All you need is a generator or a power converter to help you power your pit. Of course, there are models that do need direct power supplies. What you can do is to ask the store where you bought your barbecue pit from for some advice and suggestions. They will surely know what you need to power your barbecue pit. Of course, there is also the basting brush, which is used to apply barbecue sauces and rubs, which are usually applied while barbecuing the meat. Some sets will also contain items like a grill-cleaning brush and a propane lighter that is used to light charcoal. Thermometer Some people also buy cooking thermometers, which help people see if the meat that they are cooking is already at the right temperature. There are also the more traditional grills that make use of charcoal and of course the less common one, the electric grill. Another piece of equipment that is used for barbecuing is the barbecue smoker. Unlike the grills, smokers are not as commonly used. Barbecue smokers have barbecue rigs with a side compartments; controllable heat vents and smoke stacks. A natural gas barbecue grill must have a gas line at the place where you are going to out your gas grill. This can be rally difficult, as most will probably do the grilling outside. Look at the price Let s face it, you can t always buy the best even if you want to because well it s not on the budget. This is why most chefs prefer these kinds of grills despite the fact that it can be mightily inconvenient, slow and messy. Another type of grill is the one that uses either natural gas or propane. Similar to stoves, gas grills have burners where food can be cooked. There are even some types of gas grills that also lets you roast. But preparing for a barbeque cookout can be brutal. There are a ton of things that you need to take into consideration like what kind of food to cook, how much to cook and how many people are coming. That and a lot more. People nowadays are quite particular with what they eat. Because of the guilt that media puts on the joy of eating people would rather starve than to add a pound of whatever in their bodies.