Enchanting Winter Evenings: Entertainment Ideas for Your BBQ Lodge
As the frost begins to pattern the windows and the nights draw in, our thoughts turn to warm fires, good company, and the joy of winter entertainment. Entertaining at home is not just a pastime – it’s an art form. And what better setting for this art than the cosy confines of your very own […]
Top BBQ hut accessories
BBQ huts, or cabins, have rapidly grown in popularity are based on the traditional Finnish Grillkota or grill cabin. Grillkotas were used by generations of Sami reindeer herders to come together, gather around the fire and cook the meat from their hunt. Now, BBQ huts are often found in gardens and are used to cook, entertain and […]
Cooking in a Barbecue Lodge
Cooking outside on a BBQ is a skill most of us are acquainted with however cooking inside a Barbecue Lodge is, for some, a very different prospect! Here are our top tips and advice on how to get the best results. First, set yourself up for success by investing in the right kit. Cast iron […]
What is a Barbecue Hut?
So, word has reached you of the existence of Barbecue Huts. Your interest piqued, you venture onto Google to try and deduce what exactly one is and why you should have one installed stat. Luckily for you, you need scroll no further – herein lies everything you need to know about these amazing structures. What […]
Ideas For Decorating Your BBQ Hut
How you choose to decorate your BBQ hut is, of course, a very personal decision. If you’re planning to make your beautiful BBQ hut feel like a homage to Hygge, then here are some lovely pieces that can help make your space feel sumptuous and restful. You can’t get more Hygge than soft, warm lighting, so big […]
Creating a den for teenagers
Did you know – you don’t HAVE to have a BBQ in your BBQ Lodge? Without a grill, they make ideal chill out dens for teenagers! When thinking about how to teenage-ify your Lodge for your kids, consider maxing out on comfort – think bean bags, blankets, cushions. Why not stock up on some good […]
What is hygge and how can you embrace it?
The ultimate hygge hideout – a beautiful BBQ Lodge. What is hygge? In his book, The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Wiking explains hygge, pronounced HOOgah – is not an object but rather a feeling. Borne out of togetherness and comfort, he observes that ‘the true essence of hygge is… basically like a hug, just without the […]
Can you sleep in a BBQ hut?
BBQ huts are mainly used to create a unique extra space for socialising, entertaining and relaxing but we are regularly asked if they can they also be used for guests to sleep in. Lift up sleeping platforms Each Lodge has wooden bench seats, some of which have lift-out sections designed to double as a sleeping […]
Building a base for your BBQ Lodge
Building your barbecue lodge or hut on the right type of base will ensure the correct ventilation and use of your BBQ. There are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to base type and material dependent on your site location and requirements. Pegged base Pegged bases are most commonly chosen by […]
Do you need planning permission for a barbecue hut?
If you’re planning on installing a barbecue hut on your property you may be thinking about planning permission. Generally speaking, for private residences barbecue huts do not require planning permission however there are some exceptions. Permitted development Since 2008 barbecue huts, and other outbuildings, have been covered under permitted development. In real terms this means […]