Ziegler & Brown's Ziggy and the Weber Q are both portable hooded gas barbecues with enamelled cast iron grills, and at each size they cost about the same. The two-burner Ziggy Twin has a thermometer in its hood and a seven-year warranty. Weber's two-burner Q2600N+ has a bigger grill, and Weber covers its cookbox, burners and grills for five years. The larger difference now is where each can be bought. Ziggys were sold only by Barbeques Galore, which closed its 62 company-owned stores in mid-2026, and ACOM International, a Melbourne wholesaler, then bought Barbeques Galore's brands from the receivers, Ziegler & Brown among them. The Weber Q is sold by Weber, The Good Guys and other retailers.
| Ziggy Classic Twin | Weber Q+ Q2600N+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Burners | Two of 9.05 MJ | 14.8 MJ, plus a 4.2 MJ + burner |
| Total heat | 18.1 MJ | 19 MJ |
| Grill | About 1,860 cm² | 2,064 cm² (57 × 41cm) |
| Thermometer | In the hood | None |
| Ignition | Flame thrower | Piezo |
| Width, shelves out | 117cm | 126cm |
| Gas | LPG | LPG or natural gas |
| Warranty | 7 years | 5 years on cookbox, lid, burners and grills; 2 on other parts |
| Price | $500–600 | $600–700 |
Ziggy burner ratings are from Ziegler & Brown's operating manual for the Twin, and its grill area and width from Downs Heating's listing. Weber's figures are from its product pages. The Ziggy price is Ziegler & Brown's list price for the grill alone. Checked on 28 September 2026.
Ziggy Classic Twin
The Twin has two independently controlled 9.05 MJ burners, one under each half of the grill, so one half can sear while the other roasts or keeps food warm. Both cast iron half-grills have a matt enamel finish, and Ziegler & Brown says they are dishwasher safe. A temperature gauge sits in the high-domed hood, and either half-grill can be swapped for an optional reversible hotplate. Online, Downs Heating in Warwick, Queensland, had the Twin in stock on a wheeled cart on 28 September; its listing for the grill alone was sold out.
Its grill is about a tenth smaller than the Weber's, and the complaint owners make most often is that it doesn't get hot enough to sear a steak.
What We Like:
- Hood thermometer
- Two equal burners
- Dishwasher-safe grills
What We Don't Like:
- Struggles to sear, owners say
Weber Q+ Q2600N+
The Q2600N+ pairs a 14.8 MJ main burner with a 4.2 MJ + burner along one side, which gives a hot zone and a cooler one on the same 57 by 41cm grill. It comes in LPG and natural gas versions, weighs 17kg on The Good Guys' listing, and its side tables come off. Weber's five-year cover takes in the cookbox, lid, burner tubes and grills.
It has no thermometer and lights with a piezo button. The Q2800N+ adds a lid thermometer and electronic ignition for about $10 more at Weber.
What We Like:
- Larger grill
- LPG or natural gas
- 5 years on burners and grills
What We Don't Like:
- No lid thermometer
Ziggy Portable vs Baby Q
For a barbecue that travels, Ziegler & Brown's one-burner Portable lines up against Weber's Baby Q1000N.
| Ziggy Classic Portable | Weber Baby Q1000N | |
|---|---|---|
| Burner | 10.8 MJ | 10.6 MJ |
| Grill | About 1,325 cm² (47 × 36cm oval) | 1,290 cm² (46 × 36cm) |
| Width | 68cm | 66cm |
| Hood | Rolls back under the barbecue | Hinged lid |
| Weight | Not published | 9.1kg |
| Warranty | 7 years | 5 years on cookbox, lid, burner and grill |
| Price | $350–400 | $350–400 |
The Portable's burner rating is from Ziegler & Brown's manual for the previous model, and its grill and width from Downs Heating's listing.
Ziggy Classic Portable
The Portable's hood rolls back under the barbecue, and the hood and grill lock in place for carrying, according to Ziegler & Brown. It cooks with the hood open or closed on an oval grill a little larger than the Baby Q's, and its burner lifts out for cleaning. Downs Heating sells it in grey or red.
In owner reviews the complaint that comes up most is that it runs hot with the hood closed, even on the lowest setting.
What We Like:
- Hood rolls under for carrying
- 7-year warranty
- Removable burner
What We Don't Like:
- Runs hot with the hood closed
Weber Baby Q1000N
The Baby Q1000N weighs 9.1kg and has one 10.6 MJ burner under a 46 by 36cm cast iron grill. It lights with a piezo button, carries five years' cover on the cookbox, lid, burner and grill, and sits on a table or on a Weber stand sold separately.
There is no thermometer. The Baby Q1200N adds one, with electronic ignition and side tables, for about $30 more.
What We Like:
- 9.1kg
- Cheapest Weber Q
- 5 years on burner and grill
What We Don't Like:
- No thermometer
Where to buy a Ziggy
Barbeques Galore now trades as independently owned stores, which its store finder lists in NSW, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. Its website lists the stores but has no online shop. Online, Downs Heating sells the Classic Portable and the Twin on its cart.
Ziegler & Brown also makes the Ziggy Elite, in twin and triple versions, which it says gives up to 25% more heat than the Classic and carries a 10-year warranty. Downs Heating doesn't sell the Elite.
Warranty
Weber's warranty covers every Q against rusting or burning through for five years on the cookbox, lid, burner tubes and cast iron grills, and for two years on other parts.
Ziegler & Brown's product pages give the Classic Ziggys a seven-year comprehensive warranty, though its Classic range page says five, and retailers' listings exclude paint deterioration. Ziegler & Brown's website has no warranty page and doesn't say who handles claims since Barbeques Galore was sold.
Which suits which cook
The Ziggy Twin suits cooks who want two equal burners and a thermometer in the hood, and who can buy from a Barbeques Galore store or from Downs Heating.
The Weber Q2600N+ suits cooks who want the bigger grill, the option of natural gas, and a barbecue sold by national retailers.
The Baby Q1000N suits balconies and trips where weight matters, at 9.1kg.
The Ziggy Portable suits packing away small, with its hood rolled under.
FAQs
Is Ziegler & Brown still in business?
The brand is. ACOM International bought it with Barbeques Galore's other brands in August 2026, and Ziggys are sold through Barbeques Galore's independently owned stores.
Can a Weber Q cook with the lid up?
Yes. Weber says the current Q, sold in Australia since September 2023, can be used with the lid up for direct grilling or hotplate cooking, which its earlier Qs didn't offer.
Which is hotter, the Ziggy or the Weber Q?
At the two-burner size, Weber rates the Q2600N+ at 19 MJ and Ziegler & Brown rates the Ziggy Twin at 18.1 MJ. The Ziggy splits its heat evenly between two burners, and the Weber puts most of it in the main burner.
