Ensure that you have a bottle or gas, or even have your gas BBQ connected to the mains gas supply, making gas an even more convenient alternative to traditional charcoal. All our food, from corn on the cob to sausages, was evenly cooked, while our burgers had satisfying sear marks thanks to its top 315 degree temperature (which it reached in a speedy 14 minutes, no less). Most gas BBQs just need to be run at a high temperature for a set time before you can scrape off any burnt-on food. Plus, its clever grills have built-in infrared technology, meaning heat distribution was entirely even. It's safe for us to say that whilst it might take a few uses to get the hang of cooking on this BBQ, it's worth it once you do get the knack figured out.

Most BBQs have one or two, and if there is a side burner, look to see if there’s a cover that will convert it into a workspace. This BBQ requires mains electricity, as do its built-in LED lights, limiting where it can be positioned. First up, it's perfect for those without a garden, who want a BBQ for their balcony or terrace instead (as long as you have a plug socket nearby! It comes with plenty of room for storing cooked meat and a large amount of grill space that allows you to cook for up to 12 people at a time.Whether you’re looking for a sleek tabletop version, a classic kettle model, or versatile drum BBQs, our offerings cater to your alfresco grilling needs. You could easily fit two medium chickens on there at one time, and the chicken we did cook, compared with a range of other gas BBQs, was the crispiest by far. It's a top-notch charcoal barbecue and even though it's small, it can really pack a punch when it comes to both cooking ability and flavour. No matter what mouth-watering grub you plan to cook up for friends or family, we have you covered with our charcoal, gas, smoker, and electric barbecues. Make sure you don’t keep food that needs refrigerating out for too long before you put it on the BBQ though.

Our tester looks at searing marks, how evenly food browns, and, of course, tastes everything to check it has cooked through. Then there are the smokers which take this idea to the next level and offer slow cooking which not only packs in the smokey flavour but also allows you to give the perfect tenderness to joints of meat. To assess this, we take temperature readings from across the lid (and the handle to check it’s safe), and place bread across the grill to see how evenly it toasts. When it comes to flavour, electric BBQs can’t quite compete with charcoal, but our testers found they still sealed in flavour and charred well.

Whatever the size of your garden and your cooking and food preferences, there are multiple barbecues and accessories that will be ideal for your outdoor dining and food preparation area. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. During testing our Ecommerce Editor also loved how lightweight it was, weighing in at just over 4kg.

Design points that we absolutely love include the fact that the BBQ can be removed from the stand, making it portable for tabletop use, and all of the perfect finishing details, from the swish metal taps to the fold-down side table.

This precision, combined with the BBQ's large sear area meant our food was hard to fault; its standout dishes were both meat and vegan sausages and burgers, and chicken breasts. What’s more, it boasts the same infrared technology as our Char-Broil winner, so you can enjoy similar benefits. The lid’s temperature gauge is easy to read, as are the control knobs, and the handle remained cool to the touch throughout.

Have everything you need for a backyard banquet with our collection of BBQ accessories, or turn your garden into a DIY pizza parlour with our pizza ovens. Splashing out a bit more on a cover is another factor to consider if you plan to keep your barbecue outside. After completing a Home Economics degree, Helen went on to work for the Good Housekeeping Institute and has been reviewing home appliances ever since.Our selection of small BBQs includes portable barbecues that can be folded up and taken with you on camping trips or picnics, as well as compact options on wheels that can be easily stowed away when not in use. New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . So spending just over a hundred or a few hundred will generally get you a barbecue fit for most purposes. The gas burner acts as ignition, making it a lot simpler to get the barbecue going, but the charcoal in the tray is what is burned and gives smoky flavour to whatever you cook above it.