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Cadac safari chef 2 review – our new camping stove.

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I heard people rave about their Cadac camping stoves. They seem to have a big range, so anyone can find something suitable for their needs. I reached out to the company to see if they were open to collaborating with me. They kindly sent me their Cadac Safari Chef 2 to review.

This is a sponsored post, but all opinion is my own.

Why choose Cadac?

Cadac has won several international awards over the years for its product quality and innovation. Whether you are a couple or a big family, Cadac has something for you. They offer a wide range of outdoor cooking and heating products.

Our experience with the Cadac Safari Chef 2

Up until now, we were quite lazy with our camping meals. We would just boil some water and eat an expedition meal from a packet. Very quick and lightweight option without having to do any washing up. Great for wild camping or if you rely on public transport.

However, we now have a car and have the space for some more luxurious items. We decided to go car camping on my birthday to the Peak District and Live The Braai Life. I must say, I was very proud of the dishes we cooked on the barbecue during these 4 days. We kept all the meat in a camping fridge and had some really nice meals. It was nice to slow down from our usual hectic itinerary to cook some nice meals, enjoy the surrounding views and spend some quality time together.

The camping stove is super easy to use. It’s quick to set up and pack away. The Safari Chef 2 has folding legs that allow you to stand it on the floor or on a table. It also comes with a carrier bag, which makes it easy to tuck into your car!

The best thing about this stove is that it can multipurpose. The unit comes with a ceramic BBQ Grill Plate and Flat Plate. It also has an enamelled Dome Lid which doubles as a pot for cooking and a removable pot stand for use with your own kettle and pans So you can boil a kettle on it, fry or bbq food. It also works as a pizza oven with the pizza stone accessory. The camping stove runs from disposable gas cartridges that screw directly to the unit, meaning no need for regulators and bulky cylinders.

I had no issue cleaning the plates, even after the fatty meat. I just used warm soapy water. But some parts are also dishwasher safe.

What we cooked:

Sausages with asparagus and potatoes English breakfast (bacon, eggs and baked beans) Kofta kebabs and corn on the hob Pizza and garlic bread

Who is the Cadac Safari Chef 2 for?

• Good size cooking surface for two people, but it is probably too small for a family
• People who do car camping, or I can imagine taking it on a canoe trip as well. But probably not suitable for backpacking trips, as you want to keep weight and size down.

All in all we are very happy with our new camping stove. We will take it on all our car camping trips and we can’t wait to try out new recipes with it.

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Disclaimer: Please note this is a sponsored post, but as always all opinion is my own.

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Have We Found The Best Camping Stove? Testing the Cadac

So, we wanted to see for ourselves. Would we love them too?

Latest update: December 2021

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Why the Cadac?

Which are some of the most-read articles on Campfire Magazine? The reviews of the  Cobb and Lotus Grill . This tells us that people take their outdoor cooking and barbecuing very seriously.

There’s an added incentive in trying  Cadac stoves ..they’re like a less-messy barbecue and can also boil a kettle. Multipurpose is always  right up our street. Final reason? Many gas camping stoves are cheap and nasty affairs and we’d prefer something solid and long-lasting.

Which Cadac should we buy?

These are the portable models of Cadac camping stoves.

OUR TOP PICK

Cadac Safari Chef 2 LP QR

The Safari Chef 2 has folding legs that allow you to stand it on the floor or (folded) on a table. Piezo ignition, lots of accessories and a neat bag. High pressure canister (HP)  or  low pressure gas bottle options too (LP) . 28cm diameter. 

The high-pressure Safari Chef 2 is our gas-powered camping stove choice  We thought the  Cadac Safari Chef 2  was the best size for portability and cooking options.

It’s foldable, comes with all the accessories we need and has the option of extras such as a baking stone, wok and more.

The price is reasonable and a stove powered from a refillable gas bottle is more economical  than a throwaway canister and lastly. The stove is also quick to set up and pack away.

We’ve now been using ours for four years and it never lets us down!

Cadac 5650-41-EU Grillo Chef

The Grillo Chef 2 has long, but stable, legs and a 38cm diameter cooking area. It takes a hose and gas bottle, has piezo ignition and all packs down neatly (though not as small as some).

The  best model comes with a lid and frying pan too.

Cadac Carri Chef 2

The Cadac Carri Chef 2 stands on long legs for cooking without bending (much). It has piezo ignition and adjustable temperature. 

The domed top attaches as a windshield. 47cm diameter

Cadac 2 Cook 2 Pro Deluxe QR

Cadac have also brought out a more traditional-looking camping stoves with two burners – the 2 Cook .

The Pro Deluxe is the one to go for because it has piezo ignition, two burners that also take a flat fry plate and a ridged grill plate plus a carry bag.

Testing the Safari Chef

The  Safari Chef  was simple to unpackage and was standing on its little legs within seconds. Within minutes, we’d attached the hose and larger refillable gas cylinder.

This LP (low pressure) version  gives higher cooking temperatures, but because of the gas bottle is more suited to car, campervan and caravan users. The  HP version  (which takes canisters) is probably better for people wanting to keep weight down.

Folded into a small packable piece of cooking kit

The test results

Our LP version  came with a carrybag, a set of basic instructions (no recipes), a bottom deflector and top deflector, a grille, a reversible griddle/frying pan, a lid that doubles as a wok or large pan and a pizza or baking stone.

Our first test was a litre of water, which took eight minutes to boil with a slight wind. A windbreak  makes a difference.

Then it was on to the exciting cooking – crabcakes, a stirfry and a seafood chowder. We used all but the baking stone and found the surfaces easy to cook on and easy to clean. It was fairly simple to control the heat (once we got the hang of the knob) and, although charcoal cooking has its advantages, the speed and lack of smoke was lovely!

Another factor is that many European campsites don’t allow charcoal barbecues these days because of the fire risk. The  Cadac  is more gas stove than barbecue so shouldn’t bring an angry owner rushing to your tent. 

We use the stove with the legs folded inside when we want to tabletop-cook. You do need to position it so the gas connector sits over the edge of the table. It won’t work with a high-pressure model because the canister sits underneath between the legs.

What we liked

• The pop-out legs are nifty and spring out into place very easily. 
• No charcoal, so things stay cleaner and you’re cooking straight away.
• Good range of cooking surfaces
• Good size cooking surface for two people
• Can stand on the floor or a table
• Fairly easy to clean, though we didn’t cook any fatty meat/sausages

What could be improved

• It takes a bit of practice to get the gas to the level you need for a simmer.
• The design is functional – if you’re into sleek stainless steel, you might prefer the  Cobb or Lotus Grill , although these are charcoal burners.
• You’ll need a larger model for bigger family meals.
• There are no lifting tools so that you can swap hot sections as you need them. You’ll need gloves. Mind you, because there are no coals to burn down, it cools quickly.

Would we buy one? 

Yes! The Safari Chef 2, LP version is the one for us.

Recipes using our Cadac

Crabcakes, a chowder and a simple stirfry

A quick mix and something a bit special. Serve with salad or even with the vegetable stirfry that follows below.

• 100g bulgur wheat (or couscous)
• 150g crab meat (fresh brown meat is best, but you can even use tinned)
• two tablespoons of mayonnaise
• finely chopped shallot, onion or spring onions
• parsley, chervil, coriander…whatever you like or have
• green or red chilli chopped
• zest of a small lemon
• salt and pepper, plus sumac if you have any (though entirely optional)
• Boil the bulgur with twice its volume of water and simmer for three to four minutes. Strain and leave to cool.
• Put all the other ingredients in a bowl. Squeeze any water out of the cool bulgur and add the grains to the bowl.
• Form into burger shapes –as big or as small as you like and fry on the Cadac’s smooth frying surface in hot oil till golden and crispy on the outside.
• Serve with a squeeze of lemon over the top and maybe a yoghurty dipping sauce or garlic mayonnaise.

Seafood chowder

Gorgeous and creamy and fishy and smoky all at once. Delicious with crusty bread and a green salad on the side.

The only problem is keeping raw fish cool before you cook. Have a look at our article on buying a  camping fridge , or even better, camp next to a fishing boat.

• butter or oil
• a medium onion sliced or diced
• a couple of rashers of bacon, pancetta or even a bit of chorizo (chopped chunkily, and optional)
• about 350g raw fish – we used smoked haddock, salmon and some cleaned mussels (in shells or not)
• a medium potato in chunks (use a leftover cooked one, or leave it out if needs be)
• double cream (or we like Oatly ‘cream’ as a non-dairy alternative)
• milk (or an unsweetened non-dairy alternative)
• a tablespoon of flour
• herbs – parsley, chives, chervil, dill are all nice, but whatever you have)
• Pepper to season. Try pimenton too – smoked paprika adds a bit of depth, especially if you haven’t used smoked fish. And a squeeze of lemon can lift the dish.
• Using either the Cadac’s deep pan/wok or your own pan on the Cadac’s pot-stand, heat the butter or oil and add the bacon and onion. Cook until they’re starting to brown/crisp.
• Add your potato (if using), fish and milk. Simmer for 10 minutes or so. You want the fish to be just-cooked rather than disappearing
• Add the flour to thicken the sauce a bit – slake it with a little milk or water to stop it going lumpy. Stir and then add the cream.
• Mix in your chopped herbs and season with black pepper. You probably won’t need salt if you’re using smoked fish. 

Vegetable stirfry

Anything can go in a stirfry…well, almost anything. Here’s what we had hanging around:

• spring onion
• kale (pak choi’s nicer!)
• tenderstem broccoli
• beansprouts

Then we mixed the following in a jamjar

• two tablespoons of soy sauce and two of vinegar
• a tablespoon of  sweet chilli sauce
• a pinch of pepper
• Put a little oil in the Cadac wok or a big frying pan. Get it nice and hot.
• Add the chunkier vegetables that will take more cooking and cook till they’re losing a bit of their crispness.
• Add the garlic and chilli. Ginger would be good too.
• Add the rest of the veg and keep it moving. When everything’s cooked (but not mushy), shake your jar and pour the dressing over – not all at once, you might want to save some for adding while you eat. Serve after a few seconds of warming through.
• If you have some ready-cooked noodles, you could add these to the stirfry before adding the dressing. Just stir well and heat through.

You can even  bake bread  on the Safari Chef

And have you thought about cooking on electric when you’re at a campsite with hook-up?

Have a look at our suggestions for fast camp cooking using induction hobs, Instant Pot and more.

Cooking with wood for fuel has to be the cheapest way to make a camping meal.

Here’s our  guide to woodburning campstoves.

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• Ultra Compact Gas Barbecue
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Widely regarded as the UK’s number one camping and caravanning necessity, the Safari Chef 30 Compact is the newest addition to the Safari Chef 30 range.

This ultra compact gas BBQ operates directly from a 227g bayonet cartridge and weighs less than 4.5kg, making it ideal for hiking, picnics and on-the-go grilling.

Offering multiple interchangeable cooking surfaces, the unit comes with a ceramic coated BBQ Grid, Flat Grill Plate and a removable pot stand for use with your own kettle and pans. The enamelled Dome Lid also doubles as a pot for cooking and an enamelled fat pan with flame peep holes is also included.

The Safari Chef 30 Compact has automatic piezo ignition and an easy locking system once the gas cartridge has been inserted. The complete unit packs away neatly in a durable storage bag for when not in use or for easy transportation.

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