There's nothing like a rubbery burnt steak to take the edge off a pleasant lunch with friends. If you're looking for a reliable outdoor cooking appliance that isn't expensive and is reasonably easy to use and keep clean, you've come to the right pool party. Our independent tests, reviews and buying guides can help you find the right barbecue with the functions and features you think are important. We sort out the cookers from the cremators, so you can snag a great grill before you grill some great snags.
Barbecues
BBQs
Cooking outdoors can be fun, but you'll want equipment you can rely on.
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BBQ reviews
We test barbecues in the CHOICE labs, including models from Weber, Ziegler & Brown, Masport and Everdure by Heston Blumenthal, to find out which ones cook evenly, which ones are easy to clean, and more.
Buying guides
How to find the right barbecue for you
What to look for before cooking in the great outdoors.
Articles
Barbecues to avoid buying
The best barbecues deliver cracking cooking performance and are easy to use β here are the duds that failed to impress.
The 8 barbecue habits our CHOICE kitchen experts swear by
Follow these pro tips and you'll soon be a grill master.
Smart tech, smokers, pizza ovens, pellet grills and more β what's new in barbecues?
Our experts share the most interesting gadgets and fancy features that they've seen in our test kitchen.
5 BBQ blunders you probably don't know you're making β and what to do instead
Kick these bad habits and you'll be the boss of the barbie in no time.
What are smoker barbecues and should you buy one?
We look at the ins out outs of backyard smoker barbecues: what are they, what they can do and if itβs worth buying one.
Should you buy the Weber Traveler barbecue?
We look at whether this grill-on-the-go gadget is worth the cash.
How to build the perfect outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchens promise easy entertaining and more living space, so is now the time to take it outside?
Is a hibachi grill worth it?
Meet the compact, high-heat tabletop grill that impressed our expert testers.
A guide to cleaning your barbecue
Keep your barbecue in tip-top shape with our expert cleaning tips.
Splurge vs save: Barbecues
We compare some pricier grills with cheaper counterparts to help you buy a better barbie this season.
Nine tips for a sparkling clean barbecue
Tried-and-true barbecue cleaning tips for backyard grillmasters, including the TikTok hack you should ignore.
Should you use an outdoor fire pit?
They're popular additions to yards and entertaining spaces, but there are serious health hazards to consider.
Must-haves to help you BBQ like a boss
Here's what you need for the perfect barbecue, from sausages to coolers and portable speakers.
Weber SmokeFire EX4 pellet grill review
We test the Australian release of the barbecue giant's internet-connected pellet grill.
Everdure by Heston Blumenthal Fusion BBQ review
This isn't your usual BBQ: the Fusion uses electric ignition to get the charcoal burning.
Christmas lunch on the barbecue: An expert guide
Everything you need to know to grill up a successful Christmas feast this year.
The 3 best BBQs for your balcony
Barbecues for when you just don't have the space for a giant four-burner beast.
Groceries for the great Aussie BBQ: is Aldi, Coles or Woolies cheaper?
We compare the price of a basket of barbecue essentials.
Food you didn't know you could cook on your BBQ
There's more to the great Aussie BBQ than sausages and burgers.
How we test barbecues
We burn through a few steaks to make sure we've thoroughly tested your next barbecue.
Keep your barbecue safe
CHOICE's top tips for setting up and maintaining your barbecue and gas cylinders.
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