Here is what google gemini told us about the machine when we asked them to give us information. We bought the piece new some years ago. It has served us very well and is still in working order, although we think that the gas connection may need replacement. Some of the temperature controls are bubbling a bit but there is an active market in parts for these machines. We attach a further photograph which gives information in that respect1. Manufacturer
Swiss Grill. Despite the name, Swiss Grill was a UK-based brand that designed and marketed outdoor gas barbecues.
2. Model
Zurich Series Z-460D (Deluxe).
Key identifying features visible on your unit include:
Burner Configuration: 4 main stainless steel tube burners, 1 rear infrared rotisserie burner, and 1 infrared side burner ("The Grizzler").
Cart Layout: Two drawers on the left and a cabinet door on the right (designed to house the gas cylinder).
Accessories: Integrated red bottle opener mounted on the right front fascia frame.
3. Country of Manufacture
China. Like many European and North American barbecue brands of that era, Swiss Grill designed the units in-house and manufactured them in China.
4. Cost Price When New
When retailed (roughly between 2012 and 2017), the Zurich Z-460D sold for around £1,200 – £1,500 (approx. $1,500 – $1,800 in international markets).
5. Quality Rating
Build Quality: Rated very good to premium for its price tier at launch. It features a double-walled stainless steel hood for heat retention, heavy 304/430 grade stainless steel construction, thick solid stainless steel grates, and integrated drawers.
Drawback / Consideration: Swiss Grill went out of business several years ago. While the stainless steel chassis lasts a long time, official OEM replacement parts are no longer supported directly by the maker (though standard third-party/generic burners and regulators fit easily).
6. Current Value
Resale Market Value: On second-hand platforms (such as eBay or Facebook Marketplace), a working unit in this condition with minor cosmetic blistering/bubbling on the knobs and needing a new gas hose typically sells for £100 – £200.
Offering Free for Collection: Offering it free on a local recycling network (e.g., Freecycle, Olio, Gumtree Freebies) is extremely generous. Given that it is full stainless steel, includes the rotisserie spit rod, and is in full working order, it will almost certainly attract immediate interest and be picked up very quickly.
We are moving house and do not have space for the item at ou (Harlington LU5)
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