Pit stop: Seven ready-to-go barbecue boxes available in the UAE

From savory skewers and buttery burgers to sweet s'mores, here are some options for a hassle-free outdoor feast

Ready-to-go BBQ boxes are convenient for outdoor gatherings or last-minute trips. Photo: Kabab Al Shandagha

Winter is upon us in the UAE, bringing with it a chance to head outdoors and enjoy a barbecue. Whether it’s a trip into the desert, a family outing at the park or a backyard gathering, the cooler months offer the ideal setting to fire up the grill.

Here are some places offering ready-to-go BBQ boxes that include everything needed for a hassle-free grilling experience.

Kabab Al Shandagha

Those too lazy to marinate or prep for an Arabian-inspired BBQ, might consider Kabab Al Shandagha's ready-to-grill-and-serve BBQ box. It includes half a kilo (so seven skewers) each of yoghurt-marinated lamb, lemon lamb, ribs, herbal ribs, yoghurt chicken and spicy chicken. It comes complete with salad, yoghurt, hummus, soft drinks, and freshly baked bread, all for Dh475.

To order, call 050 911 4445 for the Al Barsha branch or 050 911 4442 if you're closer to Al Khawaneej.

Drizzle

The BBQ boxes from Drizzle aim to provide everything needed for a seamless feast. The six-piece box, for instance, features Black Angus beef burgers, chicken breast burgers and a choice of beef or chicken hot dogs. It also comes with buns, cheese, toppings and dipping sauces, all for Dh210. For bigger gatherings, the 12-piece box offers double the portions, for Dh330.

The boxes are available at multiple locations – including Khalifa City (02 626 6665), Al Shamkha Baniyas Club (054 777 5120), Global Village and Umm Al Emarat Park (050 312 1388 for both) – but need to be ordered an hour in advance.

BBQ Station

There is something for every taste in BBQ Station’s winter boxes, which include meat and chicken skewers, burgers, seafood, kabsa, pizza, mussels, lasagne and even desserts such as Umm Ali and kunafa – all designed to be cooked on the grill. The boxes come prepped and ready for barbecuing.

Prices range from Dh105 to Dh730, and BBQ Station delivers across the UAE. Orders must be placed at least one day in advance by calling 054 400 5308.

Prelo

If dessert is on the menu, Prelo’s S’mores Box brings all the sweetness required for a cozy night wrapped front of a bonfire. It includes a crackers selection with waffle cones, tea biscuits, pretzels, a s’mores dip, crunchy flakes and a lighter and handy recipe card to make it all come together.

Priced at Dh210, the box is available with free delivery across the UAE. It needs to be ordered 24 hours in advance by calling 050 918 8719.

Just Burger

The BBQ box offered by Just Burger has a charming tent-inspired design, cozy bonfire illustration and glowing fairy lights. Inside is everything needed to build a burger, including a choice of Angus beef patties or marinated chicken breast, vegetables, pickles, jalapenos, and buttery brioche or potato buns. It also includes signature spices, salt and pepper, cheese, sauces and even plastic gloves,

Available in sizes of four, eight, 10 or 12 pieces, with prices ranging from Dh139 to Dh269, the box suits both small gatherings and bigger feasts.

Order two hours in advance for delivery across the Emirates by calling 600 50 2005.

Reif Japanese Kushiyaki

Singaporean chef Reif Othman, who runs a number of Japanese and Korean restaurants in the UAE, offers a flavourful BBQ box through his OG venue Reif Japanese Kushiyaki. It includes three pieces each of beef skewers, chicken thigh skewers, chicken breast skewers and chicken wing skewers.

Each box also comes with 200g of truffle mayo, black pepper teriyaki, yuzu miso and kokuto marinade sauces. Condiments such as lime, Maldon salt and shichimi pepper are included also with a cooking instruction booklet.

The box is priced at Dh299 and is available in Dubai. Call 042 555 142 to order.

Savoury Box

An Arabian-Mediterranean barbecue can be had courtesy of the Savory Box. It includes pitta bread, cheese, minced beef, yoghurt, olive oil, pomegranate molasses and lemon – all the ingredients to make grilled arayes for eight to 10 people. The box also comes with a side of creamy hummus. Other packages include a chicken shawarma box and, for dessert, a French toast box.

For Dh190, Savory Box includes two hot flasks, allowing customers to enjoy a warm drink with their meal. The selection includes pistachio, hot chocolate, custard, karak, milk with zatar, rose milk or Arabic coffee.

Boxes are priced between Dh146 and Dh220 and are available across all Emirates, (orders for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain must be placed one day in advance), by calling 050 242 0988.