BBQ
can someone tell me whats the best gas bbq to buy for our motorhome
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We have a cadac safari chef, there are only two of us so it is quite big enough. you can buy accessories if you want more than a grillplate or bbq rack , and the lid can be used as a wok. it also packs away very neatly
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Isn't a BBQ a cooker which heats food with a naked flame, onto which the food/ fat drips causing an infusion of smoke. And isn't a Cadac a hotplate, such as as might be used in McDonalds? The taste of the cooked food is entirely different. (Yes I know that Cadac have a direct cooking grid option, which leaves the stove so difficult to clean that it's very unlikely to be used twice). For world class BBQing, you could invest in an excellent but expensive and heavy Weber. People speak highly of the Cob, but I don't have experience of them myself.
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I would also say Webper specifically. The small Q series. Expensive yes, heavy fairly although this seasons models seem to be lighter, I'm not sure this is a go thing. You can sometimes pick up a bargain if you can wait until autumn but should last for
yearsThe Cadac is basically a frying pan on legs so if all you want to do is cook a full English or fry a few burgers then it is fine.
For the pedants neither the cadac or Weber Q's are barbecues, the Weber describes itself as a grill. But also calls itself the BabyQ so is aware of its use.
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I agree Jenny but I think most people refer to almost any outside cooking facility as a BBQ these days. I do prefer charcoal myself but gas and electric gizmos have their uses. I love my electric wok/multicooker for caravanning as well as charcoal.
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We love our Cadac as it is lightweight, multi-purpose, but above all gives us meat that is succulent and better than
we can achieve on a flame. We also fry eggs as part of our breakfast and have made bread using the lid. Might think twice though if we did not have an external gas point and had to carry and additional gas bottle.0 -
I've said many a time a Cadac is a hot plate grill and not a BBQ. The only resemblance to a BBQ is that you use it outside. The infusion of smoke either by the introduction of smoking chips or, as Jennyc quite rightly says, by the food causing its own smokey flavour. The best BBQ I have ever had is a Weber and the range of accessories is amazing! I have the standard kettle as the accessories are amazing and the "go anywhere" BBQ which is ideal for site but I have taken the full kettle before now and some of my accessories inc the Pizza Stone! I am sure Weber do a gas version of the smaller BBQs. They also do a smoking box so gas users can have the smokey flavour too. They are not cheap but where the others just fell apart the Webers have just gone on and on. Total quality and the food you can produce is stunning! The pizzas are wonderful done on a hot stone. Try roasting a whole chicken by the 'indirect method' using the accessory side baskets- have you ever had such succulent chicken? and if you smoke it too it's sumptuous. Got to stop now- I'm dribbling on my phone!
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The OP asked about gas, so although I've used a 22" charcoal Weber, their smaller Smoky Jo too, for many years I'll concentrate on their larger Q Gas BBQ which I have at home and their small Q gas which stays with the van. We also have the very portable
Cadac Safari Chef for picnics and boiling kettles as well as frying onions on occasions. I bought a large Weber Q gas and the big Cadac for the charity which I worked for before I retired. Both were used frequently and successfully. Various other, and less
effective, BBQs have come and gone over the years. Weber claim that you can't tell the difference between gas and charcoal on "their" BBQs due to their unique "flavouriser" bars which catch the fat, allowing it to smoke. I have to say that I tend to agree,
and the smoke generated by their gas models underlines this. After all, charcoal alone is a smokeless fuel, used for just that property in smelting metal over the centuries. I regularly cook fish, shell on prawns, lobster, steaks, marinaded chicken, roast
meat, vegetables, including baked potatoes, then pizzas on a tray, and pancakes on a heavy iron plate etc on our Webers. All delicious and convenient in the case of gas. I've tried the smoker box with hickory, which doesn't seem very good on gas, though hickory
on charcoal works well. I use our own Cadac Safari mainly for boiling a kettle on picnics and frying onions. For culinary diversity I'd chose a Weber every time, but for an easy fry up breakfast or an additional heat source at a BBQ party, then the Cadac works
well. Neither the Weber or the larger Cadac is cheap, so they don't really count in a cheaper Caravanning discussion. For a cheap solution I'd recommend the Weber Smoky Joe charcoal grill, but that's not what the OP asked about.0 -
Whilst not strictly a BBQ, we have the Cadac-2-cook (https://www.obelink.co.uk/cadac-2-cook.html) as we rather like cooking on a hotplate / griddle outdoors (plus we wanted to keep cost and weight down). Also I am lazy, I like grills with minimal setup and
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.0 -
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.
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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.
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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
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can someone tell me whats the best gas bbq to buy for our motorhome
if youre interested, i have one of the Cadac Safari Chef 2 BBQs for sale in the club classifieds....
i have just won it and we already have a Cadac...
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I have a Weber Q100 (or is it Q1000?) and consider it to be the best BBQ I have owned. It is totally controllable, cooks the food beautifully and is large enough to cater for 4 people but small enough to be easily transportable. I have fitted the adaptor hose so that it plugs straight into the side of the van but this adds another £20+ to the price. A big plus for me is that it's so easy to clean and any residue just wipes off the enamel grill plates.
Downsides are that it was expensive - but you get what you pay for and I expect this one to last for many years. Plus - it is quite heavy - indicating its quality - and I therefore choose to transport it in the car rather than the van. Like most people, I've tried loads of BBQs over the years - most have been of variable performance and all have only lasted a year or two. The Weber, in my experience, far outshines the competition.
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I love my Weber Baby Q but found it a little bulky and heavy for the motorhome so bought a Weber Go-anywhere which works on a gas canister. So far it has been very good.
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Whilst I take the point of those who claim that a Cadac (or any other gas fired BBQ) isn't the same as a proper charcoal fired one, when we're in the 'van we put up with that for the sheer convenience - plus as has been mentioned avoiding the hassle where
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can someone tell me whats the best gas bbq to buy for our motorhome
We can say what we use and why! We have a Cadac Carri Chef and it is our second one, the first being very well used but needing replacement. We bought both at Obelink in Holland whilst visiting freinds who live nearby and made a resonable saving doing so.
The reasons for the Cadac? It is very, very portable,quite light and easy to assemble. For cooking it has a good range of options and the ribbed single sided plate,with flame/heat deflector on the underside is a big improvement on our last doube sided cooking
plate. We got our latest en route to Italy last year and used the skottel pan to cook lovely dishes that were addded to fresh pasta for quick easy meals.No, its not a 'real' BBQ and does not use charcaol but that it not what you wanted to know is it?
By the way,if you want to know why charcoal can be a pain look for Jasper Carrott on you tube!!
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Safari chef for us as well. Have had it about 8 years and it is probably about ready for replacement. Just don't use any sticky sugar based marinades with the BBQ or you will spend the rest of the holiday cleaning it. Fine with other types, or just some
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We bought the Cadac chef 2 before coming away this summer. Use it in the grill to get a bbq flavour. Don't see what people are complaining about from a cleaning point of view. Yes you have the grill and drip tray but a few kitchen towels when is cooling
and not got lifts most fat and grease then hit soapy water fixes the rest every few uses.So much better than our old cheap one nd golds down easily and quickly you can find places for it in the van too.
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