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About Best Gas BBQ

Best Gas BBQ is an independent review site dedicated to helping UK households choose the right gas barbecue. Every product on this site has been tested in real UK gardens by our team, not in a warehouse or based on manufacturer claims.

Our Mission

To provide honest, data-driven gas BBQ reviews that help British families make confident buying decisions. We accept no sponsored content, no paid placements and no free products from manufacturers. Every BBQ we test is purchased at full retail price from UK retailers.

How We Test

Each gas BBQ goes through a minimum 4-week testing period in a real UK garden. Our testing protocol includes:

  • Temperature mapping: Infrared temperature gun readings across every section of the cooking surface to measure heat distribution and hot spots.
  • Cooking sessions: Minimum 12 cooking sessions per BBQ covering steaks, burgers, chicken, fish, vegetables and pizza.
  • Heat-up timing: Measured from ignition to target cooking temperature (250°C) with a digital timer.
  • Build quality inspection: Assessment of materials, welds, tolerances, wheel quality, shelf stability and overall fit and finish.
  • Weather durability: BBQs are left outdoors with covers through rain, wind and frost. We inspect for rust, paint peeling and mechanical degradation.
  • Assembly: Timed from opening the box to first cook. Assembly instructions rated for clarity.

Our Team

James Cooper
James Cooper
BBQ & Outdoor Cooking Expert

James has been testing gas barbecues in UK gardens for 8 years. A former chef turned outdoor cooking writer, he has tested over 50 gas BBQs across every price range, from budget 2-burner models to premium 6-burner setups. His reviews are based on real cooking sessions, temperature gun readings, and long-term durability tests through British weather.

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Affiliate Disclosure

This site contains affiliate links to Amazon UK. When you buy a product through our links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This income funds our testing programme. Affiliate relationships never influence our ratings, rankings or recommendations. Products that score poorly are published with honest assessments regardless of affiliate potential.

Contact

Questions about our reviews or testing methodology? Email us at [email protected].