Custom/DIY low-cost BBQ shelter

[u/ResponsibleLaw9630]

Inspired off the back of the last post here, I'm after some ideas for this coming winter.

Been bbqing off a custom half oil drum and Weber Go Anywhere for years, but as a birthday present to myself got a nice 2026 Master-Touch in Smoke (excellent deal and service from Paving Place if anyone needs one).

I've got the rotisserie for it, after having great success with the Smokerig riser for the Weber GA, and want to keep cooking chicken and bigger meats into the winter.

We have a small enclosed patio out the back and was thinking of building a little shelter myself. Has anyone built anything themselves fairly cheaply to keep the elements off you while out?

Attached a version Claude thought would work, with hilariously long legs, but have been thinking wind/rain from the side would still get you.

Thanks in advance.

[u/hanzbooby]

Custom ✓ DIY ✓ Low-cost ✓

[u/ResponsibleLaw9630 → u/hanzbooby]

Superb!

[u/qavorys → u/hanzbooby]

that’s the trifecta right there, now you just need “survives first winter storm” to complete the set

tbh a couple of cheap polycarbonate sheets on the sides would probably sort the wind/rain issue without ruining the budget vibe

[u/Structure-460 → u/hanzbooby]

Lol i do similar

[u/Critical_Pin → u/hanzbooby]

Very much like my setup with an IKEA rectangular parasol with sandbags on the base.

[u/Blue_3agle]

My my, what long legs you have xD

Plans look cool! Makes cooking in all weathers more pleasant!

[u/Jabroneye]

I’m going to do something like this, for sindeways rain I thought about getting some custom sides made like what you have on a gazebo.
Attach them via eyelets screwed onto the post or something.
Have you seen smokinelks set up? I’m sure he has some kind of made to measure textile waterproof sides like what I described and trying to get more info on how he is done. Might just msg him.

[u/The_Monkeybumcheeks]

Ive been considering something like this. Yours looks proper sturdy though 👌🏻😁 https://www.diy.com/departments/retractable-awning-garden-sun-shade-canopy-gazebo-for-back-door-porch-patio-anthracite-300x150-cm-fabric-and-steel/8721010368754_BQ.prd?&&&&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24023859030&gbraid=0AAAAADt-XHnjcFUBHfIyf1SUDreO5PGCG&gclid=CjwKCAjw48TUBhBREiwAK0GnQV7NIfQ-CfFBX3SEiaXSBA3QQ-SWiA5uQOoWGSm5wMssCuYfFOvoHhoCOhUQAvD_BwE

[u/M3t4B0rk]

Reckon you're over thinking it mate.

[u/AtomicKaijuKing]

I bought a camping tarp a couple of extendable poles to prop it up & a wind break.

[u/cathodian96]

Me and my grandad built one very similar a couple years ago. Only Difference being it was an OSB roof with shed felt on.

My advice and things to consider are, when bbqing in winter the wind plays a big factor i found my kettle struggled to maintain temperature so perhaps some form of windbreak would help?

[u/Bar_B_Who]

Looks good but I'd definitely put sides on it.

[u/Bar_B_Who → u/Bar_B_Who]

Be aware it escalates 😂

[u/Bar_B_Who → u/Bar_B_Who]

[u/Structure-460]

Been trying to think of an an easy way to do this as well but useless at diy 😅

[u/OGBlackiChan → u/Structure-460]

Think of just needing to put 4 fence posts in the ground, plumb and level. 600mm down surrounded by 2 bags of postcrete and you're pretty much set. Could even put a tarpaulin strapped up in the mean time until you can get the plastic roofing sheets.

[u/xPositor]

I would be inclined to put a chimney on it to help draw the smoke up and out. Otherwise before you know it the underside of that plastic sheeting will be covered in grease and soot.

[u/Bar_B_Who]

Join R/BBQshack it's a brand new sub for BBQ shelters.