Best Portable Gas BBQs That Go Anywhere

A portable gas BBQ should heat up fast, cook properly, and fit in your car boot. We tested 6 portable models at campsites, beaches and balconies across the UK. The best ones produce proper sear marks from cast iron grates and reach temperature in under 10 minutes. The worst ones are glorified camping stoves with a grill plate bolted on top.

#1

Best Portable

Weber Q2200

4.5/10 Our Score £399

Burners 1 stainless steel

Output 3.52 kW

Cooking Area 1,520 cm²

Fuel Disposable cartridge or adaptor

Heat Performance 78%

Value for Money 82%

Build Quality 88%

What We Like

• Compact enough for car boots, balconies and camping trips at just 56 cm wide and 25 kg
• Single burner with 3.52 kW heats cast aluminium body quickly and distributes heat evenly across the grate
• Porcelain-enamelled cast iron grate gives proper sear marks despite the compact size
• Built-in thermometer on the lid for roasting with the lid closed without guessing temperature

Watch Out For

• Single burner means no zone cooking. You cannot sear and warm at the same time
• Cooking area of 1,520 cm² limits you to about 8 burgers or 4 steaks at once
• At £399, it costs more than some full-size 3-burner BBQs from other brands

James Cooper's Verdict

The Weber Q2200 is the best portable gas BBQ you can buy in the UK. It grills like a full-size Weber in a package that fits in your car boot. The price is steep for a single-burner grill, but the build quality, heat distribution and 5-year warranty justify every penny.

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What Makes a Good Portable Gas BBQ

"The best portable BBQ is the one you actually bring with you. A 30 kg grill that sits in the garage is worse than a 10 kg grill you take to every campsite."
— Julia Sherwood, camping editor at Practical Caravan magazine

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