Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping under canvas
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Talk to me about Cadacs! Post Reply Post New Topic
16/8/2010 at 1:11pm
 Location: Wales
 Outfit: Vango Maritsa 700 (2011); OBI Cairo
View annilou76's Profile View Profile   Reply to annilou76 Reply   Quote annilou76 Quote  
Joined: 24/8/2009

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   155
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

So decision finally made re: Aerobed. Next in line, cooking........

After seeing how much everyone raves about Cadacs, I've decided to get one. But which one? There are 4 of us (2 adults, 7 year old and 3 year old). Currently get by using 2 suitcase stoves and Lidl camping BBQ.

Is the Safari any good? Is it big enough to cook for the 4 of us? How small does it pack up? The Safari is £59 in Tesco - will I need anything else to go with it?

I'm assuming that I'd still need one suitcase stove for boiling kettles etc, so some space in the boot will be saved by not taking the BBQ of the other stove.

TIA for any replies x


16/8/2010 at 1:24pm
 Location: County Durham
 Outfit: Vango Icarus 500 and Canopy
View LimeH's Profile View Profile   Reply to LimeH Reply   Quote LimeH Quote  
Joined: 01/7/2010

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   127

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Sorry for hijacking your thread  but you're asking the very same questions I was thinking about so i'll be watching this closely

Thanks



-------------
Thanks Louise

Busy mum of two becoming rapidly obsessed with camping!!!

Waterside House, Pooley Bridge - August 2010 - Done
Riverside, Skipton - September 2010 - Done


16/8/2010 at 2:17pm
 Location: Devizes Wiltshire
 Outfit: MWB VW Crafter PVC
View dk168's Profile View Profile   Reply to dk168 Reply   Quote dk168 Quote  
Joined: 19/6/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   9596
Tent Reviews:   6

Site Reviews Total: 56
Site Reviews 2024: 9  
Site Reviews 2023: 9  
Site Reviews 2022: 8  
Site Reviews 2021: 9  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 45
Site Nights 2023: 47
Site Nights 2022: 46
Site Nights 2021: 34
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I personally do not believe the Safari Chef HP version can do BBQs.

If you intend to use the Cadac for BBQs, then I would strongly advise you to get one that use LP as in a portable gas bottle with regulators etc...

As for whether it is sufficient for 4 people, it really depends on the type of food that you cook and the quantity required.

Again, personally, the Safari Chef HP is just right for 2 people, more than that and I would need to use another cooker to supplement it.

Hence I am going to get a Coleman F1 stove, most likely to be the one with the highest output and best wind resistance, as it uses the same type of gas canister as the Safari HP, which means I do not need to carry a separate type of gas for it.

DK

 



-------------
* Apple The Campervan - A Van For Work, Rest And Play! *
- 2025 - inc. FR & DE
- 2024 - 10/56 inc. FR & NL
- 2023 - 48 inc. FR
- 2022 - 49
- 2021 - 34
* Ex-tenter & solo female camper *
* Treat life events like a dog: If you can't eat it, play with it, or hump it, p1$$ on it and walk away! *


16/8/2010 at 3:22pm
 Location: Cambridge
 Outfit: Outwell Bear Lake 6 with Extension
View aju0812's Profile View Profile   Reply to aju0812 Reply   Quote aju0812 Quote  
Joined: 25/6/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   14
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We have same sized family with ages the same. We use the Cadac Carri Chef Delux as it has all the requirements you would every need from a camping gas appliance. BBQ goes without saying, Skottle (excellent for breakfasts, and frying), griddle good for meats and dry frying, and pot stand for the kettle!

We tend to use the Cadac for all food prep when camping. Only thing it doesn't do very well is toast, but hey it's only a week for so.

I would say the Cadac Safari is rather small and would probably be a bit of a squeeze to get four decent burgers and 8 sausages on!

Best of luck with your decision making.



16/8/2010 at 5:35pm
 Location: South London
 Outfit: Cabanon Aruba Force 10 Crux Storm
View Rik Brooks's Profile View Profile   Reply to Rik Brooks Reply   Quote Rik Brooks Quote  
Joined: 09/6/2004

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   629

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I have the Carri Chef Deluxe including the paella pan and am very pleased with it but a few comments:

i)   I've never used the skottle but I'm told it's a bugger to clean. Other than stir fries, I don't really see that it does anything the paella pan won't.
ii) I would imagine the fat tray would be difficult to clean after using for barbecues but I've had no experience of it as I don't "do" barbecues.
iii) The paella pan is great for doing breakfasts and will do toast ok.
iv) You can boil a kettle on the pot stand in no time at all.
v)   It'll roast excellent jacket potatoes.
vi) Not sure the griddle thing will do anything the paella pan won't.
vii) The bags in which the bits come are useless and will split or the zips will go as soon as look at them.
viii) Take care when you clean the burner bit, it's got sharp edges.
ix) The non-stick coating of the paella pan scratches really easily so get some plastic utensils.

Take care

R


Advertisement



16/8/2010 at 6:23pm
 Location: Surrey
 Outfit: Quechua 2 Seconds XXL IIII
View Otterjasie's Profile View Profile   Reply to Otterjasie Reply   Quote Otterjasie Quote  
Joined: 10/7/2009

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   61

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Hi,

I have the Carri Chef Deluxe and it took aaaaages to boil a kettle of water using the pot stand. Maybe I did something wrong, but even by putting it directly on the silver bit in the middle (without the deflector, pot stand etc.) it still took ages.

Other than that, I would recommend the Deluxe...



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














5211 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder