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Best bbq in the UK, according to AI
Weber was the brand AI assistants named most often for BBQs in the UK, appearing in 40 of 53 answers (75.5%). This page is based on 53 answers from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.
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- 4 AI assistants
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- Best overallWeberNamed in 75.5% of answers
- Best for budget alternative portableChar-BroilNamed in 34% of answers
- Best multi-function systemNinjaNamed in 26.4% of answers
- Best for families and entertainingNapoleonNamed in 24.5% of answers
- Best for campingCadacNamed in 20.8% of answers
- Best budget offset smokerArgos HomeNamed in 17% of answers
The bbqs brands AI recommends most
Share of the 53 answers that named each brand. The squares show which assistants named it.
- 1WeberModels named: Go-Anywhere Charcoal BBQ, Traveler, Go-AnywhereCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 2Char-BroilModels named: Grill2Go, Grill2Go X200, Gas2CoalCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 3NinjaModels named: FlexFlame Gas BBQ, Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker OG701UK, Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & SmokerCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 4NapoleonModels named: TravelQ PRO285, Phantom Rogue SE 425, Freestyle 365 Gas BBQCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 5CadacModels named: Citi Chef 40, Safari Chef 30 LP Deluxe, Safari Chef 30CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 6Argos HomeModels named: Charcoal BBQ, American Smoker Charcoal BBQ, Charcoal Portable Round BBQCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 7CampingazModels named: Attitude 2go CV, Party Grill 400 CV, 4 Series Classic LS Plus DCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 8Kamado JoeModels named: Classic Series, Big Block XL, Series IIICGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 9LotusGrillModels named: G340, Portable BBQ, StandardCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 10VonHausModels named: Barrel Charcoal BBQ, XL American BBQ with smoker, XL American Barrel BBQCGPAYour brand? Add your link
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What the answers said about each brand. Prices are as quoted in the answers, not checked by us.
| Brand | Share of answers | Named by | Named best for | Models named | Prices quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber | 75.5% | 4 of 4 | best overall, best overall / classic choice, best charcoal / best budget choice | Go-Anywhere Charcoal BBQ, Traveler, Go-Anywhere | ~£319 – £335; £549.00 |
| Char-Broil | 34% | 4 of 4 | best overall, budget alternative portable, best portable gas bbq | Grill2Go, Grill2Go X200, Gas2Coal | £315 – £350; approx. £160 - £260 |
| Ninja | 26.4% | 4 of 4 | best multi-function system, best premium gas, best high-tech / multi-function | FlexFlame Gas BBQ, Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker OG701UK, Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker | ~£999; £999 |
| Napoleon | 24.5% | 4 of 4 | families and entertaining, best premium all-rounder, best value premium / couples, families and smaller patios | TravelQ PRO285, Phantom Rogue SE 425, Freestyle 365 Gas BBQ | ~£800+; £446.49 |
| Cadac | 20.8% | 4 of 4 | budget alternative portable, best for camping, entry-level / budget option | Citi Chef 40, Safari Chef 30 LP Deluxe, Safari Chef 30 | £140; £90 – £140 |
| Argos Home | 17% | 4 of 4 | best budget offset smoker, best budget option, best overall budget | Charcoal BBQ, American Smoker Charcoal BBQ, Charcoal Portable Round BBQ | under £30; £49.50 |
| Campingaz | 15.1% | 4 of 4 | best for entertaining / families and larger gatherings, budget-to-midrange, best all-in-one gas stove & grill | Attitude 2go CV, Party Grill 400 CV, 4 Series Classic LS Plus D | £389.00; around £180–£220 |
| Kamado Joe | 13.2% | 4 of 4 | best investment / ceramic grill, kamado grills & long cooks, ultimate heat retention, versatility, and a lifetime investment | Classic Series, Big Block XL, Series III | £1,499+; premium (£30+) |
| LotusGrill | 11.3% | 3 of 4 | fast, virtually smoke-free charcoal, short trips and smaller groups, low-smoke charcoal cooking | G340, Portable BBQ, Standard | around £150–£180 |
| VonHaus | 11.3% | 3 of 4 | best large budget bbq, great value barrel-style grill, best for bigger family gatherings | Barrel Charcoal BBQ, XL American BBQ with smoker, XL American Barrel BBQ | approx. £80 - £145; £70–£80 |
What people in the UK ask, answered
Each answer is our summary of what the four assistants said.
What is the best BBQ in the UK?
Weber was named as best overall by ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, appearing in 40 of 53 answers. Char-Broil was also named as best overall in some answers. Weber models mentioned included the Go-Anywhere Charcoal BBQ and Traveler.
What is the best gas BBQ in the UK?
Ninja was named as best premium gas and best high-tech multi-function option, with the FlexFlame Gas BBQ mentioned. Napoleon was named as best premium all-rounder. Weber and Char-Broil also appeared in gas BBQ answers.
What is the best portable BBQ in the UK?
Char-Broil was named as best portable gas BBQ and budget alternative portable, with the Grill2Go and Grill2Go X200 mentioned. Weber's Go-Anywhere was also named. Cadac was named as a budget alternative portable option.
What is the best charcoal for BBQs in the UK?
The assistants did not single out a brand for best charcoal. Weber was named most overall for BBQs and was named as best charcoal choice in some answers. LotusGrill was named for fast, virtually smoke-free charcoal cooking.
What is the best electric BBQ in the UK?
Ninja was named as best high-tech and multi-function option, with the Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker OG701UK mentioned. No other brand was specifically named for electric BBQs in the answers.
What is the best smoker BBQ in the UK?
Argos Home was named as best budget offset smoker, with the American Smoker Charcoal BBQ mentioned. Kamado Joe was named for kamado grills and long cooks. Ninja's Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker was also named.
What is the best BBQ for camping?
Cadac was named as best for camping, with the Citi Chef 40 and Safari Chef 30 mentioned. Weber's Go-Anywhere was also named in camping-related answers. Char-Broil's Grill2Go was named as a portable option.
What is the best small BBQ?
Weber was named as best overall and classic choice, with the Go-Anywhere model mentioned. Napoleon was named as best value premium for couples, families and smaller patios. Cadac was named as an entry-level or budget option.
What is the best BBQ grill?
Weber was named as best overall and classic choice, appearing in 40 of 53 answers. Char-Broil was also named as best overall in some answers. Napoleon was named as best premium all-rounder.
What is the best budget BBQ?
Argos Home was named as best overall budget and best budget option, with prices quoted around £30 to £55. Weber was named as best budget choice in some answers. VonHaus was named as best large budget BBQ.
What is the best small gas BBQ?
Char-Broil was named as best portable gas BBQ, with the Grill2Go X200 mentioned. Napoleon was named as best value premium for couples, families and smaller patios. Weber's Traveler was also named.
What is the best portable gas BBQ?
Char-Broil was named as best portable gas BBQ, with the Grill2Go and Grill2Go X200 mentioned. Cadac was named as a budget alternative portable option. Weber's Go-Anywhere was also named.
What is the best hybrid BBQ?
Char-Broil was named with the Gas2Coal model, which is a hybrid gas and charcoal BBQ. Ninja was named as best multi-function system. No other brand was specifically named for hybrid BBQs.
What is the best cheap BBQ?
Argos Home was named as best overall budget, with prices quoted around £30 to £55. Cadac was named as an entry-level or budget option, with prices quoted around £90 to £145. VonHaus was named as best large budget BBQ, with prices quoted around £70 to £145.
What is the best kettle BBQ?
The assistants did not single out a brand for best kettle BBQ. Weber was named most overall for BBQs and was named as best charcoal choice in some answers. No other brand was specifically named for kettle BBQs.
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How we count
We ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the questions people in the UK actually search for (15 for this category), asked from the UK, and read every answer: 53 answers here.
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