The UK's bestGas BBQs2022 Review

One fate that can often befall BBQ grills is rust, but the Fire Mountain 3 Burner Gas Barbecue is made from high-quality stainless steel with a cast-iron grill plate and griddle making it more robust than a lot of models on the market.

Not only does this construction help with durability, but it also has a great appearance – this is the sort of modern, steel-finished range that looks great on the patio; the sort of unit that will get friends flocking round because they know you’ve got the BBQ sorted!

It has a large cooking area of 63 x 42 cm which is a decent size for large families and the odd gathering as well. There are also a fair few features included which help make grilling easier.

For starters, it’s powerful – each of the three burners burn at 12,000 BTU, giving you 36,000 BTU of cooking power in total. Whether you’re cooking steaks, burgers or jacket potatoes, your hungry guests won’t be waiting long.

Starting it up is really straight forward as well – no need for matches or lighters etc. – the piezo ignition means it’ll start every time as easily as a gas hob, and the heat output is instant.

On the large cooking area there is a griddle and grill, as well as a warming rack. The drip tray below catches the majority of drips; however, it is a little on the shallow side so the BBQ needs to be placed on a very level surface, otherwise fat can spill out. This is probably the biggest negative of this BBQ, although everything is generally easy to clean.

The pull-down hood has a built-in temperature gauge so you can keep it closed whilst roasting food, keeping the process quick as you don’t need to keep letting heat out to check how everything’s cooking.

Another useful feature are the two side shelves which are ideal for keeping plates or cutlery on whilst food is being prepared, and you can even hang utensils off the side.

It’s worth mentioning that there is a fair amount of DIY construction required when this BBQ arrives; you’ll probably be looking at an assembly time of around two to three hours, but the instructions are relatively straight forward, so it’s mostly just a case of being methodical. Just don’t try putting it together in a rush right before guests come round!

Finding a gas BBQ that will fit neatly into a corner isn’t always easy – especially as the gas canister often takes up additional space.

Fortunately, this small, round Outdoorchef City 420 Gas Kettle only measures 90 cm high and 67 cm across, and it can run off a small 5 kg canister.

As a result, it’s one of the best gas BBQs for small areas like balconies and decking, plus it can also fit into the car to be taken on camping trips. It only weighs 12 kg which makes it a lot easier to transport and generally lift around than many other gas BBQs.

The cooking area measures just under 40 cm, which might seem small compared to other BBQs featured on this page, but it’s actually still large enough to cook a whole chicken in, so that gives quite a good idea of its size.

Even if you have a bit more space, but you just want a straight-forward, easy-to-use BBQ, this is a good option to cook for 2 – 3 people at a time, and it’s suitable for beginners too.

There’s one burner, which is controlled using a dial on the front of the unit, and it’s easy to light as well thanks to the piezo ignition. Even though it might not have the several burners of other models, it can still reach temperatures of around 250 °C, which you can check without lifting the lid, using the built-in thermometer.

Whilst everything else seems well thought through, the one lacking feature is the absence of a place to hang the lid. If you do choose to take it off partway through cooking, it can be tricky to find a safe space to rest the hot metal dome. A bit of forethought can help, so it’s something to be aware of before you start cooking.

With six individually-controlled burners, the CosmoGrill 6+1 Gas Burn Grill BBQ has more power than the majority of indoor kitchen stove tops…!

It’s one of the best gas BBQs to go for if you’re looking to have a lot of grilling control, something that can help to accurately cook a lot of different foods to be ready for the same time.

Plus, if you don’t need to use all six of the stainless-steel burners at once, you don’t have to light them all, so it’s not a case of just using fuel for fuel’s sake.

In terms of size, it’s a large model, with a 74 x 41 cm cooking area that consists of a grill, warming rock and side burner. No matter how full you’ve got the grills, you can still be frying something up on the side or cooking a sauce.

Naturally, with such a large cooking area, it’s a big unit, measuring 141 x 103 x 50 cm overall; therefore, it requires quite a lot of space in the garden, both for BBQing and storage. Whilst you could leave it outside with a cover, you’ll probably want to store it inside when possible, so it’s a case of considering how much storage room you have available as well.

One advantage of its large size is that it is big enough to have a storage cupboard underneath – this can successfully conceal a large gas canister, meaning it doesn’t have to be an eyesore whilst cooking (or at any other time either).

Flame tamers come as standard, and sit below the grill, over the top of the burners. They’re multifunctional: protecting the burners from any food drips whilst also vaporising the drips to give that flavoursome smoky effect that BBQs are so popular for. When the grills are ready for cleaning, they can be removed to fit in most dishwashers, or certainly the sink, making cleaning easy.

There’s also a grease pan to capture fat that drops from your food which is easy to remove and clean.

Finally, the double-walled aluminium hood has a built-in thermometer so you can know what’s going on inside without the need to open the BBQ and lose heat. And there’s a side table to help with preparation whilst cooking.

Of course, as a slightly cheaper model than some of the other big ranges featured here, it doesn’t have quite the same quality construction as reputable brands. However, as mentioned – as long as you are careful with storage, and clean it well, you should be able to continue to enjoy a large BBQ that can cater to many guests.

As the largest unit featured here, this Charles Bentley 7 Burner Premium Gas BBQ is a great choice for feeding large groups of people.

If you’re planning a few summer parties, or have a couple of July/August birthdays to celebrate, this is one of the best gas BBQs for entertaining. Due to its sheer size, with a cooking area measuring 77 x 42 cm, you’ll be able to make a lot of food in one go.

It has a total of seven gas burners – six under the main grill area and one to the side for cooking on with a saucepan. They’re all individually controlled by separate dials, resulting in a lot of scope when it comes to picking the right temperature or cooking different foods.

Whilst the six main burners give you a large and adaptable cooking space on their own, the additional side burner is perfect for frying onions, eggs, or whatever else people may want in either burgers. You could even heat up a peppercorn sauce for a steak…

Plus, there’s storage space underneath, as well as three hooks for hanging utensils and a sauce rack.

In terms of manoeuvrability, if you have a lot of hard, level surfaces in your garden, you’ll find this BBQ very easy to move around. Granted, it can be pulled across most other terrain too, but given that it has four wheels whilst most BBQs only have two, it’s especially simple to move across a patio or decked area.

In case of sudden rain, this easy movement can come in very handy; the brakes can quickly be flicked off, and the whole BBQ moved, without the need to tip it up and disrupt everything to take advantage of its wheels.

The warming rack runs along the full width of the BBQ and the temperature inside is maintained well when the hood is closed. Plus, you can check on the temperature without losing heat thanks to the built-in thermometer.

It should be kept out of the elements as much as possible to avoid rust – buying a suitable cover is a must, and storing the BBQ inside when not in use is advisable too.