In short: the Boska Cheese Barbeclette is for people who refuse to choose between barbecue and raclette: a non-stick raclette pan that sits on the grill, so the cheese melts while the sausages sizzle. What we take away: about 18 x 9 cm, a spatula included, and a lifetime warranty according to Boska.
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At a glance: Boska Cheese Barbeclette
| Feature | Boska Cheese Barbeclette |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-serving raclette pan for the barbecue |
| Number of people | 1 (one pan) |
| Power | No electricity: heats on the barbecue grill |
| Coating | Non-stick |
| Dimensions and weight | 175 x 85 mm according to the Amazon.fr listing; 181 x 88 x 20 mm and about 169 g according to Boska |
| Included accessories | 1 spatula |
| Storage | Foldable according to Boska |
| Care / dishwasher | Pan yes, spatula no, according to Boska’s European site (the US site just says dishwasher safe, with no caveat) |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty (Boska) |
| Reference | 852032 according to Boska and a retailer |
What we take away
On paper, the Barbeclette answers an existential summer question: can you have raclette in July without looking like an eccentric? Yes, with a raclette pan that goes on the barbecue grill. Slip in a slice of cheese, set it over the coals, and the cheese melts while the meat cooks. The included spatula slides it onto a potato, a burger or a piece of toasted bread. Boska, the Dutch cheese tool specialist, has made it one of its classics, complete with official videos.
It’s a single-serving pan: for a table of eight, you’ll need several, or a lot of patience. Boska backs it with a lifetime warranty, and according to the brand’s European site only the pan is dishwasher safe. As always at the barbecue, keep an eye on it: a pan too close to the coals quickly turns raclette into a cheese crisp, which has its fans, mind you.
Strengths
- Raclette on the barbecue grill, no electricity
- Non-stick coating and spatula included
- Compact and foldable according to Boska
- Lifetime warranty according to Boska
- Brand specialized in cheese
Things to consider
- Only one pan: you need several for a full table
- Spatula must be hand washed
- Heat depends on the coals: keep an eye on it
On video
Video: BOSKA Food Tools on YouTube. Official Boska video of the Cheese Barbeclette, the model reviewed on this page.
Video: boskaholland on YouTube. Another official Boska video (in Dutch) of the Barbeclette on the barbecue.
Video: @yohanremars on TikTok. A creator brings barbecue and raclette together in the same evening: the same use, though the Boska pan isn’t identified.
Who is it for?
For barbecue lovers who want melted cheese on their burgers, potatoes or grilled vegetables, and for raclette fans who don’t want to wait for winter. For small tables, or alongside a few more pans. On the other hand, for a real raclette night for ten around the fire, an electric grill or a set of pans will be more practical. And without a barbecue or a fire bowl, it’s not much use.
Alternatives
- BBQ-Toro set of 6 cast iron pans : six 12.5 x 18 cm pans for the whole table.
- Boska Partyclette ToGo Oslo : a portable set heated by tealight candles.
- Oyat raclette stand for fire bowls: to melt a half wheel at the edge of the fire bowl, made in France.
To compare all the models, read our selection raclette on the barbecue: pans and stands, or our guide to portable raclette sets.
Recipes to make with it
- Raclette on the barbecue, the recipe made for this pan.
- Traditional raclette, for the sides and the quantities.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Boska Cheese Barbeclette dishwasher safe?
According to Boska’s European site, the pan is dishwasher safe but the spatula isn’t. The brand’s US site simply says dishwasher safe, with no caveat.
Can you use the Barbeclette on any barbecue?
It sits on a barbecue grill, according to Boska and its Amazon.fr listing. Watch the distance from the coals so the cheese melts without burning.
What is the warranty on the Boska Cheese Barbeclette?
Boska states a lifetime warranty on its official Barbeclette page (ref. 852032).
