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Barbecues

BBQs

Cooking outdoors can be fun, but you'll want equipment you can rely on.

There's nothing like a rubbery burnt steak or soggy pizza 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 or outdoor oven 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.

Review and compare

BBQ reviews We test barbecues in the CHOICE labs, including models from Weber, Ziegler & Brown, Masport, Everdure by Heston Blumenthal and more.

Buying guides

How to buy the best barbecue What to look for before cooking in the great outdoors

Articles

Should you use an outdoor fire pit? They're popular additions to yards and entertaining spaces, but there are serious health hazards to consider.

A guide to cleaning your barbecue Keep your barbecue in tip-top shape with our expert cleaning tips.

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.

Australia's most reliable BBQ brands The barbecue brands that hold up the best over time, as chosen by CHOICE members.

Australia's best BBQ brand We've calculated Australia's top BBQ brand for performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.

3 barbecues to avoid buying Set yourself up for a summer of brilliant barbecues by avoiding these duds.

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.

How to cook Christmas lunch on a BBQ Throw a traditional Christmas lunch on the barbie.

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.

Five tricks for a cleaner BBQ A few cheap and easy tricks can stop your barbecue from turning into an oily, rusty mess.

Outdoor gas pizza oven reviews We test two gas pizza ovens and a pizza oven box to see if they can create an authentic pizza.

Everdure eChurrasco dual fuel BBQ review Everdure claim you'll go from zero to hero in 15 minutes if you use their BBQ.

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