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70th Anniversary Kettle: metal grey 57 cm edition
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The 70th Anniversary Edition is a 57 cm Weber kettle released to mark seven decades of the design, finished in metal grey rather than the usual black. It is for people who want the familiar kettle cooking experience with a look that stands out on the patio, or as a gift for a Weber fan. Its appeal is largely the styling, so it pays to understand what the listing does and does not confirm.
- Line
- Anniversary edition
- Grate
- 2,342 cm²
- Ash handling
- Not stated
- Weight
- 21 kg
- Extras
- Powder coated finish
In its favour
- Lid-closed dimensions of 107 x 65 x 72 cm are given for planning patio space.
- A 2,342 cm² cooking surface, the same as the Original 57 cm kettle.
- A rust-resistant powder coated finish is listed.
Good to know
- The listing does not describe the ash system or grate type.
- You pay for the edition styling rather than extra cooking features.
Our take
What the listing covers
The bullets are limited to dimensions and area. With the lid closed, the kettle is 107 cm high, 65 cm wide and 72 cm deep. The cooking area is given as 2,000 cm² in the bullets and 2,342 cm² in the specs, the latter matching other 57 cm Weber kettles.
The specifications add a powder-coated finish, rust resistance, aluminium and metal materials, a stainless steel handle and a weight of 21 kg. Assembly is required.
What it leaves out
The listing does not describe the ash system, the type of cooking grate, the dampers or whether there is a lid thermometer. On a kettle, those details decide how easy it is to clean and control. Check Weber's own page or the product photos before buying if they matter to you.
The open-lid height is printed with inch figures labelled as centimetres, another sign that the listing has been put together quickly.
Cooking on a 57 cm kettle
Whatever the finish, a 57 cm kettle cooks for a family. Direct grilling over a full bed of coals handles burgers and sausages, while banking the coals to one side creates an indirect zone for chicken or a joint with the lid on. At 21 kg, this edition is heavier than the standard Original Kettle models.
Edition or a standard kettle?
The Original Kettle Premium 57 cm offers a confirmed lid thermometer, One-Touch cleaning and lid and bowl dampers at 13.6 kg. The Original Kettle E-5710 is lighter at 12.8 kg with a deep ash catcher and ten years of EU spares. The Master-Touch Premium E-5770 adds a folding stainless GBS grate.
Verdict
Buy the 70th Anniversary Kettle if the metal grey finish matters to you, or as a gift, and you are happy to confirm the features from Weber. If you want the most confirmed features for daily use, the Original Kettle Premium 57 cm is the practical choice, and the Master-Touch Premium E-5770 suits those who want a folding grate.
Compared with alternatives in: Weber kettle models compared: Original, Master-Touch and Performer
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