CosmoGrill Compact Gas 2 Burner
A practical gas barbecue (2-burner) for outdoor cooking.
The Best Portable Gas BBQs (UK 2026)
A portable gas BBQ packs proper grilling into something you can carry - ideal for camping, picnics, festivals, balconies and small patios. Here's what to look for and our top portable gas barbecue picks.
Quick answer
For grilling on the go, a table-top or foldable gas BBQ from Weber (the Q range), Campingaz, George Foreman or Onlyfire gives real cooking performance in a compact package. Look for a genuinely portable weight and folded size, secure latches for transport, and compatibility with small gas canisters. Accept a smaller cooking area - that's the trade-off for convenience.
What to look for
Check the packed size and weight against how you'll actually carry it. Look for folding legs or a lid that latches shut, and confirm which gas canister it takes - small screw-on or pierceable cartridges suit camping, while patio gas suits balcony use. Cast iron or enamelled grates cook far better than thin steel even at this size. A lid makes a big difference, letting you cook thicker food through rather than just searing the outside.
How we pick
We rate portable gas BBQs on packed size and weight, cooking performance for the size, build and value. Every pick is a genuine portable or table-top gas barbecue.
Our top picks
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CosmoGrill Pro Deluxe 6+1
A practical gas barbecue (6 burners + 1 side burner) for outdoor cooking.
#4 
George Foreman Portable GFSBBQ1
A practical gas barbecue for outdoor cooking.
#5 
CosmoGrill Hybrid 4 Burner DUO
A practical gas barbecue (3 burners + 1 side burner, hybrid gas + charcoal) for outdoor cooking.
#6 
Char-Broil Advantage CORE B
A practical gas barbecue (2-burner) for outdoor cooking.
#7 
BIG HORN OUTDOORS 2 IN 1 Propane Grill
A practical gas barbecue for outdoor cooking.
#8 
Outsunny 2 Burner Gas BBQ Trolley
A practical gas barbecue (2-burner, 5.6kW) for outdoor cooking.
#9 
CosmoGrill Platinum 6 Burner
A practical gas barbecue (4 burners + 2 side burners) for outdoor cooking.
#10 
Outsunny 3+1 Burner
A practical gas barbecue (3 burners + 1 side burner) for outdoor cooking.
Frequently asked questions
Are portable gas BBQs any good?
Yes - a good portable gas BBQ cooks genuinely well, and models like the Weber Q range rival full-size grills for heat and evenness. The trade-off is cooking area, so they suit two to four people rather than a crowd. For camping, picnics, balconies and small patios they're excellent, giving you instant heat and control without the space a trolley barbecue demands.
What gas do portable BBQs use?
It varies by model. Camping-oriented grills often take small screw-on or pierceable butane or propane cartridges, which are light and easy to carry. Larger portable barbecues usually connect to a patio gas or propane bottle with a regulator. Check what your model takes before buying, as the canister and regulator are normally sold separately and the fitting types are not interchangeable.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the CosmoGrill Compact Gas 2 Burner (our score 9.4/10) - A practical gas barbecue (2-burner) for outdoor cooking..