Fire Pits for Cooking

Why choose between a fire pit and a barbecue? Every fire pit in this collection is designed for cooking over real wood embers, so the same fire that draws everyone into the garden goes on to feed them too. Sear over a swing arm rack, griddle on a plancha ring or grill the traditional way, then let the flames take over for the rest of the evening.

 

Ways to cook over a fire pit

BonFeu and MOODZ cooking accessories

The most popular route into fire pit cooking, and our best sellers. Drop a BonFeu grill, a plancha ring, in full or half circle, or the pizza oven accessory straight onto a BonFeu or MOODZ fire bowl and it becomes a full outdoor kitchen. Because BonFeu and MOODZ are sister brands built to the same dimensions, every accessory fits both ranges, so you can start with a grill and add a plancha or pizza oven whenever you like.

Swing arm BBQ fire pits

Firepits UK fire pits pair with the brand’s signature Swing Arm BBQ Rack, which pivots over the embers to cook and swings clear when flames leap. Ranges like Plain Jane and BBQ King take up to four arms, so there is room to cook for a crowd.

Wood BBQs

The BonFeu BonBiza family and the Barbecook Nestor Original and Nestor Island are dedicated wood BBQs, built around a Corten steel fire bowl with a hot plancha griddle and grill surface running around the flame. Vegetables, seafood, steak: if it sits on a flat top or a grill bar, it cooks here while the fire keeps everyone warm. The Nestor adds a rotisserie set and grill accessories to match. See the full line-up on our wood-fired BBQs page.

Asado grills

For open-fire cooking Argentinian-style, the Barbecook Pedro and the Firepits UK Asado Maximo raise and lower the grill over the embers for complete control of the heat. Browse them all in our asado grills collection.

Just want the warmth? Browse our full fire pits collection instead.

Fire pit cooking FAQs

Can you cook on any fire pit?

Most wood-burning fire pits can be cooked on with the right accessory, such as a swing arm BBQ rack, plancha or grill. The fire pits in this collection are designed for cooking from the outset, so racks, planchas or grills are either built in or made to fit.

Do you cook over flames or embers?

Embers. Light the fire with plenty of logs, let it burn for around an hour until a glowing bed of embers forms, then cook over the embers. Keep larger logs to one side to keep the fire ticking over while you cook.

What fuel should I use for cooking on a fire pit?

Well-seasoned, dry hardwood is best. It burns hot and clean and gives food a natural woodsmoke flavour. Avoid softwoods, and never use house coal.

Can you use charcoal on a fire pit?

Yes. Charcoal works well and is handy when you want cooking heat sooner, or a steadier, longer heat for the grill. Many people light with wood for the flavour and embers, then top up with a little charcoal once cooking is under way.