Cadac Carri Chef 40 BBQ QR – 2026 Dual-Height Gas BBQ
The Carri Chef 40's always been the step up from fiddling around on a tabletop - a proper freestanding gas BBQ with a decent cooking surface, proper heat under the lid and enough going on to cook every meal of a camping week. The 2026 version does something about all the gripes people had with the previous ones and actually chuck a few new bits in that genuinely make a difference when you're out at a real campsite.
The one big change to the legs is the two part screw-in bits, which give you dual cooking heights of about 93cm and 70cm - handy when cooking for different sized groups, or when the ground you're on is being a bit tricky. The adjustable bit on one leg keeps the whole thing stable on uneven pitches - the kind that you get at most campsites. Then there's the integrated QR coupling that clicks onto your regulator in seconds.
The dome lid is pretty handy - it's got a built in thermometer so you can keep an eye on the temperature while you're cooking under a lid, and it also sticks out to the side to act as a windbreak when you're grilling with the lid off. The utility shelf keeps all your tongs and condiments and whatnot handy, rather than having to juggle them on a little table next to the BBQ.
The 39cm GreenGrill ceramic BBQ grid does a great job of spreading the heat evenly across the whole cooking surface, and the heat deflector underneath saves you gas - up to 34% less than cooking with the lid off, which is nice. When it's time to pack up the whole lot goes into the updated storage bag with proper straps to keep the legs secure.
Key Features
- New 2026 Legs — Dual Height Cooking – The legs are two part screw-in jobs that let you set the cooking height at about 93cm or 70cm. One of them has an adjustable foot so you can steady the thing on uneven ground.
- Integrated QR Coupling – Just clip it onto your regulator and you're away - quick and secure gas hook up.
- 39cm GreenGrill Ceramic BBQ Grid – It's got a PFAS-free ceramic coating that helps heat spread properly, and the integrated heat deflector knocks a good 34% off your gas use.
- Dome Lid with Thermometer & Stay-Cool Handle – You can keep an eye on the temperature while you're cooking, and when it's off it sticks out to one side like a windbreak.
- Automatic Piezo Ignition – No messing around with matchsticks - just press the button and it lights.
- New Utility Shelf for 2026 – Keeps all your tools and condiments within reach while you're cooking, and it's a big improvement on the old one.
- Removable Fat Pan with Flame Peep Holes – Catches the drips off your meat, and the flame peep holes are handy for seeing what's going on.
- Series 40 Modular System Compatible – You can get other bits to go with your Carri Chef 40 - like a paella pan, pizza stone or plancha without having to buy a new BBQ.
Ideal For
- Caravans & Motorhomes – QR coupling hooks up straight to your regulator, and the utility shelf sorts out your tongs and condiments.
- Camping Trips – Real cooking surface, proper heat and enough room to cook a week's worth of meals.
- Campsites with Uneven Ground – Adjustable foot and dual leg height are a couple of big advantages here.
- Outdoor Entertaining – 2.8kW of heat under the lid, and a decent 39cm grid for cooking for a crowd.
Why Buy the Carri Chef 40 BBQ QR?
The 2026 updates aren't just cosmetic fiddle-about. The dual height legs are a pretty big deal - if you've ever tried cooking on a campsite when the ground's not level you'll know what I mean. And the adjustable foot is a win - uneven pitches are the norm, not the exception at most campsites. Then there's the thermometer on the dome lid - it makes cooking with the lid on a lot easier. And the QR coupling? Just a big pain in the arse gone - you just clip it onto your regulator and you're away.
The Cadac modular system means all the Series 40 bits are compatible - so the BBQ grid that comes with it's just the start. You can chuck on a paella pan, pizza stone or plancha to turn your Carri Chef 40 into a respectable outdoor kitchen.
In stock now - ready to get sent off to you. Order today and cook with some proper gear on your next adventure.
