Cheap charcoal barbecues
B&Q Pondera Black Charcoal Barbecue (typical price: £105)
This B&Q barbecue features two adjustable cooking zones so you can grill different foods at separate temperatures. This can be great if you're cooking a wide variety of foods for a summer feast.
There isn't lid though, so you're better off with a different model if you're planning on smoking meats or slow cooking.
Read our to find out how well it cooks foods like steaks and chicken.You can buy it direct from .Read our expert advice on .Argos American Style Charcoal Barbecue (typical price: £135)
This American-style barbecue from Argos is a great entry-level model that offers a lot of flexibility. The charcoal pan can be adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of direct heat you're applying to the food being cooked or smoked. There's a bottle opener built-in, too – which we thought was a nice touch.
Read our to see how well it cooks.Normally £170, this barbecue is currently on sale at .Tower ORB Pro T978511 BBQ (typical price: £149)
This Tower barbecue comes fitted with a warming rack so you can cook your main course without your side dishes getting cold or overcooked. There's also lots of space for prep-work on the two side shelves and storage underneath.
It also comes fitted with two large wheels, which is good if you're wheeling it out into your yard or don't have a paved surface where you cook.
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The modular design is great if you're looking for a portable all-in-one system that can fit easily on a table, but its small size may leave you lacking the space to cook for a large group.
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Another portable gas barbecue, this grill from Char-Broil comes with many features of larger, freestanding models but in a more compact package. It has a built-in lid, temperature gauge, fat-drip tray, and two burners.
While it's 'portable', it still has quite a bit more cooking space than similar models – making it a great option if you're limited on space.
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If you're looking to grill indoors or you have limited space, this electric barbecue from Cadac is a good option to consider. It comes with a ceramic-coated barbecue grid and dome lid, with options to buy a paella pan and pizza stone that are sold separately. It has a large range of temperatures to work with, so you can use it as a grill or a slow cooker.
For a portable barbecue, it's still quite heavy at 8.2kg, which might make it harder to carry for some. While it's bigger than the other Cadac barbecue featured above, it still might be too small for large parties.
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Argos Home Premium Combination Barbecue (typical price: £305)
It's a two-in-one but also not: this dual-fuel barbecue from Argos Home is essentially a charcoal and gas barbecue merged into one model, and each section has its own lid.
It has built-in thermometers, warming racks, storage shelves, spice racks, towel hooks, wheels, smoker capabilities, and comes with a propane regulator. A propane gas tank is sold separately; if you want to use butane you'll have to purchase a different regulator.
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How much do you need to spend for a good barbecue?
For less than £100 we've tested barbecues that dazzle us, while others leave us frazzled. You'll typically get a smaller or portable model that's fueled by charcoal. Larger models at this price can be flimsy or unsteady, which could end quite badly considering you've got red hot coals or gas burning above your feet.
On the other hand, you probably don't need to spend more than £700 on a barbecue, unless you're after a specific model or design, such as a kamado-style Japanese barbecue. The average price of our tested Best Buys comes out at £580.
A smaller, cheaper barbecue can be good to cook for a few friends in the garden. However, with a larger party you might find yourself needing something with more cooking space. A larger barbecue can cost around £200 to £300, although we've liked tested models that cost less.
Our tests have shown that there isn't always a link with price and quality. The most important aspects of a barbecue are how well it can grill veggies, meats and other foods, whether it heats up quickly, has good temperature control, is well-built and stable.
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