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Barbecues advice guides

Our barbecue buyer's guides explain everything you need to know about choosing a gas or charcoal barbecue.

9 articles

How to buy the best barbecue

Whether you’re looking for a simple grill or want to host an outdoor extravaganza, our expert guide covers everything you need to know about barbecues and how to pick the best BBQ.

18 October 2021

Top five best gas barbecues

We line up the top five highest-scoring gas grills to make it easy to find the best gas-powered barbecue for your garden.

13 August 2021

Gas versus charcoal barbecues

Gas barbecue or charcoal barbecue? We explain the pros and cons of both barbecue types and more to help guide you towards stress-free grilling.

13 August 2021

How we test barbecues

Find out how Which? tests gas and charcoal barbecues to reveal which ones cook brilliant food and are easy to use.

13 August 2021

Top three best charcoal barbecues

We round up our picks of the top-scoring charcoal barbecues to help you find the best smoky grill for all your outdoor cooking needs.

13 August 2021

How to cook on your barbecue

From getting your charcoal lit to cooking the perfect steak, we've got plenty of tips to help you get the best from your barbecue.

12 August 2021

Which barbecue brand to buy in 2021

We survey owners of barbecues from the likes of Weber, Landmann, Char-broil, B&Q, Outback and Aldi to find out the reliable brands that customers are happiest with

12 August 2021

Barbecue features explained

Read our guide to everything you need to know about gas and charcoal terminology, features and parts.

30 July 2021

How to care for your barbecue

Keep your barbecue working for years with our expert cleaning and care tips

30 July 2021