Looking at buying a Thermos Shuttle Chef as we like free camping etc. Does anyone have experience with these? What size would you recommend? Would you recommend the ones with a Bain Marie
Thanks.......BoD.
Thanks.......BoD.
Hi @Bank of Dad,
The obvious downside of this (according to its competitors, is that if it is dropped there is a chance that it will break and it is not repairable. From memory, it is also by far the most expensive.
Hi @Bellbirdweb,The vacuum system on the Thermos version is not glass.
From their web site
The Thermos Shuttle Chef uses patented Thermax vacuum technology which virtually eliminates temperature change by creating an airless vacuum space between two stainless steel walls.
The S/S system works well and is pretty indestructible in my 1lt tradie thermos for my work coffee ... its seen a few campaigns, and fell off the tailgate and saw bench more than a few times.The vacuum system on the Thermos version is not glass.
From their web site
The Thermos Shuttle Chef uses patented Thermax vacuum technology which virtually eliminates temperature change by creating an airless vacuum space between two stainless steel walls.
$99 vs $350, Hard to argueHi @Bellbirdweb,
I sort of knew this. But it still worried me that in a camping/outdoor environment how robust would this be if it were dropped or punctured? Perhaps I was just brainwashed by the other suppliers who talked a lot about how their products were much more robust.
In the end, it was the $99 price tag for one from Aldi. At that price, we determined that we could buy it and see if it worked for us and find out how much use it would get. We think it is good value for us, not so sure we would cough up $400 for the more expensive alternatives.
Particularly if it comes with the bonus electric element.$99 vs $350, Hard to argue
I've seen them at all the shows. Never been interested in them, thats what I have a kitchen for.Hey @mikerezny .....the next challenge is to make the chippie portable.
I'll ring the fire brigade for you on the day you try it!
Those Aldi knock offs sound interesting....we bought a Cobb thermal cooker years ago and used it once. This version, I'm assuming, is better? Can it be trusted to cook a casserole while on the move? How much pre cooking would that need before it sits and finishes?
Hi @Dobbie,Hey @mikerezny .....the next challenge is to make the chippie portable.
I'll ring the fire brigade for you on the day you try it!
Those Aldi knock offs sound interesting....we bought a Cobb thermal cooker years ago and used it once. This version, I'm assuming, is better? Can it be trusted to cook a casserole while on the move? How much pre cooking would that need before it sits and finishes?
Hi @Bellbirdweb,I've seen them at all the shows. Never been interested in them, thats what I have a kitchen for.
Hi @1DayIll,Have seen them at many shows but never bothered with one. as for the Chippy, may have to look into that.
I've seen them at all the shows. Never been interested in them, thats what I have a kitchen for.
Hi @1DayIll,
the chippy frame only cost $10 at Bunnings. Together with an old kettle or a billy it will provide very good service just heating water.
Kmart have a 3l stainless steel billy for $7.
It will also do toast.
With a billy, you can do boil vegetables or cook pasta.
With a cast iron frypan and lid, it will bake damper
Next big investment was a cast iron plate from Aussie disposal for $18. With that we do BBQs and bacon and egg muffins for breakfast.
The ultimate super deluxe, all bells and whistles version comes with an old Sunbeam electric frypan. With that you can do roast dinners.
cheers
Mike
Hi @Drover,
we are not converts to thermocooking by any means. It involves a lot of forward planning and adapting recipes so they will work. Seems still like being more effort than it is wort
cheers
Mike
Hi @Drover,PS: this is my only post on this thread @mikerezny so have no idea about your previous post ?? !!!!!........................it's all tongue in cheek anyway......lol.