Member Since: 23 Oct 2007
Location: Essex
Posts: 636
Which cadac BBQ
I want to get a cadac gas BBQ, torn between the 3 types. I think the safari chef is too small and the chef 2 is quite big for taking camping unless I have a caravan to store it in (which I don't) as its a daily big box. I plan to also leave it in the overland trailer, again I think the chef 2 will take up 30-40% of the space and an awkward size.
Therefore this leaves the grillogas, slightly smaller than the chef 2 without the lid. I don't think I plan on roasting food, just grilling. But the chef 2 seams like better value.
Thoughts/comments welcome on the models:thumbsup:CLUB DEFNER
11th Jun 2015 9:41 pm
Mr Kington
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Scottish Borders
Posts: 1552
Safari chef has been great for the last 4 years and for a family of 4. Anymore people and you will struggleJames favourite hobby is writing in the third person.
12th Jun 2015 7:05 am
Randylover
Member Since: 31 Jan 2011
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 1172
Carri chef2 for us
easily cooks for 2 adults 5 kids and the MIL
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13th Jun 2015 6:00 pm
jimbojay
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Wet & Windy West Coast (Ayrshire)
Posts: 157
I have a safari chef, which I can get by on, looking to trade up to either the carri chef 2 or a Weber Baby Q.
My pal has just had a grillo gas explode on him and cadac have replaced it with a carri chef 2, dont know the exact circumstances but something obviously failed!!!
Jamie
13th Jun 2015 7:52 pm
jimbojay
Member Since: 01 Dec 2008
Location: Wet & Windy West Coast (Ayrshire)
Posts: 157
I have a safari chef, which I can get by on, looking to trade up to either the carri chef 2 or a Weber Baby Q.
My pal has just had a grillo gas explode on him and cadac have replaced it with a carri chef 2, dont know the exact circumstances but something obviously failed!!!
Jamie
13th Jun 2015 7:53 pm
LandRoverAnorak
Member Since: 06 Mar 2014
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1150
I've just cooked my dinner on a Safari Chef and have been using it for camping for more than ten years (it is a bit battered). When caravanning though, we've got a Carri Chef as it suits the cooking better and plugs into the 'van gas system. Horses for courses, really.Darren
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Location: Gloucestershire
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Safari Chef here and have managed for up to 6 before now.
That said tend to also use a charcoal BBQ and have one of those cheap'n'nasty but oh so useful single hob Gelerts which run off the aerosol can butane.
Between them they are easy to carry, store and can cater for a multitude of situations.
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15th Jun 2015 7:27 pm
Tony686
Member Since: 23 Oct 2007
Location: Essex
Posts: 636
Jet boil owner already
I went with the cadac grillogas. The Carri chef 2 is just too big for camping trip based on the volume it takes up in the boot. We want something we can take to our cabin in France too.
The grillogas is about 30% smaller cook area does not have the domed lid and the grill plate is reversible too, so pack size is about 60% smaller than the Carri 2 but 50% more cooking area than the safari chef. Got a price match at go outdoors plus they bet it by 10% so got it for £80 CLUB DEFNER
15th Jun 2015 9:19 pm
dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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Cabin? tell me more.... Quite like the idea of having a cabin somewhere....MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
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21st Jun 2015 8:28 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26744
I have a Carry-Chef for years. Its fantastic. If you get the Paella pan, not only does it cook a great paella, but it will make a great big campsite frying pan for a huge breakfast!
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21st Jun 2015 8:45 pm
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
Well if this is turning into a Cadac breakfast thread, here's my offering:
Can't beat a decent breakfast next to a tin tent
You cannot beat a good old bbq with charcoal!!
The only way to bbq
You may as well buy a George Foreman grill if you buy a Cadac!!
21st Jun 2015 10:43 pm
Randylover
Member Since: 31 Jan 2011
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 1172
Here's ours on breakfast duty
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21st Jun 2015 10:58 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Safari Chef works well for me! Packs down to damn near nothing - I run the HP one so it takes the same canisters as the Jet Boil Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
21st Jun 2015 10:59 pm
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
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Gareth wrote:
I have a Carry-Chef for years. Its fantastic. If you get the Paella pan, not only does it cook a great paella, but it will make a great big campsite frying pan for a huge breakfast!
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