Okay, I'm not usually one to geek out over kitchen appliances. But yesterday my neighbor Dave texted me a photo of this Lidl BBQ deal and I literally dropped my coffee mug. My husband had to help clean up the mess while I frantically searched for my car keys.
£69.99. That's it.
For a two-burner gas barbecue that looks like something you'd need to sell a kidney for. I mean, Robert Dyas is hawking their version for £149.99, and don't even get me started on teh premium brands charging prices that make my credit card weep.
The Middle Aisle: Where Bank Accounts Go to Die
If you've never experienced the chaos of Lidl's middle aisle, you're either blessed with incredible self-control or you've been living under a rock. This magical dimension exists somewhere between "things I need" and "things I absolutely don't need but suddenly can't live without." I once went in for milk and bread and came out with a wetsuit. I don't even swim in the ocean.
This Grillmeister BBQ is hitting stores on April 17th, and I'm already planning to camp outside like it's 2005 and I'm waiting for the new Harry Potter book. It's got those fancy stainless steel high-performance burners and a removable drip tray that'll make cleaning less of a nightmare.
Why am I so obsessed with this?
Listen. Last summer we hosted a BBQ with our ancient grill that my husband refused to replace ("It still works!"). The thing belched black smoke like a Victorian factory and cooked everything at exactly two temperatures: raw or cremated. My sister-in-law politely ate her charcoal burger while making eye contact that clearly said, "I'm updating my will to exclude you both."
So yeah, I need this in my life.
The Catch (Because There's Always One)
You can't order online. Which is probably for the best because I'd have ordered three by now... one for the garden, one for the balcony, and one just because I have impulse control issues when it comes to bargains.
And stock is limited. When my friend tried to snag one of those Lidl stand mixers last month (the £400-cheaper KitchenAid dupe), she arrived at 8:05am to find three women arguing over the last one. One of them was still in her pajamas. I respect that level of commitment.
Dupes: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Back in 2018, I spent $700 on a fancy coffee machine that my husband used exactly twice before declaring it "too complicated." Meanwhile, my sister bought the Lidl version for £89 and uses it daily. She reminds me of this every. single. Christmas.
They're also flogging a £1.99 alternative to that Lush body wash everyone's obsessed with. I bought four bottles last week. Do I need four bottles? No. But at that price, how could I not?
Saving Cash at Lidl (Without Looking Desperate)
I've become something of a Lidl ninja over the years. The trick is to get there between 7-8am when they're marking down yesterday's stuff. My best score was salmon fillets at 70% off. My worst experience was making awkward eye contact with my boss while we both lunged for the last discounted sourdough. Poor Malcolm. Our performance reviews have been weird ever since.
The "Pick of the Week" section on their website is worth checking too. My husband thinks I'm organized and efficient. Reality: I'm just pathologically afraid of missing a good deal.
If you're trying to grab this BBQ deal, I'd recommend bringing coffee, comfortable shoes, and possibly a small folding chair. And maybe leave your dignity at home... you might need to move quickly when those doors open.
God. I just re-read this and realized how sad it is that a gas barbecue has me this excited. But after the winter we've had? I'm ready to burn some sausages in style.
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