I thought I'd get myself a proper charcoal bbq having never had one before . After a bit of research ordered the Weber go anywhere . Looking for a bit of advice from all you seasoned bbq'ers .
Do you use lumpwood or briquettes?
Is the Weber chimney starter worth getting ?
What do you find is the best fire lighter - white blocks / wood type or fluid ?
Go anywhere specific - is it worth getting the carry bag or because the bbq has a carry handle itself is this sufficient?
Many thanks for any help .
Do you use lumpwood or briquettes?
Is the Weber chimney starter worth getting ?
What do you find is the best fire lighter - white blocks / wood type or fluid ?
Go anywhere specific - is it worth getting the carry bag or because the bbq has a carry handle itself is this sufficient?
Many thanks for any help .
In reply to Post #1
I did the same as you pal. The chimney starter is fantastic do yourself a favour and get it. With chimney starter any cheap firelighters will do the trick and any sort of charcoal. Lumpwood obviously easier and faster but briquettes will burn longer.
I looked at the bag more for storage/transport and ended up buying just a cheap one off ebay for £18 which does the job. Carries bbq, chimney starter and weber T-par grill brush with ease.
If you look on YouTube some cool mods people do with theirs
Epic little bbq
I did the same as you pal. The chimney starter is fantastic do yourself a favour and get it. With chimney starter any cheap firelighters will do the trick and any sort of charcoal. Lumpwood obviously easier and faster but briquettes will burn longer.
I looked at the bag more for storage/transport and ended up buying just a cheap one off ebay for £18 which does the job. Carries bbq, chimney starter and weber T-par grill brush with ease.
If you look on YouTube some cool mods people do with theirs
Epic little bbq
In reply to Post #2
Thanks for the reply . Having never had a proper charcoal bbq wasn't sure if the chimney was just a gimmick . I saw on YouTube people cutting the grille in half to allow chimney to be stored inside - seems a good idea . I didn't know if the bag was necessary or whether I'd just carry it with the handle . I guess it would save any mess - just a bit pricey for the Weber bag . Thanks for the help.
Thanks for the reply . Having never had a proper charcoal bbq wasn't sure if the chimney was just a gimmick . I saw on YouTube people cutting the grille in half to allow chimney to be stored inside - seems a good idea . I didn't know if the bag was necessary or whether I'd just carry it with the handle . I guess it would save any mess - just a bit pricey for the Weber bag . Thanks for the help.
In reply to Post #1
For fishing on the bank Id not bother with a chimney
Don't use the white blocks for starting the fire ... Honestly, it will taint the food - Use the straw starters you can get
Depending on how long you going, work it out from there how much charcoal you need ... I use Aussie Beads or Weber briquettes when fishing and just use an old Tupperware type box... Youll need no more than 8-12 for a decent dinner
Just remember to have patience before starting cooking ... Some great facebook groups for BBQ ... Same principle if using a 57cm weber or small weber (I use the smokey Joe for fishing or my Cobb)
Welcome to another hobby to spend money on !!
For fishing on the bank Id not bother with a chimney
Don't use the white blocks for starting the fire ... Honestly, it will taint the food - Use the straw starters you can get
Depending on how long you going, work it out from there how much charcoal you need ... I use Aussie Beads or Weber briquettes when fishing and just use an old Tupperware type box... Youll need no more than 8-12 for a decent dinner
Just remember to have patience before starting cooking ... Some great facebook groups for BBQ ... Same principle if using a 57cm weber or small weber (I use the smokey Joe for fishing or my Cobb)
Welcome to another hobby to spend money on !!
In reply to Post #1
half price good deal here LINKY POO
dont use those smelly white kerosene blocks
instead buy the natural wood shaving bundles no smell no smoke burn for up to 8 to 10mins soooo worth it tried lots of different makes these are simply the Rolls‑Royce of fire lighters you will never fail to light your BBQ without all the aggro
LINKY POO 
half price good deal here LINKY POO
dont use those smelly white kerosene blocks
instead buy the natural wood shaving bundles no smell no smoke burn for up to 8 to 10mins soooo worth it tried lots of different makes these are simply the Rolls‑Royce of fire lighters you will never fail to light your BBQ without all the aggro
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #5
Cracking price ... Just cant see why anyone would want to take one fishing with a small bbq
Cracking price ... Just cant see why anyone would want to take one fishing with a small bbq
In reply to Post #6
I have the weber go specific chimney starter. Its smaller then a standard chimney starter holding just enough to cook on, small enough to fit inside the weber when closed taking up no additional space and easy enough to light and have evenly burning charcoal inside 10 minutes without having to shift charcoal around to take.
My question to you is why would you not take it?
I have the weber go specific chimney starter. Its smaller then a standard chimney starter holding just enough to cook on, small enough to fit inside the weber when closed taking up no additional space and easy enough to light and have evenly burning charcoal inside 10 minutes without having to shift charcoal around to take.
My question to you is why would you not take it?
In reply to Post #7
Does the compact chimney fit in without cutting the grille , thanks?
Does the compact chimney fit in without cutting the grille , thanks?
In reply to Post #7
Never even knew they made one this small
Cracking idea
Never even knew they made one this small
Cracking idea
In reply to Post #1
As your will only be doing "short" cooks, not 12 hour smoking, lumpwood will be fine but it really doesnt make any difference. Briquettes will burn longer.
Get the smaller chimney. 100 % worth having
Regarding firelighters, if using a chimney then you can actually just use a couple of lightly scrunched up sheets of news paper. Use the wooden (natural) fire lighters, much better than the soaked white blocks and stay away from fluid, you DONT need it with a chimney
As your will only be doing "short" cooks, not 12 hour smoking, lumpwood will be fine but it really doesnt make any difference. Briquettes will burn longer.
Get the smaller chimney. 100 % worth having
Regarding firelighters, if using a chimney then you can actually just use a couple of lightly scrunched up sheets of news paper. Use the wooden (natural) fire lighters, much better than the soaked white blocks and stay away from fluid, you DONT need it with a chimney
In reply to Post #8
You have to cut the grill pal. But i don't use the standard grill i bought some enamel grates o. Amazon which is split pieces. Much better for searing steak etc
You have to cut the grill pal. But i don't use the standard grill i bought some enamel grates o. Amazon which is split pieces. Much better for searing steak etc
In reply to Post #11
Thanks for the replies . I think i'll probably take a look at the chimney then . As a charcoal bbq ‘noddy' can someone please explain how the vent system works - best way to light , cook etc , thanks .
Thanks for the replies . I think i'll probably take a look at the chimney then . As a charcoal bbq ‘noddy' can someone please explain how the vent system works - best way to light , cook etc , thanks .
In reply to Post #12
Have a look on youtube theres loads about this barbaque
Have a look on youtube theres loads about this barbaque
In reply to Post #12
As Scaley has said
You tube will be your friend
As Scaley has said
You tube will be your friend
In reply to Post #14
Thanks for the replies . I can't believe how much is on YouTube 👍 My go anywhere arrived today and very nice too . Just have to wait for the chimney to arrive and away we go , thanks.
Thanks for the replies . I can't believe how much is on YouTube 👍 My go anywhere arrived today and very nice too . Just have to wait for the chimney to arrive and away we go , thanks.
In reply to Post #15
Im a weber fan boy have a go anywhere and a smokey joe for fishing/camping and a gbs and spirit for at home - so much you can do on them that its a minefield and a money pit if your not careful as it is addictive but definitely great bits of kit
Im a weber fan boy have a go anywhere and a smokey joe for fishing/camping and a gbs and spirit for at home - so much you can do on them that its a minefield and a money pit if your not careful as it is addictive but definitely great bits of kit
Take my Cadac Safari Chef when the weathers warmer. Runs on same gas as my ridgemonkey and i like they way it folds down.
In reply to Post #17
IMHO the Cadac Safari Chef 2 is a far better more versatile bit of kit
LINKY POO
IMHO the Cadac Safari Chef 2 is a far better more versatile bit of kit
LINKY POO
In reply to Post #18
I have the safari chef 2 hp and absolutely love it. Does anything from boiling your kettle to cooking a curry to grilling some meat. One of the best purchases I have done for fishing
The one thing it fails on though is for steak its no good. Nowhere near hot enough for a good sear cooks the steak more then anything.
Apart from that imo the perfect fishing companion. Comes in a nice carry bag, folds up small cant knock it
I have the safari chef 2 hp and absolutely love it. Does anything from boiling your kettle to cooking a curry to grilling some meat. One of the best purchases I have done for fishing
The one thing it fails on though is for steak its no good. Nowhere near hot enough for a good sear cooks the steak more then anything.
Apart from that imo the perfect fishing companion. Comes in a nice carry bag, folds up small cant knock it
In reply to Post #19
I agree I have the mk1 and it is a great bit of kit for cooking on the bank.
I agree I have the mk1 and it is a great bit of kit for cooking on the bank.
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