Does anyone know if it is okay to have a mini grill in the park in front of Chinagarten Zurich? I have the type that is a 1-time use and would like to grill some hotdogs for a picnic some weekend.
Yes BUT put something under it that keeps it off the ground.
It's shocking the amount of dickheads that just light the barbecue directly on the grass and the heat transfers straight through the metal tray killing the grass underneath.
Apparently, the grass will then be completely destroyed with no hope of it growing back and has to be reseeded.
In principle it's allowed as long as you don't damage anything (burnt holes in the grass) or interfere with others' use of the space (smoke in people's eyes).
I don't know Chinagarden. Around the Bodensee they have lots of areas where people can barbeque, just bring their own coals, or set up their disposable ones on relevant brick area. Plenty of bins in park areas too.
My neighbour just started up her grill on the balcony. It gave off so much smoke that I thought her apartment was on fire. ( which it was not ). She apologised. Said something went wrong
It depends on the smoke and smell you produce. That usually rules out coal but if you use a (mostly) smokeless coal grill like Lotusgrill et al the emissions can be less than a gas grill.
I'd say that's the standard rule based on experience, i.e. gas grilling is mostly allowed in balconies but coal/wood is forbidden as it produces much more smoke. If you happen to have a 'loggia' then no grilling (typically).
Please, when you grill, consider your neighbors and find a way to avoid having lots of smoke blowing in their faces. Also, if you're in a public space, think about cleaning up the coals and other refuse from your grill party. Leave the place as nice if not better than you found it. The Swiss are very conscientous about their public spaces. And, as visitors in this country it would be a shame if we didn't treat it at least as well as the Swiss do.