Charcoal BBQ: buying guide

Despite the ever-increasing diffusion of gas, electric or pellet-burning barbecues in recent years, for many Italians, charcoal continues – to date – to remain the best choice when organizing a barbecue.

Lovers of tradition, in fact, do not want to give up the aroma and flavor that is given to dishes by cooking with charcoal. This mode is more over, it always guarantees optimal performance thanks to the great elasticity of the heat. in the cooking times given by the slow combustion of the coal. Furthermore, the charcoal barbecues , especially when used during excursions, can be fueled with wood collected on site. 

In choosing a large charcoal barbecue , the construction materials are obviously fundamental, given that the brazier must withstand very high temperatures and the structure must be rather resistant so to withstand any climatic condition. 

Each brand that produces charcoal barbecues has its own precise idea of what it wants to offer its customers, but for a Sometimes it can be difficult to orient yourself in the face of such an offer; exterminated. That's why; we at PentoleProfessionali wanted to create a useful guide for anyone thinking about buying a barbecue.

1st band: barbecue costing less than 100€

The first range of charcoal barbecues in our buying guide includes “minimal” barbecues, designed for those who – while not really fanatics of the barbecue – they don't want to give up the pleasure of a barbecue with a few friends from time to time.

The proposal of PentoleProfessionali: Ferraboli Camping

barbecue under 100€ it must essentially respect a fundamental condition: comfort. For this reason, our choice for an inexpensive charcoal barbecue cannot be considered the best choice. than fall back on the innovative Ferraboli Camping, specially designed to offer maximum service with minimum space.

The Ferraboli Camping , in fact, is not only; small in size, compact and very simple to assemble, but it is; It has been designed to be converted into a robust suitcase that can be transported anywhere , becoming practically a must have for lovers of excursions and picnics.

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2nd range: barbecue costing between 100€ and 300€

As soon as we leave the first range we begin to find charcoal barbecues of a higher level. In this range we present two very different types of barbecues: the first, more; classic, it's suitable for traditional barbecue lovers who need large cooking surfaces; the second, however, is; a modern barbecue that allows you to diversify cooking techniques and go beyond the concept of grilling we are used to.

The first proposal from Professional Pots: Garda di Ferraboli

intended for those users who wish to have a cooking surface large enough to host a grill with many friends, but who still don't want to spend huge amounts of money. 

The Garda di Ferraboli is one of the most popular places in the world. a super-equipped barbecue , equipped with a trolley with two wheels, two side shelves with removable wooden chopping board and a protective grill cover.

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The second proposal from Professional Pots: Chelsea 480C by Outdoorchef

barbecue, smaller than the one seen previously, symbolizes the entrance to the semi-professional BBQ temple. The Chelsea 480C , in fact, offers the possibility; to choose whether to cook the dishes with the classic direct cooking or with indirect cooking , or as in a sort of oven.

The Outdoorchef barbecues , in fact, unlike the other spherical barbecues available on the market, are designed with the innovative Easy Slide system: between the charcoal and the grill we find a funnel with an opening on one of the two sides  whose simple rotation allows you to switch from direct to indirect cooking and vice versa.

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3rd range: barbecue costing between 300€ and 600€

After introducing the concept of diversifying cooking techniques, in this third band we want to present a product that is quite distant from the traditional concept of barbecue, the smoker. 

The proposal of Professional Pots: Kensington 570 C by Outdoorchef

The Outdoorchef Kensington 570 C barbecue also allows you to have two cooking modes; in one, thanks to the exclusive EASY SLIDE® . In fact, the Outdoorchef Kensington 570 C barbecue allows for two different types of cooking: direct and indirect .

Furthermore   equipped with:

• 54 cm cooking grate
• New stainless steel charcoal holder system
• Ventilation system for optimal regulation of air and heat
• Spacious collector
• Hood with integrated hinge
• Thermometer integrated in the hood
• Materials: body and hood in porcelain enamelled steel, grid in chromed steel, stainless steel charcoal holder, powder coated steel trolley

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4th band: barbecue costing more than 600€

The Olympus of charcoal barbecues. In the fourth band we find barbecues of excellence, designed for BBQ professionals, but also for enthusiasts who want the possibility of cooking. to cook at the highest levels with products with incredible performance.

The proposal of PentoleProfessionali: Monolith Classic

with in mind the tradition of Kamado ceramic ovens used by the Chinese and Japanese for more than a decade. 3000 years old, Monolith barbecues combine the advantages of a classic barbecue with those of a stone oven . 

Technical and engineering prodigy, the Monolith barbecues are designed with the aim of cooking. to achieve energy efficiency that no other charcoal barbecue can match. In fact, the ceramic and steel with which they are built are extremely resistant to heat and, thanks to their insulating power, the Monoliths require very little energy and very little time to reach the desired temperatures . In addition, the excellent skills of the students – d’of ceramic insulation and the possibility of to effectively regulate the air supply make it extremely simple to regulate the temperature of the barbecue in an optimal way, allowing for consumption up to 50% lower than any other charcoal barbecue .

Thanks to its structure and the material with which it is; composed, Monolith is; a great adventure companion for those barbecue enthusiasts who want to try their hand at many different types of cooking, such as direct and indirect cooking, with the possibility of cooking different types of cooking. to go as far as smoking and baking pizzas, focaccias and bread.

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