Yes, the good old black rainmaker has been used a few times this year when my returns to the UK have coincided with decent weather.
I concur, MrB. Lots of sharkhole brickies, plus a little ex-JackD barrel wood pre-wetted to stop it burning away too quickly and to smoke better.
Gas is gay. Lava rocks are transvestite. But I have to admit to a handheld butane igniter (a quid from the garage) rather than useless matches which blow out all the time. Plenty of inflammable gel over the coals, then apply butane flame...fire, smoke and pain!