Barbecue lids are necessary to protect food and keep the coals hot or the flame going when it is windy or raining. In addition to basic hinge type lids that are available on most inexpensive barbecue grills, there are flange sealed and removable lids.

In order to help your customers find barbecue lids on grills that fit their needs, keep these suggestions in mind:

1. Accommodate customers who want to use BBQ lids only when absolutely necessary.

2. Appeal to customers who want to lock all of the smoke and flavor in the grill.

3. Make it easy for customers to find BBQ lids accessories.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Sell grills and smokers with removable BBQ lids

Some grills and smokers have completely removable BBQ lids. Grills with a removable lid are ideal for customers who want an open fire grill when the weather is nice. If it gets too windy or begins to rain, the customer can easily put the lid on without having to adjust bolts or screws. If space is a consideration, you can compile a directory of grills and smokers. Include a BBQ lids list in this directory so your customers know what type of lid is on each grill.

I recommend: DiscountOutdoorKitchens.com offers a varied selection of grills that feature removable barbecue lids. This company offers low prices and discounted shipping on all products. Sale Stores has a selection of Weber grills, some of which have removable barbecue lids. This company has wholesale prices and offers additional discounts to resellers.

Offer flange sealed barbecue lids

Cooks who are serious about barbecuing will probably want grills or smokers with flange sealed barbecue lids. These lids completely seal the grill or smoker to keep the smoke in and heat the food evenly. Many of the grills and smokers with flange sealed lids are large.

I recommend: GrillsAndLogs.com has a selection of grills with flange sealed barbeque lids. This company offers wholesale prices and discounted shipping on all of the grills, including grills with flange sealed BBQ lids. AJ Madison has a varied selection of professional grade grills with flange sealed barbecue lids. This company offers factory direct prices and discounted shipping on all products.

Stock replacement parts for barbecue lids

The handles on BBQ lids weaken over time. Offering a variety of replacement parts, including handles and hinges, allows you to service customers who want to keep their grill but need to change certain parts of the lid. It may be helpful if you make a replacement parts barbeque lids list so your customers will know what parts will fit what lids.

I recommend: You can find a varied selection of replacement parts, such as handles, for barbecue lids at Grill Stuff. This company offers low prices and discounted shipping options. Tejas makes custom barbecue grills. This company sells spring type handles for barbeque lids.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Offer a barbecue lids directory to make it easy for customers to find the right lid and accessories for their grill.