The best BBQ for your household depends first on whether you value quick, controllable gas cooking, the charcoal routine and flavour, or the flexibility of both. There is no single gas-versus-charcoal winner here: the named products below come from reviews with different methods, so compare them by fuel, space, capacity, cleanup and current price rather than treating their ratings as a shared test.
How to choose between gas, charcoal and hybrid BBQs
Gas: convenient heat control
Gas is a practical fit if you want a straightforward start-up routine and adjustable burners. Compare burner count, usable grill area, dimensions, weight and compatible fuel before buying. A larger grill can suit a family meal but also needs more garden and storage space. Gas requires a compatible bottle, so check the BBQ’s specified fuel before purchasing one.
Charcoal: a hands-on cooking routine
Charcoal means managing fuel and cleaning ash after cooking. When comparing charcoal models, look beyond cooking area: temperature control, assembly, build quality, stability, movement and cleanup matter too. Which? says these are among the factors in its charcoal tests; its visible page does not disclose the model-to-score mapping without account access (Which? charcoal BBQ guide).
Hybrid: one BBQ, two fuel options
A hybrid may suit a household that wants gas convenience on some occasions and charcoal on others. Stuff recommends the Char-Broil Gas2Coal and says it can be switched between fuels in under 60 seconds, with gas-assisted charcoal lighting, a side burner and warming rack. The same review flags coal-tray cleaning and lengthy assembly as drawbacks (Stuff’s BBQ guide, updated 15 September 2026). These are that publisher’s review findings; check the exact generation and included features on the listing you intend to buy.
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Shortlisted BBQs to compare
| Model | Fuel and best fit | What the cited review or guide reports | Important qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char-Broil Gas2Coal | Hybrid; for buyers seeking gas and charcoal in one unit | Stuff recommends it overall and reports fuel conversion in under 60 seconds, gas-assisted charcoal lighting, a side burner and warming rack. | Stuff notes coal-tray cleaning and lengthy assembly. Confirm variant-specific features before buying. |
| Weber Master-Touch | Charcoal; kettle-style cooking | Stuff names it as its charcoal pick and describes a modular accessory system and lid holder. | Which?’s visible charcoal test page does not expose model-to-score mapping without account access; do not infer a Which? ranking. |
| Weber Spirit E-310 | Gas; buyers prioritising ease and consistent cooking | Ideal Home’s June 2026 review names it its overall pick; its reviewer reports quick heating and consistent cooking, and describes three burners and a digital thermometer. | Check the exact generation, specification and live price. |
| Napoleon Freestyle 365 | Gas; a three-burner option | Which? lists three burners, propane compatibility and a 51 × 45 cm grill area. | Those are listed specifications, not evidence that it is Which?’s top-scoring gas model. See the Which? gas BBQ guide. |
| Weber Spirit E-425 | Gas; BBC Good Food’s family option | BBC Good Food’s 2026 shortlist gives it 4.5/5 and lists £599 at BBQ World. | The score is BBC Good Food’s own rating, not a cross-publisher test result; retailer price and availability can change. See BBC Good Food’s gas BBQ list. |
What to compare before you buy
- Cooking area and capacity: Check the actual grill dimensions against the number of people and the dishes you expect to cook. As one gas example, Which? lists the Napoleon Freestyle 365 at 51 × 45 cm; this figure should not be treated as comparable to a differently measured model without checking its specification.
- Heat control: On gas models, burner count and layout are useful clues, but do not guarantee even heat. Look for the model’s cooking guidance and test findings where available. On charcoal models, consider how easily the design lets you control temperature.
- Space and portability: Check overall dimensions and weight, not only cooking area. Measure storage and access routes, especially for a heavier unit that may need moving after use.
- Assembly and cleanup: Review reports of assembly difficulty and consider ash disposal or coal-tray cleaning for charcoal and hybrid BBQs. These affect how often a grill is pleasant to use, not just how it cooks.
- Features and fuel: A side burner, warming rack, lid holder or modular accessories may be useful if they match your cooking habits. Verify what is included, and confirm that a gas bottle type is compatible.
- Purchase price and running costs: The cited prices below are snapshots, not a like-for-like value ranking. The available reviews do not establish a neutral lifetime cost per cook; fuel use, frequency and local prices all affect the result.
Price examples are snapshots, not a ranking
Published price examples show how widely formats and sizes can differ, but the figures below come from different publishers and dates and should not be compared as a controlled value test.
| Example | Published price and context | Source/date qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Weber Spirit E-425 | £599; 4.5/5 rating | BBC Good Food’s 2026 shortlist; price listed at BBQ World and rating belongs to BBC Good Food. |
| Weber Q1200 | £499; 4.5/5 rating | BBC Good Food’s 2026 shortlist; price listed at Amazon and rating belongs to BBC Good Food. |
| Argos Habitat Mini Tabletop Kamado | £120 | Which? charcoal guide page checked July 2026. |
| UniFlame four-burner gas BBQ | £149 | Which? gas guide page checked August 2026. |
Prices, model availability and retailer stock can change. Check the current listing, delivery terms and exact model specification before deciding.
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Which? says its gas guide draws on tests conducted in July 2026 and April 2025 and was last checked in August 2026. It says brands cannot buy their way into testing and that it pays for tested units, while noting that some results are available only to members. Its charcoal guide page, checked in July 2026, describes testing across models from 2016 through June 2024, but the visible table gates model-score mapping behind account access. Those separate methods do not produce a directly comparable gas-versus-charcoal ranking.
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