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 ?

In reply to Post #31
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

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

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.

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

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

In reply to Post #36
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

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

In reply to Post #41
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

In reply to Post #7
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