BBQ

I use a cadac for outdoor cooking and for this, they are great. But for that real BBQ experience and taste then whilst away in the van its the Cobb for me. 

We have a Cadac Safari Chef and we're very pleased with it. Despite what has been said, you can bbq: the diffuser plate takes the place of charcoal ( it has its own little bag for transporting). As well as hot plate, griddle and cover/ wok ours came with a pizza plate ( not yet put to test)

The whole thing folds up and is contained in a carry bag. We have a snap-on regulator which we use with a French 'le Cube' gas bottle.

If you are planning to visit the Continent, be aware that in most of southern Europe charcoal BBQs are not permitted except at communal  facilities with chimneys and spark traps.

I use a cadac for outdoor cooking and for this, they are great. But for that real BBQ experience and taste then whilst away in the van its the Cobb for me. 

It's the Cobb for me too. Great bit of kit - use it to bbq/grill, boil, fry, smoke, stir fry, roast, bake - the lot.

Cadac for us - We find it convenient clean and versatile. Comes in it's own carry bag with all the accessories.

K

Cadac for us too.  Ours is an older Cadac 1, but we are happy with it.  We know it's not quite the same as a traditional BBQ, but we went for gas as we can also use it on sites in the South of France, where charcoal BBQ's are often not allowed, and we've no wish to take two 'BBQ's'.

David 

Cobb are very good traditional type BBQs, these can be carried to and from the table even when cooking! Fine on sites where charcoal or wood is not allowed, as they burn cobblestones or heat beads which burn very evenly and without sparks! As gas and electric ones are really just outdoor cookers they will not give you that true BBQ experience.

I use a cadac for outdoor cooking and for this, they are great. But for that real BBQ experience and taste then whilst away in the van its the Cobb for me. 

It's the Cobb for me too. Great bit of kit - use it to bbq/grill, boil, fry, smoke, stir fry, roast, bake - the lot.

 

 Cobb for us as well.  So easy to use and so flexible.  probably my best accessory buy ever.

I’ve used a Cobb successfully for 4 or 5 years now. I’ve cooked everything from the usual burgers and sausages to paella and pizza. I've cooked many a succulent beer can chicken with veg.

Best results are with the lid on, this aids the cooking and also helps give the BBQ flavour to your food. I’ve got a cast iron smoke pot for use when I want a more smokey flavour.

If you use the cobblestone fuel it will be ready for cooking in about 10 minuets but I generally use either 6 – 7 bricketts or standard lumpwood charcoal. I’ve never had any problems cleaning it, most parts can go in the dishwasher for a good clean when back home, and if I’m not using the moat to cook in, I line it with tinfoil so its easier to clean.

I’ve used it when away in the caravan, at home, on the beach and on picnics. It’s a versatile piece of kit which I would recommend to anyone.

I’ve used a Cobb successfully for 4 or 5 years now. I’ve cooked everything from the usual burgers and sausages to paella and pizza. I've cooked many a succulent beer can chicken with veg.

Best results are with the lid on, this aids the cooking and also helps give the BBQ flavour to your food. I’ve got a cast iron smoke pot for use when I want a more smokey flavour.

If you use the cobblestone fuel it will be ready for cooking in about 10 minuets but I generally use either 6 – 7 bricketts or standard lumpwood charcoal. I’ve never had any problems cleaning it, most parts can go in the dishwasher for a good clean when back home, and if I’m not using the moat to cook in, I line it with tinfoil so its easier to clean.

I’ve used it when away in the caravan, at home, on the beach and on picnics. It’s a versatile piece of kit which I would recommend to anyone.

Versatile indeed...and so easy & convenient. Can't remember anything ever burning or getting overdone, and it comes in an excellent carry bag with all the accessories..perfect bit of kit.

I use a Weber Smokey Joe, best $30 USD I spent in Afghanistan, I zip tie the feet to the stand made from the bottom two shelves of a wire shelving unit which I peg the feet of, and its nice and stable, great for the two of us, or even 4 when we have visitors. 1 bag of lumpwood charcoal lasted well past last week, and that was cooking every evening bar one - I reckon I have at least a week's worth of the black stuff left :)

And the food tastes proper BBQ'ed :)