Essential utensils for a successful barbecue

When spring arrives, it's a sign that barbecue season is just around the corner. Entertaining friends or family, enjoying the warm summer evenings over delicious grilled meats is a great way to spend a convivial moment. It's time to think about equipping yourself or adding to your equipment to make your barbecue a success every time. From barbecue cooking equipment to food preparation utensils, not forgetting everything you need to clean and maintain your barbecue, KnifeLeader brings you the essentials for a successful barbecue!
Which barbecue to choose?
First things first: for a successful barbecue party, of course, you need a barbecue. Let's take a look at the different models:
Charcoal barbecue
This is the traditional barbecue that immediately springs to mind. Suitable for couples or families, depending on size, it can be placed in your garden in a well-ventilated area. Food has a pleasant, intense smoky flavor - that's the taste of barbecue.
The gas barbecue
The gas barbecue is easy to use. Ideal for families with a garden, it is often fitted with a lid to retain the heat. The juices of the food diffuse into aromatic smoke and impregnate the flesh.
Electric barbecue
This is the type of barbecue best suited to apartment dwellers (if co-ownership regulations allow). You can find a tabletop barbecue to place directly next to your guests, or an electric barbecue with a lid designed for outdoor use on your balcony, as it doesn't give off smoke. Grilled meats are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
The plancha
The plancha is an alternative to the electric barbecue. It's a healthy cooking method that makes smoke-free grilling a breeze. From starters to desserts, it's highly versatile.
Which barbecue utensils should I buy?
When it comes to preparing and cooking grilled meats, there are a number of utensils to make your life easier:
For preparation
Skewers: for preparing delicious homemade kebabs
Kitchen knife: for slicing meat and vegetables before cooking
Cooking tray: for easy barbecuing of vegetables and delicate foods
The marinade syringe: for injecting marinade into the heart of the meat to make it tasty and juicy
Fish grate: for grilling whole fish
Pizza stone: transform your barbecue into a pizza oven
Boos Blocks Chef lite double-sided maple wood cutting board 51x38cm
During cooking
Barbecue tongs: for turning food on the barbecue
Meat fork: for searing large pieces of meat
Spatula: for turning steaks or vegetable slices
Cooking thermometer: to control the doneness of food
Protective glove: to cook without burning yourself
Kitchen apron: to cook without getting dirty
For table service
Barbecue set: usually consisting of a meat fork and a knife, for cutting large pieces of meat such as prime rib.
Cutting board: for cutting large pieces of meat or whole fish before serving.
Steak knives: for cutting grilled meats on plates
Serving tongs: for easy serving of grilled meats to your guests
Cleaning your barbecue
Cleaning brush: to scrape deposits from the grill and barbecue bowl
Ash scraper: to collect ashes in a small pile at the bottom of the barbecue
Ash shovel: for removing ashes from the barbecue
Protective cover: to keep your barbecue clean when not in use.
Now you're ready for the best barbecues! Find all our barbecue utensils on our site!