Cobb BBQ

catherinef
catherinef Forum Participant Posts: 647
edited June 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

Lot's of threads on BBQ's and I know we hear all the time about Webbers and Cadac's but how many people have got a Cobb and what are your thoughts and experiences on your purchase.

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  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited June 2016 #2

    Not heard any bad reports about them Cath and I haven't got one. Just what you are happy with I guess and I wouldn't move from my Weber . The food and the accessories are superb. 

  • wye
    wye Forum Participant Posts: 241
    edited June 2016 #3

    Hi , I have been using a Cadac for a number of years , and think they very good , iam also thinking of purchasing a Cobb .

    In my opinion they are very different barbecue s

    In size and usages , iam looking at the cobb for use on the beach and when out hiking etc .

    A bit pricey though .

  • emma1454
    emma1454 Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited June 2016 #4

    I had a Cobb when we were tenters. If you just want a bbq then I wouldn't recommend it, that's its least successful use imo. Its best use is as an 'oven' (cook with the lid on). It took me ages to get the hang of cooking well with it, I very nearly gave
    up on it. I used to have trouble with the moat, potatoes with flecks of ash on is not pleasant!

  • peedee
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    edited June 2016 #5

    I agree with Emma, you can BBQ with it but if you want a very good oven as well, it cooks joints superbly on very few briquettes, then go for it.

    peedee

  • KeefySher
    KeefySher Forum Participant Posts: 1,128
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    edited June 2016 #6

    Our caravan oven works very well. Did a lovely Xmas dinner and left overs pies for Boxing Day and beyond.

    The Cadac we have had for yonks works well for outdoor cooking. BBQs I tend to bugger up food on, unless a half oil drum with cinders fed for 8-10 hours, but impractical to take caravanning Tongue Out

  • Whittakerr
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    edited June 2016 #7

    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.

    As stated above 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. Have a look at some videos on you tube.

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