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The best portable barbecues make all the difference when cooking al fresco, whether on your patio, at your favourite campsite or even during a trip to the beach.
Smaller than the trusty backyard barbie, portable barbecues can be carried and popped in the car boot, ready to set up an instant kitchen outdoors.
Portable barbecues should be used on a flat surface, in well-ventilated spaces and away from anything flammable, such as sheds, trees and bushes. Be careful when moving these barbecues, too, as they can remain hot for several hours.
Consider whether you want a barbecue that takes charcoal or runs on fuel. If your barbecue takes fuel, buy the right canister for your stove. The most common models use gas (propane and butane) or liquid fuel (paraffin, kerosene, etc), and different canisters are designed to clip or screw onto different barbecues.
Here, we’ve tested a range of styles to bring you the best portable barbecues on the market, with budget options starting from just £35.
How we tested
We cooked sausages and veg kebabs on each portable barbecue during camping trips in Wales. We looked for easy temperature control, quick grilling and simple assembly. We also tested how easy each portable barbecue was to clean and pack away.
Why you can trust IndyBest reviews
Sian Lewis is an award-winning travel and outdoors journalist who has written for IndyBest since 2020. Adept at assessing a range of products designed for the outdoors, Sian has previously brought readers her verdict on the best camping and hiking gear, among other things. In her reviews, she offers honest opinions and will only recommend products she believes are worth your money.
The best portable BBQs for 2025 are:
- Best overall – Weber go-anywhere: £90, Amazon.co.uk
- Best budget buy – Argos home portable charcoal barbecue: £15, Argos.co.uk
- Best gas – Campingaz party grill 400: £94.98, Amazon.co.uk
- Best kamado – Kamado Joe Joe Jr: £499, Kamadojoe.com
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