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I'm on the search for a BBQ.l  It needs to be on fairly long legs when assembled - just between knee and waist height, but the legs need to come off to pack away.  I'd like to to have adjustable cooking positions (the sort where you can adjust the grill to about three different positions, and preferably with a 'small grill tray' that fits across the top.

I've actually had one of these in the past - an oblong shape, which is actually like a little metal case (forming the base and back of the BBQ) and all the bits fit in the 'case' for carriage.  I can't seem to find them at all at the moment.  At present, I have something similar, but its now old, and I don't think the legs will last for much longer.

If anyone knows where I might get something like this from please do let me know.  I want a traditional charcoal BBQ (not gas or electric), but am now past the stage of grovelling on the floor to barbecue.  I like to sit comfortably in my chair!! 

I would be so grateful for information leading to a purchase.

Many thanks,

Quote: Originally posted by Anniemacxx on 13/4/2010

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We use a B&Q folding bbq that ticks some of your boxes, however although the legs fold up, they dont actually fit inside the case, which makes it a bit bulky but ok for the caravan.   They are on offer at the moment. OK for the money though, and decent height and grill area.

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Is it the Vegas BBQ?  It's blue?  I saw them last year but they were sold out & weren't having any more in.  They are on the website again this year - that's good news.  I'll give it a few days, just in case anyone comes up with one of the 'case' versions, then I'll probably go for this.  Thanks for that, it's very close to what I'm looking for - they're a decent size too.  I haven't seen anything similar so far this year.

Many thanks,

If any manufacturer ever takes it upon themselves to make a 'proper' briefcase BBQ like the one my Dad used to have, they would clean up!!  It had legs that just slotted into the base (no screws to mess about with), the lid was held open by side panels that had numerous slots and holes for the grill, top rack (essential for keeping things warm and cooking chicken!) and spit (you've not eaten lamb until you've had welsh lamb, so fresh it was running round the mountain opposite your campsite 2 weeks ago, spit roasted!), and the whole lot, including a set of tools, folded up neatly into itself just ready to drop into the front locker!!  Unfortunately, practical, usable BBQs like this are like hen's teeth these days - all the manufacturers seem to think we want industrial gas cookers or something you can only cook 3 sausages on!

..... Maybe we should launch our own range of UKCS 'real' BBQs?!!!!!

About 18x12x6in deep?...legs folded up within the lip of the base?...side plates held lid open & carried the grill mesh?...Tools stored inside?..

 Yeah,that sounds just like the one I had back in the early 80s!(..and I really don't know what ever happened to it?!?)

I did see something very similar a couple of years back(probably at a B&Q/Focus/Argos)..however it was very flimsy in comparison and no where near as well put together..

Let us all know if anyone finds one...

Edit:This is similar to the "flimsy" one I came across....not as tall as you're after though...

https://www.greenfingers.com/superstore/product.asp?dept_id=200398&pf_id=LS4300D

Quote: Originally posted by pepe63 on 13/4/2010

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About 18x12x6in deep?...legs folded up within the lip of the base?...side plates held lid open & carried the grill mesh?...Tools stored inside?..

 Yeah,that sounds just like the one I had back in the early 80s!(..and I really don't know what ever happened to it?!?)

I did see something very similar a couple of years back(probably at a B&Q/Focus/Argos)..however it was very flimsy in comparison and no where near as well put together..

Let us all know if anyone finds one...

Edit:This is similar to the "flimsy" one I came across....not as tall as you're after though...

https://www.greenfingers.com/superstore/product.asp?dept_id=200398&pf_id=LS4300D

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Yes, I've seen these.  They're too low for me.  hanks for the info., but it looks as if the B & Q one wins at the moment!

Best wishes

I've just spent 2 hours on the internet trying to find one of the BBQ's I like and suddenly had a thought.  I bet I know the reason you can't get them any more........  Hasn't it just got to be something to do with............. health and safety!!!

I'm off to B & Q to buy the next best thing.

Quote: Originally posted by naebother on 13/4/2010

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Yes someone might get burnt, They will be trying to design a barbecue that cooks without heat soon

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Quote: Originally posted by Anniemacxx on 13/4/2010

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 Hope you find one David.  When using ours, we line the base with tin foil - or make a sort of tin foil "nest" if we dont need the full grill area - then when you've finished cooking and the heat has gone out of the coals, you can easily dispose of the ashes by wrapping them up in the foil and chucking them in the nearest bin.

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Quote: Originally posted by Agent 8 on 13/4/2010

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How about this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290422432893&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

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It looks like this is the one to get.  The only thing missing is the tray accross the top which I have used to keep food warm.

The sad thing is, I went and bought a B & Q BBQ this afternoon and have cut up the box to use for something else.  This means I can't take it back.  Do I but this one as well???

Thank you so much for the link Agent 8.  Now I have to decide what to do.