Which Cadac BBQ for caravaning?
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I bought a Weber Go Anywhere gas BBQ then realised that it cannot be connected to the gas point on the 'van so have been looking at the Cadac range instead,
There were a couple which were in my price range (both £99.00) when I looked at my local Go-Outdoors, the Safari Chef 2 and the Grillogas. Anyone got one which they would recommend or anything worth looking at?
Thanks
There were a couple which were in my price range (both £99.00) when I looked at my local Go-Outdoors, the Safari Chef 2 and the Grillogas. Anyone got one which they would recommend or anything worth looking at?
Thanks
I have the Safari Chef 2 and to be honest for a family of 4 whilst its a great bit of kit it really too small. I got it when we were still tenting and used with a two burner stove it was ok. If I did it again now with a caravan I would get the Carri Chef. Outback also do something similar called the Trekker which I was thinking about last year (£109 here https://www.outbackdirect.co.uk/outback-370505-tre... the end I just got a small charcoal BBQ (a budget version of one of these http://www.johnlewis.com/weber-smokey-joe-premium-... for £20) and that and the cooker in the van are all I use for now - the safari chef while still in the van just seems too much of a faff! I may yet have another look at the trekker though
I've got a Safari Chef and think it's a cracking piece of kit. However, it's probably only big enough for two people. I've done a full English breakfast on it and it was quite crammed on the hotplate (bacon, sausage, 2 eggs, 2 tomato halves, mushrooms). It depends what you want to use it for though and which of the cooking surfaces you want to use.
BBQ wise I've BBQ'd for four people, but being gas I cook a bit at a time, turn it off, eat what I've cooked then cook the next items. The pizza stone (bought separately) was a great investment too.
I've tried pancakes but they didn't work as the ground wasn't completely level. It's not the stoves fault but if you want to do pancakes or omelettes make sure the ground is completely level.
The lid is a great wok. I've cooked curries and chilli from scratch in it, as well as stir-frying veg for fajitas. If you're doing something like a chilli, curry or bolognese, the wok could easily cook for four adults.
You can buy a roasting dish for it too, and apparently can cook a whole chicken roast in it. That's this years challenge for me!
The BBQ attachments are tricky to clean IMO, especially the top deflector plate. Everything else is ok though as they are Teflon coated.
All in all I love it. We have got two gas rings and a grill in our Transporter but very rarely cook in the van anymore. It's great cooking Al Fresco and the Cadac is so versatile and suits all of our needs. Make sure you've got a low enough chair though for when you're cooking as it's quite compact so only about 12 inches off the ground.
BBQ wise I've BBQ'd for four people, but being gas I cook a bit at a time, turn it off, eat what I've cooked then cook the next items. The pizza stone (bought separately) was a great investment too.
I've tried pancakes but they didn't work as the ground wasn't completely level. It's not the stoves fault but if you want to do pancakes or omelettes make sure the ground is completely level.
The lid is a great wok. I've cooked curries and chilli from scratch in it, as well as stir-frying veg for fajitas. If you're doing something like a chilli, curry or bolognese, the wok could easily cook for four adults.
You can buy a roasting dish for it too, and apparently can cook a whole chicken roast in it. That's this years challenge for me!
The BBQ attachments are tricky to clean IMO, especially the top deflector plate. Everything else is ok though as they are Teflon coated.
All in all I love it. We have got two gas rings and a grill in our Transporter but very rarely cook in the van anymore. It's great cooking Al Fresco and the Cadac is so versatile and suits all of our needs. Make sure you've got a low enough chair though for when you're cooking as it's quite compact so only about 12 inches off the ground.
I've been looking at gas BBQs to take away in the caravan for the past few weeks, what really puts me off with the Cadac is that it's not actually a BBQ and more of a hot plate. If I didn't have a full hob/oven already in the caravan I'd probably consider one but it's a steep pricetag for something that doesn't actually BBQ. I'm probably going to buy a cheap portable gas BBQ with lava rock in it.
I also looked at the Camping Gaz Party Grill 600 which looks like a very viable alternative to the Cadac and actually has the ability to grill rather than being a hot plate.
I also looked at the Camping Gaz Party Grill 600 which looks like a very viable alternative to the Cadac and actually has the ability to grill rather than being a hot plate.
task said:
I've been looking at gas BBQs to take away in the caravan for the past few weeks, what really puts me off with the Cadac is that it's not actually a BBQ and more of a hot plate. If I didn't have a full hob/oven already in the caravan I'd probably consider one but it's a steep pricetag for something that doesn't actually BBQ. I'm probably going to buy a cheap portable gas BBQ with lava rock in it.
I also looked at the Camping Gaz Party Grill 600 which looks like a very viable alternative to the Cadac and actually has the ability to grill rather than being a hot plate.
Well, you can use a hot plate, obviously. But you can use their BBQ plate which is basically a non stick grill with lots of holes in it. Not a hot plate.I also looked at the Camping Gaz Party Grill 600 which looks like a very viable alternative to the Cadac and actually has the ability to grill rather than being a hot plate.
Edit: Some of the older ones have traditional metal BBQ grills as well.
Edited by Rosscow on Tuesday 26th April 11:16
We love the Carri Chef 2 so much we bought a second one for the house 
We tend to be away for what little summer we get in the UK so am happy to get this on the go quickly rather than go charcoal plus it packs away so doesn't need a cover to sit on the patio all summer (and doesn't clog the workshop up when put away in winter)
There are only 2 of us when out motor homing so its plenty big enough. I use it for normal BBQing plus have made bolognaise/chilli etc by using a wok on the pot stand it comes with. It keeps all the cooking smells out of the MH
I got one last month for £150 delivered which was the best brand new price I could find at the time.
We tend to be away for what little summer we get in the UK so am happy to get this on the go quickly rather than go charcoal plus it packs away so doesn't need a cover to sit on the patio all summer (and doesn't clog the workshop up when put away in winter)
There are only 2 of us when out motor homing so its plenty big enough. I use it for normal BBQing plus have made bolognaise/chilli etc by using a wok on the pot stand it comes with. It keeps all the cooking smells out of the MH
I got one last month for £150 delivered which was the best brand new price I could find at the time.
task said:
I've been looking at gas BBQs to take away in the caravan for the past few weeks, what really puts me off with the Cadac is that it's not actually a BBQ and more of a hot plate. If I didn't have a full hob/oven already in the caravan I'd probably consider one but it's a steep pricetag for something that doesn't actually BBQ. I'm probably going to buy a cheap portable gas BBQ with lava rock in it.
I also looked at the Camping Gaz Party Grill 600 which looks like a very viable alternative to the Cadac and actually has the ability to grill rather than being a hot plate.
The Cadac does have a BBQ option. Yes, there's a hot plate and griddle but there's also a BBQ. It uses the bottom deflector, top deflector and wire grid.I also looked at the Camping Gaz Party Grill 600 which looks like a very viable alternative to the Cadac and actually has the ability to grill rather than being a hot plate.
We have a carri chef 2 and love it.
We did a lot of research, and, ultimately, the ease of storage and the amount of different hotplates swung it.
Whilst many other BBQ's are one trick pony's, the cadac does so much more. For instance, I've cooked a roast for 8 on ours.
Whether you consider it big enough depends on how you cook- I have served a good 15-20 people no problem, but no way you could do that and have all the food ready at the same time- but thats not how I serve anyway, people eat as the food is ready.
The best attachment by far is the pizza stone. So easy to make pizza bases from scratch (in a field) and pizzas are ready in just a few minutes.
Hope this helps!
Simon
We did a lot of research, and, ultimately, the ease of storage and the amount of different hotplates swung it.
Whilst many other BBQ's are one trick pony's, the cadac does so much more. For instance, I've cooked a roast for 8 on ours.
Whether you consider it big enough depends on how you cook- I have served a good 15-20 people no problem, but no way you could do that and have all the food ready at the same time- but thats not how I serve anyway, people eat as the food is ready.
The best attachment by far is the pizza stone. So easy to make pizza bases from scratch (in a field) and pizzas are ready in just a few minutes.
Hope this helps!
Simon
For anyone picking up on this thread - Id recommend getting the Braai 2 plate with it which is basically the full grill plate without holes for oil to drip through. The one I bought for the house has the drain holes and it just means more washing up as the oil collects in the pan underneath.
Obviously this may be to some folks preference as I guess its healthier...
Obviously this may be to some folks preference as I guess its healthier...
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