First, set yourself up for success by investing in the right kit. Cast iron skillets and pans are ideal for use over open fire cooking - they are robust, retain heat amazingly and they can be placed directly onto the hot coals. In order to get the most out of your pan or skillet, after use apply a thin layer of oil to the surface - this will help to keep the equipment from rusting. There are also health benefits - cooking with cast iron means you need less cooking oil and they naturally fortify your food with iron - win win.

Because cooking in a Barbecue Lodge requires an open fire, and cast iron pans become incredibly hot, it is advised (if not vital) that you invest in a pair of BBQ safety gloves. These will keep your hands protected whilst you handle the pans and some can even withstand handling hot coals and grates. Being gloves, you are able to grasp things fully - and therefore safely. Please do not use use a household oven glove for this job!

Pans and gloves (and maybe safety goggles) at the ready, its time to turn our attention to BBQ utensils. Once more, factoring in the fact that the fire is an open one, it it important to opt for utensils with long handles. These will allow you to cook with ease and control, whilst avoiding the heat and fire. Also, the long handles mean that you are distanced somewhat from any sizzling oil or fat . Use the utensils and gloves to bank charcoal around the sides of the main fire, where it can quietly heat up, meaning that you have extra hot coals should you need them.