Enjoy the Outdoors in Style!
Do you want to turn the cooler evenings into the ultimate relaxing chillout sessions with good food and good company? If so, then you need to get the latest UK garden trend for this autumn and winter and get a fire pit BBQ.
The irresistible warmth and glow of the open fire will give make even the coldest evenings more fun in your garden. And not only can the garden fire pit heat you all but you can get some cooking done on them too if you buy the right one!The right BBQ fire pit can be fired up to toast some marshmallows or cook everything from a few burgers to a meaty steak.
We have been building our outdoor entertainment area up, during and post covid, and the Fire pit BBQ was a total must have piece. We have gone for the Dawoo fire pit BBQ (our star buy) as its great value for money, strong and has a large cooking area (plus it can be a beer cooler in summer!). However there are simply loads of styles and types to choose from so I hope our bbq fire pit buyers guide helps you find the right one.
If you’re ready to transform your yard/patio/garden into a relaxing and entertaining zone by getting your fire pit BBQ right now, here are our red hot top buys:
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When looking to buy the best fire pit BBQ, you should try answering some key questions:
1. What type of BBQ fire pit would suit your needs the best?
2. What should be its size and shape?
3. What material should it be made of?
4. What’s your budget for a BBQ fire pit?
Charcoal BBQ fire pits: Do you like your chicken and ribs, pork chips, and steaks with a smokey, char-grilled flavour? If yes, charcoal fire pits are your best bet. A budget-priced charcoal fire pit BBQ can cost £55 – £100. However, some of the top choices, like an Aldi firepit with grill, can set you back by £120.
Wood BBQ fire pits: For grilling or smoking your food on open fire for a longer duration than charcoal fire pit BBQs, you can choose wood fire pit BBQs. Budget buys can cost in the range of £25 – £120. If you choose one with an elaborate rustic design, like the Chiminea fire pit, you’ll need to shell out around £280. However, those with a lightweight design, like Dancook 9000 that costs £214.51, are ideal to carry along to a camping site or enjoy your favourite delicacies when hiking.
Multipurpose BBQ fire pits: If you want to enjoy flexibility with your choice of fuel, you can opt for multipurpose fire pits costing £40 – £100. For instance, you can buy Dawoo concrete fire pits for around £80 that let you use charcoal, logs, coal, fruit charcoal, and other burning materials to fire them up.
There’s bad news for gas BBQ lovers as there don’t seem to be any gas fire pits you can barbecue on.
Your fire pit’s size will depend on how many people you want around it. For a cosy, romantic night for up to four people, a 50-cm fire pit would be ideal. You can increase the size by 10 cm for every two people you add to the group. Thus, for up to 6, 8, 10, and 12 people, the ideal fire pit size (in cm) would be 60, 70, 80, and 90, respectively.
For up to twenty people, you should stick to a fire pit size of 120 cm, while 30+ people would do well with a 160-cm fire pit.
Depending on the shape of your patio or outdoor seating area, you can get fire pits in different shapes. From octagonal, hexagonal, and square fire pits to rectangular and round fire pits, you’ll have many garden fire pit options.
Cast iron fire pit BBQs: These are among some of the most affordable fire pit BBQs known for their superb heat capacity. They can absorb the fire’s heat and spread it evenly over a large surface. Make sure to check if the fire pit bbq you are buying is a cast iron fire pit as many are simply steel. Cast iron BBQ Fire Pits will be very heavy, cost more but are real lasting peices.
Chiminea fire pits: Are you seeking a flexible and portable fire pit for your BBQs? If yes, a chiminea could be just what you need. Since they’re designed to help draw air to the fire, they deliver an efficient and clean burn. Additionally, they direct the smoke upwards, away from the eyes of you and your guests.
Stone fire pits: If you need low-maintenance fire pits that look more authentic and organic than their metal counterparts, stone fire pits can fit the bill just right. However, they don’t transmit heat the way metals do (so maybe not so great for BBQing on) and are difficult to repair should they chip or crack.
Indian bowl fire pits: Inspired by authentic Indian kadai bowls, which are a cooking apparatus, Indian bowl fire pits let heat be delivered evenly out of all sides. They are strong and durable and can be a beautiful addition to your garden or patio.
Brick fire pits: These typically have a robust concrete base and use fire-safe bricks for the inner walls as they won’t crack under the heat, unlike regular bricks. More decorative bricks surround the inner walls for an aesthetic look from the outside.
Concrete fire pit BBQs: Despite being heavier than most other fire pits, these are more stable. They are ideal for making your cool evenings comfortable with a campfire or barbecue.
Fire Pit Tables: Unlike what some may think, a fire pit BBQ is different from a fire pit table. While the former is for cooking, the latter merges a patio table and a fire pit. You can only cook on a fire pit table if it is designed for that purpose and most arent. Make sure to check if its a fire pit BBQ table and it is sold with the right BBQ accessories before you buy it.
Camping Fire Pit: Yes unreal huh you can even get a fire pit to take to the campsite (check the rules on BBQs and open fires in your site or hiking location before sparking up!). These are small, lightweight little BBQ fire pits that can pack down to fit in a rucksack! Just be sure to make sure they are 100% cool before you pack away as I cooked my backpack with one!
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Do you wish to make optimum use of your BBQ fire pits? If yes, here are some practical and stylish accessories you can check out.
To add some colour and dramatic effect to your fire pit’s roaring fire, you can use this fire glass by Celestial Fire Glass, which is one of my favourites.
If you want to light the fire easily and give your food a nice smoky flavour, I would recommend buying this pack of organic lumpwood charcoal.
If you prefer to have an environment-friendly fire without sparks, soot, or tar, you should bring home this pack of smokeless firelighters.
To rustle up BBQ delicacies with ease, you need a few reliable grilling accessories. You can get this product or this tool set.
My other favourite BBQ fire pit accessories worth checking are the open-front grill rack, fireplace log rack, round fire pit cover, square fire pit cover, and fireproof mat.
Unless your area of residence has particular bylaws preventing fires, you’re free to use fire pits and BBQs.
No, a fire pit is designed to give light and heat. However, with accessories like a BBQ grill, lid, and poker stick, etc that come with many garden fire pits you can also use them for BBQs. Personally i think all fire pits can be good enough to roost marshmallows and make smores on but if you want to cook steak, sausages etc then look for a fire pit that says its a BBQ as well!
Yes. Since they are designed to endure high temperatures (1500-3000°F) without the risk of exploding, they should ideally be used for lining the inside of the fire pit BBQ.
You can check on the reviews and blurb of your fire pits if these are needed as some will function better with them and someBBQ Fire Pits wont need them. A layer of sand can do the same in many cases!
Sand absorbs the heat and helps in its even distribution throughout the fire pit. Thus, using an inch or two of its layers at the pit’s base will protect your metal bowl from the fire’s extreme heat.
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