Spring seems to have flown by in a blur, and suddenly we’re already enjoying longer evenings and the first hints of warmer weather. Which can only mean one thing, BBQ season is officially calling.
Now is the perfect time to start planning relaxed evenings of great food, good company and outdoor entertaining at home.
Here at Bell, we absolutely love outdoor cooking! Proud to supply the best barbeque brands around, we have one of the largest and best stocked BBQ and grill shops in the country. All our staff are also passionate about outdoor cooking.
With over a decade of experience in all things BBQ here at Bell, our BBQ Shop senior sales consultant, Scott McLaren, has a real passion for the grill. Here he guides you through a day in the life of the department.
And you’ll be surprised about one particular fact that keeps our customers coming back!
Passion that presents itself on a plate
At home I’m avid barbecue-er which I put down to my South African roots. I really, really enjoy giving people advice on how to cook, so it’s nice to be able to bring my expertise across to our customers.
My cooking style focuses on different meats, especially brisket and rib. That's what I call a barbecue! I like to help expand our customers’ horizon and I just love it.
In fact, we have a lot of South African customers visiting the BBQ Shop and asking for my advice, which is great.
Offering a hands on approach
The Bell BBQ Shop is open Monday to Saturday every week from 8am-5pm and myself and the team are always excited and geared up for the day ahead.
In store, we have an extensive range of grills on display – from gas, charcoal, or pellet smokers to outdoor kitchens and pizza ovens – there is something for everyone.
My day-to-day role is varied and starts with arranging deliveries for the day then taking my place at the front desk, ready for you coming into the store.
There are always customer calls to take and customers to serve in store but I’m on hand and happy to answer queries and provide advice and support, ensuring that all of our customers leave the store happy and knowledgeable.
It’s lovely to see lots of familiar faces coming back time and time again too!
A 365 days-a-year service
We pride ourselves on the high quality products we offer. And that applies to the charcoal we sell too. It comes all the way from Estonia and is restaurant grade quality which means that it doesn’t have any chemicals added to it, giving it a really nice burn.
What most people don’t know is that we sell charcoal 365 days a year – come rain or shine! I don’t think you’ll find anywhere else in winter selling charcoal, so it’s definitely a unique selling point here at Bell!
The question most asked by customers?
That has to be, ‘which BBQ would you recommend’. Our top selling BBQs include Weber, Broil King, Kamado Joe, Traeger, Pit Boss and Clementi pizza ovens.
There’s more to Bell than just BBQs
We also stock a selection of rubs and seasonings from Pit Boss, Traeger, and Angus and Oink all year round that are perfect for elevating your BBQ menu. Our rubs and pellets always sell out quickly in summer, so I’d definitely recommend stocking up.
With demand for outdoor kitchens continuing to grow, we are also proud to offer a stunning range of outdoor kitchens to help you create the perfect outdoor escape at home.
Earlier this year, we once again hosted our annual BBQ customer events at the store. They are popular events which sees us collaborate with some of the tops brands in BBQ, including Broil King and Weber. Local chefs also get involved, including Joe Buckley from the Tollemache Arms and James Peck from Ember. We have even had BBQ sensation, Diva Q, come all the way over from the United States to cook at our events!
Make a visit to see us!
The Bell BBQ Shop on Kingsthorpe Road is open Monday to Saturday, 8am-5pm for all of your BBQ needs.
And, if you want to be able to dine, entertain and relax in a space that is the perfect fit for you, we offer a range of quality outdoor kitchens. We can help you create a stunning focal point that enables you to cook, host and relax in style and comfort in your own garden.
Read more about what our customers have to say, here in our testimonial pages.
