Lotus fan assist bbq

Mr Sambambles
Mr Sambambles Forum Participant Posts: 194
edited July 2017 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Any of you good folks used one of these. Ready to use in a few minutes apparently. Quick and don't use much charcoal either. Do they work as good as conventional bbq's. Don't want my sausages over done !!!!!

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  • mickysf
    mickysf Forum Participant Posts: 6,474 ✭✭✭
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    edited July 2017 #2

    At least they are proper BBQs being charcoal fuelled rather than those outdoor gas cooker types like the cadac. Think the fan assist is just a gimmick mind, we have used a hand held battery fan to get ours going when infrequently required and that seems to do the job adequately. Can't beat the real thing!

  • harrib0
    harrib0 Club Member Posts: 70 ✭✭
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    edited July 2017 #3

    Can't say I've heard of it but it does get a good review HERE

    I must admit I have a Cadac, more for the convenience of quick cooking than anything else but you can't beat a proper charcoal BBQ for taste.

     

  • Merve
    Merve Forum Participant Posts: 2,333
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    edited July 2017 #4

    A charcoal Weber with or without wood chips has to be the king of the BBQS for  quality, accessories and its ability to produce superb food. Fan assisted? Never needed it! 

  • Pippah45
    Pippah45 Forum Participant Posts: 2,452
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    edited July 2017 #5

    I fell for the blurb on Lotus - and it says what it is on the tin - lights ready to cook in about 10 mins - however - Lidl have brought out an almost identical product without the price tag. Yes it works but I found that the food doesn't get the charcoal taste because of the way it is set up. Short conclusion - I wouldn't spend my money that way again - another minus is that the fuel "basket" once used becomes VERY fragile and is not cheap to replace. It's the fan that sets it apart from others which is very clever and also the parts (excluding the fire basket) are very good quality. It is also very portable - so if it suits your style of camping/cooking go for it!

  • TonyBurton
    TonyBurton Forum Participant Posts: 269
    edited July 2017 #6

    My wife is the cook. She loves her Lotus BBQ and has recently bought the Lotus pizza stone and hood to give an even greater number of options. It is expensive though and a gas Cadac may be a cheaper option.

     

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