When
you need to cook in the great outdoors, the portable BBQ is your best
friend
Cooking
your food outdoors is made that much simpler by using a portable BBQ.
Choosing the right BBQ to suit your needs is something else.
So
what do
you need to know and look for when selecting a portable BBQ?
The
answer depends on the size of the BBQ when transporting the unit, the
quantity of food that you need to prepare, and the type of fuel that
you prefer using.
Choosing a gas, electric or
charcoal portable BBQ
If you choose a gas grill for example, do you need a natural gas or LP
grill? Some people want to have the classic BBQ taste
complete with the smoky aromas and as such prefer to use a charcoal
grill.
If
on the other hand you
prefer your food to have that classic grilled flavour and enjoy the
benefits of efficient, fast cooking, then it would be wise to opt for a
gas powered portable BBQ.
When
electric hookups are available, and sheer simplicity is required, the
electric portable BBQ is the way to go as these grills require very
little setup time and can produce food very quickly.
Once
you have decided on the fuel-type that you will be using, you can turn
your attention to the portable BBQ's themselves and select whether you
want a particularly small footprint (for example, A Cobb could be what
you are looking for), or if you are going to be catering for a larger
number of people, in which case a portable BBQ along the lines of the
Weber Smokey Mountain, or a Hibachi BBQ grill may fit your needs.
All
of these portable barbecues have their own strong points, and you will
need to look at them in detail to determine whether they offer you what
you are looking for in the way of size, ease of use, fuel type,
maintenance, warranty and so forth.
With
portable barbecue's starting from as little as $30, there is no
shortage of models to choose from.
Best portable BBQ's
We
have made choosing a portable BBQ grill easier by taking the time to
compile the favourite models as voted by thousands of owners reviews.
The portable BBQ's listed below have all been rated particularly highly
and have their own distinct advantages to suit an owners needs. Take a
look through our best portable BBQ's of 2010.
Portable
BBQ's
Weber portable BBQ - The Smokey
Joe Gold
This is the traditional charcoal
portable BBQ. Like a smaller version of
the Weber Kettle Grill, this unit has plenty of versatility. With it's
14 inch diameter cooking area you can grill six burgers at once. While
it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the gas portables at
under $50 this is a great deal. You can also count on this grill to
last for years. The Weber Smokey Joe Gold has a locking lid for easy
carrying and you
can lock the lid on the side of the grill as a wind shield. The company
produces many small foot-print models, including Weber Smokers.
Hibachi portable
BBQ
Simply
put, the the Hibachi portable BBQ is the best built most durable
portable barbecue ever made, which is quite a claim! With 170 inches of cooking space
and a weight of less
than 15 pounds,
this barbecue goes where you go. Sporting events, fishing, camping,
backyards, picnics, patios, boating and more. The Hibachi portable BBQ
packs a serious punch, and has tens of thousands of loyal users. Find
out more about the popular Hibachi
grill.
Voted #1 portable charcoal barbecue at the HPB show
2006.
Won "Grill Of The Year" March 2008 by European Test Magazine "URKUNDE".
Cobb portable
BBQ
The Cobb grill has been
repeatedly praised as one of the most unique
and versatile portable grills on the market. This unit will run on
eight charcoal briquettes for up to three hours, will never flare-up,
and can cook a whole chicken as easily as burgers. Light weight, easy
to light and operate, this grill is perfect for virtually every outing.
It doesn't even get hot on the exterior so you can pick it up while
cooking to move it. The only real draw back is the relative small size.
The cooking area is a little under 12 inches and doesn't give you a lot
of space. Despite that, the Cobb
BBQ is an ingenious hot performer.
Weber portable BBQ - Q220
This
portable grill is ingeniously design. It stores away to be less than
32 inches long, yet its large lid means this grill is big enough
to cook a large bird. It uses standard 14 ounce propane tanks and has a
280 square-inch ceramic-enameled cast-iron
cooking grate that is nearly large enough to be described as a full
sized grill.
The Weber Q220 portable BBQ costs just under $200 and it has
Weber's durability and a unique design
that has won many awards. The Weber Q220 portable BBQ
is a terrific looking grill
and is a joy to cook on when speed and portability are what you are
after.
Landmann portable BBQ - Cadac
Safari Chef
The Cadac Safari Chef is simply
the most versatile portable grilling
system you can find. Cadac Safari Chef can cook five unique ways and
the The Cadac Safari Chef arrives with a handy and convenient grill
carrying case.
The Cadac Safari Chef
can bbq burgers and kebobs with the grated grill surface. The Cadac
Safari Chef Grill can cook perfect steaks and chicken on the
Teflon coated
non-stick grill plate. Reverse the plate and use the skillet on the
other side to fry eggs and bacon for those camping trips.
