Block Built BBQ

karlitob · 25-06-2021 9:50pm #1

Hi all

I’d like to build a block built barbecue.

I’ve worked up some plans but I would be really grateful if someone could through their expert eye over it.

For example,
- is there a better way to build it to optimise the use of blocks?
- is the space I’ve allowed for the bbq reasonable (I’ve looked up a few Weber’s and it seems like a fully open bbq should fit with a little overhang). I’ve never owed a bbq - they all seem to have stands. I presume it detaches. Are all bbqs the same dimensions?
- I have an upstand included. I think it looks nice. Does it do anything to take the heat?
- I plan to render it. Not sure what the counter should be?
- the long counter is to have plenty of space for other food etx.
- I’ll need to put a cupboard in for a gas canister.

Anything I’ve seen is either ‘brick built’ charcoal bbq or esle it’s this mad expensive outdoor kitchen type thing.

Anyway - thanks everyone. Appreciate all views.

karlitob · 25-06-2021 9:50pm

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Lumen · 26-06-2021 7:36am

karlitob wrote: »

is the space I’ve allowed for the bbq reasonable (I’ve looked up a few Weber’s and it seems like a fully open bbq should fit with a little overhang). I’ve never owed a bbq - they all seem to have stands. I presume it detaches. Are all bbqs the same dimensions?

I would go for a bbq that's designed to be built-in, cos Weber say their free-standing bbqs should not be used built-in because ventilation.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/blog/burning-questions/can-i-build-my-grill-into-a-structure/weber-29939.html

Unfortunately the built-in Summit models appear to be both horrifically expensive and unavailable in Europe.

Otherwise, you're going to need to disassemble/modify a freestanding grill and build in enough ventilation that it's safe.

Are you sure this is a good idea?

karlitob · 26-06-2021 8:57pm

Lumen wrote: »

I would go for a bbq that's designed to be built-in, cos Weber say their free-standing bbqs should not be used built-in because ventilation.

https://www.weber.com/US/en/blog/burning-questions/can-i-build-my-grill-into-a-structure/weber-29939.html

Unfortunately the built-in Summit models appear to be both horrifically expensive and unavailable in Europe.

Otherwise, you're going to need to disassemble/modify a freestanding grill and build in enough ventilation that it's safe.

Are you sure this is a good idea?

Thanks so much for that.

Didn’t realise there were freestanding and built in. But of course the one I want is more expensive.

Back to the drawing board. Any suggestions?

I would like to have a tidy place for the bbq

Maybe a simple alcove for the freestanding bbq and a nice sized table/counter to the right for food, beer etc.

Any comments welcome.

karlitob · 26-06-2021 9:21pm

Actually I did find a ‘relatively’ cheap built in bbq.

https://outdoorfurniture.ie/beefeater-1200e-built-in-4-burner-gas-bbq.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwoNuGBhA8EiwAFxomAyhDWhe462wnfpiqPLzE3Kpx3LH650EMw_7gPF9ujVoEoh29me5tWRoCEtUQAvD_BwE

Presuming I select this one - how would they affect the block work would you reckon.

Lumen · 26-06-2021 11:20pm

Dunno but that's an absolute beast of a BBQ for the money, output wise.

Block Built BBQ

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