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But I am not so sure now , reading the recent posts on the Cadacs and some of the problems you have with them I am wondering if they are really worth the money.

Sooting up

take ages to get hot if there is a breeze 

get to hot with the lid on

is there such a thing as a perfect bbq/cooker for camping?

I wouldn't let a few negative posts put you off - if you look you will find loads of positive posts - same for all the bbq's.  There are very few posts regarding sooting up so not a common problem I believe.  I have had no problem heating it up and if it gets too hot with lid on I reduce the heat!  The cadac truly is the most flexible camping item I have come across and I can't recommend it enough!

Now for the Cobb onslaught!!! LOL

Quote: Originally posted by rustyfrog on 23/4/2010

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This came on an email a couple of days ago.

Dont know how good the price is.

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I have a Safari Chef.  Waste of money.  Takes ages to heat up.  Blows out in a light breeze.  No heat control as you can't see the flame & if you turn it down it can go out easily.  You can't re-light it without taking the thing apart.  Build quality is terrible.  Sharp edges all over the steel pressings, plastic trim falls off.  Handle on top dome pan isn't strong enough to pick the pan up with food inside without bending.  I think the larger ones are much better though.

Overated & over priced.

Steve.

Has anyone got a picture of one packed up?

Just wondered how big to transport it is

my brother in law had one for a gift last year and hasnt used it yet i keep telling him about the excellent posts on here about them and get it out and use it.

he took it out of the box and packed it in its carry bag but it is so heavy i couldnt believe how heavy it is. thats a big weight to carry for a portable bbq .

he always uses portable throw away bbq 2 for £5 in tesco or other places.

i must say it did put me off it.

I ended up purchasing the Cadac Safari after deliberating the Cobb. I cooked dinner on it the other day in the back garden before we go away with it next week. I barbecued the following on it.

2 x chicken breast, 1 x burger, 4 x sausage, 2 x length cut pork fillet. At first lighting i though what have i bought??? the flame feels weak and you can hear it blowing. I did not feel that any heat was coming up from the burner!! So I put the lid on and let it warm up (that was quick) remove lid and put food on and place lid back allowing it to warm up again and cook.

It cooked superbly!!!!! All you have to do is realise your not cooking on mains gas in a windless kitchen so by using the grill and the lid I got a good temp and the food cooked perfect. I will admit I only barbeque over lumpwood or coals and never gas so I had to adapt to a lot less heat than from my 4ft wide barbecue pit i normally use.

Adapt your cooking to suit, keep out of the wind and enjoy a easy way to cook. I've planned for pancakes, pizzas, eggs, bacon, chicken, sausage, burgers, steak. (looks like we'll have to do more walking)

when packed it is the size of a small portable TV and Light. I also use propane on the LP model.

I am a cobb fan, but I have camped with Keely a few times and am impressed with the cadac I have to say....its a different beast. Her OH produces the best breakfast ever on his....and some great meals.

OH says we don`t need one as everone we camp with has one