In This Issue
SOLEX is buzzing with activity on first day of show
Opening times for SOLEX
Don't miss SOLEX SUN... brought to you every day live from the show
Tepro wins Best New Product Award at SOLEX
Alton, Bramblecrest, Chessington and Shackeltons set the gold standards in The Greatest Outdoor Leisure Sales Team Awards presented at Solex 2017
Kettler win Best Stand at SOLEX
LOFAssured initiative launched today at SOLEX
Culcita ready with fantastic array of stylish furniture
See outdoor expert Campingaz at SOLEX
Tradition, celebration and joy from Tramontina
GIMA Award Winners Zest 4 Leisure showcase new range of timber garden furniture
Landmann takes up smoking as 'niche' market shows strong growth
Norfolk Leisure's LIFE range leads the way for aluminium furniture
Char-Broil appoints Dr Sweetsmoke as UK BBQ Ambassador
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The new Everdure by Heston Blumenthal barbecue brand
B-bag is British through and through...and proud of it
Commonwealth Games group visits SOLEX
Grillstream demonstrations prove popular for LeisureGrow
Future Marketing welcomes new member at SOLEX buyers meeting
Kettler unveils exciting new collection at SOLEX
Napoleon launches new product features
Glatz parasol does the twist with ease
Alexander Rose will unveil two new collections
Glencrest Seatex Ltd and Katie Blake Garden Furniture
Firmans celebrates its 40th anniversary
Al Fresco Chef aims to fire up UK wood pellet market
Urban Camp Fire range is a hit for Gardeco
Hartman continue to innovate with Sophie Collection
Desser at the forefront of the Rattan industry
Another batch of garden solutions from Brundle
Revolutionising the outdoor cooking and leisure experience
La Hacienda experiences increased sales
Safe and fast portable barbecue
New Outback Bar-Grill follows SOLEX sell-out success
See all the pictures from Build-up Day
Dr Sweetsmoke at Char-Broil
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Char-Broil appoints Dr Sweetsmoke as UK BBQ Ambassador
SOLEX opportunity for you to win a visit and demo form the legendary US BBQ champion
 

America’s No 1 gas grill BBQ brand Char-Broil®  has appointed Al Harris, aka Dr. Sweetsmoke, as its BBQ champion in the UK. In his role, Harris - who is one of the leading UK judges and BBQ demonstrators in the UK - will promote and demo Char-Broil’s innovative range of BBQs, teach BBQ skills at cookery schools and help Char-Broil encourage UK consumers to get that real American flavour into their BBQ meals.  The sponsorship will run for two years, until Summer 2018.

Dr. Sweetsmoke will be at Solex on the Char-Broil  stand 330 on Tuesday, July 11 to talk all things BBQ.  There will also be the chance throughout the show (visit the stand for details) to win the chance of having Dr. Sweetsmoke visit you in 2018 to demonstrate and showcase his cooking skills.

Dr. Sweetsmoke learnt his BBQ skills in his US home State of California as a young boy and moved to the UK 14 years ago.  Stunned by the cold climate and feeling homesick he turned to barbecuing in all weathers and built his reputation as one of the leading UK BBQ experts from there.

“We’re delighted to have Dr Sweetsmoke as our Ambassador in the UK,” says Thorsten Schwenecke, brand marketing manager Europe for Char-Broil.  “With his American roots, his respected reputation among the professional BBQ community, Awards such at British BBQ Grand Champion, TV experience, teaching skills -  and being one of the key judges at leading UK barbecue events – he’s a great asset for Char-Broil UK.”



Char-Broil has this year launched its most comprehensive range of barbecues onto the UK market. 

Following the introduction of its innovative Award-winning TRU-Infrared technology, Char-Broil® revolutionised the category yet again with the launch of its first-ever hybrid grill -  Gas2Coal – which combines gas and charcoal cooking options, putting to rest the debate over the perfect fuel.

For many barbeque fans, that smoky charcoal taste is a key ingredient for the perfect grilling experience, but it’s hard to beat the convenience of gas. The company has also launched its first Digital Electric Smoker, a one-of-a-kind Smoker which is ideal for those who love the classic, rich flavour of smoked foods and want a modern, hassle-free way of doing it themselves.



“In reality barbecuing is about spending fun and quality time with friends and family. I learnt from my Father who is from Louisianna. It’s not like cooking by yourself in a kitchen. Food is a binder of people. My aim is to get British people cooking on the BBQ year-round like me,” says Dr Sweetsmoke.

“I’m delighted to be representing the Char-Broil brand and its exciting range of BBQs with real innovation at their core.  TRU-Infrared technology ensures even cooking with no flare ups, making food up to 50% juicier, and the new Digital Smoker is a great way to bring that delicious smoked flavour to food,” says Dr. Sweetsmoke.

Dr Sweetsmoke kicks-off his Ambassador role for Char-Broil at Solex 2017, BBQ cooking classes at Craft Foods London in July and August;  a fundraising BBQ for a leading publishing house; and Char-Broil demos at Wingfest 2017.