About WhichBBQ
WhichBBQ helps UK shoppers choose the right barbecue, pizza oven and outdoor-cooking equipment for their needs, space and budget.
We research and compare products using manufacturer specifications, retailer information, current UK pricing, availability, useful features and the strengths and limitations of competing models. Our aim is to turn complicated product information into practical advice that is easy to understand.
Why WhichBBQ was created
WhichBBQ was founded by Tom Fearn after he experienced how difficult it could be to find clear, useful information when choosing a barbecue.
Many product pages listed features without explaining why they mattered, while buying guides often failed to account for the different ways people cook, the space they have available or the amount they want to spend.
WhichBBQ was created to provide a more useful answer: straightforward comparisons that help readers understand which products may suit them and why.
How we assess products
Our buying guides and product pages may consider:
Cooking area and stated capacity
Fuel type and cooking system
Burner configuration and temperature control
Construction, dimensions and portability
Ease of use, cleaning and maintenance
Included features and accessories
Warranty and manufacturer support
Current UK pricing and availability
Value compared with competing products
Not every product featured on WhichBBQ has been physically tested by us. Where we have direct hands-on experience, we will state this clearly. Otherwise, our recommendations are specification-led assessments based on available product information and detailed comparisons.
You can read the complete explanation on our How WhichBBQ Reviews and Recommends BBQs page.
Our editorial identity
Some WhichBBQ articles are published under the name Stephen Brook.
Stephen Brook is the editorial identity used by the WhichBBQ research team, rather than an individual product tester. This provides a consistent editorial voice across the website while allowing us to be transparent about how our research is conducted.
We do not attribute qualifications or hands-on product testing to Stephen Brook. Any article involving genuine physical testing should identify that experience clearly within the article.
Editorial independence
WhichBBQ may receive a commission when a reader follows an affiliate link and makes a purchase. This normally does not affect the price paid by the customer.
Affiliate relationships help support the website, but they do not guarantee a positive assessment or recommendation. Products are selected according to their relevance to the reader, their features, value and suitability—not simply according to the commission available.
We may also include products for which no affiliate relationship exists.
Accuracy and updates
Product specifications, availability and prices can change. We periodically review our content and update important buying guides, product information and recommendations.
If you believe something on WhichBBQ is factually incorrect, please contact us with the relevant page, the information concerned and a reliable supporting source.
Our purpose
Our purpose is simple: to help people make a better-informed decision before buying outdoor-cooking equipment.
Whether you are looking for a compact portable barbecue, a family gas BBQ, a charcoal grill, a smoker or a premium outdoor-cooking system, we want to explain the differences that genuinely matter.
Last updated: October 2026
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