Why choose a Beauclaire Outdoor Cooking System?

As the outdoor cooking season approaches you might be thinking about buying a Beauclaire Outdoor Cooking System. The following is a collection of facts about the Beauclaire and a few cooking hints.

 

The ‘promise’ of the Beauclaire is: thanks to the design of the flame pattern combined with the use of CAST griddles, the cooking surface area temperature is virtually identical wherever the food is placed on the griddle.

As the griddles are cast (as opposed to pressed) aluminium or iron, they are thick, so as well as the heat spread, the heat retention is excellent  -  with the result that usually you need only a low flame for cooking.

                                                                                                                                                                                      The ‘non-stick’ aluminium, although as thick as its cast iron equivalent, is less than half the weight (3.2kg)

 The double-sided design: one side about 70% smooth/30% ridged, the other side about 70% ridged/30% smooth, allows for flexibility in the combination of foods cooked simultaneously. Although nothing is laid down in stone, the mainly smooth side is usually used for fish, pancakes, snacks, large omelettes etc with tomatoes, onions, mushrooms…on the ridged section; and the mainly ridged side is used for meats, and griddled vegetables, with the smaller smooth section for eggs, drop scones etc.

 Snacks can include cheese toasted sandwich (smooth or ridged area): 2 slices bread, one side buttered, placed down, decent thickness slice of cheese/ham/whatever, second slice buttered, up. Flip when first side ready, and cheese is starting to ooze out.

Using the Oven Dome

-This is used for anything from just keeping off a cool wind, to a full roast.

For roasting, a chicken is probably the best, but entirely up to the chef. Roasting bags avoid mess. Always roast in a dish, never directly onto the griddle, and preferably in a roasting tin, ie just like in the oven.

 -For pizzas, depending on the pizza size, any tray up to 36cm dia is fine. Preferably place the tray on a wire grill sitting on the griddle (either side) minimum 1cm off the grid

http://www.towler-staines.co.uk/shop/63-beauclaire-sets-burners-and-griddles

 

Calor Mini-BBQ on show at Peterborough

Next weekend 25th to 27th April Towler & Staines will be exhibiting at the National Motorhome and Caravan Show at Peterborough. The West Yorkshire based Calor Gas Principal Dealers will have wide range of goods on show including barbecues from Beauclaire, Cadac and Calor, a number of accessories for the outdoor life and tables and chairs from Crusader.

The stand will feature the newly launched Calor Mini-BBQ which has the following features:

Not only is the Calor Mini-BBQ a highly stylish piece of design, use its automatic ignition and you'll be cooking in an instant. Connect it to Calor's 400g cartridge when you're out and about or to Calor's 6kg lightweight cylinder if you're cooking for a crowd.

The Calor Mini-BBQ's portability means you can enjoy superior gas cooking on the go, anytime, anywhere! It's ideal for family holidays, lunch in the park, or cooking in style outdoors with your friends

.Its self contained design makes it multifuntional, versatile and very smart. A handy 400g gas cartridge can be housed within the unit, while the wooden lid serves as your prep area on the go - so everything can be carried in one!

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An exploded view of the Calor Mini-BBQ

How to make the most of light spring evenings.

This week we have great weather: relatively warm days with clear skies followed by lighter evenings which begin to get chilly later. To take advantage of these conditions you need a Calor Gas powered Patio Heater. This will enable you to sit outside longer with your favourite drink, perhaps with friends and perhaps augmented by a barbecue!

At Towler & Staines we have a range of Calor Gas powered Patio Heaters to do the job for you. We have the Flame Tower, the Sahara from Universal Innovations, the Orchid and the Sirocco Stainless Steel Tabletop, and the Santorini from Lifestyle.
Pay us a visit either at our showrooms in Bradford and Keighley or on-line @                            http://www.towler-staines.co.uk/shop/149-patio-heaters


Santorini Heat & Light

Visit the marquee containing the best gas barbecue range in Yorkshire

Towler & Staines the LPG Specialists and Calor Gas Dealers in Keighley have erected a large marquee in their yard to accommodate and display their large range of gas barbecues. They have probably the largest range of gas barbecues in Yorkshire for you to consider. With a knowledgeable and helpful staff on hand it is the place to visit if you are looking for a new barbecue for the summer.

The range on view includes Broil King, Ducane, Weber, Lifestyle, Cadac Entertainer and Carri Chef, Calor Mini, Campingaz, Beauclaire and Beefeater.

The picture shows the new Beefeater Clubman 17540 griddle barbecue. This model has a
50cm x 90cm griddle area giving a massive 24kw heat input. It has fold down side tables, fold away legs and is supplied with hose and regulator. It can be assembled in under 5 minutes and is truly excellent value at £499.99 including VAT.

The Beefeater Clubman is available to buy or to hire. It is ideal for a large party, for a caterer, or a sports club or for scout, cub, guide and brownie groups.

Pay the Towler & Staines a visit and see the best range of quality barbecues.                     http://www.towler-staines.co.uk/shop/97-gas-barbecues

A new portable way to power your LPG appliance.

Did you know that you can run your Cadac Barbecue off a Cadac Cartridge?

The Power Pak Dual Gas Cartridge Supply system is the answer, it will drive most gas appliances such as small barbecues, camping stoves,  and small heaters. It is ideal for the beach or day trips avoiding the need for a heavy gas cylinder.

The Power Pak is the first of it's kind. It is light and easily portable, powered by 2 x 445g or 2 x 500g Cadac threaded gas valve cartridges (not included ) give the gas supply regulated consistently to       28 mbar regardless of the external temperature to power the appliance.

The Power Pak is available from Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Dealers in Keighley and Braford at both shops or on-line.http://www.towler-staines.co.uk/shop/166-cadac-appliances-and-accessories

Santa Fun Run raised a record amount for charity.

In November and December 2013 I posted about the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run organised by my Rotary Club , Skipton Craven. The event duly took place with a record number of entries.

It is estimated that overall the event raised £29,000. The Rotary Club itself raised over £12,000 and recently gave cheques to the Yorkshire Dales Society, Manorlands Hospice, Martin House Childrens Hospice and STEPS Charity for people with limb abnormality. The other funds making up the total have been paid over by the participants to the good cause they were supporting.

Towler & Staines Ltd. provided the Calor Gas powered catering equipment so that participants could enjoy a well earned cuppa after their exertions!

http://www.towler-staines.co.uk/shop/124-catering

Be an inspired outdoor chef.

The Cadac Carri Chef  2 portable gas barbecue has 7 interchangeable cooking surfaces to truly inspire the chef in you!

First there is the easy to clean barbecue grid with a ribbed surface.This is ideal for grilling meats, chicken, fish and burgers.

Secondly there is the non-stick Grill 2 Braai, which has a half ribbed and a half smooth surface.The grill side is for meats, fish , chicken and burgers, whilst the smooth side suits eggs, pancakes and stir fries.

Thirdly there is the Skottel with it's smooth slightly concave surface. It is ideal for wok style ccoking, pasta dishes and breakfasts.

The non-stick Chef Pan follows with a flat smooth surface and strong vertical edges, ideal for a paella, risotto, pasta dish or traditional breakfast.

Then we have the enamel Roast Pan designed to roast chicken or a joint with vegetables.

Next is the Pizza Stone a recent innovation which can withstand temperatures of 300 degrees C, ideal for cooking this popular dish.

Last of the seven is the Pot Stand which will hold a casserole type dish.

All these items are interchangeable and sold as optional accessories. It is easy to swap one for the
other without any additional parts. They are all in stock and on display for you to examine at Towler & Staines Ltd. shops in Keighley and Bradford West Yorkshire. Alternatively they may be purchased on line.

http://www.towler-staines.co.uk/shop/185-carri-chef-2

Non-stick Chef Pan

Pizza Stone

Towler & Staines will exhibit at the National Motorhome and Caravan Show at Peterborough.

Towler & Staines Limited the LPG Specialists will be exhibiting at the Peterborough Motorhome Show on 25th to 27th April 2014. It is billed as the UK's Largest Outdoor Motorhome Show and this is it's 24th year. Towler & Staines Limited will be one of 350 exhibitors at the show, so we hope you can find the time to come and see us!

The entertainment at the show includes: Barron Knights, Merseybeats and comedian Stan Boardman.

You can see more about this show at www.outandaboutlive.co.uk

Our stand will feature a veritable Aladin's Cave of appliances and accessories at affordable prices for those who like the outdoor life. Of course we will be offering the Beauclaire Outdoor Cooking System, Crusader tables and chairs, Cadac barbecues including spares and accessories, Quest appliances and chairs, Bullfinch connection systems, Brookstone products, Calor Gas regulators and fittings and lots lots more. Be sure to visit the show and our stand and you will not be disappointed!

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