Portable Grills / Barbecues

It is becoming increasingly popular to cook hot food whilst out at the beach, in a field, whilst camping - well, basically wherever you are.

Only a short time ago you were limited to how you could cook outdoors. Propane powered burners, small & heavy grills or simply an open fire were the main options. But in recent years the small, self contained disposable barbecue has caught on, and now there are numerous different portable barbecues on the market, which are light and easy to carry.

Portable gas grills have really taken off. With dozens of designs available you can find the one that meets your needs.

These are powered by small gas canisters, and are easily controlled. Plus its fairly easy to carry spares canisters around with you. There are loads of designs out there. From small squat ones that resemble your usual grill, to space-age fold out one (a favourite of Weber) to even more space-age designs which fold out to give you two fairly large cooking grills - all from something which you carry in a simple back-pack.

Portable charcoal grills are usually a small, barrel shaped BBQ which simply looks like a mini version of your standard barrel grill, without the legs - or with small, collapsable legs. Compact & hard wearing, you use them exactly the same way as you would you charcoal grill at home.

Whilst they (in my opinion) produce the best flavoured food of any portable grill, they can be heavier to carry - plus you need to take the charcoal, lighters etc with you.