With a nice clip it doesn’t really matter if you don’t entire clean out your unit either – you can wait until you get home before worrying about your bag getting dirty, or simply place it in a plastic bag for protection. They are a bargain and last for ages too: Notebook Folding Portable Grill– compact and portable – proven and tested to last years. A real bargain. Most easy to manoeuvre: – Weber 1321004 Compact Charcoal BBQ if you need wheels it has to be this bbq for my money. The Valiant FIR551 Portable BBQ is in direct competition with the Notebook Folding Portable Grill that i always go on about. And in my mind has it covered all the way. If not for the fact I’ve known and personally used the Notebook for many years, I’d rate it top. It’s hard to pull a known entity out of top spot, one I’ve tested and used. But with that said, this has some real benefits over the Notebook when they are compared directly. Here’s what you can expect out the box:

For ease of transportation and storage, these legs handily fold away neatly under the main frame, and the bottom trough, barbecue grill, and carbon grill can all be easily removed for the same purposes. This also makes this portable charcoal grill incredibly easy to clean after you’re done whipping up a feast. Ash falls through the ash release plate – use a can and catch it up higher otherwise dust goes everywhere Ideal for BBQs , campfires and outdoor adventures, this tool combines tongs, knife, spatula, fork and most importantly, a wine and beer bottle opener in one. In addition, you can stow it away in a convenient carry pouch provided. Choosing between gas and charcoal is a matter of priorities. If you’re the sort of person who wants to get things going with as little fuss as possible, gas BBQs provide instant heat and offer greater control compared to charcoal BBQs. And hope is all we can do in the UK as we have notoriously temperamental weather shifts at the blink of an eye. Your basking in the sunshine one minute, then running for cover from the rain, hail, and falling cows (ok maybe not the last one but I wouldn’t be surprised!).It’s called the notebook folding grill for a reason- that’s exactly what this portable charcoal grill resembles once it’s fully folded away, a computer notebook or laptop to most of us – I prefer it myself over the Valiant on price and I feel the design is far more robust – have a look at what it looks like a few years after I start using it: The Portable BBQ Grill Folding Charcoal Barbecue Desk would barely register if you put it on some bathroom scales as it weighs just 1.6 kilograms. This makes it perfect as a barbecue you can just throw in the boot of your car and head on down to a nice quiet spot for a bit of lunch. If that doesn’t scare you off, though, it’s well worth the investment. The Kamado Joe offers precise temperature control, allowing you to cook at both very high and very low temperatures. It’s ideal for a range of BBQ delights and you can even make cake in it. Whether it ever leaves your patio or not, it’s a great compact BBQ. This sits on the ground or a tabletop – I have to say I would definitely go with the floor, whilst the legs are pretty sturdy, it’s just that bit safer. As this model is so compact, there are no shelves or anywhere to put plates or sauce bottles or anything like that, it is just a portable charcoal grill. It does come with tongs though that are used for lifting the metal grills when hot and obviously also for handling the food while it’s cooking.

A great feature of the CosmoGrill portable charcoal barbecue is the adjustable coal tray that lets you raise or lower it via a crank handle to give you better control of the heat. There is also an easily removable ash tray to help with cleaning up. This tray isn’t the deepest though so you’ll need to make sure you empty it after each cooking session. Robust– The stainless steel design features a robust grill and a heavy duty charcoal burner for safe and effective cooking . The folding portable charcoal bbq takes less than 5 minutes to set up, is lightweight and easy to carry. This charcoal bbq grill is ideal for use on the move as the heavy-duty charcoal burner is perfect for safe and proper cooking. In addition, the stainless steel design with a robust grill makes it rust-free and easy to clean. The notebook folding grill stands only 30cm tall, so you’ll probably have to lie down to do the cooking, or sit it on top of a bench or something to make it more comfortable.

Personally I feel like the foldable bbq’s are the best value for short term, though the Kettle Weber’s are better for a longer term solution. Disposable vs portable?

A great thing about this portable charcoal barbecue I found is that it can be easily cleaned in a dishwasher or sink once you’ve emptied out the coal – given the size it slots into the lower compartment of my dishwasher no problems at all. It’s a very convenient feature. Assembly of the Uten stainless steel barbecue is very straightforward as it comes with the legs already attached, so all you really need to do is fit in the grill.The Valiant Portable Folding BBQ is a portable charcoal barbeque. Perfect for a romantic picnic in the park or an alfresco afternoon with friends. Enjoy an authentic BBQ experience wherever you are and barbeque comfortably for 4-6 people. If you are looking for the perfect gift for an aspiring BBQ chef or grill master, you found it! Usually we don’t need to change parts in a service but occasionally we may need to change the following: Automatic Air Vents Best for a picnic: Valiant FIR551 Portable Folding Picnic BBQ or the Weber 1321004 if you need bigger and manoeuvrable. The La Hacienda 58106 Camping Firebowl with Grill isn’t a bad shout for the money either if you prefer a traditional compact portable charcoal bbq shape. Portable charcoal barbecues tend to be cheaper than gas ones, and charcoal produces a higher heat too. Although you don’t get variable heat control at the twist if a knob like with portable gas barbecues, with a little bit of practice you can develop the skills to have different parts of the grill with different heats, allowing you to sear your steaks on one part and then leave them to cook slowly through on the cooler parts. Controlling the heat like this also gives me a better sense of achievement, but that might not be for everyone. Types of compact portable charcoal bbq