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From design to barbecues

Having become a great classic of gardens, terraces and balconies during the summer seasons, the barbecue, nowadays, is more and more design. There's nothing like bringing a touch of modernity to our outdoor spaces. But you still have to buy the right model.

Ask yourself the right questions

The acquisition of a campingaz gas barbecue is not a trivial act. Indeed, even if your first motivation is essentially gourmet and gastronomic, there are many parameters to take into account. And the purchase must be particularly thought out if you dream of a designer model. Thus, the first thing to do is to define the use for which you are going to intend the device. Is it for frequent and almost daily use throughout the summer or just a few times in the season?

If the use is likely to be intensive, invest in a high-end barbecue. Place an order for a model equipped with four burners, if possible in stainless steel instead of steel. In addition to the grill, these generally include other cooking methods such as the plancha or the oven, for example. And as for the cooking surface, prefer double enamelled steel. Constant and easily adjustable thanks to the temperature indicator, the heat is evenly distributed. In addition, for your comfort, prefer appliances with a steel lid and folding side shelves.

Are you looking for a portable model for your camping trips and family excursions? Always on gas, let yourself be tempted by a barbecue with tank. Not bulky, this model not only fits easily in car trunks, but is above all also easily transportable. Otherwise, for grilling on the balcony or indoors, the compact with its lid handle will be better.

What about accessories?

Before dwelling on the essential accessories and equipment for successful evenings or Sundays under the sign of grilling, let's first talk about the basic safety rules necessary so that these moments of conviviality do not turn into a nightmare. Already, if it is the very first time that you light a barbecue, read the instructions carefully before starting the appliance.

The barbecue must be well balanced on stable ground in the part of the garden or terrace which is most sheltered from the wind. Keep children out of this area and always use a potholder when cooking on it. With the tongs or the barbecue fork, here is an accessory that you cannot do without.

Otherwise, you can easily find the complete panoply of the perfect barbecue master on the market. The pack is generally composed of a spatula and long tongs, a brush, not to mention the essential apron. Otherwise, for the skewers, you have the choice between bamboo skewers or metal skewers.

Finally, do not neglect the maintenance of your equipment. The ideal is to clean the set after each use. To do this you must have in your possession a brush with a stainless steel scraper, a special barbecue cleaner and a protective cover, especially if you leave the grill outside.