As I've said on here before, one of the best BBQ products I've bought is the 'charcoal bucket' ........ takes away all the hassle of lighting-up! Just put some newspaper in the bottom, then some charcoal in the top (as it lights easily) .... then I fill with briquettes (so it doesn't smoke too much) ...... light the paper and leave for 20 minutes. Tip out the bucket (although it has a relective heat shield the wooden handle still gets hot, so I dip my hand in the fire bucket before picking it up!) and away we go - all coals/charcoal white and ready to cook!
Errrrr ..... that should have read "water bucket"!!!
We got a folding bbq from B&Q last month. Think it was around £20. Its a decent size, sort of oblong shaped rather than round and has adjustable rack but as it folds flat its really easy to store & carry. It has folding legs (like an ironing board) and stands at a good height for cooking.
I've just called my local B&Q and they aren't stocking it this year and don't seem to know that it is available, although they are looking into it for me.
Which store did you obtain it from, please?
I really do need a replacement as we will be away for a couple of weeks again very soon.
The adjustable rack is ideal - I don't know how people manage to cook at one height, I'm always moving the rack up and down! :-)
Answer to this one is to have more charcoal piled one end, that end will be hotter whilst the other will be cooler. When you follow the instructions to spread the coals out evenly, you usually end up with too hot all over.
I bought a barbecue today from homebase in Basingstoke. Cost £14.99 Packs down to briefcase size with legs etc inside. Portable Messina II Barbecue. Looks fine to me and was a doddle to put together.
We got a folding bbq from B&Q last month. Think it was around £20. Its a decent size, sort of oblong shaped rather than round and has adjustable rack but as it folds flat its really easy to store & carry. It has folding legs (like an ironing board) and stands at a good height for cooking.
Thanks for that. I managed to track one down at a different B&Q warehouse - it's called a Valencia (made specifically for B&Q) and is a 'lovely' yellow this time (my old one was blue). For £19.99 it's a great buy and I'm really pleased thay are still producing it - it's a great BBQ for camping as it folds down so well and is easy to use.
We have the bbq from homebase also...been using it for 3 years now and its nearly finished it life...has legs and folds into a briefcase...you can sit in a chair drinking a beer whilst cooking...our idea of heaven.....
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Topic: BBQ help please!!
