Customer reviews from thefulhamgroup.com
Cuisinart - Petite Gourmet Portable Tabletop Gas Grill - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(20 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 20 reviews
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90%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Petite Gourmet Portable Tabletop Gas Grill - Black
Customer Rating
4
Very nice looking - great size!
on December 8, 2016
Posted by: Gingin32
from Austin, TX, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very nice grill. Here are some of the things we found:
It is a good size and very easy to move around. The set up is quick and relatively simple. We did find there to be a bit of play in the legs when assembled. Not a big deal but does allow for some moving around.
We grilled burgers on this grill first and thought it did a very good job. We easily did 4 at a time and thought the cooking was very even. Later we did chicken breasts and felt that it took a bit longer than our bigger grill at home would have required, but not a problem.
Clean up was easy. I love how easily it folds up for storage. This is a solid item and seems very well built.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on February 8, 2017
Posted by: grubby102
from Denver, CO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great "small" grill, perfect for camping, tailgating, or any other outdoor activity. Small, but perfect size!!! We love it!!! My family camps all summer!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Portable Grill - Very Convenient and Mobile
on February 8, 2017
Posted by: pr0lab
from Boston, MA, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I own a number of Cuisinart products and this one does not disappoints. Feels high quality, sturdy and mobile yet light and transportable. In fact, I use this grill over my large grill because it saves gas due to a more concentrated distribution of heat for my stakes and burger. I actually, do not see the reason to use my larger grill unless I have some guests over as this one is so compact, easier to clean (big deal) and portable from one place to another at the yard/deck.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Little Grill
on February 10, 2017
Posted by: Patty
from Pittsburgh PA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the perfect size for tailgating and small events. Love how compact it is with the legs that also fold up. This is very easy to use and the fact that it has a drip tray is the best for no mess.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
4
nice compact size
on February 11, 2017
Posted by: bonnielou56
from Bryant, IN, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just got this grill and really like the portable size of it. Cleans up nicely and food prepared on it was very good. Only have used it a few times, but will continue to take it on outtings.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
4
Great!!
on February 13, 2017
Posted by: Annabeans
from Austin, TX, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We got this a few weeks ago and have used it 3 times already. Great little grill for inside of you don't have an outdoors one!! We would highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
Great for out and about use!!
on February 14, 2017
Posted by: lllomme
from Pflugerville, TX, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
The assembly experience for this is refreshingly simple. It is as easy as pulling it out of the box, removing the packing material and rotating the legs down into a locking position. Done! Nothing is ever this easy out of the box. In this case it is. I could not have been happier about that. They got this right.
The instructions are pretty straightforward and easy to read. It took me about two minutes to read through them and feel ready to grill. The only thing I could not figure out is the purpose of a piece on the back of the grill. There is a thin metal strip with a chain on the back. I could not determine what that was for either by examination or through looking at the instructions. I was able to grill just fine without that knowledge so no harm no foul.
GAS CANISTER AND CONNECTION
I used a standard Coleman 16.4 ounce gas canister as my fuel source. It screwed in easily in the back but it is close enough to the back of the grill that it will rub the edge an tear the paper on the canister as you rotate it. Not a big deal but it creates the perception of being a minor design flaw.
Be sure to remove the gas canister outside. After turning the grill off after cooking, there is still pressurized gas in the line. That gas has nowhere to go until you remove the canister. Since there is no valve on the canister, you can’t turn off the gas at the container and then bleed the remaining gas off through the grill. I brought the grill in after using it for the first time because it was getting dark and rain was looming. I removed the canister indoors and that small amount of gas whooshed out. I could smell gas for about a minute afterwards but it was a small amount. Not necessarily a significant hazard but it should be avoided nonetheless. I did not go back to the instructions to see if it says specifically not to do this. I imagine it probably does. I chalk this up to my improper use rather than a flaw in the unit.
COOKING AND CLEANUP
For this review I wanted to focus on what I will definitely be using this grill most for. Cooking in the park for the family…hot dogs and burgers. Hot dogs were a good choice because that would allow me to place them in various spots to determine hot spots easily. If you have had any decent experience grilling hot dogs, you know that hot dogs rolling around on the grill is a real pain. The way this grill is designed, the dogs would stay in place easily and I could make sure I evenly cooked all around the dog. Small things, I know, but I really appreciated that and it is small things like that, that add up to an overall great experience.
Like any gas grill, the middle is much hotter than the edges. There also is more metal in the middle of the grate so you get more contact and more direct sear in that area as well. For hot dogs and burgers, this is not an issue. I was able to manage the placement so that everything cooked easily and fairly evenly. A larger piece of meat that took up space in the different heat zones would be more of a challenge and require more management to cook evenly but I don’t really feel like that is what this grill was designed for anyway.
The grill heats up quickly and gets hot enough to achieve a sear if needed. I liked that! The heat is localized enough where you can flip your meat with shorter utensils and not get your hand roasted.
Afterwards, I let the grill run for a minute with nothing on it to burn away the fat. A quick brush removed that remaining material. The grill was completely cool by the time we finished eating so I was able to pack it up quickly without having to wait forever. I like that a lot as well. I don’t like to be stuck waiting around for a grill to cool off. The lid locks so I was able to pick it up by the handle, fold the legs in and carry it away easy as pie since it is so light.
SUMMARY
I have had other grills in the past but this one is by far my favorite. Light. Easy to use, carry and store. Gets hot fast and cooks well. Perfect for grilling in the park or a quick meal at home. I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a small, portable grill.
The assembly experience for this is refreshingly simple. It is as easy as pulling it out of the box, removing the packing material and rotating the legs down into a locking position. Done! Nothing is ever this easy out of the box. In this case it is. I could not have been happier about that. They got this right.
The instructions are pretty straightforward and easy to read. It took me about two minutes to read through them and feel ready to grill. The only thing I could not figure out is the purpose of a piece on the back of the grill. There is a thin metal strip with a chain on the back. I could not determine what that was for either by examination or through looking at the instructions. I was able to grill just fine without that knowledge so no harm no foul.
GAS CANISTER AND CONNECTION
I used a standard Coleman 16.4 ounce gas canister as my fuel source. It screwed in easily in the back but it is close enough to the back of the grill that it will rub the edge an tear the paper on the canister as you rotate it. Not a big deal but it creates the perception of being a minor design flaw.
Be sure to remove the gas canister outside. After turning the grill off after cooking, there is still pressurized gas in the line. That gas has nowhere to go until you remove the canister. Since there is no valve on the canister, you can’t turn off the gas at the container and then bleed the remaining gas off through the grill. I brought the grill in after using it for the first time because it was getting dark and rain was looming. I removed the canister indoors and that small amount of gas whooshed out. I could smell gas for about a minute afterwards but it was a small amount. Not necessarily a significant hazard but it should be avoided nonetheless. I did not go back to the instructions to see if it says specifically not to do this. I imagine it probably does. I chalk this up to my improper use rather than a flaw in the unit.
COOKING AND CLEANUP
For this review I wanted to focus on what I will definitely be using this grill most for. Cooking in the park for the family…hot dogs and burgers. Hot dogs were a good choice because that would allow me to place them in various spots to determine hot spots easily. If you have had any decent experience grilling hot dogs, you know that hot dogs rolling around on the grill is a real pain. The way this grill is designed, the dogs would stay in place easily and I could make sure I evenly cooked all around the dog. Small things, I know, but I really appreciated that and it is small things like that, that add up to an overall great experience.
Like any gas grill, the middle is much hotter than the edges. There also is more metal in the middle of the grate so you get more contact and more direct sear in that area as well. For hot dogs and burgers, this is not an issue. I was able to manage the placement so that everything cooked easily and fairly evenly. A larger piece of meat that took up space in the different heat zones would be more of a challenge and require more management to cook evenly but I don’t really feel like that is what this grill was designed for anyway.
The grill heats up quickly and gets hot enough to achieve a sear if needed. I liked that! The heat is localized enough where you can flip your meat with shorter utensils and not get your hand roasted.
Afterwards, I let the grill run for a minute with nothing on it to burn away the fat. A quick brush removed that remaining material. The grill was completely cool by the time we finished eating so I was able to pack it up quickly without having to wait forever. I like that a lot as well. I don’t like to be stuck waiting around for a grill to cool off. The lid locks so I was able to pick it up by the handle, fold the legs in and carry it away easy as pie since it is so light.
SUMMARY
I have had other grills in the past but this one is by far my favorite. Light. Easy to use, carry and store. Gets hot fast and cooks well. Perfect for grilling in the park or a quick meal at home. I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a small, portable grill.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com
Customer Rating
5
So great!
on February 15, 2017
Posted by: Cristy KS
from Lawrence, KS, United States
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We loved the grill. it was light weight and super easy to clean. My husband did not believe me when I told him it was gas! We really enjoyed using this!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting thefulhamgroup.com