The Bottom Line
This is Char-Broil's answer for the person who has limited space or wants a grill, but doesn't want to grill a lot of food. The Patio Caddie is a full height grill that takes up only 28 inches. Its one gas burner is low powered but gives you enough heat to carry out most grilling tasks. It only has 187 square inches of grilling space so you won't be able to do to much. But then, that's the point, right?
Pros
- Small enough to fit most anywhere
- Decent heating
Cons
- Small grilling area
Description
- One 10,000 BTU gas burner
- 187 square inches of grilling space
- Occupies 28 inches diameter of patio space
- Lid height accommodates a wide range of foods
- One porcelain coated steel cooking grate
Guide Review - Char-Broil Patio Caddie Gas Grill
If you have a small patio then this is the grill for you. With a diameter of 28 inches this grill won't take up a lot of space. Of course that gives you only 187 square inches of grilling space. So what you get with this grill is a unit you can put almost anywhere but that won't do a lot beyond basic grilling. This unit is designed for someone who wants that advantages of grilling but doesn't have the space. It is very compact and it has wheels to help you move it around.The single 10,000 BTU gas burner on this grill is just enough to heat the area. You get decent grilling but not high temperatures. You should be able to just barely sear a steak. This grill runs on a standard 20 pound propane tank. The output is pretty low on this grill, but the design of this unit does a lot to focus the heat it does generate at the food you are cooking.
The grill uses a single porcelain coated cooking grate. Inside the unit you will find a reflector that makes it appear strange inside, but this is simply part of the grilling system.
This is the gas version of the Char-Broil Patio Caddie Electric Grill.
