Arctic Cabins Blog

Charred Pineapple, Rum Caramel Sauce & Coconut Ice Cream | BBQ Dessert

Courtney James — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:45:00 GMT

BBQ Recipe Ideas: Char Grilled Pineapple With Homemade Rum Caramel Sauce & Coconut Ice Cream

Ever thought about making dessert in your BBQ cabin? We often think about savoury food when it comes to cooking over coals, but cabin owner Luan submitted this recipe to our Arctic Cabins cookbook competition, and you’ll see why it was among our top 5 winners!

Inside Vinnie Jones’ Bespoke Log Cabin by Arctic Cabins

Courtney James — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:29:19 GMT

Arctic Cabins x Vinnie Jones in the Country Season 3

If you’re watching season 3 of Vinnie Jones in the Country, you might see the familiar sight of an Arctic Cabin!

Last year our team was invited to the West Sussex countryside to install one of our solar dome cabins beside Vinnie’s stunning lake.

BBQ Cheesy Spinach Mushrooms Recipe | Perfect BBQ Cabin Side Dish

Courtney James — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT

BBQ Recipe Ideas: Blue Cheese, Spinach and Mushroom Starter

This recipe comes from one of our top 5 Arctic Cabin owners cookbook competition winners, Allan & Helen. We even had a go at making them at our Nottingham show site and they were well recieved!

These delicious cheesy spinach mushrooms make a great starter or main alongside some vegetables roasted over the grill while you chill our in your BBQ cabin.

Chinese-Style Lamb Skewers | A BBQ Cabin Favourite

Courtney James — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT

BBQ Cabin Recipe Ideas: Chinese Style Lamb Skewers

Skewers are a barbecue classic, so why not elevate your game with Deva’s Chinese Style BBQ Lamb Skewers?

BBQ Cabin Chicken and Prawn Paella Recipe

Courtney James — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:32:17 GMT

BBQ Cabin Recipe Ideas: Chicken & Prawn Paella

At the end of 2025, we held a competition in our Arctic Cabins Owners Club to help us create the first ever Arctic Cabins Cookbook. Here is one of our top 5 competition entries submitted by Mark & Anne.

Spooktacular Halloween Party Food Ideas for Your Arctic Cabin

Courtney James — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:34:14 GMT

Creepy & Creative Halloween Food Ideas to Try in Your Cabin

The spooky season is here and marks the beginning of the hosting seasons, where we gather with loved ones and enjoy festive feasts.

If you’re looking for something new to try this October, we’ve gathered a few of our favourite fang-tastic Halloween party foods that can be made in your BBQ cabin to impress your family and friends!

What Is a Third Place and How to Create One in Your Garden

Courtney James — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:36:12 GMT

What is a Third Place and How Can Your Garden Become One?

In an age of social media, instant messaging and busy lives, we often forget to make time for connection with others in person. And with prices of everything rising, going out for a meal or event can seem like a bigger expense than before and can be an overwhelming and exhausting experience for some. A lot of the time, we often just resort to staying in, in front of the TV, or scrolling through social media. In a day and age of 24/7 worldwide communication, you might think we would be more socially connected than ever!

One topic that comes up when discussing the lack of face-to-face communication and just “hanging out” is the loss of The Third Place.

Are Barbecue Cabins a Good Investment? | BBQ Huts for Lifestyle & Entertainment

Melissa Quinney — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:53:55 GMT

When you're considering adding a BBQ cabin to your garden, one of the first questions you'll probably ask is: 'is it worth it?' After all, it's not just a garden shed, it's a handcrafted space designed for cooking, relaxing, entertaining, and making memories year-round. At Arctic Cabins, we've been manufacturing and installing BBQ cabins for over 20 years, so we've heard this question a lot! And the answer from our Arctic Cabins owners is a resounding YES. Time and time again, we hear back that buying a BBQ cabin was one of the best investments our customers have ever made for their home, their lifestyle, and even their property value. So, let's discuss just some of the many reasons why BBQ huts are such good investments!

How to Prepare the Base for Your BBQ Cabin Installation

kay.pollard@arcticcabins.co.uk (Kay Pollard) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:33:03 GMT

How Do I Prepare My Garden For A BBQ Cabin?

So you’ve got your BBQ cabin installation date booked, you’ve told your family and friends, and are planning what you’ll cook to christen your new cabin! But wait- “Is my garden ready for a BBQ cabin?” you might be asking yourself, as you look out your window at the space waiting to be filled by a cosy log cabin.

To fill your time whilst you eagerly await your BBQ hut or Arctic bar, here are some things we recommend that you can do to prepare your land for your new cabin. Because, as fantastic as they are, anything beats waiting by the front door for the installation team!

Can I Use a BBQ Hut for Overnight Guests?

Melissa Quinney — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:18:17 GMT

If you’re wondering: ‘can I use a barbecue cabin for overnight guests?’, you’re not alone! It’s a question we get asked a lot, especially once customers step inside one of our cosy cabins and start imagining sleepovers for the kids, or friends staying over after an evening of drinks and dinner around the central barbecue grill. So, let’s answer your questions in this blog: can you use a BBQ cabin for overnight guests, what do you need to make it work, and when is it time to consider something more permanent?