The gas burner acts as ignition, making it a lot simpler to get the barbecue going, but the charcoal in the tray is what is burned and gives smoky flavour to whatever you cook above it.

The Weber Lumin was good enough to convert Becky into an electric BBQ lover, even if she did initially miss that smokey flavour that comes with charcoal grilling. There we could compare first-hand the quality, build-time, and grilling capabilities of each BBQ, and rate them when it came to design elements too.Handily, it also has in-built gas storage – you need to remove the gas canister to use while cooking though. Built-in handholds help with carrying its 13kg weight, while its small stature didn’t limit its cooking capabilities.

The Weber Spirit II E310 GBS won't disappoint, with large wheels for repositioning in your garden too. It's definitely one for barbecue enthusiasts, and if you only use your BBQ for cooking burgers and sausages a few times a year, then you're not going to get the most use out of it. First up, it's perfect for those without a garden, who want a BBQ for their balcony or terrace instead (as long as you have a plug socket nearby!It’s a big unit and we noticed some sharp parts during assembly, so we’d suggest wearing gloves for set up.