Barbecue – buying guide

After the rain, the cold and the snow… the good weather is finally here! Why not make the most of these lovely days by having a barbecue? Whether with family or friends, you’re sure to enjoy delicious food and a friendly atmosphere: it’s the perfect way to share moments of relaxation and fun with your loved ones! Practical and sturdy, you’ll love the barbecues from Habitat et Jardin! Not sure how to choose your barbecue? Don’t panic – Habitat et Jardin is here to guide you!

The type of barbecue

The wood-fired barbecue:

A wood-fired barbecue allows you to cook your food using wood or charcoal. If you love traditional barbecues and authentic flavours, you’ll love a wood-fired barbecue!

The electric barbecue:

The electric barbecue is ideal for indoor use, but also on a balcony, as electric barbecues require a mains connection. So you don’t need a garden to enjoy a barbecue! Do you love grilled food and simplicity? The ease of use and speed with which the electric barbecue gets going will put your doubts to rest!

The gas barbecue:

A gas barbecue cooks food using butane or propane gas. Refractory stones ensure better heat distribution. Can’t wait to use your barbecue? You’ll love how easy gas barbecues are to use and how quickly they heat up!

Stone barbecues:

Want to combine practicality with style? You’ll love a stone barbecue! Whether in the garden or on the terrace, stone barbecues are a perfect fit!

How often will you use your barbecue?

Is your barbecue intended for occasional or frequent use? Depending on how often you use your barbecue, invest in one with a higher or lower performance level!

The space set aside for your barbecue

Have you considered whether you’ll have enough space for your barbecue? Whether on a terrace, in the garden or on a balcony… barbecues come in different sizes and shapes, and your needs will vary depending on the space you have available. Please note: also bear in mind the number of people! Are you a couple? Do you have a large family? Make sure you choose your barbecue based on the number of people you usually entertain.

Prior notifications

You can rest assured: barbecues do not require any prior notifications, planning permission or building permits! However, if the barbecue you’ve chosen exceeds 2 metres in floor area and 1.50 metres in height, you must check with your local council!

A few precautions to take when barbecuing

To avoid any incidents whilst barbecuing and to make the most of your time with friends and family, here are a few tips:

• Keep a constant eye on the barbecue
•  Children must be kept away from the barbecue
• Make sure your barbecue isn’t on sloping ground
• Use your barbecue in a sheltered spot

Barbecue accessories?

There’s a wide range of barbecue accessories available: skewer sets with stands, oven gloves, planchas, chopping boards, covers, grill brushes… the choice is yours!

Alternatives to the barbecue: the plancha and the portable stove!

Are you health-conscious? Do you like things to be simple and quick? Then the plancha is perfect for you! Meat, fish, vegetables… you can cook several foods at the same time! Enjoy all their flavour and treat yourself: cooking requires very little fat and the food is protected from the flames! Do you love camping and barbecuing? No worries: the camping stove’s got you covered! Practical and easy to use, the camping stove lets you cook outdoors with no hassle! From wood-fired barbecues to stone barbecues, not to mention electric and gas barbecues, let your imagination run wild and create your own outdoor kitchen by adding accessories to your barbecue! Don’t have a garden or a terrace? Heading off camping? Enjoy your grilled food with a plancha and a portable barbecue! Whether indoors or outdoors, barbecuing is possible! All you have to do is choose from our wide range of models on Habitatetjardin.com!