Smoker accessories: Basic equipment & extras
The mandatory basic equipment for a smoker costs under €100: thermometer (€38.08), fish hooks (from €4.17), a bag of RÄUCHERGOLD (from €10.71) and – if not included – a grill grate (from €35.70). Everything else is an expansion as needed: cold smoke technology for winter projects, rain cap for outdoor setup, base frame for working height. The list is sorted by mandatory, useful and dispensable.
Last updated: 23 July 2026 · Author: Michael Vering, Beelonia GmbH · All prices: as of July 2026
Reading tip: Missing accessories is buying mistake number 5 – the other four are in the article Beginner buying mistakes.
The accessory list by priority
| Priority | Accessory | Price | What for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory | Chamber thermometer | €38.08 | no measurement, no result |
| Fish double hook / 5-prong | €4.17 / €5.36 | secure hold when hanging | |
| RÄUCHERGOLD beech | from €10.71 | the aroma | |
| Grill grate V2A stainless steel (AISI 304) | from €35.70 | fillets & flat goods | |
| Useful | Rain cap + pipes | from €43.44 | outdoor setup, draught |
| Base frame (Smoky) | €154.70 | working height, wood compartment | |
| Cold smoke insert / maze smoker | from €74.97 | ham, salmon, cheese | |
| Meat hooks (pack of 10) | €10.12 | ham & bacon | |
| Later | Smoke generator | €497.42 | cold smoke in series |
| Thermostat (F1/F2 electric) | €249.90 | automatic convenience | |
| Lighting, wavy grates | from €74.26 | convenience extras |
What's already in the box: Beelonia smokers come with rods, fish hooks and a sawdust or fat tray as standard – so the mandatory list shrinks depending on the model. The practical tip from the Smoky video for the fat tray: line it with aluminium foil or sprinkle in fine white bird sand – the fat is bound, nothing burns on.
A brief guide to hooks: Double hooks for trout and heavy fish from 500 g, 5-prong hooks for a secure hold behind the gills, meat hooks (aluminium, 120 mm) for ham and bacon – and S-hooks are unsuitable for fish because the lower jaw tears out in the heat.
Frequently asked questions about accessories
What do I need for the very first smoking session?
Only the mandatory list: thermometer, hooks, dust – plus salt for the brine from the supermarket. The rest grows with your projects; the order is shown in the Beginner's guide.
Do Beelonia hooks and grates fit in other brands' smokers?
Often yes – hooks are universal, grates are a matter of dimensions. The V2A stainless steel (AISI 304) quality is also worth it in a third-party smoker; dimensions are listed for every product in the shop.
Which accessory wears out the fastest?
None of them quickly – V2A stainless steel (AISI 304) hooks and grates last practically forever, only the door seal ages after years. The wear-and-tear perspective is covered in the Spare parts guide.
Reading tip: For the cold smoke upgrade, Retrofitting cold smoke compares the insert and generator in detail.
Everything from one production
Hooks, grates, rods and dusts – V2A stainless steel (AISI 304) accessories that fit every Beelonia smoker. From Beelen since 1880.
Sources and technical basis: Beelonia product data and delivery scopes (prices as of July 2026); hook typology from the fish dossier; fat tray trick from the Smoky video.
