Char-Broil Gas2Coal Hybrid Grill - 3 Burner Gas & Coal Barbecue Grill, Black Finish

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New for this year, the barbecue features an impressive amount of storage, which is compatible with Char-Broil’s Madetomatch range of shelves and storage units that keep everything from griddle pans and pizza stones neaty and safely stowed. There's also the hybrid function. Some hybrid barbecues feel like they're neither gas nor charcoal, but with the Char-Broil Gas2Coal BBQ I can confidently assure you that you're getting two barbecues for the price of one. We have coal BBQs to suit all budgets and match all your picnic plans. Whatever your needs, you can find out more about our superb range, here: Master Touch Series: The master of culinary adventure

For newcomers to ‘the pit’, the astonishing and consistent temperature accuracy of the Traeger Pro 780 means there isn’t really a learning curve, especially when you can make precision adjustments from a mobile app. For those who pride themselves as Pitmasters, even mastering the Holy Grail of smoke-based cooking – the bark-laden brisket with a lovely smoke ring that melts in the mouth after 9 hours – isn’t too great a challenge. Not only that, but its durable insulated, making its heat retention outstanding. Royal Gourmet ZH3002-S 3-Burner Air holes in the lid are adjustable and under the body is an extra tray, not just for catching cooking grease but also deflecting heat so you won’t scorch the grass. I had a gas BBQ many years ago and have been cooking on coals for over 10 years but had forgotten how easy it is to cook on gas.The Char-Griller Duo is a streamlined model that does away with infrared burners and smoking components. Instead, the grill boasts a propane and gas unit that is seriously impressive.

At 120.9cm high and 54cm long, the Professional Pro S 3 is quite a large model - and you will need room outside to store it - it does come with wheels so it’s easy to position. We particularly like the way a gas canister – up to an ample 11kg - can be neatly housed underneath the barbecue - as opposed to the side. The side shelf can also be folded down after use and the barbecue comes with a cover to place over it to protect it. There’s also a handy display to tell you how full the gas bottle is, which means there are no excuses if you run out of juice mid garden party. The hooks for cutlery on the doors and integrated beer bottle opener on its body are also a nice touch.It’s fun to use and impressively versatile, but there are a few niggles. The unit gets – understandably - extremely hot, meaning the supplied forearm-length gloves are needed constantly whether you’re reaching into the cavity to flip food - the openings aren’t very wide – or more typically, opening and closing the air vents and door clasps. These are small, irritatingly fiddly (when wearing hefty gloves) and detract from an otherwise fantastic cooking experience. Combo grills tend to be generously sized, with some on the list above offering two separate cooking spaces to cook over. This allows you to be extremely time-efficient, cooking larger batches of food at once. Cost-Efficient Both gas and charcoal modes cooked excellently, but you get different flavor profiles and cooking experiences depending on which you opt for. If you want to put on a last minute BBQ dinner, just firing up the gas mode takes minutes, and for preserving fuel and achieving that authentic summer alfresco dining experience, the charcoal really is first in class. Char-Broil Gas2Coal BBQ: what we don't like

The infrared burner is a great addition. While gas grills often have side burners, the one provided here is ceramic, which you often see with high-end infrared grill models. Ceramic is a great material for efficient heat distribution, which means you can heat food properly with less energy or heat leakage. All that needs to be done is to simply light the lumpwood charcoal or briquettes with the gas burners, with no lighter fluid being required, in the patented charcoal tray to ensure uniform heat and minimise flare-ups. The patented special design of the charcoal tray creates air movement which impacts on the charcoal from the top surface to allow the charcoal to burn top down instead of bottom up with the guided airflow reducing flare ups and creating more efficient burning while giving more even heat distribution. As a rule, 400 square inches should be enough to cook about 12-16 burger patties in one go. Construction Build This combo grill from Char Broil sits at the smaller end of the scale, offering 540 square inches of cooking space. It streamlines its charcoal and gas capabilities into just one grill, which is why it’s far smaller than size than other types of combo grill. There’s nothing close to that taste of perfectly grilled vegetables or meat, served piping hot from a charcoal BBQ. The sound of food sizzling, the smoky aromas and delicious charcoal flavours, all create a fantastic culinary experience for friends and family. Here, you can find out more about Weber’s versatile range of innovative charcoal barbecues. Enjoy unique smoky flavours with our charcoal barbecues (benefits of charcoal barbecues)This does all come at a price though, which makes one of the most expensive items in this list. However, it is worth every penny. Oklahoma Joe’s Charcoal/Gas Combo No, you can’t use charcoal fuel in a standard gas or propane grill. Gas grills are not designed to take on other fuels besides propane gas. My other option would have been to partially dis-assemble the BBQ, and be more precise in fixing in the first place. My fault for not being meticulous and precise in the first place. These 2-in-1 grills feature robust construction, solid heat distribution, and generous cooking space. But with such a versatile unit, there are a lot of options to weigh up. From grills with multiple burners and adjustable heat controls to models with bonus features like side burners or smoker boxes, choosing the right combo grill can seem daunting for any barbecue enthusiast. The water boiler is a stroke of camping genius, and heats water for washing up in a matter of minutes. Being able to top it up as you cook also means you can maintain a constant supply.