Top 10 barbecues

Weber BBQ, £189

Weber are the UK's number one brand for barbecues, their iconic kettle design remains a favourite for garden grilling and we can't get enough of this spring green model. This stylish coal barbie features a high capacity ash catcher, hinged cooking grate and fire and rust-proof lid and bowl in porcelain-enamelled steel.

Buy the Weber 57cm One-Touch Premium BBQ (spring green) at Amazon.co.uk

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Chiminea BBQ, £75

If you're looking for something aesthetically charming to compliment your garden, this clay chiminea could be just the thing. It burns untreated woods and heats logs, and charcoal can be used on the charcoal grate. Just slip in the grill to get a barbecue going or, alternatively, use as a stylish garden heater in the cooler evenings.

Buy the Aztec style Clay Chiminea at Tesco.co.uk

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Hooded gas BBQ, £175

This compact, easy to operate gas barbecue features two burners and a high temperature painted roasting hood with a cool touch handle. It has a small, cantilever warming rack, as well as a handy side shelf to keep utensils and sauces at hand, and is fitted with wheels for manoevrability. Gas barbecues are great for cooking meats, as they seal in the flavour and give all-over even results.

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Bucket BBQ, £15

Go back to basics with a cute and very popular bucket barbecue. Available in a range of pop-tastic colours, with a grid grill and carry handle, this style is a beach and park picnic favourite.

Buy the bucket barbecue at Tesco.co.uk

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Folding BBQ, £21

This barbie is ideal if you're short on outdoor space or looking for something portable. The flat-pack design is easy to carry and store so there's no need for foil-wrapped sarnies at pinics, it's cheap, simple to set-up and a darn sight better than those disposable varieties!

Buy the Hotspot Notebook BBQ at Amazon.co.uk

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Deluxe BBQ, £42.99

This impressive steel BBQ features two individual, adjustable grills. The generously sized cooking area is ideal for parties or big family events so you won't spend the whole day reloading it with food. A convenient side tray gives plenty of room for your cooking utensils and the under shelf can be stacked with plates and condiments for the feast ahead.

Buy the Deluxe Charcoal Trolley BBQ from Argos.co.uk

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Basic gas BBQ, £61.99

This may not be the most sophisticated style but the simple wagon design is a great option if you have your heart set on a gas barbie but don't have the outdoor space for the typically larger designs.

Buy the Royal Party Wagon gas BBQ at Bbq.co.uk

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Smoker BBQ, £89.99

Al fresco food smoking is big business in the States, but us Brits aren't quite as au-fait with the technique. The highly versatile Brinkmann Smoke n Grill - the number one food smoker in the US - is a great place to start. This model is an all in one smoker, grill, steamer and roaster so you won't be short of options when it comes to outdoor cooking. This is ideal if you're looking to push the boundaries of the regular barbie experience. Features include a built-in heat indicator and two chrome plated grills.

Buy the Brinkmann Smoke n Grill at Forfoodsmokers.co.uk

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Eco disposable BBQ, £7.99

If you must buy a disposable, why not opt for something much more eco-friendly and stylish than the usual varieties? This natural log model is made from 100 per cent natural products, it is non-toxic and produces zero carbon emissions. who would have thought a disposable barbecue could be so impressive?

Buy the Natural Log Disposable BBQ at Greenfingers.com

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