Hi,

Over the last few years I've tried several gas barbecues, the last being the
Char Broil Patio Caddie. I've never found that they get hot enough to cook
steaks very well, OK for slow cooking lamb chops, sausages etc but never
really hot enough for steak or anything else that requires searing.

I've recently bought the B&Q Barcelona 2 Burner Hooded Barbecue, and so far
I've been very impressed.

I wonder if anyone has any experience of using this particular BBQ. The
instructions are not too clear e.g:-

It says that the hood should always be open when the burners are on full. In
fact it recommends that it is used on low for "best results". Is there any
disadvantage in having the hood down when on full? (Hood obviously gets very
hot).

Is it really necessary to fill the drip tray with sand?

Any recommendations, ideas etc.

Thanks,


Charles