Barbeques Forums

Humber-Traveller

Greetings,

Just wondered who uses barbecues and if so which type they use, we have only ever used charcoal ones at home but find them messy when camping, so bought some instant packs but find these almost useless as we have never managed to cook anything properly on them.

Possibly going to go for a small table top gas barbecue next so will be looking round at the shows later this year.

Briarose

Hi this is something we haven't ever found the ideal answer to, don't like the disposable ones and a chef on TV the other day said they were the worst thing invented as they burn the outside whilst the inside isn't cooked properly YUK.

Table top ones a waste of time............sold one on the car boot last Sunday, Webber I think is the name I was recommended but then you don't get the charcoal taste Rolling Eyes

also for the same reason I don't fancy a Cadac.

GerryD

Changed to small table top gas a couple of years ago when French campsites started to ban charcoal.
Trouble is food just don't taste the same without charcoal.
Gerry

RichardnGill

We use a gas Cadac BBQ all the time. We did try the portable ones but as said they are rubbish and we wernt keen on smoking the campsite out. The Cadac is quick and easy.

He is my best chef at work.

PS, notice my expensive table....

Rapide561

I use a tabel top gas burner thing with a cast orin skillet on top. Yum yum. No mess, no fuss.

R

bobandjane

Janes just got me a small Cadac Safari Chef Gas Barbecue. I like a real one at home but they do make a mess. I think in the van these are ideal clean and simple. She only bought me one so I do all the cooking, still you can never cook without a beer in your hand, so it will all turn out OK in the end.Thanks. Bob.

EdsMH

I use the instant disposable ones whilst away in the van as I used to use them when going camping by motorcycle. Like Gerry says the food does not taste as good on gas.

I have used the Tesco instant lighting ones for many years and find them excellent. Never had a problem with cooking food through on them and work almost as well as the home charcoal broiler.

You do have to give them plenty of time to get going properly and not rush the cooking process.

Regards

Ed

gaspode · Moderator

Hi Peter

I think you have to remember that BBQs for motorhomers are a bit like a good woman - they need to multi-task. Cool

Not only have they got to do the sausages, steak and burgers but they get used for breakfasts and a whole load of other cooking tasks. They'd be better described as "outdoor cookers" than barbecues.

That's why gas wins every time over charcoal (even though many of us prefer the charcoal taste). The Cadac type offering is versatile too, that's why they're so popular.

MandyandDave · Moderator