Summer grillin’: The best barbeques on the market right now

Whether you want to grill some sausages quickly or fancy a slow-cooked rotisserie creation, this gas barbeque will tackle all your needs with its spacious cooking area and searing temperatures up to 205°C. The versatile side burner even accommodates woks, pots and frying pans.

With a stainless steel, corrosion-resistant body, this barbeque will look great on your backyard, deck or patio for summer get-togethers.

Material: 100% stainless steel

Key features:

• Sleek, minimalist design
• Freestanding
• Double-skinned stainless steel hood
• 4 Heat-moderating main burners in 304 stainless steel
• Enamelled cast-iron hot plate
• Free waterproof rain cover with a 2 year cover warranty
• 5 Year warranty – excludes surface rust and damage caused by environment or neglect

BBQ, bake, roast, braise, smoke, grill or sear — this wood pellet barbeque can do it all. It’s more environmentally friendly than traditional models, and cooking with wood pellets infuses your food with a delicious smokey, natural hardwood flavour. Easy to assemble and a fantastic option for smoking meat, this BBQ will be your best friend come summer.

Materials: Stainless steel, porcelain coated cast iron

Key features:

• Ultimate all-in-one barbecue wood fire pellet grill: BBQ, bake, roast, braise, smoke, grill, sear
• Fan-forced convection cooking
• Precise PID temperature control technology
• Automated electric feed system with manual override
• Free waterproof rain cover included
• 3-year warranty

This multi-purpose outdoor grill is the brand’s first-ever outdoor product. It’s designed to easily feed a crowd and make the art of smoking (smoking meats, to be clear) easily accessible for the average punter. Able to grill up to 6 steaks or 16 sausages, air fry up to 1.3kg of wings or smoke a 4kg whole brisket, it makes easy work of all meats, as well as veggie sides. Powered by electricity, the addition of real burning wood pellets creates a rich woodfire flavour. Read our full review of the Ninja Woodfire here.

Materials: Stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic coating

Key features:

• Weather resistant
• 1700W main unit with handles
• Easily portable
• No need for charcoal or propane gas

Cook hearty meals the whole family will love with this charcoal BBQ. It features two spacious side shelves for ingredients and condiments, and its innovative vents enhance air flow for efficient charcoal burning.

The grill trolley features two wheels, so it’s easy to transport, and its pull-out tray catches ashes for easy cleanup. This barbecue is an excellent, affordable option if you’re new to BBQing.

Materials: Aluminium

Key features:

• Portable large charcoal grill, easy to move
• Lid-mounted temperature gauge
• Two side shelves for storage
• Four vents for easy airflow
• Easy-lift charcoal pan adjustment system for heat control and cooking flexibility
• Front door with a cool-touch handle makes stoking the fire pit with coal or charcoal easily during cooking.
• Pull-out drawer catches ashes for easy cleaning after cooking.

If you’re after a portable BBQ for space-saving purposes or camping, this gas model by Dometic is a fantastic choice. It features a high dome lid for cooking meats and vegetables together, and you’ll achieve barbequing perfection with its built-in temperature gauge.

Remarkably lightweight yet sturdy, the BBQ features removable side tables for added bench space and folding legs for placing on or off a benchtop.

Materials: Cast iron

Key features:

• Powerful heat output of 11.5 MJ/h
• Spacious cast iron grill and hot plate
• Lightweight design ensures easy transportation
• Removable side tables for added bench space
• Built-in temperature gauge for accurate cooking
• Comes ready for use with hose and POL connector
• 1 Year warranty

A Kamado-style barbeque is a ceramic, egg-shaped barbeque of Japanese origin. Renowned for its superior heat retention, a Kamado barbeque creates incredibly flavourful food, making it a popular option among entertainers.

With this Kamado BBQ, you’ll enjoy cooking everything from mouth-watering smoky ribs and pulled pork to crispy fish and crunchy, evenly-cooked pizzas. The Kamado can truly do it all.

Materials: Heat-resistant ceramic, steel, cast iron

Key features:

• Natural ceramic construction seals in flavour and moisture
• Includes heat deflector plate & BBQ cover
• Fuel efficient, perfect for slow roasting
• Maintains an extremely stable temperature
• Built-in thermometer for precise temperature control
• Stainless steel cooking grid
• Bamboo surfaces
• Stainless steel trolley with castor wheels
• Cast iron grate
• Fire ring and fire box included
• 2-year warranty

This BBQ roundup wouldn’t be complete without a Weber grill. These models are popular because they’re built to the highest quality and are long-lasting, safe, and easy to use.

The Weber Q Gas Barbeque is perfect for everyday use and compact enough to transport to a friend’s place or for a picnic in your local park. It may look deceivingly small, but its large cooking area can grill up to 12 burgers at a time, and its removable side tables mean you can easily keep barbeque tools within reach.

Materials: Porcelain-enamel coating, steel and aluminium

Key features:

• Compact, portable design
• Easy-start ignition system
• Cooking grates
• Powerful burners
• Easy cleanup
• 5-year warranty