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Turn Spring Into Summer With A Gas BBQ

Spring: it's the season to enjoy the outside, picnics and walks, and maybe even the first barbecues of the year. The evenings are getting lighter and the sun is shining more – but the classic British weather means that it’s a brave person who ventures outside for long with no protection. However, there's no need […]

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Gas Cooking Reliability

Have you ever wondered why people exclaim "now we're cooking on gas" when things start going well and to plan? The performance difference between a traditional BBQ and a calor gas BBQ explain it quite well. First up, gas gives you instant heat. From the moment it's ignited to the moment it's safely turned off, gas […]

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BBQ Parks in London – Get Grilling In The Parks

Londoners are lucky to have a great selection of parks to visit, and with the warm summer weather looking like it’s finally ready to make an appearance, why not take your barbecue along with you for a really special summer evening? Yes – we’re not kidding, some parks allow you to take your grill with […]

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Gas BBQ Safety Tips

Summer is coming, and you’re no doubt considering when to get the gas BBQ out. There’s plenty of advice on the internet about how to use your gas BBQ safely, so here’s a quick round up of the best hints and tips we’ve seen. If this is your first BBQ of the year, give your […]

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Gas BBQ Cooking Tips

If you’re using a gas BBQ, there are three very distinct ways of cooking your food. The one you choose will probably depend on the type of food you’re about to put onto your grill. Method one is the simple grill method. This is perfect for smaller items like cuts of meat (chops, chicken drumsticks […]

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Helium Balloons Delivered in London – Get Creative Party Decorations

Be it a wedding, birthday, anniversary or retirement, no party is complete without balloons. Whether they are coloured, sparkly or numbered, or even spell out a name, seeing balloons covering your party venue does more than just look pretty – it gets people in a festive spirit and ready to enjoy the occasion. But we […]

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Gas Bbq For Camping. The Secret To A Good Camping Holiday

A camping holiday is a wonderful thing – when it's done right! You can't beat the sound of happy families playing together, getting out the tennis rackets that have lain dusty since last year, and walking back from the beach sandy, happy and tired – and hungry. When you are camping, it is the perfect […]

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Which London Parks for BBQ – Where Can You Use Them?

If like many people living in London you aren’t lucky enough to have a garden, you don’t have to let it stop you being able to throw a good barbie! Although there are laws banning the barbecue in a lot of open spaces across London, don’t despair, as here we list some of the places […]

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Which BBQ Gas Bottle Size Do I Need?

At this time of year we often get calls from people who have bought a new barbecue ready for the summer but are unsure which gas bottle they need for it. It can seem very confusing but it is actually very simple when you know how! Here are some common questions people ask us. So […]

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Welding Gas Cylinders Uncovered!

Read our Q&A to find out more about our rent free welding gas cylinders. So what is Hobbyweld? Hobbyweld is a brand of high quality welding gas in large refillable gas cylinders. There is no rental to pay on the Hobbyweld gas cylinders as you simply pay a one off deposit for your first cylinder […]

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