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Read our privacy notice . Few things are more blush-inducing than inviting all your mates over for a BBQ only to realise you’ve run out of fuel when they trickle into the garden. The shops are out of charcoal and nowhere nearby sells the gas canisters you need for your machine.
Sure, you could cook everything in the kitchen instead - and sacrifice flame-grilled flavour in the process. Aside from setting fuel purchase reminders on your phone, investing in a BBQ grill that can support two fuel types means you always have a fallback should a barbecue crisis occur. If you burn through all your charcoal, you can switch to gas to keep the flames - and the feast - alive.
Dual-fuel BBQs are an excellent investment, especially if you live to fire up the grill come summer. They’re not as budget-friendly as portable or charcoal-only options, but you’ll be glad to spend a bit extra to include the gas capacity to ensure you can cook whatever the fuel situation or weather. These BBQs also tend to be on the larger and sturdier side so you’ll want to measure your garden carefully to ensure the grill you’ve got your eye on will fit.
Include clearance for things like bushes, branches and fences, plus space to get ar.
