Caravan BBQ Options

Bill and Theresa replied on 25/01/2021 21:08

Posted on 25/01/2021 21:08

Good evening, we are hoping to get some advice and guidance on what people are using for a gas BBQ and what your thoughts are.

We are hoping our first major trip to Devon & Cornwall in June might still take place if things continue to improve.  Santa brought us a nice Air Porch Awning so we are looking at a BBQ now.

I have seen various reports about the Cadac but I can't help feeling it is a lot of money and it is essentially a kettle bbq.  I have seen on a couple of sites a folding option which has a couple of side trays which are handy and it is only about £90.  It seems to get a good report too.

We have an Eccles 560 with an external gas point and there will just be the 2 of us and our 2 cocker spaniels.

Can I ask for your thoughts and recommendations please, all contributions gratefully received.  TIA.

peedee replied on 26/01/2021 12:49

Posted on 26/01/2021 12:49

However, the cobblestones, although very good if cooking a whole chicken, are a bit overkill and very expensive if you only want to BBQ some sausages, or fish

You can get cheaper equivalants to cobble stones in Wilkinson even so these would still be overkill for sausages. The most I use, even to cook a chicken, is 6 brickettes. Charcoal is no good in a Cob it burns too fast.

peedee

Sianelen replied on 26/01/2021 13:03

Posted on 26/01/2021 13:03

We used a Cadac for years and found it excellent but have passed it on to our son and now use a Campingaz Party Grill 400 Gas Barbecue only because its much lighter and compact.

DSB replied on 26/01/2021 15:13

Posted on 26/01/2021 15:13

We use a Cadac Carri Chef.... in fact we have 2!  We use the old Cadac at home in the garden (it lives in the shed when not in use), and the Carri Chef 2 already packed up and ready to put in the car for when we are out and about in the caravan.  In each case we always use a re-useable non-stick cooking sheet on the cooking surfaces.  It helps considerably with cleaning.  It makes cleaning a doddle.

David

Matthews1963 replied on 26/01/2021 18:48

Posted on 26/01/2021 18:48

We use a Cadac Safari chef ideal for two people and it can stand on the grass or on a suitable table. Costs approx £90 when I bought it in 2019. 

Whittakerr replied on 27/01/2021 08:38

Posted on 26/01/2021 12:49 by peedee

However, the cobblestones, although very good if cooking a whole chicken, are a bit overkill and very expensive if you only want to BBQ some sausages, or fish

You can get cheaper equivalants to cobble stones in Wilkinson even so these would still be overkill for sausages. The most I use, even to cook a chicken, is 6 brickettes. Charcoal is no good in a Cob it burns too fast.

peedee

Posted on 27/01/2021 08:38

I sometimes use Heat Bead brickettes on the Cobb. If you can be bothered you can extinguish them with water once you have finished cooking and reuse them.

Rufs replied on 27/01/2021 10:47

Posted on 26/01/2021 11:13 by mickysf

In reality all those fuelled by gas or electric are nothing but outside cookers. If you really want that proper BBQ experience and taste it has to be solid fuel. Wood is best, then charcoal, then briquettes. For simplicity and ease of cleaning the best compromise option for me is the Cobb using cobblestone fuel. This is one of the few BBQs you can use on a normal picnic table or indeed carry to the table (outside) to serve up from.

Posted on 27/01/2021 10:47

You can buy smoked wood chips of lots of various types e.g. whisky, you soak them in water in a suitable metal box, you can buy these, for about 30 minutes or so place in bottom of BBQ and hey presto once they heat up you have the aroma of whisky or smoked apple etc. suitable for most gas BBQ's laughing

Whittakerr replied on 27/01/2021 10:53

Posted on 27/01/2021 10:47 by Rufs

You can buy smoked wood chips of lots of various types e.g. whisky, you soak them in water in a suitable metal box, you can buy these, for about 30 minutes or so place in bottom of BBQ and hey presto once they heat up you have the aroma of whisky or smoked apple etc. suitable for most gas BBQ's laughing

Posted on 27/01/2021 10:53

I have one of these for my Cobb

https://www.cobb-bbq.co.uk/Products/Details/BBQDAA-SMP

 

mickysf replied on 27/01/2021 12:35

Posted on 26/01/2021 11:49 by SteveL

Agree the Cobb is excellent. We use one at home, the gas cadac while away.  However, the cobblestones, although very good if cooking a whole chicken, are a bit overkill and very expensive if you only want to BBQ some sausages, or fish.  A box of 6 is now £15. Although a bit more messy, about 10 briquettes in the fire basket, ignited by those cardboard lighters works well for 40 minutes of use.

Posted on 27/01/2021 12:35

Yes, cobblestones are a bit expensive. However, I make up packets of 7 heat-beads (excellent briquettes in my opinion and just fit in the fire basket) slightly cheaper but still good for 45mins approx..

I have tried using those smoke chips on an outdoor gas cooker but to be honest the flavour whilst okay wasn't anything like the experience of the real thing! Have used the proper hickory chips on my Cobb too, now they Gilded the Lilly 

Whittakerr replied on 27/01/2021 13:56

Posted on 27/01/2021 13:18 by Rufs

Temporarily out of stock until approx. 31 Dec 2030

Wow...will still be BBQ ing thenlaughing hope so but perhaps not in a caravanfrown

Posted on 27/01/2021 13:56

I didnt notice that.embarassed I've had mine about 10 years.

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