BBQ + Smoking
This category combines fire pits, tripod grills, grill grates, woks and smoking accessories. The selection ranges from complete swing-grill sets to individual grates and beech wood chips for smokers and smoking ovens.
How to choose between a fire pit and smoking equipment
A tripod with a swing grill is suitable for direct grilling over the fire, while a smoking oven or smokehouse is intended for longer smoking processes. Anyone who wants to expand an existing fire bowl usually chooses a matching grate or griddle. Individual chips and accessories then complement the existing equipment.
Fire Bowls + Fire Baskets
Fire places made of steel and raw steel form the basis for open fire. Models with different diameters can be extended with matching grates.
Grill + Grill Accessories
Here you will find swing grills, replacement grates, pans and burners. These products are aimed at anyone who wants to grill or cook directly.
Smoking Ovens
A closed oven supports controlled smoking of fish, meat or sausage. Its size determines how much food can be prepared at once.
Cold Smoke Generators
This section focuses on smoke aroma without simultaneous cooking heat. It suits users who want to extend existing smoke rooms.
Tripod, crank and swing grill compared
Swing-grill sets combine a tripod with a round grate. In this selection, tripod height is 180 cm, 200 cm or 210 cm. A shorter tripod positions the grate lower and is often more compact to handle. A taller model creates distance from the ground and offers space for larger kettles or grates.
A crank makes it easier to adjust the height of the grate. You can use it to change the distance to the embers during cooking. Models without a crank use chain suspension or a fixed position. Grate materials differ as follows: steel stores heat, raw steel is described for many models as a solid material, and stainless steel is specified as the grate material on several sets.
Which size suits your group?
For a few people, a grate diameter of 50 cm or 60 cm is often sufficient. At 70 cm and 80 cm, there is more space for meat, vegetables or several vessels. Also consider the total weight: the stated weights of the listed swing-grill sets range from 11.5 kg to 13 kg.
Three sets for different tasks
Swing Grill Set, 200 cm, 60 cm Grate
A 200 cm high tripod with a 60 cm grate, powder-coated frame and chain suspension. Weight according to the product card: 12 kg.
Swing Grill Set, 180 cm, with Crank
A 180 cm high tripod with a 60 cm grate and crank. The steel frame is powder-coated, and the total weight is 12 kg.
Swing Grill, Stainless Steel Grate 80 cm
A 200 cm high, powder-coated tripod with a handcrafted 80 cm stainless steel grate. Weight according to the product card: 13 kg.
Grill grates and griddles for fire bowls
If you already own a fire bowl, first choose between a round grate, a square grate and a full griddle. A round grate follows the shape of the bowl, while a square model can offer more usable surface depending on the rim clearance. A griddle replaces the open grate with a solid surface and often has a small integrated grate as well.
- The round steel grate has an 80 cm diameter, four handles and weighs 6.5 kg.
- The square raw-steel grate measures 50 x 50 cm, weighs 3.5 kg and is specified for fire bowls with a 70 cm diameter.
- The round raw-steel grate has a 70 cm diameter, weighs 4.5 kg and fits a fire place or tripod.
- The raw-steel griddle has an 82 cm diameter, a 40 cm grate and weighs 12 kg.
- The steel griddle has a 78 cm diameter, an integrated 36 cm grate and weighs 12.5 kg.
The inner rim of the fire bowl is decisive. Measure the usable diameter and compare it with the grate or griddle dimension. Handles make insertion and removal easier when enough rim clearance remains.
Wok, pan and kettle over fire
In addition to grates, the category includes cookware for open fire. A steel pan with a 50 cm diameter and long handle weighs 7 kg. Woks are available with 60 cm and 70 cm diameters, partly as a set with tripod and crank. A stainless steel kettle with lid holds 14 l. These variants suit dishes that should not rest directly on a grill grate.
Sorting smoking chips correctly
All Goldspan chips mentioned here are made of beech wood and are offered in 15 kg units. The difference lies in grain size. Goldspan B 5/10 has a grain size of 0.4 to 1.0 mm. Goldspan B 7/20 and the smoker variant have 1.0 to 2.5 mm. Finer chips offer more surface area, while coarser chips release smoke more slowly. All product details mention technological dedusting and whole beech logs.
For cold smoke generators, smokers or smoking ovens, the chip shape prescribed by the manufacturer comes first. Therefore check your appliance's grain specification and then choose B 5/10 or B 7/20. The 15 kg package is intended for regular use, not isolated short applications.
Cold or warm smoke?
A cold smoke generator produces smoke separately from the food being cooked. A smoking oven combines chamber, heat source and smoke control. A smoke room provides space for several pieces. Which route fits depends on whether aroma without cooking heat or simultaneous cooking takes priority.
Choose grain size
B 5/10 denotes 0.4 to 1.0 mm, whereas B 7/20 denotes 1.0 to 2.5 mm. Both variants are made of beech wood.
Plan quantity
Each listed Goldspan unit contains 15 kg. This format is intended for recurring smoking projects.
Match the appliance
Smokers, smoking ovens, smoke rooms and cold smoke generators have different requirements for supply and chip shape.
Separate workflows
Grilling, cooking and smoking require different tools. Clear separation makes later expansion easier.
Base, protection and order
A fire place also calls for a base, cover and firewood storage. The round fire-place base made of raw steel has a 72 cm diameter, is 30 cm high, weighs 14.5 kg and has a wood compartment. The cover for fire bowls is specified with an 86.5 cm diameter. A steel log rack measures 70 x 45 cm and weighs 11.5 kg. This keeps fuel and storage closer to the setup location.
A burner cooker set complements this basic equipment when gas is used instead of charcoal. It specifies 2.5 kW of power, a stainless steel burner, a 1 m hose, a low-pressure regulator for 50 mbar and stepless control with consumption of around 200 g/h. The weight is 2.8 kg.
Questions before purchase
Which dimensions should you measure beforehand?
For a fire bowl, measure the usable inner diameter; for a tripod, the working height; and for a kettle or wok, the diameter. For grates and griddles, the rim should leave enough bearing surface. The product data gives specific values such as 50 x 50 cm, 70 cm, 78 cm, 80 cm or 82 cm.
What does raw steel mean for these products?
In the product cards, raw steel refers to steel as a material. Several grates, griddles, fire places and racks are made from it. Whether a special surface treatment is present is stated in the respective product description.
When is a swing grill more practical than a griddle?
A swing grill hangs the grate above the embers and allows height changes with a crank or chain. A griddle rests on a fire bowl and offers a continuous surface plus a smaller grate. The former suits classic tripod grilling; the latter suits upgrading an existing bowl.
Which chips belong in which type of appliance?
According to the product information, Goldspan B 5/10 with 0.4 to 1.0 mm and B 7/20 with 1.0 to 2.5 mm are intended for common smoke generators. The appliance manufacturer's grain recommendation remains decisive. Both variants consist of whole beech logs and are dedusted.
How do you plan the location?
Allow for the largest component and its weight. Examples from the cards: fire basket 17 kg, fire-place base 14.5 kg, swing-grill sets 11.5 to 13 kg, griddles 12 to 19 kg. Add lateral clearance, stable ground and sufficient space for operation and fuel.
How do you combine a fire place and smoking?
Separate the tasks: a tripod, grate, griddle, wok or kettle serves grilling and cooking. For smoke aroma, add a smoking oven, smoke room or cold smoke generator together with suitable chips. This lets both areas expand independently.
Further reading on fire and grilling
Grilling on the Balcony: Tips and Rules for Relaxed Evenings
The article covers the framework conditions and practical considerations for small outdoor areas.
How to Make Tender Grilled Meat?
A contribution on temperature, resting time and preparation steps for grilled meat.
Cleaning a Grill with Ice Cubes: How the Trick Works
The article explains step by step how to clean warm grill grates.
In brief
Start with the task, not the individual item: a complete swing-grill set handles direct grilling on a tripod, a grate or griddle upgrades a fire bowl, and smoking ovens and smoke rooms take care of smoking. Then check material, dimensions, weight and compatibility. Beech wood chips in B 5/10 or B 7/20 complete the smoking area. Additional ideas can also be found under Garden + Outdoor and Tarps + Nets.