Could anyone recommend a good fishing bbq? My bucket bbq has bitten the dust
In reply to Post #1
All sorted cheers
All sorted cheers
Not sure what the trakker one is like but I'm sure there's a replica for a bit cheaper. If you are going to use it a lot have a look at the weber smokey joe. They are just a compact version of the normal ones so most likely to be a decent bit of kit.
The Nash BBQ is superb sadly people didn't warm to it. Mines several years old and although it's still does the jobs I've been looking around for a replacement. Nothing as yet comes close for compactness not that it helps you.
to me a BBQ is shyte UNLESS its got a lid
I learnt this after watching a tv program about BBQ in Australia when the guy could not believe people used them without a lid ?
what he demonstrated made a lot of sense
so I tried cooking some expensive quality burgers 2 without using the lid then the next two with the lid closed both me and my pal agreed the burgers cooked with the lid shut were a 100 times better tender juicy and properly cooked not dried outsides just ruddy marvellous since then I proved it to so many people
I learnt this after watching a tv program about BBQ in Australia when the guy could not believe people used them without a lid ?
what he demonstrated made a lot of sense
so I tried cooking some expensive quality burgers 2 without using the lid then the next two with the lid closed both me and my pal agreed the burgers cooked with the lid shut were a 100 times better tender juicy and properly cooked not dried outsides just ruddy marvellous since then I proved it to so many people
In reply to Post #5
Hit the nail on the head mate. I do a fair bit of bbq and smoking and a good quality lid is vital! (Hence why I suggested the smokey joe.
Hit the nail on the head mate. I do a fair bit of bbq and smoking and a good quality lid is vital! (Hence why I suggested the smokey joe.
In reply to Post #6
good friends of mine bought the very popular WEBER Go Anywhere apparently they are the bees knees
good friends of mine bought the very popular WEBER Go Anywhere apparently they are the bees knees
In reply to Post #7
A nice recommendation which I've gone with
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001QUSDZC/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_tg0NEbPSH8QMW
A nice recommendation which I've gone with
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001QUSDZC/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_tg0NEbPSH8QMW
In reply to Post #1
Cadac Safari Chef. Uses gas and you can also use it to boil a kettle etc. Folds down nicely as well.
Cadac Safari Chef. Uses gas and you can also use it to boil a kettle etc. Folds down nicely as well.
In reply to Post #7
Just treated myself to a Weber Go Anywhere for my birthday. On trial runs its superb, especially with the chimney starter
Just treated myself to a Weber Go Anywhere for my birthday. On trial runs its superb, especially with the chimney starter
In reply to Post #11
The Go Anywhere's look good, especially for camping trips as well, but then so does the Cadac if you prefer gas, very versatile
The Go Anywhere's look good, especially for camping trips as well, but then so does the Cadac if you prefer gas, very versatile
I would go for a Cobb. You can do pretty much anything with it.
In reply to Post #13
Have a look at the sheets you place on the grilles brilliant
stops sticking and still allows browning and flavour
Have a look at the sheets you place on the grilles brilliant
stops sticking and still allows browning and flavour
In reply to Post #14
Im a massive Weber fan I have.a 57s mGBS system and a smokey Joe for on the bank expensive but quality gear and built to last
Im a massive Weber fan I have.a 57s mGBS system and a smokey Joe for on the bank expensive but quality gear and built to last
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Never used it for fishing but for when I go away with the family I use a Gas Webber Q BBQ. It runs of the same C500 cannisters a normal stove works off and packs down quite small. It cost us around £250 but we have had it years and still going strong. The 2 side tables fold in for transport but it still has a cast plate which fits around 8 burgers at a time. Other great thing is you can close the lid and it cooks using a combination of BBQ and Oven for faster times.
Never used it for fishing but for when I go away with the family I use a Gas Webber Q BBQ. It runs of the same C500 cannisters a normal stove works off and packs down quite small. It cost us around £250 but we have had it years and still going strong. The 2 side tables fold in for transport but it still has a cast plate which fits around 8 burgers at a time. Other great thing is you can close the lid and it cooks using a combination of BBQ and Oven for faster times.
In reply to Post #5
Tin foil round the Nash BBQ allows for smoking an all year round use I've BBQd in down pours
Tin foil round the Nash BBQ allows for smoking an all year round use I've BBQd in down pours
In reply to Post #8
A mate has one it's bulky but he leaves it in his Van.
You can cook a heap load on it, easily using 5kg of CharCoal.
A mate has one it's bulky but he leaves it in his Van.
You can cook a heap load on it, easily using 5kg of CharCoal.
Ive got a Cadac and a Cobb
The Cobb is amazing especially in the winter and Ive done roasts and all sorts on it ... And it the summer its great for a social
The cadac is good but for BBQ its just a gas BBQ although Ive done some decent currys on mine using it as a stove
The Cobb is amazing especially in the winter and Ive done roasts and all sorts on it ... And it the summer its great for a social
The cadac is good but for BBQ its just a gas BBQ although Ive done some decent currys on mine using it as a stove
My friend gave me a folding one years ago from Homebase it opens up to about 12” square and folds flat to about 30mm great little bbq that's good enough for me.
I also line it with tin foil as it makes it so much easier in the morning to just lift the foil out with no mess 👍
I also line it with tin foil as it makes it so much easier in the morning to just lift the foil out with no mess 👍
In reply to Post #12
For anyone interested in the Cadac Safari Chef 2 HP, try this site.
https://gasproducts.co.uk/cadac-safari-chef-2-hp.html?currency=GBP&utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=feedmanager&utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=lowerfunnel
Free delivery over £75 as well.
For anyone interested in the Cadac Safari Chef 2 HP, try this site.
https://gasproducts.co.uk/cadac-safari-chef-2-hp.html?currency=GBP&utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=feedmanager&utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=lowerfunnel
Free delivery over £75 as well.
In reply to Post #21
The Cobb is very good too.
My food on the bank has changed markedly since I got one.
The Cobb is very good too.
My food on the bank has changed markedly since I got one.
In reply to Post #21
That's where I just got mine from, good price with the extra 15% off as well
That's where I just got mine from, good price with the extra 15% off as well
In reply to Post #5
to me a BBQ is shyte UNLESS its got a lid
I learnt this after watching a tv program about BBQ in Australia when the guy could not believe people used them without a lid ?
what he demonstrated made a lot of sense
so I tried cooking some expensive quality burgers 2 without using the lid then the next two with the lid closed both me and my pal agreed the burgers cooked with the lid shut were a 100 times better tender juicy and properly cooked not dried outsides just ruddy marvellous since then I proved it to so many people
As the saying goes, “if you are looking, you are not cooking” always rings true when BBQ'ing. Don't see point in a gas GRILL (BBQ has to use wood or charcoal to be called a BBQ) as may as well just use your normal gas stove & a frying pan!
The Cobb Premier is fantastic & as someone that does a lot of BBQ - both Low & Slow as well as Direct Heat Grilling - at home & on the bank, the Cobb is by far the most economical BBQ I have used with regards to how long the charcoal lasts. Can cook a whole roast on 5 standard charcoal briquettes.
I have also found that the better quality briquettes you use, the better results all round. I use McBrikett Koko Egg briquettes that a very good friend of mine who travels around Europe & occasionally the States for some of the bigger events, for competitive KCBS BBQ competitions (whole Briskets, pork shoulders, Ribs & Chicken pieces) recommended to me. A 12” x 12” zip loc bag of these briquettes lasts me 72 hours on the bank with just a few “shredded wheat” type natural firefighters in a small tub to get things started.
to me a BBQ is shyte UNLESS its got a lid
I learnt this after watching a tv program about BBQ in Australia when the guy could not believe people used them without a lid ?
what he demonstrated made a lot of sense
so I tried cooking some expensive quality burgers 2 without using the lid then the next two with the lid closed both me and my pal agreed the burgers cooked with the lid shut were a 100 times better tender juicy and properly cooked not dried outsides just ruddy marvellous since then I proved it to so many people
As the saying goes, “if you are looking, you are not cooking” always rings true when BBQ'ing. Don't see point in a gas GRILL (BBQ has to use wood or charcoal to be called a BBQ) as may as well just use your normal gas stove & a frying pan!
The Cobb Premier is fantastic & as someone that does a lot of BBQ - both Low & Slow as well as Direct Heat Grilling - at home & on the bank, the Cobb is by far the most economical BBQ I have used with regards to how long the charcoal lasts. Can cook a whole roast on 5 standard charcoal briquettes.
I have also found that the better quality briquettes you use, the better results all round. I use McBrikett Koko Egg briquettes that a very good friend of mine who travels around Europe & occasionally the States for some of the bigger events, for competitive KCBS BBQ competitions (whole Briskets, pork shoulders, Ribs & Chicken pieces) recommended to me. A 12” x 12” zip loc bag of these briquettes lasts me 72 hours on the bank with just a few “shredded wheat” type natural firefighters in a small tub to get things started.
The Cobbs look good, but quite a lot of messing about for a bit of grub while fishing.
I'm waiting for the Delkim microwave.
I'm waiting for the Delkim microwave.
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A lot of people say a BBQ has to be charcoal and not gas but it turns out thats a load of old cobblers !!
what they did was get a panel of food critics they blind tasted a variety of meats cooked on a gas BBQ and traditional charcoal
the results they could not tell which was which ! its the juices of whatever meat your cooking drops on the heat source your cooking and the smoking imparts that BBQ flavour
as both gas and Charcoal is odourless so basically its all in the mind and an old wives tail mate
I sold my Cobb Premier and bought the Air best fuel I have used is without question this >>LINKY POO
tried Webber briquettes, Cobblestones ,heatbeads and the very best as in the link
and the great thing is when you finished cooking lift out any unburnt tubes drop em in water and when you dried them you can use em again
A lot of people say a BBQ has to be charcoal and not gas but it turns out thats a load of old cobblers !!
what they did was get a panel of food critics they blind tasted a variety of meats cooked on a gas BBQ and traditional charcoal
the results they could not tell which was which ! its the juices of whatever meat your cooking drops on the heat source your cooking and the smoking imparts that BBQ flavour
as both gas and Charcoal is odourless so basically its all in the mind and an old wives tail mate
I sold my Cobb Premier and bought the Air best fuel I have used is without question this >>LINKY POO
tried Webber briquettes, Cobblestones ,heatbeads and the very best as in the link
and the great thing is when you finished cooking lift out any unburnt tubes drop em in water and when you dried them you can use em again
In reply to Post #26
Do you stand them upright or lay them down OG?
Do you stand them upright or lay them down OG?
Yep needs a lid, always seems too piss down when I BBQ
In reply to Post #27
stand them up mate
found this helpful info on the net
Briquette Tubes normally appear under the description Restaurant Quality Tandoori Briquettes. They are extruded, pushed through dies in the same way that pasta is made. They come as long tubes that you can cut to suitable size so that they can be stood upright in the Cobb Firebasket like their own mini chimneys. Two main brands: Ouse Valley from Amazon, and Big K from Hotsmoked. Both come as “10kg Box”, which is the shipping weight, i.e. you will get about 9.2kg of briquettes. It's a significant outlay, but you don't need much:
3cm burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours.
stand them up mate
found this helpful info on the net
Briquette Tubes normally appear under the description Restaurant Quality Tandoori Briquettes. They are extruded, pushed through dies in the same way that pasta is made. They come as long tubes that you can cut to suitable size so that they can be stood upright in the Cobb Firebasket like their own mini chimneys. Two main brands: Ouse Valley from Amazon, and Big K from Hotsmoked. Both come as “10kg Box”, which is the shipping weight, i.e. you will get about 9.2kg of briquettes. It's a significant outlay, but you don't need much:
3cm burns about 3 hours, and 5cm about 5 hours.
Just been looking on the cobb website,they do a compact version.Unfortunately it says back in stock January 2030 I don't mind a bit of a wait but that's just a bit too long 
In reply to Post #30
the advantage or dis-advantage ? depending on how you look at it
being smaller with the compact the grid is closer to the coals so it will get hotter and burn quicker ?
the advantage or dis-advantage ? depending on how you look at it
being smaller with the compact the grid is closer to the coals so it will get hotter and burn quicker ?
In reply to Post #31
Just wanted something smaller to carry than the standard version,I like the look of the cadac too
Just wanted something smaller to carry than the standard version,I like the look of the cadac too
In reply to Post #26
Spot on Gerry. I have Weber's in gas and charcoal and use whatever is best suited to the occasion. Food tastes exactly the same
Spot on Gerry. I have Weber's in gas and charcoal and use whatever is best suited to the occasion. Food tastes exactly the same
You get to mess about lighting a fire with charcoal though. Much more fun.
In reply to Post #34
The chimney starters are the kiddie
The chimney starters are the kiddie
In reply to Post #32
There is a Cadac Camp Chef which has less accessories than the Safari and about £40 cheaper. Folds down very small as well.
There is a Cadac Camp Chef which has less accessories than the Safari and about £40 cheaper. Folds down very small as well.
I have a cadac safari which is relatively small and runs on small gas cannisters which I normally use for french trips, overnighers at home I use a stanless steel Yellowstone fold up BBQ. it is relativley lightweight and comes in a small bag which stows away on the barrow taking up no space at all
Michael
Michael
In reply to Post #34
Don't get me wrong I'm as big a Pyromaniac as the next guy and love a proper BBQ, however I have had times where the charcoal has been unavailable so it's nice to have options, having seen what you can cook on the Cadac as well it's a no brainer, it's very versatile LINK
Don't get me wrong I'm as big a Pyromaniac as the next guy and love a proper BBQ, however I have had times where the charcoal has been unavailable so it's nice to have options, having seen what you can cook on the Cadac as well it's a no brainer, it's very versatile LINK
In reply to Post #36
Thanks will take a look
Thanks will take a look
In reply to Post #38
Yes I have both Cadac versions also
and I agree they are brilliant and it was you that told me if you buy the HP version you can then buy an adaptor to convert it to LP and then able to run it on a bottle either propane or Butane depending on what regulator you choose to use I have cooked a chicken and spuds on a LP Cadac and done the same on a Cobb both do the job well
but there is something using about a Cobb must be the cowboy in me ?
or some will say the **** in me
if you go on Facebook ? look at I LOVE MY COBB , Cobb BBQ UK and Bank Side Chefs
Yes I have both Cadac versions also
and I agree they are brilliant and it was you that told me if you buy the HP version you can then buy an adaptor to convert it to LP and then able to run it on a bottle either propane or Butane depending on what regulator you choose to use I have cooked a chicken and spuds on a LP Cadac and done the same on a Cobb both do the job well
but there is something using about a Cobb must be the cowboy in me ?
or some will say the **** in me
if you go on Facebook ? look at I LOVE MY COBB , Cobb BBQ UK and Bank Side Chefs
In reply to Post #40
can't argue with that 
I think the HP to LP adapter may be a recent addition to the range as I can only find one place that stocks them
can't argue with that
I think the HP to LP adapter may be a recent addition to the range as I can only find one place that stocks them
In reply to Post #41
Facebook bank side chefs group has lots of info and ideas for all types of cooking on the bank
Facebook bank side chefs group has lots of info and ideas for all types of cooking on the bank
In reply to Post #42
yes I've joined that 
yes I've joined that
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Yep webber go anywhere for me too - spent ages tossing up between a cobb and this webber - theres pros/cons for each but for me the webber was just better all round, and more suited to the majority of what I cook on it. You can do anything on either of them to be fair - both can BBQ with direct heat - but the webber is just better on this front. Both can roast, but the Cobb just beats the webber for roasting. The webber is better for slow-low/smoking (which is my preferred cook)
If you google for it there are loads of video's for setting up a really neat compact setup with the webber, and you can get everthing including tools, and enough for two cooks of coals inside it, complete with the chimney. I got the bag too - more to protect the car I guess but its worth getting IMHO.
Key thing is to cut the top grill in 1/2 as soon as you get it - goes against the grain taking a saw to somthing brand new but trust me its worth it for having such a compact setup, and doesnt imapct it at all - infact it makes it easier for slow-low cooks as you can top-up the charcoal or briquettes on one side and leave the meat on the half of the grill that you leave in place.
Ours goes with us to the beach too.
And if its allowed on your water it doubles up as a neat little fire-pit to sit next to as the sun goes down with your choice of poison
Yep webber go anywhere for me too - spent ages tossing up between a cobb and this webber - theres pros/cons for each but for me the webber was just better all round, and more suited to the majority of what I cook on it. You can do anything on either of them to be fair - both can BBQ with direct heat - but the webber is just better on this front. Both can roast, but the Cobb just beats the webber for roasting. The webber is better for slow-low/smoking (which is my preferred cook)
If you google for it there are loads of video's for setting up a really neat compact setup with the webber, and you can get everthing including tools, and enough for two cooks of coals inside it, complete with the chimney. I got the bag too - more to protect the car I guess but its worth getting IMHO.
Key thing is to cut the top grill in 1/2 as soon as you get it - goes against the grain taking a saw to somthing brand new but trust me its worth it for having such a compact setup, and doesnt imapct it at all - infact it makes it easier for slow-low cooks as you can top-up the charcoal or briquettes on one side and leave the meat on the half of the grill that you leave in place.
Ours goes with us to the beach too.
And if its allowed on your water it doubles up as a neat little fire-pit to sit next to as the sun goes down with your choice of poison
In reply to Post #39
Campingaz do something similar to the cadac too called the partygrill. I got the 400 size one in a sale a couple of years ago and it's very good and was quite a bit cheaper than the cadac equivalent
Campingaz do something similar to the cadac too called the partygrill. I got the 400 size one in a sale a couple of years ago and it's very good and was quite a bit cheaper than the cadac equivalent
In reply to Post #41
UPDATE: I emailed Cadac about the HP to LP adapter and apparently it's only available for the EU market
Thank you for your query, with the Safari Chef 2 HP you can only use this with the threaded cartridges as this can not be converted to LP. Only the LP model can convert from LP to HP with the correct hose adapter. The HP adapter is only available in Europe as this has not been adapted for the UK market yet. Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Cadac Warranty Support Team
Cadac Leisure LTD
Does that make sense to anyone?
UPDATE: I emailed Cadac about the HP to LP adapter and apparently it's only available for the EU market
Thank you for your query, with the Safari Chef 2 HP you can only use this with the threaded cartridges as this can not be converted to LP. Only the LP model can convert from LP to HP with the correct hose adapter. The HP adapter is only available in Europe as this has not been adapted for the UK market yet. Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Cadac Warranty Support Team
Cadac Leisure LTD
Does that make sense to anyone?
IP got the bullet too?! How have we all survived without his endless superior knowledge?
He would have got on great with Mozzi
He would have got on great with Mozzi
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Had this little beauty for a couple of years now. Top shelf and a lid, runs off gas. Brilliant bit of kit for £60. Just requires a bit more room in the car if you are lugging about the gas with it.
Had this little beauty for a couple of years now. Top shelf and a lid, runs off gas. Brilliant bit of kit for £60. Just requires a bit more room in the car if you are lugging about the gas with it.
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Don't think any need for the dig when he can't defend himself
Don't think any need for the dig when he can't defend himself
In reply to Post #50
As if he's not already on here in another form.
As if he's not already on here in another form.
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I agree.
I agree.
In reply to Post #49
Got the same and it's awesome light and easy to carry and use
Spot on
Got the same and it's awesome light and easy to carry and use
Spot on
In reply to Post #53
Steak cooking extravaganza love it!
Cant wait for a bit more of this later this year👍
Steak cooking extravaganza love it!
Cant wait for a bit more of this later this year👍
In reply to Post #54
Very nice,that is..
Very nice,that is..
In reply to Post #54
Don't want mine cremated when I come to the social you invited me too.
Ps lake looks awesome.
Don't want mine cremated when I come to the social you invited me too.
Ps lake looks awesome.
In reply to Post #56
Beautiful willow lined lake with some big moggies and decent carp. Steak was amazing if a little well done, and the footy was just off camera. Some of the heavenly moments we are privileged to enjoy.
The BBQ has great control so just let me know how you like it and it will be cooked to order 👍
Beautiful willow lined lake with some big moggies and decent carp. Steak was amazing if a little well done, and the footy was just off camera. Some of the heavenly moments we are privileged to enjoy.
The BBQ has great control so just let me know how you like it and it will be cooked to order 👍
In reply to Post #54
The amount of money you spend on that place Mark should be buying you the steak and cooking it
The amount of money you spend on that place Mark should be buying you the steak and cooking it
In reply to Post #58
Some lake exclusives this year mate.
Some lake exclusives this year mate.
In reply to Post #59
Very nice mate,that lake is stunning
Very nice mate,that lake is stunning
In reply to Post #54
Jesus you love tomato salad don't ya 😂
Jesus you love tomato salad don't ya 😂
In reply to Post #61
You crack on with your pot noodle
You crack on with your pot noodle
In reply to Post #60
If you are interested in Aug/Sep mate let me know.
If you are interested in Aug/Sep mate let me know.
In reply to Post #63
I know this is old but just been looking at your suggestions and the webber go anywhere looks good but has anyone used the George forman one that looks identical with a pressure gauge for half the price ? Or better still the George forman go anywhere without pressure gauge is even less.
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Cheers mate
In reply to Post #26
Agree Gerry
Big K stuff is all awesome 🤩
Agree Gerry
Big K stuff is all awesome 🤩
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