chelsea Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Well, after a whole day in the sushine we are already thinking about barbeques! Seen the "Cobb" version in the lakeland catalogue and wondered if anyone out there in omletland has any opinions on them? They look very transportable so ideal to take to the beach or in the caravan. any tips welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 mmmmmmm...........never heard of one of these...........but I'm sure someone on here will have and can offer some advice :D dare I go over to the Lakeland website to have a look .......... if I'm gone a while you'll know where to find me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Not tried this one, we always use a disposable bbq at the beach and camping . We are not then faced with the cleaning issue on site. supermarkets sell them for £2 in the summer and they always have lit really easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i have been wanting a Cobb for years .....really want one ......... the hairy bikers use them a fair bit .... did i say i really want one ......cos i do you can fry , roast , bake , bbq , dream about them , stroke them , tell elderly relations you have a cobb . watch sunsets with your cobb ....... sorry i want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 hee hee Morris They look very good, apparently they are "cool to the touch" so you can have them on a table top or on grass - so even handy for picnics I see in lakeland they sell little discs to place underneath to use as fuel which are made out of coconut shells and take only 4 minutes to heat before you can cook on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 i have a dream...... (OK not as inspiring as martin Luther king but ..) i am sitting in my garden feeling a bit peckish ...whip out my Cobb ...blush slightly as i hear my neighbor say "oh his got that impressive looking Cobb out again " and proceed to knock up a little feast from my green house , eggs from my chooks .....so on ..... i can just see ken and Jill from number 14's faces as i whip off the cover to reveal a perfect roasted red pepper souffle starter .. i think i have a demon i need to deal with......... still want a Cobb tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm back from the Lakeland website............phew..........didn't buy anything Looks good :D I can see this becoming the next Omlet forum must have ........... shall I inform Lakeland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Looks good........but £89.00!!! Managed to resist. Have a look **here** for more info. The video is worth watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickled egg Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Oh Dear - now I really want one. I had never heard of these before and was happy with a £20 bucket barbecue. I must stop looking at this site first thing on a monday morning when I am at my most vulnerable. Or rather my credit card is. Or rather my husband's credit card is. ( I chopped mine up to stop me spending...... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 thanks for the link Eglutine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Just a word of warning......... Chookihen recommended a barbecue last April....... the weather was lovely and sunny......... and I ordered one....... The day it arrived, it was raining.........and it continued raining...... and then we had more rain..... and some more......... It is still in its wrapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I'm relieved ( for my purse) to say I don't like the look of it I like those suitcase type bbq thingys. I am going to convert my old washing machine drum to a bbq, as suggested on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 My cobb barbeque from Lakeland came today (amongst some other bits that seemed to drop in my cart ) AND why does stuff always come when im at work and hubby is home (so he sees how much ive spent! ) Anyway, back to the Cobb. It looks and it came with a recipe book and carry bag, its a substantial weight (not heavy - just feels well made). We are going to Dartmoor at the weekend so we will try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad house Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Chelsea, I don't suppose you could measure it for me could you. I have also wanted one for aged for the caravan, but not sure on the size. Good luck and let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 no probs - with the cobb assembled with lid on it is 33cm high x 34 cm wide. with the cobb unassembled stacked in the bag it is 24 cm high x 34 cm wide We cant wait to try it out. Lakeland is the best price we've seen as they provide the bag and the recipe book with the cobb whereas cobb direct sell it all seperately. Lakeland have sold out of the cobblestones though (back in stock in June ) - they sound great as they light and are ready to cook in 4 minutes and stay hot for 2 hours and the cobblestone stays intact and doesnt go to ash which is perfect for caravanning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad house Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks for that, off to order now! Let me know hw=ow it goes at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad house Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Our cobb comes on Friday, just in time for oh to pack when we go off in the caravan for the weekend. Havnt told him what is arriving, just that when he takes delivery it needs to go straight in the car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...