Depending on your backyard space and your budget, you can totally deck out your outdoor barbecue space or have a cool little functional barbecue space setup that you can enjoy cooking and eating your BBQ creations with your friends and family.
In this article, we explore some of the key must-have and some nice-to-have items that would really help make your backyard or apartment patio barbecue experience more enjoyable.
A GRILL OR A BBQ PIT IS A MUST
Although you can literally build a smoker yourself out of a metal trash can, most of us opt to have at least a basic functional Weber to grill or makeshift to use it as a smoker. Please read our blog All about Weber Grills to see some of the popular Weber grill options
Besides a Weber, there are many other options. Depending on your need, there are gas grill, grill/smoker or dedicated smokers to choose from. Personally, we love options that allow you to burn wood chunks or even wood logs. If you want your meat to have rich deep smoking flavor, there is nothing better than to use wood chunks or logs instead of pellets.
In our blog post Grill vs Smoker, we provide a detail comparison between the different options.
OUTDOOR SEATINGS
When it comes to outdoor setting, there are a couple items that is must-have in your outdoor space. For example, one of the joy of BBQ is to enjoy the nice weather along with the great food. For this reason, having a outdoor seating area is a must. Even if you live in an apartment, a simple nice table with a couple chairs like this would do the trick. Besides, you need a place to put your adult beverage while you’re tending the smoker😉.
For those that have a larger outdoor space, a regular patio set with at least 6 chairs and an umbrella would be ideal. When you are choosing your outdoor patio furniture, it’s important to pay attention to practicality as well as looks. While the look is important, safety must come first. The first thing to look for is making sure the patio set is made with materials that is designed to withstand wind and weather. Putting another way, the only ones that meet your qualification are those that are solidly built with heavy enough materials. Besides safety, easy maintenance is also important. For this reason, look for the table and chairs are made with waterproof and easy-to-clean materials.
Finally, if the seats have cushions and pillows, you want to make sure that it is removable. In addition, make sure you have a convenient storage space to keep the cushions and pillows them when you are done using them. Following are some of the options and choices for you to consider.
NICE-TO-HAVE IN YOUR BBQ SPACE
Alright! If you want to go all out and you have a budget for it, there are many things to consider. What are some of the popular items that people have in their space? A fire pit, a gazebo, add some outdoor games to make a fun hangout for your friends and family are just some of the things that people like to have. For more detail suggestions of these items, check out our Best Outdoor BBQ Space article.
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