Collection: BBQ

Which BBQ suits how you cook?

The right BBQ depends on your cooking style and how many you feed. A regular family cook wants a gas BBQ that heats fast and controls easily, with the burners to match the crowd. A flavour purist prefers a charcoal BBQ for the smoky taste, accepting the longer heat-up. A camper or small-balcony owner needs a portable BBQ that packs down. And a low-and-slow enthusiast gains from a hooded BBQ grill that roasts and smokes as well as grills. Work out how you cook and how many you feed, and the fuel and size follow.

Gas or charcoal — what's the honest trade-off?

Each has a real catch. A gas BBQ lights instantly, heats in minutes and controls temperature with a dial, making it the easy weeknight choice — but purists say it lacks the smoky flavour. A charcoal BBQ delivers that classic barbecue taste and high searing heat, at the cost of a 20 to 30 minute heat-up and messier cleanup. Portable versions of both exist for camping. There's no winner, only the trade-off between convenience and flavour. If you cook often and want ease, gas; if flavour is everything and you have time, charcoal.

How many burners and what size?

Match the cooking area to your crowd. A two-burner BBQ suits a couple or small family, cooking for two to four. A four-burner handles a family and guests, six to eight people, and lets you run different heat zones. A six-burner is for big entertainers. A side burner adds a spot for sauces or a wok. A hood lets you roast and cook with the lid down. Don't over-buy — a huge BBQ for two wastes gas heating empty grill — but leave room for the guests you actually host.

What we'd tell a friend before they buy a BBQ

Here's the practical bit. Match the fuel to your patience — gas if you want to cook on a whim, charcoal if you'll commit the time for flavour. Don't over-size; a four-burner covers most families, and a giant BBQ just wastes gas. Stainless steel or a good enamel finish resists rust, which matters outdoors, so check the build. And a hood massively expands what you can cook, turning a grill into an outdoor oven. Buy on the fuel that suits your habits and a size that fits your crowd, then the extras.

FAQs – get the answers you need

Is a gas or charcoal BBQ better?
Gas lights instantly, heats fast and controls easily, well suited to weeknight cooking. Charcoal gives smoky flavour and high searing heat but takes 20 to 30 minutes to heat and is messier. It's convenience versus flavour.

How many burners do I need?
Two burners for a couple or small family, four for a family and guests, six for big entertainers. More burners let you run different heat zones at once.

What's a hooded BBQ for?
A hood lets you cook with the lid down, roasting, baking and smoking as well as grilling. It turns the BBQ into an outdoor oven for larger cuts.

Does a BBQ rust outside?
Stainless steel and good enamel finishes resist rust. A cover protects it further. Check the build quality, since a cheap BBQ left uncovered rusts within a season.

What's the best BBQ for a small space?
A portable or compact two-burner BBQ suits a balcony or small courtyard. Portable models also pack down for camping and picnics.

Complete the outdoor kitchen

A BBQ pairs with the outdoor space. Add an outdoor dining setting to eat at, a firepit for after dinner, and outdoor storage for the gear.

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