BBQube

BBQube Outdoor Barbecue Grills & Heaters

BBQube takes technology more normally associated with an indoor wood-burning stove and applies it to outdoor cooking and heating.

Instead of buying a conventional barbecue for cooking and a separate patio heater for colder evenings, a BBQube can perform both jobs. Charcoal provides controllable barbecue heat, while dry wood can be used to create a visible fire and radiant warmth once cooking has finished.

The collection is designed and engineered in the UK by a family-run business and uses an enclosed combustion chamber, adjustable air control and dedicated flue to create a more controlled outdoor-fire experience.

Which BBQube Should You Choose?

BBQube 2-Wheel Base – Cook, Then Heat

The BBQube 2-Wheel Base is the most versatile freestanding option.

Its wheeled base allows the appliance to be repositioned when completely cool, making it useful where the patio layout changes between everyday use, parties and storage.

For cooking, BBQube recommends quality lumpwood charcoal. The grill is sized to cater for approximately 6–8 people, while the enclosed body and insulated lid help retain and control heat more effectively than a completely open barbecue.

When cooking has finished, dry logs can be burned and the internal heat-deflector arrangement changed so more radiant heat is directed through the glazed front towards the seating area.

How Does BBQube Change from Cooking to Heating?

This dual-purpose design is the feature that makes BBQube unusual.

Inside the appliance are movable heat-deflector doors and an internal baffle.

During cooking, these components help direct heat upwards towards the grill while shielding the person standing immediately in front of the appliance from excessive radiant heat.

When you want to use BBQube as an outdoor heater, the internal arrangement can be changed so more heat radiates forwards through the glazed door.

This allows the same firebox to serve two genuinely different purposes rather than simply placing a cooking grate above a fire pit.

BBQube for Outdoor Kitchens

The BBQube Outdoor Kitchen Grill & Heater uses the same cooking and heating principle but removes the mobile wheeled base.

Instead, the appliance is designed to sit on a suitable flat, non-combustible surface within a permanent outdoor kitchen.

It can therefore be incorporated alongside:

• Worktops
• Preparation areas
• Outdoor sinks
• Refrigeration
• Storage cabinets
• Dining and bar areas

The supporting structure, required clearances and flue route should all be considered during the kitchen-design stage rather than after surrounding cabinets have been installed.

HeatQube – Outdoor Heating Without the Barbecue

If outdoor cooking is already covered by another barbecue or outdoor kitchen appliance, the HeatQube provides the heating side of the concept without the grill.

It operates more like an outdoor wood-burning stove, with a glazed door, adjustable combustion-air lever and flue taking smoke upwards.

The current Bonfire model is supplied without a wheeled base so it can be incorporated into a suitable outdoor entertaining space.

This makes it particularly useful alongside an existing barbecue where the missing element is warmth rather than another cooking appliance.

Less Smoke Around the Seating Area

A conventional fire pit releases combustion gases directly at seating height, meaning even a small change in wind direction can send smoke towards guests.

BBQube takes a different approach.

The fire is contained within an enclosed chamber and combustion gases are directed upwards through a two-part flue. The air supply is controlled using a lateral adjustment lever, allowing the burn rate to be regulated more like a stove.

No wood-burning product is literally smoke-free in every condition, but this arrangement is designed to produce significantly less smoke around the immediate cooking and seating area than an open solid-fuel fire.

Charcoal for Cooking, Wood for Warmth

BBQube’s fuel choice depends on how the appliance is being used.

Quality lumpwood charcoal is recommended for conventional barbecue cooking because it provides predictable cooking heat.

Dry wood is used when the appliance is operating primarily as an outdoor heater and can also be used for suitable cooking methods such as pizza baking.

Always follow the individual appliance instructions rather than treating all fuels as interchangeable.

Direct & Indirect Cooking

The internal baffle allows the way heat reaches the grill to be changed.

This means BBQube can support both higher-temperature direct grilling and more controlled indirect cooking.

Depending on accessories and setup, it can be used for:

• Burgers and sausages
• Steaks
• Vegetables
• Roasting
• Low-and-slow cooking
• Pizza using a compatible pizza stone
• High-temperature wok cooking with the appropriate accessory

A digital thermometer is supplied with the current cooking models to help monitor temperature.

Why Use an Enclosed Outdoor Fire?

Enclosing the fire changes both comfort and control.

The glazed door keeps the flames visible while reducing direct exposure to sparks and providing a defined combustion chamber. Adjustable airflow gives greater control over the burn rate, while the flue takes smoke away from the immediate seating area.

This makes BBQube particularly suitable for social patios and outdoor entertaining areas where people may remain close to the appliance for several hours.

Planning a BBQube Outdoor Kitchen Installation

For a built-in BBQube, consider the complete layout before work begins.

Important factors include:

• Non-combustible supporting surface
• Clearance from combustible materials
• Flue position and termination
• Nearby walls and structures
• Access to the door and air control
• Cooking and preparation space
• Safe circulation around the appliance
• Weather exposure

Additional flue components are available where the standard vertical arrangement needs adapting around suitable structures.

BBQube Accessories

The wider manufacturer range includes accessories that expand the cooking and maintenance options, including:

• Pizza stones
• Wok plates
• Side shelves
• Protective outdoor covers
• Flue extensions and bends
• Replacement glass and seals
• Heat-resistant gloves

Compatibility should be checked against the exact BBQube before ordering.

BBQube Supply & Installation from Bonfire

Bonfire supplies the current BBQube range for home, trade and outdoor-living projects.

For permanent installations, we can also help with appliance positioning, non-combustible surfaces and flue requirements as part of a wider outdoor-living project.

BBQube FAQs

What is a BBQube?

BBQube is a British-designed outdoor appliance that combines a controllable charcoal barbecue with the ability to operate as a wood-burning outdoor heater.

Can BBQube cook and heat?

Yes. The cooking models use internal baffles and heat deflectors to direct heat towards the grill when cooking or forwards through the glazed door when the appliance is being used for outdoor heating.

What fuel does BBQube use?

Quality lumpwood charcoal is recommended for conventional barbecue cooking, while suitable dry wood is used primarily for heating and selected cooking methods.

Can BBQube be built into an outdoor kitchen?

Yes. The dedicated Outdoor Kitchen model is supplied without a wheeled base and is intended to sit on a suitable flat, non-combustible surface within a permanent outdoor-kitchen design.

What is the difference between BBQube and HeatQube?

BBQube combines cooking and heating. HeatQube removes the barbecue function and concentrates on providing controlled wood-burning outdoor heat.

Does BBQube produce smoke?

It is a real solid-fuel appliance, so combustion produces smoke. However, its enclosed chamber, controlled air supply and flue are designed to reduce smoke around guests and direct combustion gases upwards.

Can I cook pizza on a BBQube?

Yes. A compatible pizza stone can be used with suitable BBQube models to create a high-temperature cooking surface for pizza.