Napoleon’s new Pro Kettle charcoal barbecue offers features the company are claming as ‘firsts’ in the category. 

Top of the list is  the offset hinged lid, which overcomes the problem of users leaning over the hot coals when lifting it.

As sales manager Martin Sobey demonstrated for the Glee Daily News camera, the lid lifts neatly and safely to one side. Another star feature is the raised stainless steel rim, which, by adding height to the base unit, creates the potential for three different cooking levels and the scope for cooking foods with differing temperature needs at the same time.

The Pro Kettle has an SRP of £249 and orders are being taken now for delivery in the New Year.