BBQs, Smokers and Pizza Ovens 

Outdoor cooking activities like having a BBQ, smoking meat and grilling food are very popular, but they need to be done safely and within fire restrictions. On this page, learn how and when you can safely cook outside, including on a balcony.

Can I have a BBQ or cook outdoors?

Solid fuel cooking equipment like BBQs, spit roasts, pizza ovens and some smokers can create sparks and embers which can start a fire. Learn the rules around using BBQs and other outdoor cooking appliances during fire restrictions in the video below.

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Page last updated:  Friday, 12 September 2025 9:38:14 AM