The Portable BBQ Grill Folding Charcoal Barbecue Desk would barely register if you put it on some bathroom scales as it weighs just 1.6 kilograms. This makes it perfect as a barbecue you can just throw in the boot of your car and head on down to a nice quiet spot for a bit of lunch. Personally I feel like the foldable bbq’s are the best value for short term, though the Kettle Weber’s are better for a longer term solution. Disposable vs portable? Putting the CosmoGrill together wasn’t the easiest thing as there are quite a few parts, but you should still get it up and ready in about an hour or so. Once it’s assembled, you won’t have to take it apart again, so it’s worth spending an extra bit of time getting everything just right and all the bolts and nuts tightened properly. Properly put together this is a very sturdy portable charcoal grill. CosmoGrill™ Outdoor Smoker Barbecue Charcoal Portable BBQ Review Made from iron and 430 stainless steel, it has been designed to fight off rust and also not deform from the intense heats that charcoal barbecues can produce. The makers have made sure that there are no toxic fumes coming from the paint, chrome plated mesh, or any other part of the BBQ too.

Convenient– The generous cooking area allows you to easily cater for up to six people, so you are always ready to feast. This Hibachi style grill looks wonderful and somehow seems to look traditional, rustic, and slightly modern all at the same time. The curved sides and oval shaped grill giving it a nice overall aesthetic that is pleasing to the eye. As this model is so compact, there are no shelves or anywhere to put plates or sauce bottles or anything like that, it is just a portable charcoal grill. It does come with tongs though that are used for lifting the metal grills when hot and obviously also for handling the food while it’s cooking. The compact and convenient fold-away design with a carrying handle turns it into a small briefcase. It measures 28.5cm high, 40cm wide and 10cm deep when closed. You have a generous 32cm by 23cmcooking area when you open it up. Versatile, this BBQ easily caters for up to 6 people, but it is also perfect for that romantic picnic for two! Portable charcoal barbecues tend to be cheaper than gas ones, and charcoal produces a higher heat too. Although you don’t get variable heat control at the twist if a knob like with portable gas barbecues, with a little bit of practice you can develop the skills to have different parts of the grill with different heats, allowing you to sear your steaks on one part and then leave them to cook slowly through on the cooler parts. Controlling the heat like this also gives me a better sense of achievement, but that might not be for everyone. Types of compact portable charcoal bbqIdeal for BBQs , campfires and outdoor adventures, this tool combines tongs, knife, spatula, fork and most importantly, a wine and beer bottle opener in one. In addition, you can stow it away in a convenient carry pouch provided. This sits on the ground or a tabletop – I have to say I would definitely go with the floor, whilst the legs are pretty sturdy, it’s just that bit safer. In terms of getting going this is a 30 second thing – their demo video highlights one massive thing – use a chimney starter to get this going easily:

The BBQ-Torro is a heavy duty, cast iron barbecue grill that feels so solid, it’d probably survive world war 3, let alone a few hard summer’s worth of grilling. The makers have kindly put it through a treatment process prior to selling too, so you can use this to cook on as soon as it’s set up. Portable– Light in weight with a foldable design, this charcoal BBQ is perfect for taking with you on beach days and camping trips. The paint on the other hand isn’t the best and started to wear off in the parts with the most heat – that happened after just a few uses but it’s kept on going. It’s not going to affect how the grill works but it would have been nice for the makers to have made it a bit more long lasting, but it is just aesthetics. The notebook folding grill is a steel construction that has been powder coated with heat resistant paint. For such a low price you can’t expect titanium level toughness but this little portable charcoal barbecue isn’t at all flimsy. Notebook Folding Portable Grill Review Best portable charcoal bbq overall: Weber 1321004 Compact Charcoal BBQ or the smaller version of this if you need wheels or the Weber 1121004 Smokey Joe Premium if you don’t. With a nice clip it doesn’t really matter if you don’t entire clean out your unit either – you can wait until you get home before worrying about your bag getting dirty, or simply place it in a plastic bag for protection. They are a bargain and last for ages too: Notebook Folding Portable Grill– compact and portable – proven and tested to last years. A real bargain.

The best portable BBQs to buy

One of the main selling points of this portable charcoal grill, is the length of the folding legs. Once they are unfolded, the barbecue stands 76cm tall which is a much more comfortable height than having to stoop down or sit on a low ledge like with a lot of portable barbecues. The best thing about many of these portable BBQs is that they’re incredibly easy to assemble. Most only take around five to ten minutes to set up, though that doesn’t include getting the charcoal going.

The BBQ Multi-Tool made by Valiant has utensils in one, making it the perfect portable cooking tool. The handy utensil has every tool you need in one handy fold-up device. Whether you are a BBQ master, outdoor enthusiast or just like entertaining, the compact tool is for you. Ash falls through the ash release plate – use a can and catch it up higher otherwise dust goes everywhere Most easy to manoeuvre: – Weber 1321004 Compact Charcoal BBQ if you need wheels it has to be this bbq for my money. It’s called the notebook folding grill for a reason- that’s exactly what this portable charcoal grill resembles once it’s fully folded away, a computer notebook or laptop to most of us – I prefer it myself over the Valiant on price and I feel the design is far more robust – have a look at what it looks like a few years after I start using it: The folding portable charcoal bbq takes less than 5 minutes to set up, is lightweight and easy to carry. This charcoal bbq grill is ideal for use on the move as the heavy-duty charcoal burner is perfect for safe and proper cooking. In addition, the stainless steel design with a robust grill makes it rust-free and easy to clean.

The La Hacienda Portable charcoal grill comes with a free carry bag but I personally found the material a bit thin, and it is not really needed to carry this barbecue around anyway. Still, it’s free so I’d be silly to grumble about that. La Hacienda 58106 Camping Firebowl with Grill Review Before we get into other benefits, let’s have a look at this unit up close and that base I really like: Summer wouldn’t be summer without having a barbecue or two. The problem with the UK though is that you can never be sure how long the good weather will last but what better way than to have a portable charcoal bbq that’ll give you all the flexibility to have one wherever and at anytime.

This portable charcoal barbecue has 2 chrome plated steel grills, a smaller one that you place the coals on and the larger one that sits on top for cooking. Not many budget bbq’s will put up with this much use, not when you compare the pricing anyway, it’s just robust steel plate, that’s all there is to it and the griddle holds up pretty well as you can see.

Whether you’re looking for something cheap and cheerful or an all-singing, all-dancing grill, these are the best portable BBQs you can buy

Above the ventilation rail, is a good sized shutter and this makes it possible to add or remove charcoal without the need to remove the grill or any other of the components. This keeps things nice and simple, just the way I like them. Compact in design, with a lightweight structure, folding capability and carry handle, this portable barbecue is easy to carry with you whilst you are on the move. The generous cooking area offers plenty of room to cook up a tasty feast for you and your friends to enjoy, whilst the robust grill withstands high temperatures. Personally, I like to go for the long lasting option but there are merits to a disposable bbq – you simply don’t need to lug it around with you. Just finish your bbq, pour on water, and then dispose once its completely. Always pay super attention to safety when disposing of a bbq. Follow the gov.uk guidelines at all times for bbq in public areas such as parks.