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Simple, quick, clean our ready to light packs of charcoal. Remove one bag , shake the bag when removed from the outer, lay it flat and light the corners with a match then just wait for 15-20 mins for the flames to die away before starting to cook. The perfect time to prepare food for [...] Continue Reading

When is the first day of summer? It depends on whether you are referring to the astronomical or meteorological summer. Usually when we talk about the first day of summer we are referring to the astronomical summer which is defined by the Earth's axis and orbit around the sun. However, at the Met Office we [...] Continue Reading

White Glove delivery is FREE only until June 30th. This service is normally a paid for extra service and will save you up to £200 depending on the model chosen. Here is our first happy customer enjoying delivery of their Chesneys BBQ Stove, make sure you have the easiest delivery of you new Chesneys BBQ [...] Continue Reading

[ut_animated_image size="large" align="center" image="13416"] This delicious twist on a traditional burger by adding delicious Kikkoman Teriyaki marinade will be a hit with the family at dinner time. Easy recipe cooked on our instant barbecue Serves-4 Preparation Time-15 mins Cooking Time-15 mins Nutrition per serving Energy 390 Kcals Fat 22.1g Saturated Fat 9.1g Ingredients 500g lean beef mince 1 [...] Continue Reading

What is FSC? The name Forest Stewardship Council®, the initials FSC® and the FSC tick-tree logo are all registered trademarks and may not be used without prior authorisation. The FSC are an international non-profit organisation who are dedicated to promoting responsible forestry. The FSC organisation certifies forests all over the world to ensure they meet […]

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What are they? Instant Disposable Barbecues are a great way for a quick and hassle free barbecue. They are made with lightweight aluminium foil and use lumpwood charcoal as their source of heat. They are small and easy to transport which makes it ideal for an on the go barbecue! I think we can say – […]

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Pictures below of how we did a delicious Pulled Pork using our Smoker & Grill to 'slow and low' cook a 2kg pork shoulder for just over 6hrs... using a full 5kg of our Briquettes over the 6hrs cook, using the "minion" method to light , smoked with Whisky Chips in apple juice, the cider was [...] Continue Reading

It’s National Bargain Hunting Week which means we’re giving you the blog of your dreams! Check out all the wonderful things you never thought you could get for under a fiver on www.prezzybox.com!   Do you want a cat? Are you being denied the opportunity of a fury friend by a parent or partner? Then […]

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OK so why do we have 2 sorts of barbecue charcoal – do you know the difference do you know when the right choice will make the difference.     So does it really matter whether you choose Briquettes or Lumpwood – Short answer is YES ! – Lumpwood is made using small short pieces of […]

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Lighting charcoal is very easy to do, oh yes it is! – if you do it the right way…. For starters our best selling line is our pre treated Instant Lighting charcoal, which really does what it says on the tin – just remove one or two inner bags (dependent on the size of your […]

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The Bar-Be-Quick Instant Barbecue Stand fits both Bar-Be-Quick Instant and Party Barbecues. This stand folds flat without need for any assembly, is light and portable – and will always hold your barbecue safely and securely whilst you cook! Its the ideal solution for using disposables where you may have previously worried about where to place. It’s […]

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Pointers to learn 1. Temperature wait It’s pretty stunning, but some people toss cold meat on a cold grill and then fire it up, none the wiser. By letting your steak-maker heat up for about 20 minutes, you’re allowing both the grill and the surrounding metal to come up to an even temperature, which leads to […]

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Follow these simple rules and you’ll go from novice to gnarly old pit master in no time. 1. Buy the best smoker/cooker/BBQ you can afford. Or, go online and figure out how to make one.  You can make an offset firebox smoker with a propane tank. Barrel drums make great BBQs. Just make sure the […]

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This Cypriot-origin cheese is loved for its robust texture and deeply savoury flavour – plus its capacity to be grilled, barbecued or fried without losing its shape. We show you nine original serving suggestions for mighty halloumi. We’ve fallen in love with halloumi and its meaty and enjoyably rubbery texture, versatility and umami flavour. As […]

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Want something different from a BBQ a “char” grilled pizza is easy to make, impressive to serve, and arguably one of the best things you’ll ever put in your mouth. Enough said. The two strategies for grilling pizza: There are two basic approaches to grilled pizza: true grilling (in which you cook the raw dough directly […]

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The first step towards achieving master grillmanship is to understand how to set up your bbq and the difference between direct grilling, indirect grilling, and smoking. DIRECT GRILLING This is what most of the world means when it talks of grilling: the food is placed and cooked directly over the fire. Direct grilling is a […]

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A great recipe to try – enjoy your BBQ – meat lovers or not this summer… to help people up their BBQ game, whether they’re using a gas or charcoal BBQ! Just in time for the end of BBQ week, here’s a video where he shows you how to make a tasty halloumi burger with pomegranate molasses […]

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Keep it hot: Of course you light your charcoal in a chimney starter. When you pour out the coals, leave one or two burning embers in the starter, then add a fresh batch of charcoal. The embers will light the coals—no newspaper or fire starter needed. Keep it clean: A clean grill grate is essential […]

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BY BBQ BILL GARDENER As you may know I cook a lot of fish outdoors and on my collection of barbecues, this can be over charcoal on one of my ceramics, in the wood fired pellet grill or on one of the wood fired ovens. I have been using A&O rubs for some time now […]

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BBQ Rubs & Their Science I have recently been trying out these and have been impressed with the taste so I thought I would find out more about these great BBQ additions – At A&O they  have been involved with BBQ as a business for the last 2-3 years and make some wicked BBQ rubs, […]

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We all know the primary use for Charcoal. Every year during our 3 days of summer, the people of Britain dust off their Barbecues and load up the charcoal, ready for a weekend feast. But… Did you know charcoal has other uses too? Can be used in Compost Putting a few pieces of charcoal in […]

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January can be such a gloomy month, we are all tired from all the going out and celebrating over Christmas, fat from the tonnes of chocolate we’ve troughed, and we ‘ve had to go back to work – because BILLS. It seems at the moment there is nothing to look forward too… We want to cheer […]

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Most penguins will mate with the same member of the opposite sex every season.   The male penguin incubates the eggs while females hunt. Podgy males have enough fat storage to survive weeks without eating which makes them more desirable.   Both male and female parents care for their babies for several months until they […]

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Let’s be honest, for about a month straight now, we have all been absolutely stuffing our faces full of goodies, and we even had the spend the first 2 weeks of January finishing off all of the chocolates, and the alcohol.

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