Everdure
Everdure CUBE
Everdure is Heston Blumenthal's grill line, sold in the US through dealers rather than direct. The CUBE is its portable charcoal box: a single-piece porcelain-enamel firebox with a dual-wall heat shield that keeps the outside cool enough to sit on a table, plus a bamboo prep board and a food-grade storage tray that nest into the body for transport. The grate adjusts to three heights, which is the only heat control it has. At 15.4 lbs it is a genuine carry-anywhere grill, closer to a Weber Smokey Joe than to a full portable.
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Specifications
Pros
- ✓Dual-wall insulation keeps exterior surfaces cool enough to place on a table or bench, which bare-metal portables cannot do
- ✓Integrated bamboo prep board and storage tray mean the grill carries its own workspace
- ✓Porcelain-enamel single-piece firebox resists rust far better than the painted steel used on cheap portables
- ✓Three-position grate gives real control over sear versus gentle cooking without dampers
- ✓15.4 lbs and a squared-off shape that actually packs into a car boot or bag
Cons
- ✗104 sq in cooks for two, maybe three — this is not a party grill
- ✗No lid at all, so it cannot roast, smoke, or cook anything indirectly
- ✗No vents or dampers; heat control is entirely grate height and charcoal quantity
- ✗Sold in the US through dealers only, with no direct storefront, so pricing varies widely by retailer
- ✗$199 is a lot next to a Weber Smokey Joe at $65 for similar capacity
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