The best BBQ deals are the perfect opportunity to get an outdoor grill. Outdoor entertaining is an increasingly popular option these days and if you agree with us that nothing beats hosting garden gatherings, many of you may be on the lookout for the latest and greatest in hybrid BBQs, efficient BBQ fuel, and diverse outdoor grills.
If you're gearing up for a BBQ-filled weekend or planning ahead for the summer, don't forget to bookmark this page. Also, explore our curated list of garden and outdoor deals for even more savings. We've compiled a list of the top retailers offering the best BBQ deals this season, ensuring you're all set for those memorable garden parties and outdoor gatherings.
Best BBQ deals across the web:
Amazon: Today's deals
Ninja: Offers on electric grills
John Lewis: Offers on Weber BBQs
Appliances Direct: View all the best BBQ deals - save up to £450
Weber: Save 10% on barbecue covers with selected BBQs
BBQ World: Get up to 50% off a range of BBQs
Whether you choose to use gas or charcoal, they both should give you the same results as long as you cook with a lid down. Gas grilling can be more convenient as you just use an ignition switch, and away you go. Whereas charcoal BBQs – like a Kamado grill – may give you a smokier flavour. Or maybe you're looking for that perfect outdoor pizza oven? You can find these and more in our pick of the best BBQ deals currently available.
All discounts are correct at the time of publishing.
Best BBQ deals
On sale
Char-BroilThe Char-Broil Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill can convert from gas to charcoal and has enough space to cook for all your family and friends. It also has a handy side shelf for storing your cooking utensils.
Pros
- Converts from gas to charcoal in under a minute
- Storage space for a gas bottle
- Four wheels for easy manoeuvring
Cons
- Set-up and cleaning are complicated according to some reviews
On sale
Char-BroilInvest in a large and durable gas BBQ for your outdoor kitchen. The TRU-Infrared technology evenly distributes heat across the entire cooking area, making cooking more efficient and producing juicier barbecued food. This Char-Broil 4 burner model is almost half-price.
Pros
- TRU-Infrared improves energy efficiency and results in juicier meat
- Plenty of storage and shelves to help you cater for a crowd
- Extremely robust build quality with a stainless steel finish
- Side burner for extra dishes
Cons
- Mixed opinion on ease of assembly
On sale
TowerThis Duo XL charcoal BBQ caters for up to 15 people. It features extra storage space and is built for durability.
Pros
- Ideal if you're catering for a crowd
- Robust build quality
- Spacious grilling area
Cons
- Some customers found it tricky to assemble
On sale
Char-BroilChar-Broil is always a great brand to turn to especially if you don't have the budget for something with more luxury features like a Weber. The Gas2Coal hybrid grill has two burners, which is the ideal size for a small garden size and if you don't have the patience for coal it can easily be converted from a gas grill to a charcoal grill.
Pros
- Simple to assemble for one person
- Grill grates are easy to clean after cooking
- Hybrid dual fuel means easy switching to get your BBQ started
- Sturdy structure
Cons
- Small grilling area
- Gas canister space no larger than 5kg
On sale
WeberThe Weber Go-Anywhere BBQ is a premium compact charcoal barbeque grill featuring a stylish black/silver design, a heat-resistant bowl and lid, a triple-plated cooking grate and a handle with a heat shield for safe handling. This lightweight and portable outdoor BBQ and smoker is equipped with folding legs that pivot around the compact barbecue, locking the lid securely in place for convenient carrying.
Pros
- Portable and easy to transport
- Ideal for those who like camping
- Surprisingly large cooking space for BBQ-ing
Cons
- Legs are a little flimsy
On sale
Char-BroilThis small Char-Broil two-burner hybrid BBQ features a TRU-Infrared Cooking System which means it will cook food evenly and uses up to 30% less gas. This boasts Char-Broil's "Surefire" electronic igniter which works at the push of a button. There's a handy side shelf, a warming rack, and a lid-mounted temperature gauge so you can monitor heat levels without lifting the lid.
Pros
- Straightforward assembly for one person
- Easy to clean by heating the grill first and then allowing to cool
- Iron griddle pan makes it easy to sear meat
- Even cooking due to infrared feature
Cons
- Corners of metal shelves are sharp
- Can get hot very fast
On sale
This discounted Jupiter 4 burner Stainless Steel has an infrared side sear burner, stainless steel burners, and an interchangeable multi-cook grill. There's even a neat bottle opener on the side which one reviewer called "genius", plus it works well for small and large gatherings.
Pros
- Available in a range of colours
- Robust stainless steel
- Versatile porcelain-coated cooking surface
- Side table for preparation
Cons
- Reviews comment on poor instructions
On sale
If you are looking for quality barbecuing on the go, in a package the size of a suitcase – then look no further than this discounted portable BBQ. It weighs just 10 kilograms but is capable of cooking up to 14 burgers at once on the 1,747cm square grill. This has removable cast iron cooking grates for easy cleaning.
Pros
- Portable and lightweight
- Easy to clean
- Can accommodate up to 14 burgers
- Easy push button ignition
Cons
- Not a full-size solution
What is the best BBQ fuel to use?
Charcoals and lump charcoals – Perhaps the most well-known type of BBQ fuel, charcoal takes the longest to cook food with on a stylish charcoal BBQ. However, once heated charcoal is the easiest to cook with and the most versatile when it comes to the type of food you wish to cook with. Lump charcoal comes in larger forms and looks most like its original form, it is the best for achieving a smoked flavour.
Briquettes – These are compressed blocks of wood by-products like coal dust or wood, along with cleaner-burning ingredients. They are cheaper than coal and as they are uniform in shape when lit. They provide a consistent and controllable level of heat, longer than lump charcoal.
Wood - For the advanced fire cooker, using wood on a BBQ can add another level of smoky flavour to your meat due to the choices available. Match your wood to your meat and you’ll have your guests talking for weeks to come. Sweet chestnut, silver birch, applewood and English oak are all solid options. You’ll need to support the BBQ with coal still but make sure your wood is dry and cooked down to embers before you start cooking your food, otherwise, it will taste quite literally like a fire.
Butane/Propane gas – This is a natural highly flammable hydrocarbon gas available in canisters that fit in your gas BBQ. Propane stores all year round, so if you don’t use your whole canister during BBQ season it will be usable when the next season arrives. Gas is a great option for beginners because you don’t have to wait around for coals to heat, once lit the heat is instant. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions when connecting any tank.
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Natalie Corner is the Commercial Content Editor across the Specialist Portfolio for Bauer Media and is slowly learning how to care for her plant babies. When she's not soaking up the three days of sunshine in the great British outdoors, she's testing out the latest BBQ products.