The best BBQs to buy in 2026
We compare current prices, features and verified specifications to help you shortlist the right BBQ. Products marked Spec Rated are assessed from product specifications, features, current price and verified retailer/manufacturer information rather than a hands-on test.
Our picks at a glance
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker, Black
One of the strongest all-round electric options for buyers who want grilling and real smoke flavour without gas or charcoal.
- Seven cooking functions
- Integrated wood-pellet smoking
- Electric convenience with outdoor-focused design
- Needs access to mains electricity
- Smaller cooking area than full-size garden BBQs
Char-Broil Gas2Coal 440 V2 Hybrid BBQ Grill - Black, Black
A highly capable hybrid for keen entertainers who want gas convenience without giving up charcoal.
- Fast gas-to-charcoal conversion
- Four burners plus side burner
- Large cast-iron cooking area and warming shelf
- Heavy at 65 kg
- Higher price than simpler hybrid BBQs
Dellonda 4+1 Burner Deluxe Gas BBQ w/ Piezo Ignition & Oxford Style Cover, Stainless Steel - DG231, Silver
A well-equipped four-burner package with most of the accessories you need included.
- Four main burners plus side burner
- Large cast-iron cooking area and warming rack
- Regulator, hose and cover included
- One-year guarantee
- Large unit requires significant garden space
Charles Bentley 2+1 Burner Gas Grill & Charcoal Grill BBQ - Stainless Steel, Grey
A well-priced dual-fuel BBQ for buyers who genuinely want both gas convenience and charcoal cooking.
- Separate gas and charcoal cooking options
- Height-adjustable charcoal tray
- Side burner, thermometer and regulator included
- Only two main gas burners
- Large 147.5 cm overall width
Dellonda 4 Burner Portable Gas Plancha 10kW BBQ Griddle, Stainless Steel - DG23, Black
A capable portable plancha for buyers who want flexible flat-top cooking.
- Four independently heated cooking zones
- Large 75.5 x 36 cm plancha surface
- Portable design with regulator and hose included
- Flat-top format is less suited to indirect cooking
- No hood or warming rack
Char-Broil Advantage PRO S2 Gas BBQ, Silver
A feature-led compact gas BBQ for keen grillers who value high-heat searing.
- High-temperature sear burner
- TRU-Infrared cooking system
- Five-year guarantee
- Higher price than basic two-burner gas BBQs
- Cooking capacity is not clearly stated in the feed
Outsunny Deluxe Gas Barbecue Grill 3+1 Burner Garden Bbq With Large Cooking Area - Black, Black
A lot of gas-BBQ functionality for the money, with a few budget compromises.
- Three main burners plus side burner
- Lid thermometer and warming rack
- Strong feature set for the price
- Regulator and hose not included
- Only six-month guarantee
vidaXL 2-in-1 Kamado Barbecue Grill Smoker Ceramic 56 cm Green, Green
A compact ceramic kamado for small-batch grilling and smoking rather than big-group cooking.
- Ceramic kamado construction
- Adjustable airflow and built-in thermometer
- Can grill, bake and smoke
- Small 26.5 cm cooking grid
- Limited capacity for larger groups
Outsunny Charcoal BBQ Grill Portable with Tilting Grate Black, Black
One of the more convincing ultra-budget portable charcoal options in the sample.
- Compact briefcase-style portability
- Tilting grate allows easier refuelling
- Sized for two to three people
- Small cooking area
- No lid for indirect cooking
vidaXL BBQ Oven Smoker with Wood Chips 44.5x29x110 cm Galvanised steel, Silver
A straightforward tall cabinet smoker offering useful capacity without a premium price.
- Tall smoking chamber
- Thermometer and viewing window
- Hooks and grids included
- Basic cabinet-style construction
- No advanced airflow controls described