TOOLS REQUIRED: Once assembled (requires screwdriver and spanner/wrench), your barbecue measures H97. In our test we cooked exceptionally good potato chips, which were golden brown with dark grill lines, and both these and courgette slices cooked through without burning.

Despite being able to reach temperatures of 370°C internally, the heatproof handles stayed cool and the exterior never became dangerously hot.A screwdriver and spanner are included with the nuts and bolts, which we appreciated, along with clear instructions and diagrams in the manuals for its construction.

We also measured how long each charcoal BBQ took to assemble and how straightforward this was to do, if at all. Unlike larger models, there's no temperature gauge either, but the exterior stays impressively cool during cooking.Able to hold 3kg worth of charcoal at a time, we found this barbecue got ferociously hot and burned some ingredients before they were cooked through. If the barbecue has vents, close them: This will cut off the oxygen supply to the coals, so they start to cool down. Change the charcoal tray’s height to one of three settings and adjust the air vents to take full control of your cooking. Never use petrol, chemicals or firelighters intended for coal fires to light your barbecue and never ever use in a ceramic grill. Set-up is a relatively simple affair, though we found some of the diagrams in the manual were confusing.

And with dimensions of H100cm x W52cm x D124cm and a weight of only 21kg, this 4-burner gas BBQ will slot right any outdoor space. Kamado grill: 'Kamado' comes from the Japanese for the wood or charcoal-fired earthen vessels used as an oven but now is a general term for ceramic grills. Its cooking surface is 79cm off the ground, which suits most users and it’s a large, sturdy barbecue, taking up almost a meter square, but is still lightweight. Perhaps not for those in smaller gardens - it takes up about a meter square in total - but it's great for anyone looking to provide mouth-watering meals to a crowd.

Perfect for use all year round (except in extreme weather conditions), this durable BBQ cover shields against rain, wind, frost, UV, and debris. Check for remaining embers: If you see any glowing embers, repeat the soaking process until they're fully extinguished.