Barbecue

Barbecue grills are commonly found on community lots, where they are a standard way for Sims to feed themselves. They can also be bought for residential use.

The Sims
In The Sims, barbecue grills are found on most Vacation Island lots and some Downtown lots. They cannot be found on Old Town community lots, but can be placed on them. They are not available in Studio Town, or on Magic Town community lots. They can also be bought for residential use. All barbecue grills in The Sims have a Hunger rating of 4.

Using a barbecue grill costs §20, and always produces a plate of burgers. Using it on a residential lot is generally like preparing a group meal, except that the grill is a greater fire hazard. It's recommended that Sims have four or five Cooking points before using it.

Using a barbecue grill on a community lot is a bit different. The plate of burgers will be ignored by all Sims except for a) any members of the grilling Sim's family who are on the lot, or b) the grilling Sim's date (if any). Even they will ignore it after taking one serving, even if they're still hungry and there are still burgers on the plate. Also, townies and/or neighborhood Sims may grill autonomously, which can get costly because your Sim will be charged, unless you're using a downloaded grill that's been fixed to prevent this.

The Sims 2
Depending on Cooking skill, a Sim may use a barbecue grill to prepare hot dogs, hamburgers, or grilled ribs. (Hot dogs and ribs can only be prepared on a grill.) If Seasons is installed, fish can be grilled, if it's available. Sims cannot grill on residential lots unless a refrigerator is present. Ribs may be available on community lots if the Sim has enough Cooking points, but usually won't be. Barbecue grills can be used indoors on community lots, but are a fire hazard if used indoors on residential lots. Sims can burn food when using a barbecue grill.

In The Sims 2, barbecue grills have become a standard way for Sims to feed themselves on community lots, where they seem to have replaced the carts, kiosks, and stands which were commonplace on community lots in The Sims. There is no charge for grilling on community lots, and non-selectable Sims will not grill autonomously unless a refrigerator is present. Selectable Sims might grill autonomously if they are hungry enough, but usually will not. When a Sim grills, they will serve the food they cook, and other Sims on the lot will come to eat it. The "Serve" action can be interrupted by the player, and it may be necessary to do this to make sure that the Sim grilling the food gets to eat some of it. If the "Serve" action is interrupted, other Sims on the lot may still take food from the serving platter.

In The Sims 2, there are two basic styles of barbecue grill. There are low-end 1x1 grills with a Hunger rating of 1, and high-end 1x2 grills with a Hunger rating of 10. However, FreeTime added a 1x1 grill which has a hunger rating of 10.

The Sims 3
Barbecues are relatively similar in The Sims 3, as they depend on the cooking skill to make Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Cheesesteak, Tri-Tip Steak, and Grilled Salmon. Many grills are placed on community lots, and any Sim may cook on them when they are hungry. Barbecues raise the cooking skill when Sims use them.

Park n' Grille
Do you ever crave those rich (and sometimes questionable) tastes and flavors that public grilles impart to your food? Now you can enjoy them in the comfort of your very own backyard! Bring home the bold and risky flavors of a fresh-from-the-public-park Park 'n Grille today!

Recolorable channels: 1

Requires packs: none

Hunger: 2

Notes: This object is very common in parks.

Portable Fire Pit
Enjoy the warmth and beauty of an outdoor bonfire, just don't get too close! Comes with several cheap chairs that can be easily upgraded, thrown away, or burned!

Recolorable channels: 1

Requires packs: none

Hunger: 2

Fun: 4

Notes: Sims can gather to roast marshmallows, as well as fruits, vegetables, and fish.

The Portable Fire Pit generates six chairs around it if none are placed; but only generates as needed. For example, a Sim goes to roast a marshmallow. As soon as the action is queued up, a cheap-looking chair fades in by the fire pit. If multiple Sims go, then others will fade in—until then, the Sim will be sitting alone in a lonely chair by the pit.

This object is portable.

Carnivore XL
For meat-eaters who expect something more from their barbecue grill, the Carnivore XL is for you. With settings for skirt steak, flank steak, and every shank in between, the Carnivore is ready for anything. Also cooks vegetables, but only when absolutely necessary. Recolorable channels: 2

Requires packs: none

Hunger: 2

Notes:

Barbe-Cute
The Barbe-Cute represents the latest in grill technology. Made from Metal-Mesquite, a revolutionary new fusion of wood and metal that combines the structural integrity of mesquite with the smoky aftertaste of a copper-aluminium alloy. Now that's good eatin'. Recolorable channels: 3

Requires packs: none

Hunger: 4

Notes:

Pebblestone Fire Pit
Made from highly polished pebbles handpicked by children on beach holidays with their families. When the family suitcases threaten to incur overweight charges, the buckets of pebbles get left behind. This opportunistic, award-winning recycled product is now available to those who can afford it. Manufactured in all major beach resort towns. Recolorable channels: 3

Requires packs: The Sims 3: High-End Loft Stuff

Hunger: 2

Fun: 4

Notes: The Pebblestone Fire Pit generates six chairs around it if none are placed. Sims can gather to roast marshmallows, as well as fruits and vegetables. This object is portable.

Deluxe Agile Grill
Don't be fooled by its grand size. The Deluxe Agile Grill is designed for those who want delicious, hot food now! Our patented Bum Down charts don't lie - this grill burns food better than anybody else. If you want food that passes every test, go Agile! Recolorable channels: 3

Requires packs: none

Hunger: 5

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