Masonry BBQ guides

Straight, practical answers to the questions people ask us most, from sizing a stove to keeping a fire pit from rusting.

Masonry BBQ 7 min read Masonry BBQ Care in the UK: Cleaning, Winter Protection and RepairsA masonry BBQ needs very little care, but British winters are hard on anything that stays wet. Install it on a solid... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 6 min read What Can You Cook on a Masonry BBQ? Grilling, Searing, Slow Cooking and MoreFour grill heights, heat zones, cast iron and the heat stored in the concrete let a masonry BBQ do far more than... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 8 min read Outdoor Kitchens on a Budget: Building Around a Masonry BBQA pre-cast masonry BBQ gives an outdoor kitchen its centrepiece without the cost of a bespoke build. Plan the layout once, then... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 8 min read The Best Masonry BBQs for Small Gardens: Sizes, Heights and Where to Put OneMost Buschbeck masonry BBQs take up just 1.1m x 0.65m of ground. In a small garden the real choices are height, where... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 6 min read The Best Fuel for a Masonry BBQ: Charcoal for Cooking, Logs for the FireCook over charcoal, then burn dry logs as an outdoor fireplace if your model allows. Here is which fuel to use when,... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 8 min read How to Choose a Masonry BBQ and Prepare the Ground for ItSize, height, fuel and finish narrow the choice quickly. Then the ground has to carry several hundred kilos on a small footprint.... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 8 min read Masonry BBQ vs Steel Grill: Which Cooks Better and Which Should You Buy?A masonry BBQ stores heat in its heavy walls and lasts for decades; a steel grill heats up fast and is easier... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 7 min read How to Burp Your BBQ: Avoiding Flashback When You Open the LidAn air-starved charcoal fire can flash when the lid is thrown open. Burping the lid, standing to the side and lighting gas... Read the guide
Masonry BBQ 9 min read How to Build a Masonry BBQ: Base, Assembly and First FireA pre-cast masonry BBQ goes together in a day on a solid, level base, then needs about 24 hours for the adhesive... Read the guide