Best hybrid BBQs under £500 to grill like a pro this summer 2024

The John Lewis 4 burner hybrid gas and charcoal barbecue is the ultimate garden must-have for larger gatherings that gets top marks from many reviewers for its excellent build quality. 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 BBQ brush (sold separately) so you can easily keep grilling all year long.

This bestselling grill from Argos is a versatile barbecue that lets you cook with propane gas or traditional charcoal. The dual hood design gives you two gas burners and a tray for charcoal, so you can switch up your cooking methods depending what's on the menu. This BBQ is made from durable steel with a powder-coated finish to protect it from the elements. It has a wheeled base to make it easy to move around your outside space.

Despite this being a more budget-friendly option than some in our round-up, the grill offers some nice design touches such as separate thermometers on each hood, a handy spice rack ideal for sauces and seasonings, a hook for tea towels or oven gloves, a side prep area, and a wire shelf beneath the BBQ giving you extra storage.

You can grill, smoke, and air fry all in one with the popular Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker. This outdoor electric grill is perfect for any outdoor space, including gardens, patios, campsites, and balconies, thanks to its easy-to-use design with no need for charcoal, gas, or flames. There are seven different cooking programmes to suit various foods, and although this is a more compact option, still gives you a cooking surface of 37cm by 28cm.

It features Woodfire Technology with an integrated smoker box that burns natural wood pellets for authentic smoky flavours, something reviewers report works brilliantly, especially with proteins. This grill comes with a wood pellet starter pack, pellet scoop, crisper basket, and chef-created recipe guide to get you started. Plus, it's weather-resistant for year-round outdoor storage.

Read our Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ review to find out more about what we thought.

If you are looking for a hybrid BBQ that's perfect for smaller groups but still packs a punch, this Outback 4 burner grill is a great choice. It's a little over the £500 budget when not on deal, but this versatile grill is easy to assemble and maintains a consistent cooking temperature while looking sleek and modern, a stylish choice for contemporary outside spaces.

Available in an eye-catching red, green, and blue enamel finish, this four-gas-burner grill includes a charcoal basket with hybrid briquettes and porcelain-coated cast-iron grates. With four separate temperature zones and a side burner for sauces, you can cook up a storm for your family and friends. And when it's time to feed the whole gang, this model can handle up to 24 burgers at once.

The Boss Grill Premium Dual Fuel BBQ is American in style and features two individually controlled burners across a generous cooking space that boasts capacity for 35 burgers or 76 sausages. With superior build quality, we particularly love the dual hood design which means you can cook with gas and charcoal, side by side. The hoods boast a double-skin design that offers excellent insulation which means you can use this as a BBQ smoker as well as a standard grill.

This has a height-adjustable charcoal tray which is useful if you want to better control heat levels and is a feature appreciated by more experienced BBQ cooks. The cast iron cooking grill delivers authentic grill lines, the side burner offers you the ability to prepare side dishes, and there's an integrated bottle opener to help with your hydration needs while you're cooking.

Grill enthusiasts will love the excellent value Char-Broil Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill. With its patented charcoal tray, this BBQ ensures uniform cooking, fewer flare-ups, and juicier food. Switching between gas and charcoal takes just three steps and can be done in under 60 seconds. Happy customers love the fact that with this Gas2Coal hybrid design you can use the gas to light the charcoal then turn the gas off to cook over the hot charcoal.

This all-in-one grill offers plenty of cooking space for your family and friends, with a convenient side shelf for plating up and storing your utensils. We love the side burner, perfect for quickly warming up sauces or cooking side dishes and vegetables. Plus, with a warming rack, you can keep your food toasty off the primary heat while monitoring the temperature with the integrated thermometer.

You get the best of both worlds with the Char-Broil Gas2Coal 2.0 210 - functionality and a relatively affordable price. This unique hybrid allows you to cook with both gas and charcoal, meaning you get the speed and ease of gas and the flavour of charcoal in one convenient grill.

This is basically a smaller version of the other Char-Broil Gas2Coal BBQ we've featured - this one is more compact making it great if you're after a BBQ to wheel around the garden or out of storage at a moment's notice. Reviewers suggest this model is ideal for two to four BBQ guests. It can convert from gas to charcoal in less than 60 seconds and the patented charcoal trays are made for uniform cooking.