The human race until recent centuries used to cook and eat outside, nowadays we are seeing older cooking methods becoming popular through choice rather that a neccessity, much of this can be attributed to warmer weather but much of it is in our roots. Cooking on a charcoal BBQ or even a portable bbq isn’t all plain sailing though. It can be made a lot easier by making sure you have the right Charcoal BBQ or portable BBQ.

While many people when choosing their charcoal BBQ or portable BBQ will head straight for the biggest and baddest that they can find, this for the majority is where they go wrong although they maybe impressive. Larger charcoal BBQ’s take up a lot more room, and also require more space than a portable BBQ, as they use more fuel they can also get a lot hotter so you will need to make sure you acustom yourself to cooking times.

Choosing a charcoal BBQ or Portable BBQ that is just big enough for your normal sized BBQ party is the best solution. With a bit of planning you can still manage to cook for more people when needed every now and then. By choosing one that is just big enough will give you the experience you need to feel comfortable around a charcoal or portable BBQ.

Give some thought to where you will locate your new BBQ regardless of where you go for a portable BBQ or a bigger charcoal BBQ. consider the surface you are placing the BBQ on, are you shielded from wind and rain?. The last thing you want to is upset your neighbours, so think about the smoke, have they got windows open or washing on the line?. If we are honest here, beer can flow at BBQ’s, so the noise levels are not going to be at a whisper. Where you choose to put your charcoal BBQ also needs to have good access for your guests but also the ability to protect it from pets, wildlife, children and ball games is essential.

The safety of guests, pets and wildlife is paramount, regardless of whether you have a portable BBQ or a Charcoal BBQ. Consider anything that could set on fire or things that could be affected by the smoke. Look at the workmanship of your charcoal BBQ or portable BBQ, make sure they are built sturdy and will not fall over.