Cinders Classic TG160 Twin Grill Gas Barbecue

The Cinders TG160 is a twin-grill propane gas barbecue that has been a fixture in outdoor commercial catering since its introduction in 1984. Built around a straightforward brief — reliable heat and practical versatility — it has changed little in principle over the decades, which in commercial catering terms is generally a mark in its favour rather than against it. It arrives ready to use with no on-site assembly required, and the leg design is stable on uneven or soft ground, which matters considerably when you are setting up on grass, gravel, or a festival field.

In terms of operational throughput, the TG160 has a well-documented track record across some of the most demanding outdoor catering environments in the UK, including multi-day festival sites where continuous service is the expectation rather than the exception. The high-pressure burner reaches cooking temperature in under five minutes and maintains consistent heat even in exposed, windy conditions — a practical consideration that is easy to overlook when specifying outdoor equipment. A single 19kg propane cylinder supports approximately twelve hours of continuous full-heat service, which gives operators a workable measure for planning gas supply against expected session lengths.

The cooking surface self-cleans through reflected heat during operation, removing the need for lengthy manual cleaning between service periods. When folded for transport or storage, the leg design also shields the controls from damage — a considered detail for equipment that is regularly moved between sites.

• Stable on soft or uneven ground without additional fixing
• Rapid heat-up reduces pre-service preparation time
• Wind-resistant burner maintains consistent cooking temperature outdoors
• Self-cleaning mechanism reduces downtime between service periods
• Accepts Gastronorm containers for buffet-style service presentation

The TG160 is well suited to mobile caterers, event catering teams, outdoor hospitality venues, and any operation that needs a dependable, portable cooking platform without the complexity of fixed infrastructure. If your service volumes are particularly high or you need a significantly larger cooking area, it is worth discussing whether a higher-capacity unit would better match your throughput requirements.

If you are weighing up whether the TG160 is the right fit for your operation, we are happy to talk through your service volumes and setup before you commit.