I want a portable BBQ that packs away not too big but big enough to cook 2 peoples amount of food on a night sesh. Also not too expensive. £40 maximum? Any ideas people?

In reply to Post #1
Have a look at this. I have the gas model and its spot on.

Gas model.

Camping BBQ Gas

Similar but without gas (Charcoal)

Camping BBQ WO gas

Any others people? Don't really see the point in gas for a BBQ if im honest..

In reply to Post #3
Cant recomend as i havent used one, but these 2 look ok for the money. Came across them last week whilst looking. Ive decided to wait a bit and get a cobb, but these look alright.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9590669

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/3451656

In reply to Post #1
if you buy a BBQ make sure its got a lid to get things cooked properly and remain juicy

and not cremated on the outside and raw on the inside these are brilliant
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In reply to Post #5
100% right Gerry

Lid is essential

I got mine off Aosom.....it's brilliant and big enough for 2/3 people but light and solid. Cheap

Weber do the go anywhere which is brilliant but expensive

In reply to Post #1
I have tried a few, any mostly go back to a simple bucket bbq that are as cheap as chips. I take 2 if im cooking for a few (they kind of fit inside each other)
Only get the kind that have a metal container inside for the coal, and drill a dozen or so holes in said container.

Use the best charcoal you can - Whittle and flame the best - oxford charcoal hardwood blend not far behind.

Use a " flamer " to light the coals & with a bit of air circulating in the bbq you will be ready to go in 15 mins.

Lid wise ..... for simple grilled meat / veg you do not need one. Obviously there are loads of dishes that would benefit from using a lid, but i can easily do a 10 day session just grilling (no lid) my lunch or eve meal and not get bored in the food im cooking.

In reply to Post #7
Lid wise ........... your 100% wrong ! for simple grilled meat / veg a lid comes into its own

grilling meat burgers steak ALL really benefit by being cooked fast at high temps

I have proved this time and time again without a lid you have the cooling from any wind that may be about you will get a higher temp on the outside resulting in the burger being overdone on the outside as the inside takes so much longer with a lid the temps are so much higher the heat penetrates and it cooks a lot more evenly and with less oxygen you get less burn at the higher temps apparently
I found all this out years ago when watching a BBQ contest in Australia and they laughed at the barmy Poms that cook without a lid on a grill

In reply to Post #6
your right Spence its cheaper where you bought yours LINKY POO

In reply to Post #8
A lid is an absolute must for good cooking

In reply to Post #1
A little bit more expensive but cant go wrong with a Cobb

In reply to Post #8
agree with everything that you say buddy, using a lid will cook things quicker for sure, and more evenly.

but you 100% don't need one to get a great result.

I find they reduce caramelisation (steam) and slow down fat render vs not using a lid.

You do get much much better smoke penetration tho when using a lid. Presuming your on charcoal / wood.

In reply to Post #8
No, you're 100% wrong saying that Adam is 100% wrong.

Every Meze bar I've ever been to cook on open coals without a lid and their food is excellent.

its all about the temperature and distance, it's just easier to control with a lid

My local tesco express has small bucket BBQs with a grill and an additional coal bucket inside for a tenner at the moment.

In reply to Post #14
Buy two, you can use one as a lid