WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GAS BARBECUE Benefits f gas barbecues Gas barbecues ffer many benefits ver mre traditinal charcal r wd chip mdels. Fast and even heat distributin, full temperature cntrl fr minimum smke and flare-ups and perfectly cked fd every time are just sme f the advantages f chsing a gas-pwered mdel. Cmplete cntrl The main benefit f a gas barbecue is that yu have ttal cntrl f the heat which allws yu t ensure perfectly cked fd. Simply adjust the cntrl knbs t adapt the temperature f the cking surface - s if yu want t slwly ck a whle fish r char the utside f a steak, the adjustable heat means yu can d just that. A gas-pwered barbecue als allws yu t heat just ne side f the barbecue, ideal fr indirect grilling r when catering fr less diners. Unlike charcal, with a gas-pwered mdel, yu can als ck all day lng with n fear that the barbecue will g cld. Instant ignitin Many gas barbecues feature instant ignitin with a Piez r electrnic ignitin, which ffers easy lighting withut having t resrt t chemical-based firelighters. Unlike charcal barbecues where yu have t wait fr up t 30 minutes fr the cals t get white ht, yu can start cking fd instantly and keep cking fr as lng as needed withut the fear that the cals will get t cld. Easy Cleaning Gas barbecues are generally very easy t clean thanks t their integrated drip trays and remvable parts. Full temperature cntrl makes it easy t clean barbecues using the prven burn ff methd and many Campingaz barbecues, such as the new Master Series, as well as the 2 Series Classic, 3 Series Classic and 4 Series Classic gas barbecues even feature the patented InstaClean system. This means yu can dismantle yur barbecue in less than 60 secnds and place the dirty sectins in yur dishwasher fr fuss-free cleaning. Burner perfrmance and heat retentin Befre chsing yur gas barbecue, cnsider the different types f burner technlgies that are available. Frm classic stainless steel gas burners that ffer reliable and adjustable heat, t ultra-pwerful cast irn burners that deliver superir heat retentin. Get t grips with the benefits f each type in rder t make sure yu chse the ideal grill fr yu.
Different types f gas burners Cast Irn Burners Fr anyne wh lves perfectly seared steaks, cast irn burners ffer pwerful cking and the ultimate in heat retentin. Hwever, cast irn burners d require mre TLC than a stainless-steel burner and if nt cared fr, may eventually flake r rust. If yu use yur barbecue regularly and are happy t spend a little mre time cleaning, iling and maintaining it, cast irn is a great chice fr creating delicius al fresc meals thanks t its unmatched pwer. Stainless Steel Burners Stainless steel burners are very reliable and ffer ptimum crrsin and heat resistance. A great chice fr anyne lking fr minimal maintenance, the durable metal will remain shiny, even after years f use. Featured n many mre cmpact Campingaz barbecues, stainless steel is an ideal burner material. It nt nly retains its strength and shck resistance at high temperatures, but is als very hygienic due t its smth and minimally prus surface. This allws fr simple, easy cleaning. The heat frm stainless steel burners can be easily cntrlled t cater t what yu re cking n the barbecue. They als cl quickly which makes fr easy and quick cleaning when the barbecue is finished. Althugh very practical, stainless steel burners dn t ffer the pwer r heat retentin f cast irn yet will last a lng time with minimal maintenance r hassle. Stainless Steel Tube Burners Sme barbecues, like many in the Campingaz range, feature speciallydevelped stainless steel tube burners. This technlgy ffers superir heat distributin t standard stainless steel burners. The tube burners create V-shaped flames that are directed twards the cking grid, spreading the heat evenly acrss the cking surface. Tube burners heat up quickly fr faster cking times when needed but can als be fully adjusted t create smaller flames that are perfect fr maintaining a lw heat fr slwer cking r indirect grilling. Very durable, stainless steel tube burners als ffer the practicality and lwmaintenance benefits f a traditinal stainless steel burner.
Side burners Many gas barbecues cme with the added benefit f an additinal side burner. These are ideal fr simultaneusly cking sauces and side dishes and reduce the amunt f time spent ging back and frth t the kitchen. When it cmes t chsing yur barbecue, it is wrth cnsidering whether this added feature is wrth the extra investment. In sme mdels, having a side burner will result in yu lsing a side table, hwever many Campingaz barbecues feature a slid cver, s when the side burner is nt in use, the area can still be used as a side table. Als remember t duble check hw sturdy the side tables are, make sure they will easily be able t accmmdate heavy r wide-based pans when using the side burner. Chsing between cking surfaces When chsing yur barbecue, ne f the mst crucial things t cnsider is which cking surface each mdel has. There is a wide range f cking surfaces frm which t chse, frm grills and grids, t griddles and planchas. Then yu need t cnsider the material that the cking surface is made f: stainless steel, cast irn, enamelled catings.. Each has its wn benefits and it is wrth taking the time t think abut hw yu plan t use yur barbecue, what yu ll be cking and which surface will wrk best fr yu. Grid, Griddle r Plancha A fully featured barbecue will ften have different sectins f the cking grid and the ptin f an integrated griddle. If yu plan t ck a wide range f dishes n yur barbecue, it is wrth checking what cking surface each mdel has. Grid: The grid is perfect fr cking traditinal barbecue fds such as steaks, sausages r larger pieces f meat. It als helps al fresc chefs t achieve the characteristic seared grid pattern. Griddle: The griddle is perfect fr cking delicate items, such as fish, vegetables r strips f meat. A griddle prtects the grill items frm direct expsure t flames and distributes heat mre evenly. Sme cast irn griddles are even reversible and have bth a flat and ridged side fr multiple cking ptins. Plancha: A less well knwn barbecue cking surface, a plancha is a flat surface ideal fr cking the mst delicate meats, fish and vegetables. Generally, a plancha grill is designed t ffer very even heat acrss its entire surface and its nn-stick cating is ideal fr cking mre fragile fds. Plancha cking can als be cnsidered a healthier ptin as the meats, fish and vegetables ck in their wn juices. Once yu ve finished cking, plancha surfaces are very quick and easy t clean.
Cast Irn Renwned fr its utstanding heat retentin, a cast irn cking surface is generally cnsidered t ffer the ultimate in cking perfrmance. Particularly suited t cking steaks and ther meats, a cast irn cking surface ffers cnsistent and even heat. A cast irn grid des take slightly lnger t heat but thanks t its strength and heat retentin, the cking surface remains htter fr lnger and can keep fd warm even when the barbecue is n lnger in use. Grill surfaces made frm cast irn require a little mre care after yu ve finished cking and they shuld be cleaned and iled befre they are fully cled and dn t let them stay wet fr a lng perid f time. Stainless Steel A stainless steel cking surface ffers excellent lngevity and shuld be 100% rust and scratch resistant. Lw maintenance and easy t clean, stainless steel surfaces are incredibly resilient and yu can even chp r cut up fd while n the cking surface withut the fear f scratching and damaging the surface. Althugh nt as pwerful as cast irn, stainless steel cking grids cl quickly t make clean up safer. The surface s temperature can als be cntrlled quickly by adjusting the burner s heat utput. Stainless steel is als super lightweight and dishwasher safe. Be aware, stainless steel can darken ver time but this desn t cmprmise its cking perfrmance and isn t smething t wrry abut. Enamelled Catings Many types f cking surfaces are treated with an enamelled cating t increase durability and practicality. The cating is nn-stick and rust prf, enamelled cking surfaces are incredibly easy t clean as the steel r cast irn is cated in a light cat f enamel and then hardened fr ultimate durability. The enamelled cating gives the grill strength and resilience and is ne f the mst ppular cking surfaces. An enamelled cking surface is extra-durable, easy t ck n and aids even heat distributin acrss the grill. The enamelling als prevents residue frm burning int the material and sticking t the cking surface. They are dishwasher-safe, but can als be easily cleaned with dish sap and a spnge. Available n many Campingaz mdels, an enamel cating will prtect the cking surfaces year after year and desn t have t be treated, but shuld be cleaned and dried after every use.
Enhanced cking functinality As well as cnsidering what kind f cking surface yu want, check ut whether the barbecue yu are cnsidering ffers any enhanced cking functins. Many Campingaz barbecues have been upgraded with extra features such as EvenTemp technlgy and an innvative Searing Bst Statin. Campingaz EvenTemp An advanced technlgy, Campingaz EvenTemp ensures an even cking temperature acrss the entire surface. This helps t ensure that all the fd n yur barbecue is perfectly cked and all at the same time. EvenTemp is als ideal fr anyne cking fr a large grup as it guarantees that up t 90% f the grid reaches temperatures as high as 250C, allwing yu t use the entire cking surface fr a successful grilling experience every time. Searing Bst Statin (SBS) Featured n ur Master Series SBS mdels, the impressive Searing Bst Statin (SBS) is a pwerful, additinal burner that delivers an extra hit f intense heat, giving thse authentic steakhuse stripes and flavur. Searing Bst Statin is great fr lightly charring the utside f a steak withut vercking it and lsing taste r texture perfect fr impressing guests. Cking variety If yu fancy cking a wide range f dishes n yur barbecue, lk ut fr extra features that can enhance yur grill s practicality. Adjustable cntrls allw yu t be in ttal cntrl f the cking temperature, warming racks keep cked items warm and ready t eat and features like ur Campingaz Culinary Mdular System is ideal fr utdr chefs wh want mre frm their barbecues. Adjustable cntrls Adjustable cntrls allw yu t be 100% in charge f the barbecue s heat utput making it easy t tailr it t whatever yu are cking. The right temperature plays a crucial rle in hw yur meat, fish r vegetables are cked, s adjustable cntrls ensure yur meals are cked t perfectin every time. The entire Campingaz barbecue range has adjustable cntrls and sme mdels even have illuminated knbs s yu knw when they re turned n r ff. Warming Racks Barbecues with warming racks are perfect fr larger families r anyne hsting a party where yu want t keep cked fd ht. A warming rack is a smaller secnd grill that s psitined abve the main grill. There are tw types f warming racks available: munted slidly within a barbecue r articulated racks which mve with the lid and allw access t the whle cking surface.
The warming rack can be used in tw ways. Firstly, with the barbecue s lid pen, the warming rack can be used t keep cked fd ht while the rest f the items yu are grilling cntinue cking. As the heat frm the barbecue rises, the warming rack will ensure fd is kept warm but wn t cntinue cking t keep it juicy and delicius. The warming rack can als be used fr indirect cking and is great fr preparing vencked dishes like baked ptates, stuffed tmates r peppers. Place the items n the rack and clse the barbecue s lid this creates an ven effect and can prduce very strng heat due t the circulatin f heat under the lid. Cmpatibility with integrated accessries Check t see whether the mdel yu are lking at cmes with r is cmpatible with additinal accessries t help yu add mre variety t yur barbecuing experience. Many mdels have the ptin f integrating different cking surfaces r accessries. Culinary Mdular Accessry System If yu want t enjy flavurs frm all arund the wrld, lk ut fr a mdel with a multi-talented system such as the Campingaz Culinary Mdular System. This system allws yu t switch the central cking grid fr a range f accessries including a wk, pizza stne r paella pan. If yu chse a barbecue that desn t feature integrated r interchangeable accessries, it is still pssible t extend yur barbecue menu, see ur sectin n Ging beynd the burger fr sme cking tips. Maneuvrability A barbecue can be pretty heavy s if yu are planning t mve yur grill arund the garden r t and frm the shed r garage, check t see hw maneuvrable it will be. Lk ut fr heavy duty castr wheels, the ptin f brakes and als whether the barbecue can be flded away t be mved arund the garden. High-quality, heavy duty wheels make transprting the barbecue easy, while brakes ffer enhanced stability and peace f mind that it wn t mve during use. Nte - as barbecues are heavy, have drs that culd swing pen and side burners that culd mve, care shuld always be taken when mving the psitin f yur barbecue. Always ensure there is a secnd persn helping yu and duble check the area is free and clear befre prceeding in rder t avid tripping r damaging yur barbecue.