Cobb BBQ accessories

[BlueChip]

Also, the cobblestones are a bit of a bitch to light. Using regular lighters and Cobb's own, it typically takes me 3 mins to get it going. Maybe it's HK's humidity... though they are individually wrapped. Once they start, they smoke like crazy with the self-igniting chemical outer layer. Keep the patio doors SHUT and keep away. Have spoilt my own enjoyment of a BBQ because of the chemical smoke taste that didn't go away for quite a while.

I know that to my cost, I thought it would be clever to put the fire basket on the stove below and get the charcoal going with the help of a little gas flame, then as soon as it was lit I'd move it to the cobb with some tongs.
I didnt realise the cobblestones are impregnated with saltpeter, filled the boat instantly with smoke. I was very unpopular for a while.

 

[Elessar]

Following rave reviews on here, i'm going to get one of these. Question is, there's loads of extras for grilling, frying, roasting etc. Which ones are worth getting, and do they all store inside the Cobb, as i'm trying to keep clutter to a minimum.

fab kit.

The only gadget I want they don't make - a sausage roller offer stopper. Cutting them in half works though.

Entering port with the cobb on the dashboard on my S37, the flames at max as the firelighters start the charcoal, for some reason causes a stir.

Love it!

 

[ratbag]

http://www.cobb.com.au/marine_kit.html
found this item , could only be purchased in oz,
handy extra.

 

[EddieBlue]

We sell Cobb BBQ's and I would agree that they are excellent, can be picked up when lit and packed correctly everything will fit into the bag.

I use a Magma Gas BBQ on board now as I found that we only tended to BBQ when friends or family were on board and it was not big enough and didn't quite cook long enough for a group

Eddie

 

[lisilou]

Thanks. If the extra bits don't store inside, then i'll just get the basic unit, I can always add the other bits if we find we need 'em.

Found this on the site if still unsure:

Q. Will all of the Cobb accessories fit in the carry bag?
A. If packed correctly the Cobb with fry dish, fry pan, griddle & dome extension will fit in the bag. This is how to pack the bag. Start with the empty bag then place the components in this order:
1. Griddle (in bottom of bag upside down)
2. Cobb base with inner bowl and fire basket
3. Fry pan
4. Place grill plate, roast rack & all the smaller items on top of the fry pan
5. Dome Lid
6. Invert dome extension and slide over top of dome
7. Invert fry dish on top (you may find it easier to place in roof of bag when closing)

 

[OldBawley]

question

Is it possible to use dry driftwood in the cobb, once the wood has no more flames start the cooking?

 

[Spi D]

Is it possible to use dry driftwood in the cobb, once the wood has no more flames start the cooking?

You can use anything that wil burn, but...

The Cobb has a small coal basket. The special design makes it economical (like a couple of hours cooking on only 7-8 heatbeads), and you'll have a hard time filling enough wood into it for that kind of time. A small bag of heatbeads will do for many meals.

I've tried charcoal, heatbeads and the Cobble Stone. Only the two latter works satisfactory and have on each and every use produced beautiful food.

Fire it up, place your meat (and/or what you desire) and put the lid on. Next thing is tender, juicy, tasty food. Adding soaked wood chips to the basket at the end of cooking will give you a lovely smoked taste

Can't see how you can improve it, really.

 

[chippysmith]

Would love to know how many Cobb fire baskets have been deep sixed

 

[wonky]

Would love to know how many Cobb fire baskets have been deep sixed

I'll start the count. 1

Bought 2 spares!

 

[chippysmith]

I'll start the count. 1

Bought 2 spares!

Lol, have used pliers in the past but still find the basket pivoting in the jaws, will have to have a wire strop made I feel!

 

[Csail]

Following rave reviews on here, i'm going to get one of these. Question is, there's loads of extras for grilling, frying, roasting etc. Which ones are worth getting, and do they all store inside the Cobb, as i'm trying to keep clutter to a minimum.

Typical, just sold all last years stock after a bad year really cheap. They are brilliant but don't get cobblestones posted, they cost quite a lot in postage.Tesco firelighters and a bag of charcoal are much cheaper and you don't get the initial smokeout.By the way i sold them all new boxed (Cobb Premiers with the racks) for 40 quid each but some one here wound me up with silly comments so sold them elsewhere.I will look but fairly sure there is no cobb stuff in any of the garages.

 

[Croc]

Using Cobblestones in the Cobb is important. The other options just do not work well.