Gas and charcoal is the number one priority here, but some models also add wood pellets as an added third fuel source. High performance is one thing, but if the thing falls apart after only a handful of uses then the grill clearly up to the job. You won’t have to compromise at all in favor of getting gas over charcoal or vice versa. These grills are just how they sound: The convenience of gas lighting, with the authentic tastes and aromas that charcoal gives you. The hybrid thing seems to work quite well, I've done 3 coal cooks on it all have gone well, there is no air flow control like a weber when using coal so temp control is limited to opening and shutting the lid. It’s great for large families or even for those of us who like to show off a bit with our home equipment.

You have the ability to choose to cook with gas or charcoal or gas and then charcoal to finish food off with the traditional bbq - the ultimate choice and this is what makes the grill so special. After starting the charcoal BBQ grill, make sure to keep the lid closed. The edges of the coals will start to turn a grey colour as a layer of ash forms. This will slowly spread over each briquet. When they are mostly covered, you’re ready to cook. The process usually takes around 15 minutes, depending on the weather. Does a charcoal BBQ taste better than gas? The side burner ignites the same way as the rest of the BBQ, by using the ignition button and twisting the gas onto high. Once ignited for the first time, it's a case of leaving the BBQ to come to heat. This didn't take very long at all, and it was easy to tell how close we were to cooking time thanks to the in-built thermometer.Assembly took a while but was totally worth it, and the arms are great for storing plates or utensils while you cook up a storm. I didn't love the side burner, but it's easy enough to just put down the cover of this burner and use it as a resting place.

The Char Broil Gas2Coal 330 Hybrid Grill is a combination grill which easily converts from being gas powered to being charcoal powered in only three simple to perform steps in less than 60 seconds with no tools being required. Air holes in the lid are adjustable and under the body is an extra tray, not just for catching cooking grease but also deflecting heat so you won’t scorch the grass.It's an indisputable fact of life that food tastes better outdoors, doubly so when you actually cook it yourself. There’s a perfectly good oven inside, but these barbecues hit higher temperatures for fast, tasty results. Some of these beauties can also travel with you - current restrictions permitting - on camping holidays or to a friend’s house for extra capacity. Instead of spreading yourself thin over two appliances, you and dedicate your time and energy on just one. For some people this is plenty, and for some this isn’t enough. Take a look at each grill’s cooking grate size (usually expressed in square inches) and consider if this will be enough.

The food came out tender and juicy, with a distinctive “char-grilled” taste, almost the same as for coal. The amount of features it offers considering its mid-range price is remarkable, making it one of the best budget combo grills out there today. Royal Gourmet has a history of producing attractive grills, and this 3-burner combo is no different. This fantastic grill offers a massive 860 square inches of cooking space. Across this large space is 30,000 BTUs of power.It’s fired by 27,000 BTUs of power over 810 square inches of total cooking space, and has a charcoal component to match. Not only that, but its durable insulated, making its heat retention outstanding. Royal Gourmet ZH3002-S 3-Burner At 168 pounds, it’s a heavy unit, but it’s easy to move around. Besides, when it comes to outdoor grills, I like to bit of heft. The fixings (screws, nuts and bolts etc) were film wrapped on a piece of card. Each fitting was clearly visible through the shrink-wrapped cellophane. The code number for each fitting was printed on the reverse of the card. Brilliant idea, you can clearly identify each component fitting. We have coal BBQs to suit all budgets and match all your picnic plans. Whatever your needs, you can find out more about our superb range, here: Master Touch Series: The master of culinary adventure

I had a gas BBQ many years ago and have been cooking on coals for over 10 years but had forgotten how easy it is to cook on gas.However, gas BBQs do generally cost more, you’ll need to store some – often heavy – gas canisters and some may feel something is lost without the chargrill flavour. You’ll have to weigh up these positives and negatives when choosing charcoal or gas. Our WIRED Recommendations above do run the gamut of both BBQ variations, showing different solutions can be right for different people. How much does a BBQ cost to run? The Char-Griller Duo is a streamlined model that does away with infrared burners and smoking components. Instead, the grill boasts a propane and gas unit that is seriously impressive. It has an electronic ignition feature, making it easy to get this thing up and running in mere seconds