Does the drift towards city living and the growing number of single-person households mean people have to sacrifice the pleasures of barbecuing? No, say BBQ specialists Cadac.

If you call on the stand at SOLEX today, they’ll be happy to explain how they see it as a major sales opportunity. Compact barbecues like Cadac’s Citi Chef 40 are easily accommodated on the smallest patio or balcony – and don’t even need a large bottle of gas. They can supply a 500g gas canister with regulator valve that will do the job just as well, whether cooking for one or a small family.

Cadac’s Jeff Moore believes there is exciting potential for garden centres to promote the Citi Chef, which sells at retail for £170-£180, to this market sector, many of whom are also already loyal to the Cadac brand through purchases in the camping and caravanning category, where the company is a market leader.