Which outdoor BBQ do people recommend? (1 Viewer)

[jaykay]

I have had a Cadac in the past, but it had so many bits that I didn't use it was a bit of a waste.

Can anyone suggest which is the best suited to carrying and using while motorhoming?

Planning on picking one up before our first France trip.

 

[gordoncbrown]

I've tried several but find the Cadac the best. That's my opinion so it's right for me. Others have their own preferences.

 

[Popeye]

We use one of those titchy little gas jobbies unless of course it's party time then we tow this baby out..........

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[2657]

Home made but a bit cumbersome and difficult to move!

 

[Steve101uk]

We've got a suitcase stove on which we can use stuff from the camper such as a griddle pan, frying pan, or 'gourmet grill', so no extra bits other than the stove to carry around, also the stove itself can be used to boil a kettle when waiting for the tunnel train (once the main camper gas has been turned off). We can also use it to supplement our 2 ring hob if needs be too.
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We also have a 3 in one suitcase stove/grill/bbq which we use occasionally in the summer when we cook outdoors more.
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As both work off the easily found and cheap gas aerosol type canisters (no large bottles to cart around or needing a BBQ point to attach it to) they can be used in whatever location we want ... even taken on the beach if necessary ... or away from the van if cooking something smelly or messy.

We've had Cadacs and Beauclaire BBQs and the above suits our needs perfectly for our camper.

same here, gave up on BBQ's and now just use a suitcase stove and a grill pan/paella pan.....easy clean and cheap

 

[Techno]

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[Lenny HB]

Don't like gas ones, used to lug a charcoal one around but the only ones that work well are ones with cast iron base, very cheap in French Hypermarkets.
Don't bother now just more weight and by the time you have lit it takes twice as long to cook dinner.
The van has got a perfectly good hob & oven much easier to use them.

 

[Drexxer]

mmm and what might that be known as (the stove)?

Andy

 

[Spidey]

We have both large and small Cadacs. Lovely to use but a pain to carry around. Like others have said a picnic stove and a griddle pan. Less to clean up and multi function.

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[Techno]

mmm and what might that be known as (the stove)?

Andy

http://www.cadac.uk.com/products/product.php?pid=267

 

[Wombles]

Cobb - cool bottom so can be used anywhere outside

 

[MJG1959]

We use a Weber at home and a Weber Smokey
Joe on the boat. Both have served us well for many many years.

I do like the look of a Cobb though.....I have seen these before while boating and like the look of them and how they perform.

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[orridge]

we have a little used Cobb for sale if anyone is interested. PM for details 70.00 ono

Switched to a cadac as our new van has an external gas bbq port.

 

[gus-lopez]

Am I the only one who doesn't get barbecuing ?

 

[Mags52]

We had a Cadac chef but found it too big to lug around so now use that at home. Just bought a safari chef that fits in an under floor locker easily. Haven't used it yet though ...

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[MJG1959]

Am I the only one who doesn't get barbecuing ?

I guess it depends on what you mean by BBQ'ing.

If you mean eating sausages and burgers which are black and burnt on the outside and raw inside I would say you would not be on your own.

However for those that like to be a bit more creative and use their BBQ's as a heat source to create some lovely tasty well cooked meals then possibly you would be yes. We often just use ours as an oven in the summer so we can cook outside or we like to try various different BBQ recipes many of which can be found on the internet or in books.

Essentially at the end of the day as I say its a heat source, its up to you how you use one to cook.

 

[Lenny HB]

Am I the only one who doesn't get barbecuing ?

Nope, whats the point when the van has a perfectly good cooker.

 

[bertiebasset]

Am I the only one who doesn't get barbecuing ?

No Gus. We have all we need to cook food thoroughly inside the van. If it's hot I can still sit outside in the sun.

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[Chockswahay]

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We had a Cobb and were so disappointed with it we sold it. It was big, cumbersome and took up a lot of space.

The Weber GoAnywhere is very good quality and has already been said, also good for smoking food too.

 

[scotjimland]

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We had a Cobb and were so disappointed with it we sold it. It was big, cumbersome and took up a lot of space.

The Weber GoAnywhere is very good quality and has already been said, also good for smoking food too.

I'll second that.. proper BBQ ..

it's well made, compact and should last a lifetime if cared for.. just a like a baby Kettle Weber.. as said you can smoke in it, heat pies, or pizza.. and bake bread..

I've tried many, including the Cadac, now laying behind the shed ..un loved and forgotten

nothing beats a proper charcoal barbie..

 

[Wildman]

any of them coz used indoors they make a hell of a mess of the ceiling.

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[iandsm]

The Webber smokey joe or go anywhere grills ( I have both) are great well made bits of kit, they are real barbecues too which give a different taste to the food than the Cadac or other gas grills which are really no more than outside hotplates, although somecwhich have lids ca be used as ovens. I do have a small Cadac go grill which is good to use as a substitute when real barbecues are not allowed, but my first choice will always be real charcoal or wood burning in the Webber.

 

[Wombles]

Do like the Cobb as can cook a whole chicken but it is big & bulky for travel & a bit of a pain to wash up (I'm told) so had a look at the Weber Go Anywhere & Mr Womble is very tempted.... Good prices for it online at this time of year. Will find the best price & post for anyone else considering this. Aftersales Weber warranty looks simple too.

 

[Chockswahay]

Do like the Cobb as can cook a whole chicken but it is big & bulky for travel & a bit of a pain to wash up (I'm told) so had a look at the Weber Go Anywhere & Mr Womble is very tempted.... Good prices for it online at this time of year. Will find the best price & post for anyone else considering this. Aftersales Weber warranty looks simple too.

Yup, the Cobb is rubbish Get the Weber, you won't regret it

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[MJG1959]

Yup, the Cobb is rubbish Get the Weber, you won't regret it

Would the Cobb 'knockers' care to elaborate please.

I have been fancying one for a while to replace my Smokey Joe which is a bit battered now but would re think this on the basis of more info.

Cheers.

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

They don't come much more Suvern dan me and I don't like warm beer, then again I don't like cold beer either......

...........I'm a Lambrini sorta guy......

My mind is boggling I say with raised eyebrows!

 

[colinw]

Weber go anywhere , birstall.com £59.00 free delivery .I ordered the thing for heating coals up @ £10.99 as well .

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[Wombles]

Ok Chocksaway it's all your fault for making me spend money! Best price for Weber Go Anywhere is £59 (£20 less than most other retailers) including next day free delivery Suggest using Paypal at checkout for extra buyer protection. See Broken Link Removed

 

[Wombles]

Snap Colinw! Can always sell the Cobb if Mr Womble prefers cooking with this...

 

[Chockswahay]

Would the Cobb 'knockers' care to elaborate please.

I have been fancying one for a while to replace my Smokey Joe which is a bit battered now but would re think this on the basis of more info.

Cheers.

Hi @MJG1959 ,

We bought the top model in the range 2 years ago. I have to say that they are well made, well engineered quality products. I had seen other people use them and they looked impressive...........

Anyway, we used ours 4 times in all, and each time the Cobb took 'ages' to cook and when it had cooked stuff it was then about ready to go out. The cleaning up afterwards is a right fiasco too. I would say that are probably best suited to using as an 'outdoor oven' than as a barbecue. Due to the style of cooking the heat is indirect. Also we found from experience that they are very sensitive to wind and do not get very hot unless sheltered.

If you like 'proper' barbecued food then a Cobb is not really suitable.

We bought the Weber GoAnywhere (at £50 hehe) last year and I can honestly say it is the best 'portable' barbecue that I have ever used.

Regarding the Smokey Joe I believe that model has the 'edge' on smoking over the GoAnywhere but is a little bulkier to pack away in a motorhome.

Remember this is all my own personal experience, but it is just that...... experience

Stick with the Weber

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[Chockswahay]

Weber go anywhere , birstall.com £59.00 free delivery .I ordered the thing for heating coals up @ £10.99 as well .

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Well done team....... way to go