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14/5/2012 at 9:27pm
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Has anyone got a Cobb cooker ,if so what do think of it ,thinking of buying one


14/5/2012 at 9:38pm
 Location: Bootle
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Love mine.   Sadly it got dropped so now have to be careful when moving it, but as soon as finances allow I am going to replace it.
On holiday it is in almost daily use - we do baked spuds most days.   Best baked spuds ever. I have done roasts (but haven't mastered veg yet).   We often get one of those little gammon joints in their own foil tray which we find an ideal size for the four of us.

A couple of years ago, we picked up some steak, which was fairly tough - as we had bought a lot of it, the next night, instead of simply BBQing it I wrapped the pieces up in foil, with butter and seasoning, and "oven" cooked them in the Cobb - what a difference.

I have been meaning to get more adventurous, but our camping trips have been somewhat limited over the past few years - but I am going to try different things. Going to experiment at home.

I know there are links to Cobb recipe sites, but not sure where.   If you search on Camping Under Canvas, or Camping Equipment you will find lots of threads on the Cobb.


14/5/2012 at 9:41pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: Khyam Michigan 12 & Coleman Weekend 6
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Yes I have one, and I would thoroughly recommend. For me it means no gas, so portable and the ability to cook a whole meal under one lid.

It can cook in a variety of ways giving lots of different results. The beads last a long time often can cook more than one meal with one lot of beads.

It is often compared with the Cadac whose owners will insist that is better. But for me just the fact it can be taken anywhere (With adequate ventilation) is a big plus.


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14/5/2012 at 10:28pm
 Location: North Yorkshire
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we have one and it's the best bit of kit we have.  We cook the best ever jacket potatoes on it (yum yum), also cooked chicken, beef, lamb, gammon, pork, again gorgeous.  I also use it at home to cook casseroles using glass dishes as I would in the oven.  We cook the usual cooked breakfast, curries, stir fries, spag bol etc I've also tried baking bread on it but it got stuck to the top of the lid so may have to half the size of the loaf.  We've never eaten soooo good whilst camping since we bought the Cobb.  Well worth the money imho



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15/5/2012 at 12:29am
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Quote: Originally posted by dianebb72 on 14/5/2012

we have one and it's the best bit of kit we have.  We cook the best ever jacket potatoes on it (yum yum), also cooked chicken, beef, lamb, gammon, pork, again gorgeous.  I also use it at home to cook casseroles using glass dishes as I would in the oven.  We cook the usual cooked breakfast, curries, stir fries, spag bol etc I've also tried baking bread on it but it got stuck to the top of the lid so may have to half the size of the loaf.  We've never eaten soooo good whilst camping since we bought the Cobb.  Well worth the money imho

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DIANE! Your making me feel hungry!

Let me know when you are doing your next meal on the Cobb, I'll be right over!!!


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15/5/2012 at 12:53pm
 Location: County Armagh
 Outfit: Hobby 700
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oh that all looks gorgeous.  We have a cadac and do like it but the Cobb seems far more versatile.  Is it a very heavy piece of kit?

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15/5/2012 at 2:43pm
 Location: Summerisle
 Outfit: Bell Tent Trangia Kellykettle & Cobb
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Best thing i ever bought :o)


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15/5/2012 at 3:43pm
 Location: Devon
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I never got on with mine!   Must have been doing something wrong I reckon?

Sold mine recently on Ebay for bargain price, hope my buyer has more luck than me.



15/5/2012 at 6:07pm
 Location: East Sussex
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I want one!

Just a Cobb and an Icey-Tek and I'll have everything I want camping-wise.



15/5/2012 at 8:09pm
 Location: North West
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We got one a couple of weeks ago from a local shop.

First thing we tried was a whole chicken with three foil wrapped spuds all of which came out good.

Then we tried pizza which also came out good could have done with browning a bit more).

So far thats all due to the weather but its a thumbs up fro us for a bit more diversity when away camping.

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15/5/2012 at 8:43pm
 Location: Middlesbrough UK.
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I'm thinking of giving the Cobb a go too there does seem to be a lot of options and accessories, can anyone advise what's essential, what's worth having and what's a waste of money?  Here's a link to the Cobb site with all various sets listed.

http://www.cobb-bbq.co.uk/Products.aspx?class=sets



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15/5/2012 at 10:50pm
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I see the COBB as an optional extra.....but a good extra to have. I don't see mine as a replacement for my gas burners and so only use it as an oven. But it does mean that you have the option of a greater variety of meals and, although not quick, it does help create delicious meals.


16/5/2012 at 8:17am
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Quote: Originally posted by Obzi on 15/5/2012

I'm thinking of giving the Cobb a go too there does seem to be a lot of options and accessories, can anyone advise what's essential, what's worth having and what's a waste of money?  Here's a link to the Cobb site with all various sets listed.

http://www.cobb-bbq.co.uk/Products.aspx?class=sets




I bought the set that came with everything. I have since got the wooden board, the extension and the utensils. I can honestly say I have used every part. Out of them all I think the roasting rack gets used most and griddle least as we don't tend to have whole pieces of meat. The large frying dish also isn't used as frequently mainly due to the fact there are 6 of us so I will use a large pan on the gas instead.

The board has been great for cutting meat but also somewhere to put the lid. The utensils, whilst not necessary, look great and mean I have a set just for the Cobb that have handy storage.

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16/5/2012 at 10:02am
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I also bought the full set and we use all of it, some more than others.  I don't use the Cobblestones, just normal briquettes are fine and a lot cheaper.  I think with all the kit in the bag it's quite big but not too heavy (I can carry it even with my bad hands).  Our Cadac which we bought before the Cobb has been gathering dust in the shed since getting the Cobb but hubby won't sell it just in case lol

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19/5/2012 at 9:54pm
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Well bought my Cobb and it is great ,even cooked a sponge cake on it today ,after I had cooked  tenderloin wrapped in bacon,buttered veg and jacket potatoes ,trying it out before we go down the caravan next week


20/5/2012 at 12:19pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Camping nutcase on 14/5/2012
Love mine.   Sadly it got dropped so now have to be careful when moving it, but as soon as finances allow I am going to replace it.

You can get most bits as spares.  My son broke/melted the plastic top ring and replaced it for an awful lot less than the whole thing.



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