Cobb BBQ

Jack the Rev · 24-05-2009, 12:20

I would like to hear the views/opinions about anyone who uses a Cobb Roasting BBQ. I'm thinking of purchasing one but would like some feed back from anyone who has already has one.

Thanks
Jack the Rev

ourcampersbeentrashed · 24-05-2009, 12:35

We have always used charcoal bbqs there is less weight to carry, no gas bottles to run out half way through and are easily folded away, they come in various sizes from small to large

Our small one we bought end of season last year from somerfields for 50p

Food tastes much better too .

Good luck with making a decision xxx

Randonneur · 24-05-2009, 13:39

We have a Cobb BBQ which we bought 2 years ago but I must admit that we haven't used it to its full potential. We bought the griddle at the same time. We will have to use it a lot more now as we haven't an oven in this vn.

We did roast a full chicken in it and it was done to perfection without any problems at all. The 'Hairy Bikers' use them all the time and use them as you would an ordinary oven, baking bread and scones amonst other things. You are supposed to be able to cook anything in them that you would in an ordinary oven, so we shall see.

They have now brought out 'Cobble Stones' that you use instead of brickettes but I think they expensive. There is a substitute, I have been told, from one of the Pound shops but as we live in France we don't have them here. We have recently used BBQ charcoal and it worked fine.

Jim · 24-05-2009, 14:35

We must have had about 20 full Sunday roasts on ours. Chicken, Pork Lamb and Beef, cooks well and doesn't burn, some wine in the tray and you will see it work its way into at least an inch inside the Beef or Pork as you carve. Never used it as a BBQ, bit small for us, but as an oven, and if you like a traditional Sunday lunch wherever you are, then its well worth every penny of its exorbitant price.

Wildman · 24-05-2009, 16:52

they are of course not gas Gail, don't have one but looking so if you have one taking up space, unloved etc let us know what you want for it. Cheers.

camcondor · 24-05-2009, 19:18

Cobbs are absolutely brilliant pieces of kit - compact, easy to use, cheap on fuel (uses approx 8 small charcoal briquettes for a whole meal) although are expensive to buy intially (imported from South Africa). Absolutely recommended, no hesitation - worth the outlay if you have it!

Gonewiththewind · 24-05-2009, 20:29

Agree with everything said. Had my COBB for 12 months and learning every time. Expensive, but worth every penny (or should that be Pence).

chrissie · 24-05-2009, 23:04

Had a Cobb for about 5 years, used to use it a lot. It's not really a BBQ but you can cook almost anything with it as said before you can cook a joint, bake bread, pizza, etc...... Outside stays cool so if the weather turns bad you can pick it up & take it indoors (handy for extra heating when it's a bit chilly. Downside you can't adjust the temperature once it's lit, if you use the heat beads you can quench them when you've finished & use again.
On our last 3 month trip we only used it twice, saw the Cadac Safari Chef & liked the idea of being able to control the heat, much cheaper than the Cobb to buy bought ours off the web for £65, this included a regulator & 3 metres of hose & delivered in 48 hours from Cadac Safari Chef Deluxe L.P. more convienent to use than the Cobb.