Description
Powerful 5 Burner Built-In BBQ in Graphite
Bring serious cooking capacity to your outdoor kitchen with the Beefeater 1600 Series 5 Burner Built-In BBQ in Graphite (BBG1650DA).
Powered by five 17 MJ/hr cast-iron burners, the BBG1650DA delivers an impressive 85 MJ/hr total burner output, giving you plenty of heat for high-temperature grilling while five independently controlled burners provide the flexibility to create multiple cooking zones.
The generous 4,608cm² cooking area combines two porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grills with a porcelain-enamelled cast-iron hotplate. Stainless steel vaporisers help disperse heat while reducing flare-ups, and the dark Graphite finish gives the BBQ a modern appearance that's particularly well suited to contemporary outdoor kitchens.
Add a double-layer rollback hood with full-width glass viewing window, integrated temperature gauge, elevated cooking rack, Quartz Start ignition and front-access grease tray, and the BBG1650DA delivers an excellent combination of power, capacity and everyday convenience.
Why Choose the Beefeater 1600 Series 5 Burner?
The BBG1650DA is designed for customers who want the larger cooking capacity of a five-burner BBQ while retaining the contemporary dark appearance of Beefeater's Graphite 1600 Series.
Key Features
- 5 × 17 MJ/hr cast-iron burners
- 85 MJ/hr total burner output
- 4,608cm² total cooking area
- Powder-coated Graphite finish
- 1 porcelain-enamelled cast-iron hotplate
- 2 porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grills
- Stainless steel vaporisers
- Double-layer rollback roasting hood
- Full-width glass viewing window
- Integrated temperature gauge
- Elevated multifunctional cooking rack
- Quartz Start ignition on all burners
- Fully seam-welded vitreous enamel firebox
- Front-access full-width drip tray
- Individual zinc cast control dials
- Natural Gas conversion available
- 975mm overall width
These features make the BBG1650DA particularly well suited to larger family outdoor kitchens and customers who regularly entertain.
Five Powerful 17 MJ/hr Cast-Iron Burners
The BBG1650DA uses five cast-iron burners, each producing:
17 MJ/hr
Together they deliver:
85 MJ/hr Total Burner Output
Beefeater highlights cast iron for its fast heat-up, consistent performance and long service life. Stainless steel vaporisers sit above the burners to disperse the flames across the grill and hotplate while helping reduce flare-ups.
Five independently controlled burners give you plenty of flexibility.
Use higher heat for:
- Steak
- Burgers
- Lamb
- Kebabs
- Seafood
- High-temperature grilling
Or create lower-temperature zones for:
- Chicken
- Sausages
- Vegetables
- Roasting
- Larger cuts
- Indirect cooking
With five burners available, you can cook several different foods at different temperatures simultaneously.
Huge 4,608cm² Cooking Area
One of the biggest advantages of stepping up to the 5 Burner is its 4,608cm² total cooking area.
The cooking surface includes:
- 1 porcelain-enamelled cast-iron hotplate
- 2 porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grills
This gives you considerably more usable cooking space than the 4 Burner BBG1640DA.
Use the Grills For
- Steak
- Chicken
- Lamb
- Burgers
- Fish
- Kebabs
- Vegetables
Use the Hotplate For
- Bacon
- Eggs
- Sausages
- Onions
- Smash burgers
- Prawns
- Breakfast cooking
For larger families or customers who regularly entertain, the extra grill and overall cooking area are major advantages.
Porcelain-Enamelled Cast-Iron Grill & Hotplate
The BBG1650DA uses porcelain-enamelled cast iron for its grills and hotplate.
Beefeater highlights the cast-iron cooktop for its ability to heat quickly and evenly while holding heat effectively during cooking. The porcelain enamel provides a durable, rust-resistant cooking surface.
It's a proven cooking system particularly well suited to high-temperature Australian-style BBQ cooking.
Modern Graphite Finish
The BBG1650DA is finished in powder-coated Graphite, giving it a distinctive dark appearance.
The Graphite finish works particularly well with:
- Black outdoor-kitchen cabinetry
- Charcoal cabinetry
- Timber-look cabinetry
- Dark compact laminate
- Black sinks and mixers
- Light stone for contrast
- Dark stone benchtops
- Contemporary alfresco areas
For customers who don't want the traditional stainless steel BBQ appearance, the BBG1650DA provides a much darker and more integrated look.
Double-Layer Rollback Hood
The BBG1650DA features a double-layer stainless steel rollback roasting hood with a glass viewing window and integrated temperature gauge.
The rollback design allows the hood to move back over the BBQ as it opens rather than requiring the same rear swing space as a conventional hinged hood.
Close the hood and use the BBQ for:
- Whole chickens
- Roast meats
- Larger cuts
- Indirect cooking
- Hood-down grilling
- Slower BBQ cooking
This gives you considerably more cooking versatility than an open grill alone.
Full-Width Glass Viewing Window
The roasting hood incorporates a full-width glass viewing window.
This lets you check your food while keeping the hood closed, helping retain heat during longer cooks.
It's particularly useful when cooking:
- Whole chicken
- Roasts
- Brisket
- Larger cuts
- Indirect meals
- Longer hood-down cooks
Integrated Temperature Gauge
An integrated temperature gauge is built into the roasting hood.
Combined with the viewing window, this makes it easier to monitor the cooking environment without repeatedly opening the hood and releasing heat.
Stainless Steel Vaporisers
The BBG1650DA uses stainless steel vaporisers above its five cast-iron burners.
Beefeater says these efficiently disperse the flames across the grill and hotplate surfaces while reducing flare-ups.
This helps:
- Distribute heat
- Shield burners from food drippings
- Reduce flare-ups
- Improve cooking consistency
- Provide greater control when cooking fatty foods
Elevated Multifunctional Cooking Rack
Above the primary cooking surface is an elevated chrome-wire multifunctional cooking rack.
Use it to:
- Keep cooked food warm
- Warm burger buns
- Hold sausages
- Rest cooked meat
- Move food away from direct heat
- Create an additional elevated cooking area
This gives you even more usable cooking space when preparing food for a crowd.
Quartz Start Ignition
The BBG1650DA features Quartz Start ignition on all five burners.
Beefeater describes the system as providing quick and easy ignition, helping you get cooking without a complicated startup process.
Individual Burner Controls
Each of the five burners has its own front-mounted control dial, giving you individual control over the temperature across the BBQ.
For example, you can run the hotplate burners hotter for searing while keeping the grill side at a lower temperature for slower cooking.
The individual zinc cast control dials feature clear heat-level graphics for easy adjustment.
Fully Seam-Welded Vitreous Enamel Firebox
The BBG1650DA uses a fully seam-welded vitreous enamel firebox.
Beefeater says this construction helps prevent moisture and grease entering gaps where corrosion could otherwise develop over time.
This creates a durable cooking chamber designed to withstand repeated high-temperature cooking.
Front-Access Full-Width Drip Tray
Cleanup is made easier with a full-width front-access drip tray.
Raised sides on the hotplate help prevent grease and oil from spilling over its edges, directing it instead towards the plate opening and into the front-access catchment tray.
This is particularly useful in a built-in outdoor kitchen because routine grease cleanup can be handled from the front of the appliance.
975mm Wide Built-In BBQ
Despite its substantial cooking capacity, the BBG1650DA remains under one metre wide.
Its overall dimensions are:
- Width: 975mm
- Depth: 555mm
- Height with hood closed: 517mm
-
Height with hood open: 903mm
That makes it particularly well suited to:
- Large outdoor kitchens
- Family alfresco areas
- Entertaining spaces
- Kitchens incorporating refrigeration
- Kitchens with a separate side burner
- Custom stone benchtop installations
These are the overall appliance dimensions, not the required cut-out dimensions. Always use Beefeater's current installation instructions when designing cabinetry and stone around the BBQ.
Natural Gas Conversion Available
Beefeater lists the BBG1650DA as a gas BBQ and confirms that a Natural Gas conversion kit is available through its spare-parts range.
Gas conversion and connection should always be completed in accordance with Beefeater's instructions and applicable Australian gas requirements.
Compatible Accessories
Beefeater lists several useful accessories for the BBG1650DA, including a 5 Burner Built-In BBQ Cover, Natural Gas Conversion Kit, Rear Heat Shield and Side Heat Shield.
These are particularly useful related products to consider when the BBQ is being incorporated into a complete outdoor kitchen.
BBG1650DA vs BBG1640DA – 5 Burner or 4 Burner?
The choice between these two Graphite 1600 Series models largely comes down to cooking capacity and available kitchen space.
BBG1650DA – 5 Burner
- 5 × 17 MJ/hr burners
- 85 MJ/hr total output
- 4,608cm² cooking area
- 2 grills + 1 hotplate
- 975mm overall width
- Better for larger families
- Better for regular entertaining
BBG1640DA – 4 Burner
- 4 burner format
- Smaller cooking area
- 1 grill + 1 hotplate
- 804mm overall width
- More compact footprint
- Leaves more room for benchtop and other appliances
The BBG1650DA is 171mm wider, but the additional burner and larger cooking surface provide a meaningful increase in capacity.
If you have the available space and regularly cook for groups, I'd favour the 5 Burner.
Graphite vs Stainless Steel
The Graphite BBG1650DA is designed for customers wanting a darker, more contemporary BBQ appearance.
Graphite BBG1650DA
- Powder-coated Graphite finish
- Dark contemporary appearance
- Works particularly well with black and charcoal cabinetry
- Strong contrast against light stone
Stainless Steel Variant
- Traditional stainless steel appearance
- Coordinates easily with stainless fridges, sinks and other appliances
- More conventional premium outdoor-kitchen aesthetic
From an outdoor-kitchen design perspective, Graphite is particularly effective with the black, Cinder and timber-look cabinetry finishes that have become popular in modern alfresco spaces.
Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Product |
Beefeater 1600 Series 5 Burner Built-In BBQ |
| Model |
BBG1650DA |
| BBQ Type |
Built-In |
| Finish |
Powder-Coated Graphite |
| Fuel |
Gas |
| Natural Gas Conversion |
Available |
| Number of Burners |
5 |
| Burner Material |
Cast Iron |
| Burner Output |
17 MJ/hr each |
| Total Burner Output |
85 MJ/hr |
| Total Cooking Area |
4,608cm² |
| Hotplates |
1 |
| Hotplate Material |
Porcelain-Enamelled Cast Iron |
| Grills |
2 |
| Grill Material |
Porcelain-Enamelled Cast Iron |
| Vaporisers |
Yes |
| Vaporiser Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Roasting Hood |
Yes |
| Hood Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Hood Layers |
2 |
| Hood Style |
Rollback |
| Viewing Window |
Full Width |
| Temperature Gauge |
Integrated |
| Elevated Cooking Rack |
Yes |
| Ignition |
Quartz Start |
| Firebox |
Fully Seam-Welded Vitreous Enamel |
| Drip Tray |
Full Width, Front Access |
| Flame Failure |
No |
| Controls |
Rotary Knobs |
| Control Position |
Front Mounted |
| Laser-Etched Graphics |
Yes |
| Overall Width |
975mm |
| Overall Depth |
555mm |
| Height – Hood Closed |
517mm |
| Height – Hood Open |
903mm |
These specifications are confirmed by Beefeater's current Australian listing for the BBG1650DA.
Perfect For
- Custom outdoor kitchens
- Larger families
- Regular entertaining
- Contemporary alfresco areas
- Black and Graphite outdoor kitchens
- Steak and high-temperature grilling
- Burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken
- Seafood
- Breakfast cooking
- Large gatherings
- Roasting
- Indirect cooking
- Hood-down cooking
- Natural Gas installations with conversion
Why Buy the Beefeater 1600 Series From Hot Things?
Hot Things specialises in Beefeater built-in BBQs and custom outdoor kitchens in Perth.
The BBG1650DA is particularly well suited to larger outdoor kitchens where cooking capacity matters. Its five 17 MJ/hr burners, 85 MJ/hr total output and 4,608cm² cooking area provide plenty of room for family meals and entertaining.
The Graphite finish also makes it an excellent choice for contemporary outdoor kitchens, particularly when paired with black, charcoal or timber-look cabinetry and stone benchtops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many burners does the Beefeater BBG1650DA have?
The BBG1650DA has five cast-iron burners, each producing 17 MJ/hr.
How powerful is the Beefeater 1600 Series 5 Burner?
The five burners produce a combined 85 MJ/hr total burner output.
How large is the cooking area?
The BBG1650DA provides 4,608cm² of total cooking area.
What colour is the BBG1650DA?
Beefeater specifies the finish as powder-coated Graphite, giving the BBQ a dark, contemporary appearance.
What are the burners made from?
The five main burners are cast iron, with stainless steel vaporisers positioned above them.
Does the BBG1650DA have a grill and hotplate?
Yes. It includes two porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grills and one porcelain-enamelled cast-iron hotplate.
Can you roast in the Beefeater 1600 Series?
Yes. The double-layer roasting hood allows the BBQ to be used for hood-down and indirect cooking as well as conventional grilling.
Does the BBG1650DA have a viewing window?
Yes. It features a full-width glass viewing window, allowing you to check your food while keeping the hood closed.
Does it have a temperature gauge?
Yes. An integrated temperature gauge is built into the roasting hood.
Does the BBG1650DA have a warming rack?
Yes. It includes an elevated multifunctional cooking rack that can be used to keep food warm or provide additional elevated cooking space.
What ignition system does it use?
The BBG1650DA uses Quartz Start ignition on all five burners.
How does the grease tray work?
The BBQ features a full-width front-access drip tray. Raised hotplate edges help direct grease towards the opening and into the catchment tray.
Does the BBG1650DA have flame failure?
No. Beefeater lists Flame Failure: No for the BBG1650DA.
Can the BBG1650DA be converted to Natural Gas?
Yes. Beefeater states that a Natural Gas conversion kit is available through spare parts and also lists a Natural Gas Conversion Kit among the model's related accessories.
How wide is the Beefeater BBG1650DA?
The BBG1650DA is 975mm wide overall.
What are the dimensions of the BBG1650DA?
The overall appliance dimensions are:
- Width: 975mm
- Depth: 555mm
- Height with hood closed: 517mm
-
Height with hood open: 903mm
These are overall appliance dimensions. For cabinetry, stone, ventilation and clearances, always use Beefeater's current installation instructions rather than treating these dimensions as the required cut-out.
