Spring has finally arrived, summer is on the horizon and with it comes the prospect of cracking out the garden furniture, Pimms in hand and firing up the first barbecue of the year, which for many of us will be this May Bank Holiday (if the weather holds out).
For those of us tired of supermarket disposable barbecues, this time of year also sees a flurry of sales on outdoor kitchen gadgets.
And on mass shopping site Amazon we've spotted some pretty incredible deals that'll make that first burger of the year that little bit tastier. Whether you're after a Big Green Egg lookalike or want a simple barbecue that does the job, we've sifted through some of Amazon's best-sellers and top rated BBQs to help you find the right one for you.
If you're a seasoned barbecuer and want to upgrade your summer cooking - and you're happy to spend quite a sum on your barbecue - Kamado Joe's Classic Smoker Outdoor Charcoal Barbecue will level up your grilling game and it currently has £90 off. Costing £809.99 from £899, the egg-shaped oven features a "revolutionary" multi-level half-moon design that allows you to cook different foods in different styles at different temperatures (thanks to its built-in thermometer control). Plus, the 'natural lump charcoal' will give your food a deliver smoke-infused flavour.
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An ashtray in the bottom of the egg that slides out makes for easy cleaning while the arms on the side make for an easy transportation of cooked and non-cooked food to and from the grill. Get it here. Its Classic II Smoker sister BBQ is an even further upgrade on the Kamado Joe Classic and on sale for £ 1,310.00 from £1499.
If you want a more traditional model that is a little less portable, the Char-Broil 140895 Advantage Series 445S is on sale for £583.76 from £669.99 and features three enamel cooking grates, one cast iron griddle and a side burner for sauteeing side dishes.
With four burners, the gas barbecue is ignited at the press of a button and runs on a Tru-Infrared cooking system that gives "up to 50% juicier food". The temperature can be monitored with a thermometer on the barbecue lid. The barbecue also features a storage unit underneath to barbecue for your utensils. Get it here.
If your budget isn't quite that big but you're happy to spend a little on a big old barbecue, CosmoGrill's Hybrid Barbecue DUO Dual Gas Grill and Charcoal Smoker is £309.99 and combines the best of both worlds, in BBQ terms - featuring two generously sized gas and charcoal sections - that together extend to over 80cm.
The gas section of the barbecue features three steel burners and a side burner perfect for sauces or vegetables, with its power totalling 9 kW and temperature reaching 280C (although this can be adjusted to suit your cooking).
As for the smoker side, it features a "fire chamber" that will create an ‘offset smoker’ effect that'll allow you to cook ribs with deep red smoke rings and briskets that come out with the classic exceptionally crisp “bark”. The barbecue's chimney and adjustable air vents help the flow of heat and smoke. The adjustable height tray also comes with six settings to make sure the right amount of heat is provided.
Not too fussed about a barbecue with all the bells and whistles? Weber's Original Kettle Charcoal Grill Barbecue is now £179 (from £230.23) and features a heat-resistant bowl and lid inside which sits a triple-plated cooking grate and a heavy-gauge steel fuel grate whilst a heat shield handle sits on top.
Using natural materials to cook this gets its firey heat from charcoal lump wood or briquettes. Plus, it comes on wheels so it's portable. Get it here. The brand also does a portable barbecue if you're partial to a spot of camping that runs on coal and is lightweight to transport in the car. The Weber Go-Anywhere Barbeque Grill costs £87.95 (from £102.58).
Don't want to spend that much? The George Foreman Portable Charcoal BBQ features a chrome plated steel grill and grease collection tray - plus there's a convenient wire storage rack built into the appliance - and is on sale for £49.99 from £129.99.
Fancy a barbecue grill, smoker and air fryer in one? Ninja's Woodfire Electric Outdoor BBQ has 33% off its price, making it £279.99 rather than £429.99.
The all-in-one electric BBQ grill is an Amazon exclusive and features a smart cook digital cooking probe and five kebab skewers. But that's not all. This machine has not one, not two, but seven different cooking functions - it can grill, smoke (with two functions to cook low and slow or quickly), air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate. Not to mention it can fit in eight burgers, 16 sausages or two racks of ribs. Get it here.
Already got a firepit in your garden for those chilly nights in the summer? Turn it into a barbecue by adding a tripod grill like this La Hacienda which costs £59.99.
With an adjustable grill on a chain, it's easy to transport and transform your La Hacienda firepit into a grill. Once you've done, move it to one side and continue with your outdoor evening. Get it here.
Of course, Amazon isn't the only place to get your BBQ fix as the likes of B&Q has a wide range of grills on offer here as does Argos here.