Best Charcoal BBQs in 2020 as reviewed by Australian consumers

Weber Kettle Series · includes 9 listings

4.6 from 74 reviews

Latest review: I got my Webber for my 21st birthday, I’m now 56 and still use it nearly every weekend. I love the snake method low and slow for pork shoulder and r

Price (RRP) A$219.00 to A$2,399.00

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Specifications

Build Quality
5.0 (4)
Value for Money
4.8 (4)
Ease of Use
5.0 (4)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.8 (4)
Preheating Speed
4.7 (3)
Even Heat DistributionYes (3) · No (0)
Safety
5.0 (3)

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialStainless Steel
FeaturesTemperature Gauge, On Wheels, Hooded and Grill
Colour / FinishBlack

Weber Portable Charcoal Series · includes 3 listings

4.6 from 32 reviews

Latest review: Bought this mainly because the Weber Q2200 doesn't do low temp cooking.. it's awesome to cook ribs etc. Can't fault it! Easy clean,and hasn't caught fire! The handles had the wrong screws ( added

Price (RRP) A$109.95 to A$169.00

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Specifications

Build Quality
4.7 (6)
Value for Money
4.7 (6)
Ease of Use
4.2 (6)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.3 (6)
Preheating Speed
3.6 (5)
Even Heat DistributionYes (5) · No (1)
Safety
4.3 (6)

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialSteel
FeaturesHooded and Grill
Colour / FinishBlack

Ozpig · includes 2 listings

4.4 from 28 reviews

Latest review: Very well made and designed. You don't think you need the accessories until you buy them. Including the smoker/oven which has provided some of the tastiest food I have ever cooked. Brought one three

Price (RRP) A$349.99 to A$370.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
5.0 (6)
Value for Money
4.5 (6)
Ease of Use
5.0 (6)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.5 (6)
Preheating Speed
4.0 (5)
Even Heat DistributionYes (6) · No (0)
Safety
4.3 (6)

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialSteel
FeaturesSmoker and Rotisserie Compatible
Colour / FinishBlack
Weight17 kg

Jumbuck Globe Kettle BBQ

4.1 from 36 reviews

Latest review: You can cook all types of food and it's cook evenly and perfectly .its easy to clean and easy to carry sometimes it doesn't cope with wind which makes cooking harder .with rain it copes well because

Price (RRP) A$68.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.5 (2)
Value for Money
4.0 (2)
Ease of Use
4.5 (2)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.0 (2)
Preheating Speed
3.0 (1)
Even Heat DistributionYes (2) · No (0)
Safety
4.0 (2)

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialStainless Steel
FeaturesHooded and On Wheels
Colour / FinishBlack
Dimensions 570 x 570 x 900 mm
Weight9.46 kg

Everdure by Heston Blumenthal HUB

3.5 from 35 reviews

Latest review: I have had the hub for over a year and have cooked pork, beef, chickens, snags and fish. They always turn out great, as long as you cook to temp. My favorite thing at the moment is chicken gyros,

Price (RRP) A$1,799.00

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Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.9 (7)
Value for Money
3.3 (6)
Ease of Use
4.6 (7)
Cleaning & Maintenance
3.5 (6)
Preheating Speed
4.0 (4)
Even Heat DistributionYes (6) · No (0)
Safety
3.8 (6)

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialPorcelain / Ceramic
FeaturesGrill and Rotisserie Compatible
Colour / FinishCharcoal Black
Dimensions 900 x 1365 x 487 mm

Everdure by Heston Blumenthal Cube

3.7 from 24 reviews

Latest review: Great little bbq, bought one the other day to go with our Jayco caravan for our summer treats. Didn't quite fit in the bottom locker by about 4mm, so took the little rubber feet off and now does.

Price (RRP) A$199.00

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Specifications

TypePortable
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialPorcelain / Ceramic
FeaturesGrill
Dimensions 230 x 425 x 347 mm
Weight7 kg

Kamado Joe Classic II

4.2 from 15 reviews

Latest review: Bought a Kamado Joe Classic and used for a while until the heat deflector cracked. On to the shop to buy the replacement. Ordered 6 months ago and still not received. Rumour tells me that the heat

Price (RRP) A$1,999.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
3.8 (4)
Value for Money
3.0 (4)
Ease of Use
3.8 (4)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.0 (4)
Preheating Speed
3.5 (4)
Even Heat DistributionYes (3) · No (0)
Safety
3.8 (4)

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialCast Iron
FeaturesGrill, On Wheels, Smoker and Temperature Gauge
Colour / FinishRed
Dimensions 1219 x 1181 x 711 mm
Weight85 kg

Weber Kettle Rotisserie Attachment

4.5 from 11 reviews

Latest review: Took me a while to order the Rotisserie attachment - struggled with the high price - but so glad I did. Takes BBQ to the next level - amazing Pork Crackle. Picanha steaks. If you have a Weber Kettle

Price (RRP) A$249.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
5.0 (1)
Value for Money
3.0 (1)
Ease of Use
5.0 (1)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.0 (1)
Safety
4.0 (1)

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialStainless Steel
Colour / FinishBlack

Fornetto Razzo

4.4 from 11 reviews

Latest review: Smoked some ribs in our new FORNETTO Razzo and they were fab. It’s very sturdy and so versatile with all the different sections. A question about getting a hot fire to roast a pork shoulder. I can’t

Price (RRP) A$399.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
5.0 (3)
Value for Money
5.0 (3)
Ease of Use
5.0 (3)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.7 (3)
Preheating Speed
3.0 (3)
Even Heat DistributionYes (3) · No (0)
Safety
5.0 (3)

TypePortable
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialStainless Steel
FeaturesGrill, Smoker and Temperature Gauge
Colour / FinishBlack
Dimensions 1170 x 630 x 630 mm

Everdure by Heston Blumenthal Fusion · includes 2 listings

3.2 from 31 reviews

Latest review: Love the unit when it works but almost every time the element trips the power in the house and can’t get charcoal going. Purchased just over 18months from Bunnings I believe something at this price p

Price (RRP) A$699.00 to A$999.00

PriceA$999.00Bing Lee

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Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.0 (9)
Value for Money
3.1 (8)
Ease of Use
3.7 (9)
Cleaning & Maintenance
3.6 (9)
Preheating Speed
2.7 (6)
Even Heat DistributionYes (6) · No (2)
Safety
3.8 (9)

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialSteel
FeaturesRotisserie Compatible and Grill
Colour / FinishBlack

Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Series · includes 3 listings

4.5 from 10 reviews

Latest review: I was worried it wasn't going to be big enough but am assured it is, it has two levels so you can put multiple items on it. So far he has only used it

Price (RRP) A$399.00 to A$999.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.0 (1)
Value for Money
4.0 (1)
Ease of Use
4.0 (1)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.0 (1)
Preheating Speed
4.0 (1)
Even Heat DistributionYes (1) · No (0)
Safety
4.0 (1)

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialSteel
FeaturesGrill, Smoker and Temperature Gauge
Colour / FinishBlack

Flaming Coals Cyprus Grill Spit

5.0 from 6 reviews

Latest review: Bought the Deluxe version from their online store. Delivery was really quick, 3 days from Melbourne to the Gold Coast. The BBQ was easy to assemble taking about 10 minutes and instructions were easy

Price (RRP) A$529.00

Specifications

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialStainless Steel
FeaturesGrill and On Wheels
Colour / FinishStainless Steel
Dimensions 1250 x 1040 x 600 mm

Char Griller Akorn Kamado Kooker

5.0 from 5 reviews

Latest review: We purchased this bbq in Bunnings to predominantly cook over coals but now have turned into smoking our meats. We just love it and definitely recommend. The only downside is the build quality is not

Price (RRP) A$549.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.5 (2)
Value for Money
5.0 (2)
Ease of Use
5.0 (2)
Cleaning & Maintenance
5.0 (2)
Preheating Speed
4.0 (1)
Even Heat DistributionYes (2) · No (0)
Safety
5.0 (1)

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialCast Iron
FeaturesGrill, Hooded, On Wheels, Storage Cabinet, Temperature Gauge and Warming Rack
Colour / FinishBlack
Dimensions 1200 x 1150 x 790 mm
Weight45.5 kg

Traeger Pro Series Pellet Grill · includes 2 listings

5.0 from 4 reviews

Latest review: Well built bit of kit... Done everything from sausages, fish to Full 7kg briskets and plenty of smoked veggies after first couple of goes following instructions and you tube videos I started to get a

Price (RRP) A$1,299.95

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.0 (1)
Value for Money
5.0 (1)
Ease of Use
5.0 (1)
Cleaning & Maintenance
2.0 (1)
Preheating Speed
3.0 (1)
Even Heat DistributionYes (1) · No (0)
Safety
5.0 (1)

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialPorcelain / Ceramic
FeaturesOn Wheels, Hooded, Grill and Temperature Gauge
Colour / FinishBlack
Weight46.5 kg to 61 kg

Primo Oval XL

5.0 from 4 reviews

Latest review: I’ve been bbqing pretty full on since 2012. This bbq does it all, build solid and easy to use. Oval shape is ideal for large briskets. Casey is a legend giving the best After sales customer service a

Price (RRP) A$2,589.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
4.5 (2)
Value for Money
5.0 (2)
Ease of Use
5.0 (2)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.5 (2)
Preheating Speed
4.5 (2)
Even Heat DistributionYes (2) · No (0)
Safety
4.0 (2)

TypePortable
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialCast Iron
FeaturesGrill and Smoker
Colour / FinishBlack
Weight87 kg

BBQ Spit Rotisseries Extendable Spit Roaster

5.0 from 1 review

Latest review: This is perfect because it cooks the food so perfect, would recommend this to anyone, it also has really good spin on it & it has a nice size drum for the hot coals to get super hot to cook a

Price (RRP) A$369.00

Specifications

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialSteel
FeaturesGrill and Rotisserie Compatible
Colour / FinishStainless Steel
Dimensions 880 x 140 x 550 mm
Weight29 kg

Bodum Fyrkat

5.0 from 1 review

Latest review: The BBQ is very light and easy to transport. I always camp with wood fire nearby so it is easy to scoop the coals from the fire into this BBQ for cost free cooking option - you could use heat beads

Price (RRP) A$169.95

Specifications

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialSteel
FeaturesGrill
Colour / FinishBlack
Dimensions 455 x 380 x 380 mm

Kamado Joe Big Joe · includes 2 listings

4.8 from 5 reviews

Latest review: My wife got me one for my birthday, it is the best thing since sliced bread. She wishes she didnt get it now because i spend most evenings firing it up and experimenting with a new recipe. Ultra

Price (RRP) A$2,995.00

Specifications

Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialPorcelain / Ceramic
FeaturesOn Wheels, Grill and Temperature Gauge
Colour / FinishRed
Weight22 kg

Char Griller Smokin' Champ 1624

4.5 from 2 reviews

Latest review: Various foods have been smoked using an assortment of woods. The temperature gauge has a variance of about 100 degrees from the lid to the actual grilling/smoking surface as observed by using another

Price (RRP) A$429.00

Review Summary
Specifications

Build Quality
5.0 (1)
Value for Money
5.0 (1)
Ease of Use
5.0 (1)
Cleaning & Maintenance
5.0 (1)
Preheating Speed
4.0 (1)
Even Heat DistributionYes (1) · No (0)
Safety
5.0 (1)

TypeFreestanding
Cooking Plate / Grill MaterialCast Iron
FeaturesGrill, Hooded, On Wheels, Smoker and Temperature Gauge
Colour / FinishBlack
Dimensions 660 x 1651 x 660 mm
Weight61 kg

Adventure Kings Camp / Oven Stove

4.3 from 4 reviews

Latest review: I've used it lots out camping. It weighs 10kg, sets up and folds down easy (except some of sticky chimney sections). Lot of control over flame and smoke (hardly any in your face). You got to get

Review Summary

Build Quality
3.5 (4)
Value for Money
4.8 (4)
Ease of Use
4.8 (4)
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.5 (4)
Preheating Speed
4.0 (3)
Even Heat DistributionYes (1) · No (1)
Safety
3.3 (4)

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