The only that lets this otherwise wonderful portable gas barbecue down, is that assembly can be a little bit annoying due to a misaligned hole here and there that needed re-drilling. This is a shame because apart from that, the build quality is actually really good. Discover the ease of multiple cooking and grilling options with Campingaz� Culinary Modular Barbecue System. The Crusader portable gas barbecue is pretty versatile in that it can run on either propane or butane and there is no restriction on the size of the tank you can use as long as you have the right connectors and hose.

The best of the best, thats the Weber portable traveler gas grill. Did you ever think you’d be able to cook a couple of dozen sausages or a dozen burgers on what is essentially a portable gas bbq? Well after testing it I can personally say it does with ease: The makers have done a great job of getting the most cooking area out of a product that only measures 59.7 x 68.6 x 52.1 cm, with enough space on the easy to clean grill to comfortably cook for four people, although you might have to cook one course at a time if you all have large appetites. Having said that the company do sell the canisters separately with their own branding, or you can choose to buy their converter kit so you can attach a larger fuel source via a hose. I’ve provided more information about this on the Weber Traveler section On a tighter budget? Or maybe you just don’t barbecue often enough to convince yourself to spend too much on your portable gas grill?The iQ portable gas barbecue has a lot of the features we expect from the top models these days, such as a push button ignition system that sparks up straight away, and fold out side shelves for keeping your ingredients, plates, and other necessities close at hand as you create your flame grilled masterpieces. There are a surprisingly large number of Portable gas bbq to choose from on the UK market at the present time, and with products from mainland china continuing to sweep in, that number will only keep on growing. If you chose the second option, read on to see what products we selected, and reviewed, as the best portable gas barbecues available at the moment. This is a 2000w single flame Portable gas bbq and can produce a fair bit of heat for something so compact. It will boil a litre of water in under 4.5 minutes and cook 6 large sausages in an equally fast time, so you can get a hotdog down your kids to keep them quiet while you cook the larger part of the meal. The heat is controlled by a knob on the front of the barbecue and it is fully adjustable from a very low flame to a high heat. By contrast, the least useful but most compact are the tabletop versions. The Crusader Table Top Gas BBQ is small, easy to store, and is VERY cheaply priced. So you’ll need to make a decision somewhere between ease of use and cost. A solid balance of the two is the Campingaz gas stove–well worth a look that. What gas bottle do they take?

One of the main things we are looking for in a Portable gas bbq is versatility, and in that respect, the Carri Chef 2 shines. The burner protection is integrated into the optimized cast iron grids removing the burner protection layer below the cooking surface. Hot grease and juices are thereby prevented from collecting and causing dangerous flames in the fire box. Cleaning your barbecue has never been easier than with the patented Campingaz InstaClean� System. Enjoy more time having fun with family and friends rather than spending hours cleaning your barbecue after an enjoyable grill party. This system is featured on all 3 and 4 Series barbecues. The only thing that I didn’t like about this barbecue’s design was Weber’s decision to go with small propane tanks as preset fuel source and their decision not to include a free tank with the product. The PartyGrill offers a simple yet robust set up that will suit couples looking to cook a simple meal. It comes supplied with an aluminium plate for consistent heat distribution, and has an easy to use Piezo ignition system for lighting.The Blue Flame power system by Campingaz� offers accelerated pre-heating, optimal heat distribution and significantly less flare ups by design. Both the hot plate and the grill are removable for cleaning and they come off without trouble. Cleaning them is equally as straight forward with only the use of soapy water. Sensible options with their own base: Cadac or the Campingaz What you should know about the the portable gas bbq

Standing around 48cm tall on the strong yet foldable legs, there is plenty of ground clearance under the barbecue so you don’t have to worry about accidentally burning or scorching the surface beneath. At 47.6cm wide, plus 36.7cm deep, the cooking area is large enough to prepare a meal for multiple people without too much hassle, and with the integrated thermometer you can always get your meat cooked perfectly. This is why I really like this portable gas BBQ from iQ. Its cooking area is split in two with half of it a BBQ grill and the other a searing plate, and this just gives you far more options when it comes to what you can cook. Also included in the price are a cooking fork, spatula, and tongs, and a PVC cover for the barbecue to keep it clean and free of dust while stored away during winter. At 10 kilograms in weight, you could quite easily find a place for this on a shelf in the garage when that time comes. This portable gas barbecue is a doddle to use. A single press of the red starter button and the grill bursts into life first time, every time, and with 8,500 BTUs per hour, it can reach high cooking temperatures in very little time. The heat is distributed across the cooking area very evenly, so not an inch of the grill needs to be wasted. It’s similar in time to the Weber traveler when it comes down to how long you will get out of a canister of gas – around a couple of hours. When the fun is over, this Portable gas bbq breaks down as easy as it goes up and it has also been designed to be easy to clean, so you won’t need to be scrubbing away for hours at the end of the da. The chef pan can just be wiped down with kitchen roll or something similar.This Portable gas bbq can be used with gas bottles and tanks of various sizes, and there are even places to hold the gas tanks in place in the middle of the lower shelf. This shelf is also a handy place to keep your condiments, spices and sauces, so they are always at arm’s reach when you’re cooking. Of course, you could also just have your beer sitting there too. Where this model stands out though is on the quality of the food it produces. Char-broil’s ‘TRU-infrared cooking system’ that prevents flare ups and ensures that your food is cooked evenly. This also helps to maintain moisture in your food so you get a nice juicy steak and not a dried out old piece of leather.

The lid has a nice sized handle and also a built in temperature gauge so you can keep tabs on what’s going on underneath. As I just mentioned, the legs on this portable gas barbecue are short, so you will need to sit it on a table for it to be at a comfortable cooking height while you are standing. If you plan to cook while sitting on the floor or low chair though, it should be just fine. Of course, you can’t have a good ‘grill up’ away from the house without your own portable gas barbecue. These grills are designed to go one further than a typical gas bbq, they are supposed to be easy to set up, transport, and use, and some models can be bought much cheaper than you’d imagine for example the Crusader Gordon Portable Gas BBQ is under forty quid this year! Choosing a portable gas barbecue over a portable charcoal barbecue is all a matter of preference, but I have to say that they are definitely more convenient, and personally believe this makes them better for traveling with, especially when camping or using a caravan. Getting just the right temperature for those perfect steaks is made a whole lot easier thanks to the Q1000’s ‘infinite control’ cooking valve that is one of the best I’ve ever seen on a portable barbecue. Freestanding portable gas bbq’s offer similar freedom but often don’t come with a bbq side table section as well as the obvious, they can’t be moved when warm or put away. This detracts from their appeal unless you’re not in a rush of course and then letting your bbq cool naturally is no problem at all.You can use the free hose and regulator with either propane or LPG cylinders to fuel this awesome portable barbecue. The cylinders should be eleven to fifteen kilograms which are easy to find and inexpensive. Obviously it’s no where near the value of your typical gas bbq but they are chalk and cheese in terms of portability.