Electric beach barbecues (BBQs) are available on the seafront.
They are free for everyone to use and enjoy from early summer to October between 10am to 10pm, on a first come, first served basis.
When using one of the electric beach barbecues (BBQs), they:
- are available on a first come, first served basis only
- can not be used for commercial or monetary gain - no financial transactions can take place
- are not be used for groups larger than 30
You must also:
- be considerate of people waiting, don't monopolise the BBQ
- not use disposable BBQs on the electric hotplate as they damage the surface
- look after the BBQs and help to keep it clean
Find an electric beach barbecue (BBQ)
We have electric beach barbecues available at:
| Location | Standard BBQ | Accessible BBQ |
|---|---|---|
|
Branksome Chine, Poole |
2 | 2 |
|
Bournemouth - To the east of Bournemouth pier just before Harry Ramsden's |
4 | |
|
Boscombe, To the east of Boscombe Pier, opposite Urban Reef |
9 | 5 |
|
Portman Ravine, east of the zig zag towards Fisherman's Walk |
2 | |
|
Fisherman's Walk, between Boscombe and Southbourne |
2 | 2 |
Accessible electric beach barbecues (BBQs)
Wheelchair accessible, these BBQs benches are 860mm high for ease of access to the cooktop.
How to use an electric beach barbecue (BBQ)
Please follow our step by step guide on how to use one of our electric beach barbecue (BBQs):
- push and hold the START/STOP button for at least 6 seconds
- the BBQ takes 3 to 7 minutes from cold to reach cooking temperature, as it heats it shows a flashing red light
- once at temperature, the BBQ beeps and the light changes colour to a static green, you have 20 minutes cooking time before the BBQ switches off automatically
- when the metal plate is hot, please use caution
- to switch off the BBQ at any time press the START/STOP button for 3 seconds
- push any excess fat into the catch tray below and wipe the plate down after use
- follow good food hygiene practices
- clean up after yourself and don't leave a mess for others
- please wait until the BBQ has cooled before leaving it unattended
- be considerate of other people around you
- dispose of rubbish or leftovers responsibly
If you have any questions or need to report a problem, you can:
- speak to a member of the seafront team
- contact us by telephone on 01202 123 800.