Barbecue tongs are a grilling utensil that make it easy for the cook to turn the food without burning himself. There are many different types of BBQ tongs. Some have one specific purpose, such wide head tongs, which you use for turning fish. Others are for general use.

In order to appeal to the largest customer base possible, you have to keep different types of BBQ tongs in stock. Keep these suggestions in mind when you order the inventory:

1. Meet the needs of customers who want basic BBQ tongs.

2. Accommodate customers who want tongs that securely hold meat.

3. Appeal to customers who need tongs for a specific use.

Action Steps
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Sell traditional BBQ tongs

Traditional BBQ tongs are made of metal that customers can use in high temperatures. Some of these tongs have a special handle made of treated plastic or rubber that can withstand the high temperatures of the grill.

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Keep locking BBQ tongs in stock

Locking BBQ tongs have a special mechanism that a cook can engage to keep a tight grip on the meat, even if the meat is heavy. Some of these locking tongs have one side that looks like a spatula to make it easier to grasp the meat without tearing it apart.

I recommend: Barbecues.com is a BBQ tongs provider. This company has a barbecue tongs directory that includes locking BBQ tongs. Some of these have comfort grip handles. This company offers discounted prices and shipping options. The Barbecue Store has an extensive barbecue tongs directory that includes a variety of locking barbeque tongs, some of which are in sets. This company offers wholesale prices and low shipping costs.

Offer specialty BBQ tongs

Some BBQ tongs have a single purpose. For example, you can find special tongs for taking cast iron pots off the grill. Some customers may use single purpose tongs to make it easy to remember what tong is being used for what item on the grill.

I recommend: Outdoor Basics has a good barbeque tongs directory, including tongs to remove pots from the grill and disposable barbecue tongs. This company offers low prices and discounted shipping options. You can find BBQ tongs, including wide head BBQ tongs, at 4TheGrill.com. This company has a varied selection of items that are ideal for barbecues. This company offers low prices and discounted shipping.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Remind your customers to use proper food safety practices by using separate BBQ tongs for handling raw meat and cooked meat.