Description
Compact 3 Burner Built-In Gas BBQ with Roasting Hood
Bring Beefeater cooking performance to a smaller outdoor kitchen with the Beefeater 1200 Series 3 Burner Built-In BBQ (BBG1230SB).
At just 697mm wide, this compact built-in gas BBQ is ideal for outdoor kitchens, alfresco areas and entertaining spaces where bench space is limited. Three powerful 15 MJ/hr cast-iron burners deliver a combined 45 MJ/hr, while the porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grill and hotplate provide excellent heat retention for everyday barbecue cooking.
A double-layer stainless steel roasting hood with glass viewing window and integrated temperature gauge expands your cooking options beyond conventional grilling, allowing you to roast and cook with the hood down while keeping an eye on your food without repeatedly opening the BBQ.
Why Choose the Beefeater 1200 Series 3 Burner?
The BBG1230SB combines a relatively compact footprint with the cooking features you'd expect from a larger built-in barbecue.
Key Features
- 3 powerful cast-iron burners
- 15 MJ/hr per burner
- 45 MJ/hr total burner output
- Compact 697mm width
- Stainless steel exterior
- 443-grade stainless steel
- Porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grill
- Porcelain-enamelled cast-iron hotplate
- Stainless steel vaporisers
- Double-layer roasting hood
- Large glass viewing window
- Integrated temperature gauge
- Large removable warming rack
- Quartz Start ignition
- Front-access grease catchment
- LPG configuration
- Natural Gas conversion kit available
Beefeater designed the 1200 Series around straightforward, durable outdoor cooking, with cast-iron burners and cooking surfaces providing strong heat retention and dependable BBQ performance.
Three Powerful 15 MJ/hr Cast-Iron Burners
The Beefeater 1200 Series is powered by three cast-iron burners, each producing 15 MJ/hr.
Combined, they deliver:
45 MJ/hr Total Burner Output
The three-burner configuration gives you plenty of flexibility for everyday grilling while allowing different sections of the cooking surface to be controlled independently.
Use it for:
- Steaks
- Burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Seafood
- Vegetables
- Roasting
- Family BBQs
Beefeater combines the cast-iron burners with stainless steel vaporisers to help distribute heat across the cooking surface.
Compact 697mm Wide Built-In BBQ
One of the biggest advantages of the BBG1230SB is its size.
At only 697mm wide, it is considerably easier to incorporate into a compact outdoor kitchen than many larger four, five or six-burner built-in BBQs.
That makes it particularly useful for:
- Smaller outdoor kitchens
- Courtyards
- Compact alfresco areas
- Apartments
- Townhouses
- Outdoor kitchens where bench space is important
- Customers who don't need a large 4 or 5 burner BBQ
You still get three burners, a separate grill and hotplate, warming rack and full roasting hood without dedicating excessive benchtop space to the barbecue.
Cast-Iron Grill & Hotplate
The BBG1230SB includes both a cast-iron grill and cast-iron hotplate, giving you two different cooking surfaces.
Both feature a porcelain enamel coating for durability and rust resistance. Beefeater notes that its cast-iron cooking surfaces are designed to retain and evenly distribute heat.
Use the Grill For
- Steaks
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Burgers
- Kebabs
- Fish
- Vegetables
Use the Hotplate For
- Bacon
- Eggs
- Onions
- Smash burgers
- Prawns
- Sausages
- Breakfast cooking
- Smaller foods
Having both surfaces means you can grill and hotplate-cook at the same time.
Double-Layer Stainless Steel Roasting Hood
The 1200 Series isn't limited to open grilling.
The BBG1230SB features a double-layer stainless steel roasting hood, allowing you to cook with the hood closed for greater versatility.
Use it for:
- Roasting chicken
- Larger cuts of meat
- Indirect cooking
- Slower BBQ cooking
- Hood-down grilling
The double-layer construction helps retain heat inside the cooking chamber while you're roasting.
Large Glass Viewing Window
One of the standout features of the Beefeater 1200 Series is the glass viewing window built into the roasting hood.
Rather than repeatedly lifting the hood to check your food, the viewing window lets you see what's happening inside while retaining heat.
That's particularly useful when roasting, where repeatedly opening the hood can cause significant heat loss.
Integrated Temperature Gauge
The roasting hood also incorporates an integrated temperature gauge, giving you a quick indication of the cooking temperature inside the BBQ.
It's particularly useful for:
- Roasting
- Whole chicken
- Larger cuts of meat
- Indirect cooking
- Longer hood-down cooks
Together, the thermometer and viewing window make monitoring your cook much easier.
Stainless Steel Vaporisers
The BBG1230SB uses stainless steel vaporisers above the burners.
Beefeater describes its flame-taming system as helping prevent fat from dripping directly onto the flame, contributing to even heat while reducing the risk of food burning from flare-ups.
The BBG1230SB is equipped with two stainless steel vaporisers.
Large Removable Warming Rack
A large warming rack provides additional space above the main cooking surface.
Use it for:
- Keeping cooked meat warm
- Resting sausages
- Warming burger buns
- Holding vegetables
- Moving food away from direct heat
When you don't need it, the rack can be removed to provide easier access to the main cooking area.
Quartz Start Ignition
The Beefeater 1200 Series uses integrated Quartz Start ignition for quick and straightforward lighting.
Beefeater describes it as a one-press starting system designed to make firing up the BBQ simple.
Easy Grease & Oil Management
Cleaning is an important consideration with any permanently installed BBQ.
The 1200 Series cooking surface is designed to draw excess oil away from the flame, while oil channels direct grease towards the collection system.
A bottom drip tray then catches grease and cooking residue to simplify cleanup. The catchment tray is accessible from the front of the BBQ.
Stainless Steel Construction
The BBG1230SB has a stainless steel exterior, with Beefeater specifying 443-grade stainless steel for the product finish.
Its stainless appearance makes it easy to coordinate with other outdoor kitchen appliances, including:
- Outdoor fridges
- Sinks
- Rangehoods
- Side burners
- Stainless cabinetry hardware
This makes the 1200 Series particularly well suited to permanent built-in outdoor kitchen installations.
LPG with Natural Gas Conversion Available
The BBG1230SB comes configured for LPG.
For homes with Natural Gas available, Beefeater also lists a Natural Gas conversion kit available through its spare-parts range.
Always ensure gas installation and conversion are completed in accordance with Beefeater's installation requirements and applicable Australian gas regulations.
Ideal for Smaller Outdoor Kitchens
Not every outdoor kitchen needs a massive five or six-burner barbecue.
The BBG1230SB is a particularly useful option when you want to preserve bench and preparation space while still having a dedicated built-in BBQ.
At 697mm wide × 573mm deep, it can work particularly well in compact kitchen layouts where a larger built-in BBQ would dominate the available space.
It's an excellent option for:
- Smaller families
- Couples
- Courtyards
- Compact alfresco areas
- Narrow outdoor kitchens
- Secondary entertaining areas
- Customers wanting more usable benchtop space
Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Product |
Beefeater 1200 Series 3 Burner Built-In BBQ |
| Model |
BBG1230SB |
| BBQ Type |
Built-In |
| Fuel |
Gas |
| Gas Setup |
LPG |
| Natural Gas Conversion |
Available |
| Finish |
Stainless Steel |
| Stainless Steel Grade |
443 Grade |
| Number of Burners |
3 |
| Burner Material |
Cast Iron |
| Burner Output |
15 MJ/hr Each |
| Total Burner Output |
45 MJ/hr |
| Hotplate |
1 |
| Hotplate Material |
Cast Iron |
| Grill |
1 |
| Grill Material |
Cast Iron |
| Roasting Hood |
Yes |
| Hood Construction |
Stainless Steel |
| Hood |
Double Layer |
| Viewing Window |
Yes |
| Temperature Gauge |
Yes |
| Warming Rack |
Large Removable Rack |
| Ignition |
Quartz Start |
| Vaporisers |
2 |
| Vaporiser Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Flame Failure |
No |
| Grease Catchment |
Front Access |
| Width |
697mm |
| Depth |
573mm |
| Height – Hood Closed |
502mm |
| Height – Hood Open |
649mm |
Beefeater's current specifications confirm the 697mm width, 573mm depth, three 15 MJ/hr burners and 45 MJ/hr total burner output.
Perfect For
- Compact outdoor kitchens
- Smaller alfresco areas
- Courtyards
- Built-in BBQ installations
- Family BBQs
- Couples
- Steak
- Burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken
- Seafood
- Breakfast cooking
- Roasting
- Hood-down cooking
- LPG installations
- Natural Gas installations with conversion
Why Buy the Beefeater 1200 Series From Hot Things?
Hot Things specialises in Beefeater built-in BBQs and custom outdoor kitchens in Perth.
We can incorporate the Beefeater 1200 Series into a complete outdoor kitchen with:
- Custom outdoor-rated cabinetry
- Stone benchtops
- Waterfall stone ends
- Outdoor fridges
- Sinks and mixers
- Storage drawers
- Rangehoods
- Gas and electrical requirements
The compact size of the 3 Burner 1200 Series makes it particularly useful when designing a smaller outdoor kitchen where maintaining usable preparation and bench space is important.
Frequently Asked Questions
How wide is the Beefeater 1200 Series 3 Burner BBQ?
The BBG1230SB is 697mm wide, making it a relatively compact built-in gas BBQ. It measures 573mm deep and 502mm high with the roasting hood closed.
How powerful is the Beefeater BBG1230SB?
It has three 15 MJ/hr cast-iron burners, giving it a combined burner output of 45 MJ/hr.
Does the Beefeater 1200 Series have a grill and hotplate?
Yes. The BBG1230SB includes one cast-iron grill and one cast-iron hotplate, both porcelain enamel coated.
Does the BBG1230SB have a roasting hood?
Yes. It features a double-layer stainless steel roasting hood with an integrated temperature gauge and glass viewing window.
What is the glass window in the BBQ hood for?
The viewing window lets you check your food without repeatedly lifting the roasting hood. This helps retain heat inside the BBQ while you're cooking.
Can you roast in the Beefeater 1200 Series?
Yes. The roasting hood allows the BBQ to be used for hood-down and indirect cooking as well as conventional grilling.
What are the burners made from?
The three main burners are cast iron, while the vaporisers above the burners are stainless steel.
Does the Beefeater BBG1230SB have flame failure?
No. Beefeater's current specification lists flame failure: No for the BBG1230SB.
Is the Beefeater BBG1230SB LPG or Natural Gas?
It comes configured for LPG. Beefeater lists a Natural Gas conversion kit as available through its spare-parts range.
Is the Beefeater 1200 Series suitable for a small outdoor kitchen?
Yes. Its 697mm overall width makes it particularly useful for compact outdoor kitchens where a larger four or five-burner built-in BBQ would take up too much bench space.
Does it have a warming rack?
Yes. The BBG1230SB includes a large removable warming rack that can be used to keep cooked food warm or moved out of the way when it isn't required.
What ignition system does it use?
It uses Beefeater's integrated Quartz Start ignition system.
What are the dimensions of the BBG1230SB?
The overall dimensions are:
- Width: 697mm
- Depth: 573mm
- Height with hood closed: 502mm
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Height with hood open: 649mm
For an outdoor kitchen installation, always use Beefeater's official installation manual and cut-out requirements rather than relying solely on the overall appliance dimensions.
