Help me design a BBQ - What features do you want from yours?

[graham]

This would do it for me…

[JaneJones]

@vero

If staying in a normal nice gîte then obv you leave it ‘besenrein’ as they say in German but I wouldn’t be doing a deep-clean or sandblasting the bbq, that’s not what I go on holiday for.

Do you leave the dirty dishes in the sink, crumbs all over the table and rubbish baskets full? Of course we don’t expect sandblasting, but a basic removal of detritus and if they’ve used the grill (we provide single use foil ones for the un-environmentally friendly) then a quick wash in soapy water.

Ours is mid-range family gite, so our approach is to give people options to allow them some flexibility on budget. 60€ for cleaning 3 bed, 2 bathroom gite including outdoors equipment is very modest cost. With Covid requirements this barely meets SMIC. If they”re not prepared to pay this then they can clean the bbq, and pick up the dog crap and cigarette butts.
(Atelier-jura.com)

[toryroo]

Nice gite Jane!

[james]

I expect to have v2 ready for testing in a couple of weeks. Price will be (approximately at this stage) from somewhere around €800 for one about the size shown in steel. Stainless steel will be an option too which I would estimate at about another €300 on top. Lots of variable at this stage but that’s a good indication of the price point.

[james]

Perhaps we need a new topic for holiday rental guest behaviour?!

[graham]

@james

Perhaops we need a new topic for holiday rental guest behaviour?!

have you enough bandwidth?

[james]

Survive France tips for successful summer stays!

It's that time of year again..... Someone switched on the weather (down here at least) and your friends and family may be considering visiting your lovely part of the world. This can go one of many way and let's face it - some of them are not so great! In an effort to pave the way for a successful summer filled with the sound of laughter and sizzling BBQ's, let's compile a list of 'do's and don'ts' for your guests. I'll get it made in to a nice printable poster for you - that way it won't look like you made it with your own guests in mind. You can stick it on the fridge and blame me! Thanks James [image]

[vero]

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@vero

If staying in a normal nice gîte then obv you leave it ‘besenrein’ as they say in German but I wouldn’t be doing a deep-clean or sandblasting the bbq, that’s not what I go on holiday for.

Do you leave the dirty dishes in the sink, crumbs all over the table and rubbish baskets full? Of course we don’t expect sandblasting, but a basic removal of detritus and if they’ve used the grill (we provide single use foil ones for the un-environmentally friendly) then a quick wash in soapy water.

Ours is mid-range family gite, so our approach is to give people options to allow them some flexibility on budget. 60€ for cleaning 3 bed, 2 bathroom gite including outdoors equipment is very modest cost. With Covid requirements this barely meets SMIC. If they”re not prepared to pay this then they can clean the bbq, and pick up the dog crap and cigarette butts.

@JaneJones

Do you leave the dirty dishes in the sink, crumbs all over the table

I don’t at home either, but eg when I am chez my grandparents their housekeeper is particular so I’m allowed to put dishes in the sink and that’s about it. Her kitchen her dining room organisation her rules.

@JaneJones

and pick up the dog crap and cigarette butts.

I wouldn’t be generating those or using a bbq any dishes would go in the dishwasher - recycling in its bag, bins would be bagged up - as I would do at home within reason.

[David_Ash]

Some sort of oven / warming area (cheese!)