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Cheapest BBQs including charcoal, gas and disposable

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BRITS can celebrate the warmer weather with a barbecue, with prices starting at £2 for a disposable one.

If you're thinking of eating al fresco this weekend when England is supposed to be hotter than Rome, we've got you covered with the cheapest barbecues on the market.

Prices for a disposable BBQ start at £2
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Prices for a disposable BBQ start at £2

Remember though, households in England are banned from mixing under the current coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

But from March 29, the rule of six will be reintroduced and small gatherings in private gardens will be given the green light under plans to unlock the country.

We've rounded up the best barbecues available to buy on the high street so you're ready to unite with friends and family again.

Before splashing your cash though, you should use price comparison sites such as  and  to make sure you really are getting the best deal.

Here's what we found for the best disposable, charcoal, gas and dual fuel barbecues to sizzel up your summer.

Disposable BBQs - From £2

Disposable BBQs are for one-day use only, and can be chucked in the bin once the cooking's finished.

They're made from lightweight aluminium material and use charcoal for the heat source.

Bar-be-Quick Disposable Barbecue

  • £2 at ASDA -
Hassle free barbecueing
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Hassle free barbecueingCredit: Asda

Great if you don't have a permanent BBQ at home in the garden, these come with a self lighter sheet to get grilling quickly. Remember it's unsafe to burn charcoal inside, this must only be used outside.

Party size instand disposable barbecue

  • £5 - from Wilko
Wilko's party size disposable barbecue
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Wilko's party size disposable barbecue

A great option if you need more space for your burgers and bangers, this is another disposable option that comes with a self lighter sheet and coal included but double the usual size.

Charcoal BBQs

If you're ready to take your barbecuing to the next level, you might be looking for a bigger charcoal BBQ.

Just remember you'll need to buy the coal separately, and you're likely to need fire lighters or lighter fluid to get the coals going.

Round Charcoal BBQ

  • £10 - online from Argos
Become a grill master for a bargain price
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Become a grill master for a bargain priceCredit: Argos

This is a bargain weekend treat to enjoy in the garden with your household all through the summer.

SunCamp Bucket Barbecue

  • £17.99 - available to
The mighty little portable BBQ
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The mighty little portable BBQCredit: Amazon

A great option if you're planning a staycation or beach day when restrictions lift, this can be taken in the back of the car so you don't have to keep buying disposable ones.

Gas BBQs

To avoid that smoky smell in your food - plus your clothes and hair - you might want to consider a gas BBQ.

Just bear in mind you'll likely need to buy the gas separately.

Kampa Bruce Portable Gas Barbecue

  • £40.50 - available to buy now
Get cooking with this portable barbecue
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Get cooking with this portable barbecue

Another great portable option that can also be your staple home BBQ if you have a smaller outdoor space.

Two Burner Gas BBQ

  • £75 - from Argos ready to
Double burner and grill compact BBQ
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Double burner and grill compact BBQCredit: Argos

Something a little bigger for the garden. Perfect to cook up dinner for the whole family with the additional side burners.

Dual Fuel BBQs

Want the best of both worlds? The freedom to choose to use gas or charcoal when you're barbecuing comes with a dual fuel BBQ.

Gas and charcoal combi grill

  • Less than £200 from George at ASDA -
Double your options with a dual fuel
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Double your options with a dual fuelCredit: Asda

The cheapest dual fuel we found, available now to order online and giving the option to use gas or charcoal depending on what you prefer.

You'll be able to have people over for a BBQ by the end of March.

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