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Cheapest BBQs including charcoal, gas and disposible
BRITS can celebrate the warmer weather with a barbecue, with prices starting at £2 for a disposable one.
If you’re thinking of eating al fresco this weekend when England is supposed to be hotter than Rome, we’ve got you covered with the cheapest barbecues on the market.
Remember though, households in England are banned from mixing under the current coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
But from March 29, the rule of six will be reintroduced and small gatherings in private gardens will be given the green light under plans to unlock the country.
We’ve rounded up the best barbecues available to buy on the high street so you’re ready to unite with friends and family again.
Before splashing your cash though, you should use price comparison sites such as PriceSpy and Google Shopping to make sure you really are getting the best deal.
Here’s what we found for the best disposable, charcoal, gas and dual fuel barbecues to sizzel up your summer.
Disposable BBQs – From £2
Disposable BBQs are for one-day use only, and can be chucked in the bin once the cooking’s finished.
They’re made from lightweight aluminium material and use charcoal for the heat source.
Bar-be-Quick Disposable Barbecue
- £2 at ASDA – buy it now
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Great if you don’t have a permanent BBQ at home in the garden, these come with a self lighter sheet to get grilling quickly. Remember it’s unsafe to burn charcoal inside, this must only be used outside.
Party Size Barbecue
- £7 – available to buy now from Homebase
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A great option if you need more space for your burgers and bangers, this is another disposable option that comes with a self lighter sheet and coal included but double the usual size.
Charcoal BBQs
If you’re ready to take your barbecuing to the next level, you might be looking for a bigger charcoal BBQ.
Just remember you’ll need to buy the coal separately, and you’re likely to need fire lighters or lighter fluid to get the coals going.
Round Charcoal BBQ
- £10 – buy now online from Argos
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This is a bargain weekend treat to enjoy in the garden with your household all through the summer.
SunCamp Bucket Barbecue
- £17.99 – available to buy now from Amazon
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A great option if you’re planning a staycation or beach day when restrictions lift, this can be taken in the back of the car so you don’t have to keep buying disposable ones.
Gas BBQs
To avoid that smoky smell in your food – plus your clothes and hair – you might want to consider a gas BBQ.
Just bear in mind you’ll likely need to buy the gas separately.
Yellowstone Portable Gass Barbecue
- Under £35 from Amazon
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Another great portable option that can also be your staple home BBQ if you have a smaller outdoor space.
Two Burner Gas BBQ
- £75 – from Argos ready to buy now
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Something a little bigger for the garden. Perfect to cook up dinner for the whole family with the additional side burners.
Dual Fuel BBQs
Want the best of both worlds? The freedom to choose to use gas or charcoal when you’re barbecuing comes with a dual fuel BBQ.
Gas and charcoal combi grill
- Les than £200 from George at ASDA – buy now
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The chepaest dual fuel we found, availavle now to order online and giving the option to use gas or charcoal depending on what you prefer.
CosmoGrill Duo BBQ
- Less than £470 from Amazon – buy it now
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The priciest option, this portable BBQ works as both a smoker and a grill, with charcoal and gas options as well as side cooker and warming rack.
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