Campingaz Party Grill CV | Camping Stove and Grill | All-in-One Camping BBQ | portable barbecue with Griddle, Grid and Pan Support | runs off CV gas cartridges

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There were one or two slow models, but most of the stoves got the kettle whistling after around five minutes. Equipped with a lid, this grill allows for versatile cooking methods such as grilling, stir-frying, and boiling. Unfortunately, it does not have an adjustable thermostat, so users may need to monitor heat levels closely. Although you can get standard gas hob-style flames, there are camping stoves available that have welding-style flames with intense heat and an audible roar. Advice varies on how much gas hobs cost to use, and it does depend on the size hob ring you use and the heat level you set your hob to. We've seen prices ranging from 20p per hour to 66p per hour. At the time of publishing, a typical 250ml gas bottle for a portable gas stove will cost around 95p per hour to use, and only last three hours. This is just so useful in so many ways – clean, easy, safe – we loved it and it totally surpassed our expectations. I suspect it may also get a few more outings in the garden too.

While the Party Grill 400 does not have a built-in capability, its simplicity and portability make it a practical choice for camping trips, picnics, and other outdoor activities. The grill's construction ensures durability, with premium materials used to enhance reliability over time. So, what do you get? Well, it comes in a large box, and a little bit of assembly is required. Watch our video below that shows how to assemble the Party Grill. We set up each stove on a table as well as on grass and looked for any wobbly legs or feet that slide around or topple easily. Do I have room for a gas canister? It can be easy to only focus on the camping stove itself and forget the fuel you'll need to burn with it. If you've got a larger stove, you'll probably need a large canister to go with it, which means even more bulk and weight in your vehicle. There are exceptions, however. The Campingaz Camp Bistro 2 and the Kemper Camping Stove Xtra Smart are medium-sized but only have a single burner – so they're a compromise between the portability of the compact stove and the familiar cooking experience of a larger one.How many people will I be cooking for? If you're a large party and only have one cooker, you'll probably need more than one burner. This means a compact stove won't be much use as they rarely have more than one burner. Plus you might struggle to cook using big pots. It's lightweight when in its bag, making it practical to take for days out, such as to the beach. Cooking Versatility If you've been browsing camping shops recently, you may have seen the new Campingaz Party Grill 600. When I looked at it, I thought it looked like a great kit for family camping. Fortunately, our friends at Campingaz agreed and sent us a sample to review. The stoves we tested with this type of flame burnt the hottest, were great at heating up pans and proved much more resistant to wind interference than standard burners. Will my meals require more than one burner? Even if you're camping solo, you should think through the meals you'll want to cook and how many burners you normally use at home. If you aren't keen on one-pot meals, you'll probably need a stove with at least two burners.

We cooked eggs and sausages using the same pan on every stove we tested, scoring each on how user-friendly and comfortable they were to use. Heat-up speed

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Ideally, when camping, you want the same bit of kit to do many different things to reduce the amount of stuff you need to take. Those who come camping with the Baker household know we like our toys, and frankly when camping the tech, gizmos, cooking gear, sofas, comfy beds and, well, tech gear (tablets, laptops and phones) is only limited by the boot space in the car – now severely restricted since we swapped the big Dacia Estate for a shiny Ford B-Max and a nippy little Skoda. Cooking big guns – can this little stove compete?

Well, yes, there is. We've had a brief look at the popular Cadac system before, and now there's an alternative: the Campingaz Party Grill. What you get with the Party Grill Although it's convenient to have a speedy stove, you'll likely find most camping stoves heat at a similar pace once the flames get going.Using a camping stove instead of your main gas cooker to save money isn't a good idea, as a camping stove is highly unlikely to be cheaper. There was also a trend in how long it took the stoves to heat our pan to 200°C. Although there were a couple of rapid outliers that heated the pan in a minute or less, most took around two minutes to heat. 5) Burner size matters This applies to camping stoves, too, although you're unlikely to find many stoves that have different-sized burners.