When we see that spring is just around the corner, the terrace is making eyes at us. The heat will be here soon and the desire for fresh beer. This is synonymous with several things that we at EREBUS are passionate about: fire, charcoal, grill and grilled food.
Do you want or are you considering having a barbecue?
The first thing you should consider is where you are going to put it. Ideally, it should not be too close to the table or where people will be seated. Think carefully about the location, because the size and type of barbecue you buy will depend on it.
Now, calculate the size it should be. The key here is to look at the cooking surface, the grill. How many people do you usually have eating? What do you want to prepare?
It is better to buy a barbecue a little bigger than what would seem reasonable, because it is always better to have a little extra than a little too little. However, it is the available space and comfort that should rule the day. Remember that you are working with fire, so sometimes you will want to move away from the grill a little.
With all this clear, think about the budget. But do not take as a reference the typical barbecues that are sold even in supermarkets, those with legs that move, that seem to be made of tin and that cost four dollars. That is bread for today and hunger for tomorrow. You are buying a food preparation appliance that can withstand fire, grease and will give you great satisfaction for years to come. For 20 euros that does not exist.
Cheap is expensive. A cheap barbecue is not comfortable to use and you will not enjoy grilling: the food sticks to you, the barbecue is deformed by the heat, the meat does not fit for the diners, you have to reload the charcoal every few minutes, it wobbles dangerously… you will end up hating it.
Buy smart: you want a barbecue that is good, allows you to cook well and stands the test of time. Purchase EREBUS.