The best hybrid BBQ for ultimate summer cookouts

The John Lewis 4-burner hybrid gas or charcoal barbecue is the ultimate garden must-have for larger gatherings. With the ability to cook for up to eight people, the four gas burners allow for even heat distribution, while the warming rack is perfect for timing your meals to perfection. The built-in thermometer and adjustable knobs give you full control over the heat, while the two side shelves provide ample space for your cooking essentials. The BBQ cabinet with double doors provides additional storage, and the four castor wheels make it easy to manoeuvre and store away after use. Plus, it's easy to keep clean with a brush (sold separately), so you can easily keep grilling all year long.

Customer review: "Great BBQ. Excellent build quality, sturdy materials and relatively easy to build. It is heavy if you need to go up and down any steps, but rather that than flimsy materials."

The Argos Home 2 Burner Gas and Charcoal BBQ is a dual-fuel BBQ that lets you to cook with either gas or charcoal. Making it a versatile option for grilling, as you can enjoy the ease and speed of cooking with gas or the smoky flavour of cooking with charcoal. The barbecue has two burners, which provide plenty of cooking space for a variety of foods. It also has a side shelf for storing utensils and condiments and a warming rack for keeping cooked food warm too.

Customer review: "Really good BBQ, it takes a while to put together, but if instructions are followed correctly, it is quite easy. Strong material, and the duo gas and charcoal option its amazing."

The John Lewis Grillstream 6 Burner Hybrid Gas & Charcoal BBQ is perfect for catering to large groups, thanks to the six gas burners that can cook for up to 12 and the large 92.4 x 41.5cm grilling area. Each burner can be individually lit, so you don't need to worry about wasting gas for smaller soirees, and the side shelf can be converted into a side burner too. With the built-in thermometer, you can keep an eye on the cooking temperature, whether you're cooking with gas, charcoal, or both together. Not to mention there's a warming rack and plenty of storage beneath, and the Grillstream system will stream fat away to prevent flare-ups and make grilling that little bit healthier.

Customer review: "As a major charcoal enthusiast, I was skeptical about moving over to a primarily gas BBQ. But with big plans to cook for groups this summer, I needed something with a larger surface area than my current one, and the flexibility of longer cooking times without the faff of lifting grills to replace coals. Needless to say I'm stunned by the performance of this BBQ and am not hesitant anymore!"

An ideal option for those who have fewer people to cook for but still want to have a hybrid, the Outback Jupiter 4 Burner Hybrid Gas BBQ Grill has been praised for being easy to assemble, retaining the required cooking temperature, and looking frankly outstanding. This striking four-gas-burner grill comes in three colours (red, green, and blue) and features a charcoal basket with hybrid briquettes and porcelain-coated cast-iron grates. Cook simultaneously at four different temperatures and use the side burner for simmering sauces. And when you've got the whole family around, there's room to cook up to 24 burgers on this model!

Customer review: "Excellent at retaining the required cooking temperature. Very solid, well-engineered."

Slightly more than John Lewis' 6-burner hybrid BBQ, thanks to its dual hood, the Grillstream Dual Hood 5 Burner Hybrid Gas & Charcoal BBQ is a premium option that can cook for up to 10 people with the hybrid system allowing you to cook with charcoal alone for authentic, classic smoky-flavour barbecuing or with gas for better temperature control and instant, more convenient cooking. It also has plenty of features, such as a warming rack to keep food warm or for use as a secondary cooking area, handy side shelves, sliding drawers, a chopping board, and underneath storage space.

Customer review: "Very Impressed. Buying online can sometimes disappoint as you can not visually get an idea of the product, but I cannot fault this, It took about an hour to put it together with very easy-to-follow instructions and when you are putting it together you can see the excellent build quality. This is the best of both worlds the flavours of traditional BBQ and the speed of gas, especially with our British weather. This is a great investment and looks like it will last for years if you buy a decent cover. Highly recommend."

A firm favourite out of the limited options available in the UK, this combination Char-Broil Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill can convert from gas to charcoal and vice versa in just three steps and under 60 seconds! This hybrid also has a patented charcoal tray to ensure uniform cooking, fewer flare-ups, and juicier food. This BBQ has enough space to cook for all your family and friends and comes with a handy side shelf for plating up and hosting all your cooking utensils. It really is all-in-one with a side burner which we love, perfect for warming up sauces, making gravy, or preparing side dishes and vegetables quickly. Plus, there's a warming rack too to keep everything nice and toasty off the primary heat.

Customer review: "Amazing BBQ, best we've ever owned. Really well-made and sturdy. Coals light easily and there are no flare-ups when cooking. Well worth the money for stress-free BBQing. Would highly recommend it."

This hybrid BBQ is one for the serious BBQ-er. Combining a gas and charcoal grill, this versatile BBQ provides plenty of delicious ways to grill a variety of meats and dishes. The gas grill and hot plate combination offer different cooking styles and capabilities. Meat and veggies no longer need to be cooked in the same area. Plus, the space is so large it can fit 30 burgers at once!

There is also a fold-out preparation area. Store your accessories, some plates and glasses in the double cupboard beneath the grill. Two integrated temperature gauges help you to keep an eye on internal cooking temperatures without losing heat by opening the lid.

With a whole load of five-star reviews and a celebrity chef endorsement from none other than Gino DiCampo, the Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker is constantly selling out for all the right reasons. While it's not 'hybrid' in the traditional sense, it's designed to allow users to enjoy authentic Woodfire flavours in any outdoor space using 100 per cent real wood-burning pellets whilst cooking on electricity. Just plug it in, and it's ready to go, with no need for charcoal, gas or flames. There are seven functions under one lid: Grill, Smoke, Air, Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate, and the outdoor cooking possibilities are endless, making it a must-have item for summer cooking.

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Our review: "I've always loved a gas BBQ, mainly because it just tastes different to what you can produce in your kitchen oven. It screams summer. However, charcoal is messy, hard to control, and weather reliant. The Ninja Woodfire looks a little intimidating, but once you set it all up and turn it on, I was so shocked at how simple and effective it is to use. The first function I tried was to smoke a leg of lamb at Easter to really put it through its paces. You simply prepare your meat, add the pellets and press a button. Really, it's almost too easy to believe. Fast forward three hours and I've tucked into the softest and most flavoursome lamb I've ever had. I've since air fried some chips, grilled a few burgers and even charred some vegetables for a Sunday dinner. The opportunities are endless."

Read our full Ninja Woodfire grill review.