The best gas BBQs for efficiency to level up your grilling game this year

With glowing reviews, we believe the John Lewis 3-Burner Gas BBQ is excellent value for money considering its build quality, overall design, and number of burners. Considered an excellent alternative to the Weber Spirit at half the price, the smart-looking John Lewis BBQ is easy to use and clean with three burners, making it large enough to cook for up to six people. It's packed with handy extras, including ample storage with the side shelves and under BBQ shelving, a lid thermometer, a warming rack and even a bottle opener. It's ideal for entertaining family and friends and can be wheeled into the shed or under cover come the off-season.

Customer review: "Really happy with our purchase, the BBQ is sturdy and easy to assemble. It's quick to heat up and easy to use."

Are you after a BBQ that you can use in your garden and the park? With this Grill2Go from Char-Broil, you can take your barbecue wherever you like. This portable grill is easy to pack into your car - it has two side handles that make the whole BBQ easy to carry, but you can also buy the Grill2Go carry bag that makes carrying over distance even easier. Despite its compact size, you can cook up to 12 burgers on it at once, so no one will be left hungry. The TRU-Infrared Cooking System is designed to give you even, juicy results and it's quick and easy to get started, thanks to the push-button electronic ignition.

Customer review: "Second to none BBQ. This cooks beautifully with no dryness to the food and no flare-ups either, so nothing gets cremated. The temperature goes up to 300 degrees, so you can roast on this easily and add smoked wood chips (via an adaptor bought separately) for a unique taste. The food is so good on this grill that you barely need any sauces when the food is cooked, and I don't bother marinating until the very end. Easy to clean and transport, and gas canisters are readily available. Top tip: This BBQ fits a large blue Ikea bag perfectly."

Up your BBQ game this summer with this highly affordable gas burner from Argos. Designed with a compact and organised set-up featuring wheels and a convenient foldable side table, you can feed up to eight people with ease. It also comes with a handy storage shelf for keeping ingredients close by when cooking up a storm. It gets a big thumbs up from us, and if you were hoping for more burners, there's a four-burner option available too that's only marginally more expensive.

Customer review: "Compact barbecue but perfect for our needs. Plenty of space on the grill for cooking several items. Easy to move around the garden as required. Easy to assemble and very good delivery."

Weber products are known for their excellent build quality, and the Weber Q 2000 Gas Barbecue is no different. This extremely versatile BBQ is compact yet has everything you require for the ultimate al fresco feast. It is small enough to fit on a modest-sized patio but still features two foldable side tables to prepare and store your ingredients. You can opt to buy it with or without the stand, but we think it's a handy addition for anyone looking to barbecue everywhere and anywhere!

Customer review: "I have owned this Q2000 for three or four years and use it at least 3 times a week, sometimes four or five times! 12 months a year. I could not be happier with this grill!"

Outback BBQs are known for their quality, but they also happen to be some of the most user-friendly BBQs on the market, making them ideal for beginners. With a fantastic-sized grilling area to cook for the whole family, it's surprising how easy the Outback Omega 250 2-Burner Gas BBQ is to set up and use as a result. It supposedly only takes 45 minutes to get up and running with two people and with its Piezo ignition system you get your burgers or veggies cooking in an instant. The BBQ comes equipped with helpful extras, including a side burner and side shelf (each of which has utensil hooks and folds down for easy storage), a lid thermometer and flame tamers to reduce flare-ups for delicious results every time.

Customer review: "Was hesitant to spend the £ on a gas BBQ, having previously had charcoal. It is amazing. Tastes like a charcoal BBQ. Ample cooking space for a family of four. We cooked for 12 people with it and size was fine. Did take a while to assemble. Love the side cooking ring. Short heat-up time. Will not miss hunting around for charcoal days before a party, or how long it takes for the charcoal to be hot enough to cook on."

The Weber Genesis EPX-335 Smart Gas Barbecue is ideal for entertaining because not only does it have a huge cooking area, but the in-built smart features allow you to join in on the fun without slaving over the grill. Catering to a dozen adults with ease, there's a huge amount of vertical space inside the cook box, enough to fit an optional rotisserie attachment without modification, and there’s a second-tier rack that folds out, boosting the number of sausages you can cram inside it enormously. Plenty of shelf and cabinet space makes it easy to store condiments or serve the food once done. It’s super simple to use and a clever grease management system means it’s easy to keep clean, while in-built smart features allow you to monitor the internal temperature of whatever you’re cooking via your phone. There's even lighting for when you're cooking late into the evening, but this does require a main plug and battery power.

We tested the Weber Genesis EPX-335 Smart BBQ - you can read our full review here.

Available in orange, mint or graphite, there's no denying how stylish the FORCE 2 Burner Gas BBQ looks, making it a great choice for the design-conscious who have meticulously designed their outdoor spaces. Endorsed by Heston Blumenthal, this BBQ pairs form and function to deliver a surprisingly large cooking area with two high-performance burners. With a quality, rust-proof build that feels solid and stable, it heats up quickly with instant searing so you're ready to cook in just five minutes. Whether you're grilling burgers for the family or a 6kg turkey(!), this BBQ is powerful enough to handle it all.

Customer review: "My expectations were high having researched this product and read several reviews. Often this is a cue for disappointment but not in this case. I've been very impressed in all respects. The barbecue is well-built, looks good, gets hot quickly and is easy to clean. It isn't the cheapest option but having used it half a dozen times I would definitely recommend it."

If you’re on the hunt for the best barbecue for your garden and one that you can take out and about on your travels — then the Weber Traveler could be a contender. In our opinion, you can't go wrong with a Weber BBQ, but this one stands out as one that promises the luxury of portable cooking with enough space for family BBQs at home. A similar size to most backyard grills, the Weber Traveler has a brilliant hydraulic mechanism for collapsing its stand that then locks, engaging the lid too, to prevent any open-lid disasters. It may just have a single-burner but the large cooking area is all useable as the burner tube wraps around the whole grill. It heats up in minutes and with space for at least a dozen medium-sized burger patties, no one is sure to go hungry.

We tested the Weber Traveler Portable Gas BBQ - you can read our full review here.

Six burners means bigger cooking space, which in turn means the Boss Grill Alabama Elite has enough room for 27 burgers or 50 sausages. A great option for BBQ enthusiasts who love to share with family and friends in their outdoor cooking ventures, this BBQ has some similarities to the Weber Genesis. Alongside the six burners, you get a side burner concealed under one of the shelves, while the other conceals an ice bucket, and LED backlit control dials for cooking in darker conditions. Throw in a durable build, warming rack and storage cupboard at a very reasonable price, and you've got a BBQ that stands out from other six-burner options.

Customer review: "Easy to put together and looks very sleek and the heat it produces is great and also cooks the food lovely."

Char-Broil is one of our favourite BBQ brands and so we knew we could trust it to bring forth one of the best four-burner gas BBQs. Ideal for cooking for over six people, the Char-Broil 140895 Advantage Series 445S shares the same TRU-Infrared Technology found in the Char-Broil X200 Grill2Go; get 50 per cent juicier food using less gas and flare-ups. Described by one reviewer as a, "completely different league from cheap, entry-level gas barbecues", you're guaranteed quick cooking, ease of use, and a high-quality overall design. Alongside the four burners, you get a side burner, two shelves, a thermometer, a warming rack, a cabinet with comfortable grip handles, and even a cast iron griddle - not typical of most BBQs.

Customer review: "Now I've used a few gas bbq before and a few charcoal, I must say first all this is in another league, worth the price, does what it says Grill, keep moisture and flavour. Effortless and good heat, do not take long to reach ideal temperature at all. Fitting it together, would recommend using two people as its heavy and a bit awkward to put together at times. Cleaning is a bit challenging as well like any other BBQ. I've used a 5kg Calor Propane and that fits well inside no issue, which I'm convince this would last quite a while as well."