If the barbecue has vents, close them: This will cut off the oxygen supply to the coals, so they start to cool down. You'll want to let the coals cool for several hours before attempting to take them out. Size: Depending on the style, some barbecues can cater for large gatherings and others are best suited to two people. Coal distribution will also affect cooking capacity. For example, sometimes it's easier to distribute your coals and achieve even direct heat in barrel barbecues than in dome-bottomed kettle models Basic grill BBQ: For simple straightforward cooking, this style of barbecue – which comes without a hood or air vents – will do a good job. However, you have to stay by it, learn how to use barbecue coals to create various heat zones around the grill, and regularly turn and move the food for even and safe cooking Whole aubergine: We recorded how long it took to grill whole aubergines until soft all over and the skin was blistered

Choose your charcoal carefully. It is possible to buy sustainable charcoal which generally will be more expensive. However, you should need less of it because it burns more slowly, and gives out better heat, which will offset some of that costTrolley: 50 x 30 x 85cm (approx.), Gas cooking area: 54 x 37cm (approx.), Charcoal cooking area: 50.5 x 37cm (approx.) Portability: If you're hoping to take your grill on the go, look for a model that's lightweight and easy to transport. Number of cooking grills: Using inserts or shelves to move food away from the main heat (known as indirect cooking) is for more delicate dishes. The closing of the hood helps the food to cook evenly without too much fuss so lessens all the turning and moving, and means you are free to socialise Add some more character to your outdoors with a gazebo. Whether it’s raining or too sunny outside, they're great for protecting you and your grill from the elements. Go for one of our pop-up gazebos which can be set up and folded in a jiffy. Heat thermometers: Not a standard feature on many models, but particularly handy if you're cooking meat joints and wanting to reliably achieve the same cooking results over and over.

Briquettes and self-lighting charcoal contain chemicals and give off strong odours that will impact on the flavour of your food White burger buns: Popping these on the grill is an easy way to warm and toast them with defined grill lines Keep your prized BBQ shipshape with our nifty range of barbecue covers. Come dust, rain, or snow–our covers are designed using strong, waterproof polyester to keep your barbecue in top condition when it's not sizzling away. From small covers for kettle BBQs to large covers for heavy-duty ones, there's a whole range of different sizes you can choose from to protect your grill.All Tepro BBQ's have a 2 year warranty, and we provide full retailer marketing support as well as online parts support. Adjustable air vents: These will feed your coals with air and allow you to change the cooking temperature beneath a cooking hood.