How WhichBBQ Reviews and Recommends BBQs
Choosing a barbecue can be complicated. Prices change, specifications are not always presented consistently, and the best model for one household may be completely unsuitable for another.
WhichBBQ aims to make that decision easier by providing clear, practical and independent comparisons of barbecues and outdoor-cooking products available to UK shoppers.
This page explains how we research products, form recommendations and keep our content accurate.
Our approach
Our recommendations are based on structured research and comparison rather than simply selecting the most popular or expensive products.
Depending on the article and product, our assessment may consider:
- Cooking area and stated capacity
- Fuel type and cooking system
- Number and arrangement of burners
- Temperature control
- Construction materials and build features
- Dimensions, weight and portability
- Ease of cleaning and maintenance
- Included accessories and useful features
- Warranty and manufacturer support
- Current UK pricing and availability
- Value compared with similar products
- Verified patterns in customer feedback
The importance of each factor varies by category. Portability may be particularly important when comparing camping BBQs, for example, while cooking area, burner control and construction are more relevant to a large gas barbecue.
Physical testing and specification-led assessments
Not every product featured on WhichBBQ has been physically tested by our team.
Where we have direct, hands-on experience with a product, we will make that clear in the article. Where we have not physically tested a product, our conclusions are specification-led assessments based on available product information, retailer data, pricing, features and comparisons with competing models.
We do not describe a product as physically tested unless it has genuinely been used or inspected by us.
This distinction allows us to cover a wider range of BBQs while being transparent about the evidence behind each recommendation.
How we research products
Our research may draw upon several sources, including:
Official manufacturer specifications
Product manuals and warranty information
UK retailer listings
Current prices and stock availability
Structured product and affiliate-feed data
Customer-review patterns across established retailers
Comparisons with similar products in the same category
Manufacturer and retailer information can occasionally be incomplete or inconsistent. Where possible, we compare multiple sources before publishing important specifications.
How we make recommendations
A recommendation is based on how well a product appears to meet a particular need—not simply whether it has the highest specification.
We may recommend different products for different buyers, such as:
Best overall choice
Best value
Best for large gatherings
Best for smaller gardens
Best portable option
Best premium choice
Best alternative to a particular brand
Price is considered alongside capability. A less expensive BBQ may offer better value than a premium model, while a more costly product may be justified by its construction, cooking space, warranty or additional features.
Product scores
Where a product score is displayed, it represents our editorial assessment of the product within its category.
Scores may take account of cooking capability, construction, useful features, ease of use, capacity, value and the strength of the available product information. A score should be read alongside the accompanying verdict, advantages, limitations and intended use.
Because different categories serve different needs, scores should not be treated as a perfect mathematical comparison between every type of barbecue.
Prices and availability
Prices, offers and stock availability can change frequently. We aim to show current information, but the price displayed by a retailer when you visit its website should always be treated as definitive.
Some products may also be discontinued, renamed or replaced by updated versions. We periodically review our buying guides and product information, prioritising popular pages and categories where prices and ranges change most often.
Affiliate links and editorial independence
WhichBBQ may earn a commission when a visitor follows an affiliate link and completes a purchase. This does not normally increase the price paid by the customer.
Affiliate relationships help fund the operation of the website, but they do not guarantee a positive review, score or recommendation. We aim to recommend products because they are relevant to the reader’s needs, not because one retailer offers a higher commission.
A product can be included even when no affiliate relationship is available, and we may identify disadvantages or better alternatives where appropriate.
Corrections and updates
We want our content to be accurate and useful. If we discover that a specification, price or product detail is incorrect, we will correct it.
Readers, manufacturers and retailers are also welcome to alert us to factual errors. Any request for a correction should include the relevant page, the information believed to be incorrect and a reliable supporting source.
Editorial opinions will not necessarily be changed following a request from a manufacturer or retailer, but factual corrections will be considered fairly.
About our editorial identity
Articles may be published under the name Stephen Brook. Stephen Brook is the editorial identity used by the WhichBBQ research team rather than the name of an individual product tester.
This helps us maintain a consistent editorial voice while remaining clear about how our research and recommendations are produced.
Our commitment
WhichBBQ’s goal is to help UK shoppers understand the meaningful differences between BBQs and choose a product that suits their space, budget and cooking style.
We will always aim to distinguish verified facts from editorial assessments, clearly identify specification-led research and avoid claiming hands-on experience where none has taken place.
Last updated: October 2026