Best budget BBQs for al fresco cooking without the hefty price tag

The Summit Alfresco Smokeless BBQ is a mini grill that uses minimal charcoal. It's ready to use in five minutes and can cook enough to feed six people. It delivers those unique BBQ flavours on a budget and has the benefit of being portable and convenient. The USB or battery-operated fan allows you to control the heat intensity.

Also, the handy carry case means it's never a hassle to take with you on a day trip or even just down the road to your local park. Compared to a disposable BBQ, this is a much better choice for the environment as it produces low smoke emissions. It's also a good option for large groups as it stays cool to the touch, so reduces the chance of accidental burns.

You get the best of both worlds with the Argos Home 2 Burner Gas And Charcoal BBQ - functionality and price. This unique hybrid comes in at under £300 and allows you to cook with both gas and charcoal meaning you get the speed and ease of gas and the flavour of charcoal in one convenient grill. The design of this BBQ is sleek and stylish, with a matte black steel exterior.

Plus, it has added features that every BBQ enthusiast will love, such as thermostats on both hoods, a storage shelf, wheels for portability, hooks for utensils and tea towels, and even a spice rack. One thing to note is that only the regulator for propane gas is included, so if you prefer butane or have some leftovers from an old gas grill, you'll need to purchase a regulator separately.

Kamado grills originated in Japan and are traditionally egg-shaped outdoor ovens with a robust ceramic outer layer. Their unique design gets praise from devotees who enjoy the improved insulation and temperature control this kind of BBQ brings.

Neat and perfectly formed, this 25.5cm diameter grill teams a classic ceramic shell with fish-scale texture and standout detailing at a brilliant price. Adjustable top dampers, a stainless-steel grill and a sturdy crate make it perfect for smaller households. Reviewers like the fact the screen on the bottom vent opens all the way, making cleaning easier.

Do you only have a small garden or patio area? This Uten Portable Barbecue will allow you to BBQ on a budget like never before. Gone are the days of having to buy disposables. Sure, you won't be grilling with this one straight away, but if you can last a couple of extra minutes, you'll find this is a versatile piece of kit.

It's easy to transport, making it perfect for any outings with family and friends. Offering near-unbeatable value for a family-size charcoal BBQ, the Uten is rust-resistant, and it has a good amount of space to grill on. It'll earn its money back in repeated usage in no time.

A household name for grilling, the George Foreman Charcoal BBQ is no exception and is a great budget option. It offers great convenience with two wheels for portability and compact size for easy storage. It's simple to put together and should be able to serve a hungry group of five - perfect for larger cookouts.

It has an integrated thermostat to help you maintain optimum cooking temperatures, and while you might not get all the features as with some of the more expensive models, it certainly gets the job done.

Up your BBQ game this summer with this highly affordable 2 Burner Gas BBQ with Side 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 from Argos too.

We like this alloy steel Outsunny BBQ because as well as traditional charcoal grilling this features an off-set smoker so you can pack proteins full of delicious smoky flavours. This barrel-shaped grill has a cooking area of around 60cm wide, giving you lots of space for multiple portions.

There is useful side shelf for accessories you want to keep close to hand, a wooden serving shelf in front of the BBQ, and a shelf grate under the body of the BBQ for more bulky BBQ accessories. This has a wheeled base that makes it easy to move around and in and out of storage.

This is an accessory that provides smoky flavours; essential if you want authentic BBQ tastes and aromas but you're limited to a gas BBQ. The RoseFlower BBQ Smoker Box is made of thickened steel that's corrosion-resistant and can withstand high temperatures.

The hinged lid on this box makes it easy to switch out your wood chips if needed. Dishwasher safe, as well as reliable, sturdy and heavy-duty. If it's not time for you to splash, put on a smoker grill, add this to your current gas or charcoal BBQ.