Does anyone have one of these? If so are they worth the money?
In reply to Post #1
I have not got one but my mate has and swears by em!!! They do a cobb pro too,we have had pukka food in winter with it i.e. hot apple pie and custard,an asset to bank life cooking in my honest opinion,go outdoors were doing em for £90 i think,hope this helps
I have not got one but my mate has and swears by em!!! They do a cobb pro too,we have had pukka food in winter with it i.e. hot apple pie and custard,an asset to bank life cooking in my honest opinion,go outdoors were doing em for £90 i think,hope this helps
In reply to Post #2
have a look at Dave Lane's videos he uses one, makes tandoori chicken the lot!
have a look at Dave Lane's videos he uses one, makes tandoori chicken the lot!
In reply to Post #1
Laney is still using his , so it must be good
Laney is still using his , so it must be good
They look great....those grills,versatile
Tell you what I use ,its called Uco flat pack grill/fire pit..its multipurpose,I use mine with charcoal or windblown dry sticks,brilliant grill and you can use a kettle and toaster,any frying pan...during the night keep a warming controlled,off ground fire pit,cuppa T....all is right with the world...
I have the mini,lots of vids on tubeyou now..👍
Tell you what I use ,its called Uco flat pack grill/fire pit..its multipurpose,I use mine with charcoal or windblown dry sticks,brilliant grill and you can use a kettle and toaster,any frying pan...during the night keep a warming controlled,off ground fire pit,cuppa T....all is right with the world...
I have the mini,lots of vids on tubeyou now..👍
I've ended up ordering the compact off go outdoors. £79 so not a bad price.
In reply to Post #1
I have used one for years an absolute godsend cooks food superb, one of the best items I have purchased and buy the cheaper blocks work superb
I have used one for years an absolute godsend cooks food superb, one of the best items I have purchased and buy the cheaper blocks work superb
I've been into BBQing for about 5 years now we'll on a regular basis, I bought the Nash BBQ for £25 and it's superb. I've more recently got into smoking my meats with various woods, along with Jacket potatoes and kale and Garvey totally awesome on the bank and regularly cook for two or so pals.
Had the cobb for years, great and use it every year abroad. Roast chicken, meat joints to pizzas. Also roast potatoes, wedges, veg etc..... So so much can be cooked
In reply to Post #9
What coals do you use? I've read that alot use Australian heat beads rather than the ones available from cobb.
What coals do you use? I've read that alot use Australian heat beads rather than the ones available from cobb.
Coals are coals the preformed are however worse. What makes it is using woods and smoking your food. I have a rang of woods from Calder to Pear cherry Apple Birch maple etc. Makes for a fun and enjoyable evening, most recently I've been using rubs on my pieces of meat that my lodger (a chief at the local smoke house) has been giving me. My taste buds are in heaven and due to work commitments I've not been BBQiing/camping/fishing for six weeks not sure what I miss the most (the whole package really). Can't wait to break up for Xmas and have a few days on the bank.
In reply to Post #10
Oxford charcoal is the kiddie . Hardwood blend.
Oxford charcoal is the kiddie . Hardwood blend.
In reply to Post #10
For simplicity I use the cobb cobblestones, easy to light and quick to be ready to cook on
Also have some cheap copies that are good enough for a slightly shorter cooking time than the cobblestones but are about half the price and a little harder to get lit and going
For simplicity I use the cobb cobblestones, easy to light and quick to be ready to cook on
Also have some cheap copies that are good enough for a slightly shorter cooking time than the cobblestones but are about half the price and a little harder to get lit and going
In reply to Post #6
All compact users I am thinking of getting one is it big enough to cook for 2 on...thinking for when we are allowed socials again
All compact users I am thinking of getting one is it big enough to cook for 2 on...thinking for when we are allowed socials again
In reply to Post #15
If you have a compact BUY THE EXTENSION RING as the way they made the compact the cooking surface is closer to the coals and things like chicken struggle to fit also some things like Pizza won't burn so fast
and FFS DONT use those white paraffin block to light if use the natural wood bundles fire lighters
Do a search on.here COBB /BBQ OVEN in Tackle section
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If you have a compact BUY THE EXTENSION RING as the way they made the compact the cooking surface is closer to the coals and things like chicken struggle to fit also some things like Pizza won't burn so fast
and FFS DONT use those white paraffin block to light if use the natural wood bundles fire lighters
Do a search on.here COBB /BBQ OVEN in Tackle section
(( can't do a link on.my phone ))
In reply to Post #16
Thanks I went for the "pro" in the end. Will look into the natural firelighters too, cheers
Thanks I went for the "pro" in the end. Will look into the natural firelighters too, cheers
In reply to Post #17
charcoal
may help new users as I have used most types
FIRE LIGHTERS
dont use kerosene blocks ! they smell and can taint your grub instead use the little wood shaving wax coated type much better google FLAMERS VIDEO
Cobblestone
easy fast to light half a firelighter (wood shaving one) ready in to cook on in about 2 to 4 mins cooking time 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Heat beads
take longer to light and take up to 30 minutes to be ready for cook on
BUT burn hotter and much longer 2.5 - 3 hours cooking time AND you can add more without problems as they dont have an accelerant
Weber Briquettes
7 briquettes burn hot and for 3 hours plus BUT !!!!
I dont like em as when they burn down they produce a very light fluffy dust that blows everywhere !!
now my favourite !!! Au Natural Applewood Restaurant Grade Charcoal (RCB10A)
They are extruded, pushed through dies in the same way that pasta is made. They come as long tubes that you can cut to size so that they can be stood upright in the Cobb Firebasket like their own mini chimneys
take the longest to light but last the longest
3cm lengths burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours you can put them out with water and relight them next time too
Hope this may help new users
charcoal
may help new users as I have used most types
FIRE LIGHTERS
dont use kerosene blocks ! they smell and can taint your grub instead use the little wood shaving wax coated type much better google FLAMERS VIDEO
Cobblestone
easy fast to light half a firelighter (wood shaving one) ready in to cook on in about 2 to 4 mins cooking time 1 1/2 to 2 hours
Heat beads
take longer to light and take up to 30 minutes to be ready for cook on
BUT burn hotter and much longer 2.5 - 3 hours cooking time AND you can add more without problems as they dont have an accelerant
Weber Briquettes
7 briquettes burn hot and for 3 hours plus BUT !!!!
I dont like em as when they burn down they produce a very light fluffy dust that blows everywhere !!
now my favourite !!! Au Natural Applewood Restaurant Grade Charcoal (RCB10A)
They are extruded, pushed through dies in the same way that pasta is made. They come as long tubes that you can cut to size so that they can be stood upright in the Cobb Firebasket like their own mini chimneys
take the longest to light but last the longest
3cm lengths burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours you can put them out with water and relight them next time too
Hope this may help new users
In reply to Post #18
Does the cobb not have the ability to shut off the air so the coals just go out?
Does the cobb not have the ability to shut off the air so the coals just go out?
In reply to Post #19
No 2 good ways lift out the coal tray put it in a sweet tin this puts it out and easy to light again the next time or quick dunk in ester
No 2 good ways lift out the coal tray put it in a sweet tin this puts it out and easy to light again the next time or quick dunk in ester
In reply to Post #20
The Applewood charcoal Gerry mentioned is the dogs b*llocks for cooking on changed the Cobb cooking big style as it lasts ages and fires load of heat out, as some of the others used don't last the time which when cooking a full Chicken dinner can be nightmare.
The Applewood charcoal Gerry mentioned is the dogs b*llocks for cooking on changed the Cobb cooking big style as it lasts ages and fires load of heat out, as some of the others used don't last the time which when cooking a full Chicken dinner can be nightmare.
In reply to Post #21
Can you tell me What are the cobblestone for and do I have to buy a roasting grid to cook a chicken thanks
Can you tell me What are the cobblestone for and do I have to buy a roasting grid to cook a chicken thanks
In reply to Post #20
Can you control the temperature with the Vents? And can you fit a thermometer in the lid?
Can you control the temperature with the Vents? And can you fit a thermometer in the lid?
In reply to Post #22
I always use the roasting rack for chicken and lots of things you can control the heat by using foil to cover some of the holed and yes you can drop a thermometer in the top
I always test my meat with a meat probe thermometer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0793MSG7S/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_imm_02RHQCJ1WGQZ5VR5CTQT
I always use the roasting rack for chicken and lots of things you can control the heat by using foil to cover some of the holed and yes you can drop a thermometer in the top
I always test my meat with a meat probe thermometer
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0793MSG7S/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_awdb_imm_02RHQCJ1WGQZ5VR5CTQT
In reply to Post #24
Hi Gerry, I was considering the new RM BBQ, however this looks so much better, would the compact be best for the bank? Are they as good and versatile as the you tube vids suggest?? Thanks in advance
Hi Gerry, I was considering the new RM BBQ, however this looks so much better, would the compact be best for the bank? Are they as good and versatile as the you tube vids suggest?? Thanks in advance
In reply to Post #24
Tbh Gerry the more I look at them the less I like. I'll probably grab a smokey Joe or a mini kamado, either look better than the cobb for how I would use it
Tbh Gerry the more I look at them the less I like. I'll probably grab a smokey Joe or a mini kamado, either look better than the cobb for how I would use it
In reply to Post #25
Good points you can literally cook ANYTHING in one will last forever being made mostly out of Stainless steel
Things I have cooked full roast chicken dinners full breakfasts pizzas pies burgers etc run on 6 - 9 crickets
Or a dedicated cobblestone
Bad points very bulky to transporting everyone's cup of tea I use mine in the garden regularly
Good points you can literally cook ANYTHING in one will last forever being made mostly out of Stainless steel
Things I have cooked full roast chicken dinners full breakfasts pizzas pies burgers etc run on 6 - 9 crickets
Or a dedicated cobblestone
Bad points very bulky to transporting everyone's cup of tea I use mine in the garden regularly
In reply to Post #26
Yes can't fault you mate BUYING a Cobb is a chunk of cash and anyone needs to have a good think will I get the use out of it ? Do zi actually need one ?
First saw a Cobb being demonstrated at a big outdoor caravan show God knows how many years ago thought then fook me size of that and price of that !
then I saw one being used on the bank and a full roast pork dinner cooked on one I was sold now I use it at ANY time of the year in the garden cos the grub somehow tastes better so little coal is used 8 briquetes is all that's needed normally
I can also recommend the more compact versatile Cadac Safari chef I run mine on a small propane bottle so can use it in the winter too
Yes can't fault you mate BUYING a Cobb is a chunk of cash and anyone needs to have a good think will I get the use out of it ? Do zi actually need one ?
First saw a Cobb being demonstrated at a big outdoor caravan show God knows how many years ago thought then fook me size of that and price of that !
then I saw one being used on the bank and a full roast pork dinner cooked on one I was sold now I use it at ANY time of the year in the garden cos the grub somehow tastes better so little coal is used 8 briquetes is all that's needed normally
I can also recommend the more compact versatile Cadac Safari chef I run mine on a small propane bottle so can use it in the winter too
In reply to Post #28
The cadac safari is a great bit of kit, I don't take it fishing often as I find even that too bulky most of the time.
Since buying a smoker, then building a better one the flavour is just another level. I want something portable for family trips I can set up for high heat direct cooking, or low and slow indirect cooking/smoking and everything in between. If I can fit a beer can chicken in the smokey Joe I think that's my best option
The cadac safari is a great bit of kit, I don't take it fishing often as I find even that too bulky most of the time.
Since buying a smoker, then building a better one the flavour is just another level. I want something portable for family trips I can set up for high heat direct cooking, or low and slow indirect cooking/smoking and everything in between. If I can fit a beer can chicken in the smokey Joe I think that's my best option
In reply to Post #29
Yes it's big investment buying the cobb is not cheep and then having to buy a roasting rack got to see how much in reality it would be used
Yes it's big investment buying the cobb is not cheep and then having to buy a roasting rack got to see how much in reality it would be used
In reply to Post #30
You hit the nail on.the head
Good thing is it will be money well spent and last forever can be used at home all the time youtube and Cobb Facebook pages are inspiration
AND the resale prices are very good they hold their money well
You hit the nail on.the head
Good thing is it will be money well spent and last forever can be used at home all the time youtube and Cobb Facebook pages are inspiration
AND the resale prices are very good they hold their money well
In reply to Post #31
The resale prices are crazy and what stopped me from getting one for a few years, couldn't find a decent second hand one at a sensible price.
However, once I bit the bullet I wished I had just bought one when I first looked for them.
The resale prices are crazy and what stopped me from getting one for a few years, couldn't find a decent second hand one at a sensible price.
However, once I bit the bullet I wished I had just bought one when I first looked for them.
In reply to Post #32
I got one last year, the premium bundle that comes with everything, and love it. Use it at home as well as taking fishing. Have cooked a roast chicken and potatoes on it
When fishing I've cooked pizzas and garlic bread, full English, paella and the more traditional BBQ food.
Brilliant bit of kit
I got one last year, the premium bundle that comes with everything, and love it. Use it at home as well as taking fishing. Have cooked a roast chicken and potatoes on it
When fishing I've cooked pizzas and garlic bread, full English, paella and the more traditional BBQ food.
Brilliant bit of kit
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