Design a barbecue area
Tips and tricks for a sociable barbecue corner
If you want to design a barbecue area, you should consider a few things. You can find out what these are and what a sociable barbecue area can look like here.
When the sun is shining, grilling is one of the favorite pastimes: 97 percent of Germans like to grill (and almost 38 percent even grill in winter!). No wonder, good weather, delicious food and nice company – a summer day couldn’t be better. Most Germans have their own grill and that is one more reason to set up a nice barbecue area.
Advantages of the different grill types
When designing your own barbecue area, it should be clear beforehand which variant is possible. However, everyone has to find out for themselves which grill is the right one. The grill types at a glance:
- The charcoal grill is probably the classic among the grill types. Here the charcoal is lit with grill lighters, so that a certain lead time should be allowed for until the delicious grilled food lands on the plate. But that then has the typical smoky grill taste! The temperature must also always be kept in mind.
- A Gas grill convinces by the fact that there is no build-up of smoke, it is immediately ready for use and easy to clean again later. One advantage over the charcoal grill is the ability to precisely determine the temperature.
- Also at Electric grill there is no smoke that z. B. could disturb neighbors. In addition, the models are usually very compact, which can be an advantage in a small space. As with the gas grill, the temperature can be regulated quickly and easily.
Build a grill yourself? You should pay attention to this
Even when designing the garden and terrace, it makes sense to think about whether a grill – fixed or mobile – should be part of the equipment. Because if you want to build a fixed grill yourself, you should consider a few things:
- Maintain sufficient distance to the neighboring property
- Do not place the grill too close to the house or directly under a tree
- A sheltered place is ideal
- Choose heat-resistant stones for the foundation and the grill
- Set up the barbecue area on a level surface
- Pay attention to the connections required depending on the type of grill
- Fixed worktops for the outdoor kitchen: yes or no?
- Decide whether the barbecue area should be covered
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The aspects naturally also apply to portable barbecues, although there is of course flexibility in terms of location. An outdoor kitchen requires more space than a single grill, so there should be enough space for worktops, storage space, etc. Seating on the terrace is also best taken into account in advance when planning – otherwise it could get tight.
A good idea for small gardens is to set up different levels to create more visual depth – like a raised terrace here.
Reading tip: Small garden? There are more tips and tricks here.
Brazier – grill first, then chill
A grill is not enough? A fireplace is the perfect addition to a mild summer evening. Depending on the garden size and taste, a fixed fireplace can be installed, but also fire bowls with grill grates ensure delicious food and the perfect campfire romance.
Recipe suggestions for the barbecue evening
Once the grill is ready for use, nothing stands in the way of the gourmet festival! The selection of delicacies for grilling is almost endless, whether meat, fish or fruit and vegetables, everyone is guaranteed to be full and happy. Would you like a few examples? Here is a selection of recipe ideas:
- Classic grill recipes: spare ribs with sauce, grilled burgers, minced lamb skewers with curry sauce
- Grill recipes for fish: grilled fish platter, stuffed squid, grill salmon
- Vegetarian grill: grilled quesadillas, grilled vegetables, grilled rolls
- Vegan grilling: grilled peppers, vegan potato salad, mushroom parcels
- The best companions: stick bread, salads for grilling, sheep cheese and yoghurt dip
By the way: The Germans’ favorite barbecue sauce is ketchup! This is how you can make ketchup yourself.