Barbecues advice guides

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.

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.

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.

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

Exclusive Which? reliability and customer satisfaction data can help you choose a barbecue that lasts. We survey owners of barbecues from the likes of Weber, Landmann, Char-broil, B&Q, Outback and Aldi to find out which develop the fewest faults over time, and which brands customers are happiest with and would recommend.

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.

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

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

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