the control panel to select your desired temperature with a twist and then click it in to set. Heat-up time was fast, surprisingly so. The grill reached temperature within about 15-20 minutes from cold.
With a combined dual grilling area of 6,370 square centimetres, you are spoiled for choice in terms of where you cook your food, and what you cook in it. This is a grill that is so large you could cook multiple large birds in it at once, along with ribs, steaks, burgers, sausages, fish, vegetables and any other side dishes you desired.
The SmokeFire EPX6 is fast, too. Even at a modest 230°C, this grill absolutely flew in terms of getting food ready to eat. It would be hugely useful at a large event, like a birthday party, when you need to cook a variety of food for 20-30 people or more.
What the Stealth Edition delivers is truly epic cooking capacity, top-tier smoking, grilling and roasting capabilities and master craftsman-level build quality. But do you need that? For many people what the Weber SmokeFire EPX6 Stealth Edition delivers may be over the top for their needs.
Overall, though, money and a person’s actual outdoor cooking needs aside, it is impossible not to be left in awe of the Weber SmokeFire EPX6. It’s a state-of-the-art smoker and barbecue grill that can cook food for an army of people while infusing it with delicious flavour.