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1. How often am I going to use my barbecue?
2. How many people will I invite?
3. What time do I have to prepare for a barbecue?
4. What type of barbecue would I prefer?
5. What storage space have I got?
6. How much food do I need?
1. How often am I going to use my barbecue?
You have to consider how many times you are going to
use your garden cooker as if you are only going to use
it once or twice during the summer then a cheaper coal
barbecue would probably suffice. There is no point in
paying lots of money for a top of the range barbecue
if you are not going to give it much usage.
2. How many people will I invite?
If all your gatherings are going to be small then there
is no need to buy a large barbecue, however, if you
are going to have varied number of people at each barbecue
day then perhaps a medium sized barbecue would be more
suitable. A medium sized barbecue will give you flexibility.
3. What time do I have to prepare for a barbecue?
If you are time poor then you may have little time to
prepare so it is always best to get the food you need
a day or two before. That way you can marinate well
in time and concentrate on starting the barbecue so
that it is hot in plenty of time. Make sure that if
you are using coals or wood chips that you have plenty.
When starting your barbecue avoid using the liquids
as these can be dangerous if miss used. You are better
to use fire lighters as they are safe. Just let them
burn off before you put your food on.
4. What type of barbecue would I prefer?
If cleaning a barbecue does not fill you with relish
then perhaps you could buy a gas barbecue. We use one
outside the shops in the summer and they are great as
they cool down quickly and you can pack away quickly.
Okay so you don't get that Smokey taste of a gas barbecue
but if you take a piece of barbecue coal and put it
in some olive oil and brush the food with the oil, then
you will get a Smokey taste! Remember when you are buying
a barbecue to check whether it has the right tools you
need.
5. What storage space have I got?
They say that size does not matter but if you have nowhere
to store your barbecue then it will be left outside
and be ruined for the next summer, so decide before
where you are going to store it and buy the size suitable
for your space whilst meeting the requirements of your
cooking needs.
7. How much food do I need?
It is always best to have a bit more than less as you
can always freeze it afterwards. It is always wise to
keep your food in a cool box next to the barbecue and
keep the lid on as on a hot day you could spoil the
meat very quickly especially chicken. People always
come back for more an hour later so keep some in reserve
for later.
Well we have tried to give you some sensible advice
that will help you prepare a little better for your
gatherings whether they are small or large. Just remember
to be safe and keep the barbecue where children can
not touch it or bump into it when they are running around
excited; it is best to barrier it of and make it a no-go
zone for the children. Remember to avoid liquid fire
starters as they can be dangerous. Good luck and have
a lovely barbecue
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