Improved barbecue and barbecue components

The present invention provides a barbecue (100) having an outer cabinet (1) which is adapted to fit into a bench top via hole in said bench, said cabinet (1) having an upper periphery adapted to engage an upper surface of said bench, said barbecue including along at least a portion of one side a trough (26) which extends downwardly from said upper periphery, said barbecue (100) having a wall (8) separating said trough (26) from a combustion chamber (2.2) wherein there is located at least one burner (2), whereby said wall (8) includes a viewing panel (8.3, 8.4) so that an operator standing close to said one side can view flame on said burner (2) through said trough (26) and said panel (8.3, 8.4).; The present invention also provides a lid (200), a hotplate or griddle (12) and a grease collection system with a removable grease collector (11) which extends along at least a part of a forward edge of the hotplate (12) or grille (1325) so as to receive grease or liquid or other substances therefrom. The present invention also provides a grille assembly (1325) comprising an upper (25) and a lower grid (13) and a drop-in bench barbecue (100).