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Your guide to choosing your next BBQ and making more of cooking outdoors.
The first sizzle of dinner hitting the grill. A platter making its way around the table. Someone asking if there’s room for one more.
That’s the appeal of a barbecue: good food, fresh air and a reason to get everyone together. It can be a quick meal after work, a Sunday roast outside or a long afternoon spent tending the coals.
At The BBQKING, we believe your barbecue should suit the way you live. Whether you’re buying your first BBQ, replacing an old favourite or planning an outdoor kitchen, start with what you want to cook and work from there.
Start with what you love to cook
Think about the meals you make most often. Are you feeding the family burgers and vegetables during the week? Cooking steaks when friends come over? Keen to try ribs, a rotisserie roast or breakfast on a hotplate?
Write down three meals you’d love to cook regularly. Use that list to compare cooking surfaces, usable space and compatible accessories. If breakfast is high on the list, look at suitable hotplate options. If a Sunday roast is the goal, check the model’s roasting capabilities and available equipment.
Choose features you can picture using every week.
Choose a barbecue that fits your routine
Gas BBQs for everyday cooking
If you want outdoor cooking to become part of your weekly routine, a gas barbecue is a useful place to start. Adjustable burner controls make it straightforward to change the heat as you cook.
Our gas BBQ range includes compact options and larger models for entertaining. Compare the actual cooking area, grill and hotplate arrangement, and ease of cleaning alongside the number of burners. The BBQ King
Charcoal BBQs for time around the fire
For some cooks, preparing the coals is part of the pleasure. If you enjoy managing the fire and taking your time over a meal, a charcoal barbecue could be a rewarding choice.
Picture skewers for a relaxed lunch, vegetables cooked over the coals or a steak night you’ve been looking forward to all week. Browse our charcoal BBQs with your favourite meals in mind, and consider how much space you need for cooking, fuel storage and cleaning up afterwards. The BBQ King
Smokers for your next weekend project
If ribs, pulled pork and longer cooks are on your wish list, explore our BBQ smokers. The range includes different fuel types and cooking formats, so think about how involved you want to be in managing each cook. The BBQ King
Check the temperature controls, usable rack space and fuel requirements of individual models. Choose a setup that matches both your ambitions and the time you enjoy spending outdoors.
Make your barbecue fit your space
A barbecue needs to work with the rest of your outdoor area. Think about where you’ll prepare food, put down a serving platter and move around while someone else sets the table.
A freestanding BBQ can suit a space where you want a self-contained cooking station. A built-in model is worth considering when you’re planning cabinetry and benchtops around the barbecue.
Before ordering, measure the intended location and check the model’s installation instructions, including ventilation, clearances and room to open the hood. For an outdoor kitchen, confirm the appliance requirements before finalising the cabinetry.
Look at everyday access, too. Can you comfortably reach the controls, remove the drip tray and get to the parts that need regular cleaning? Those details deserve a place on your shortlist.
Give your usual barbecue menu a few new ideas
There’s plenty to enjoy beyond the familiar sausage sizzle. Start with one addition to your regular menu and build from there.
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For a relaxed lunch: try vegetable skewers, grilled halloumi and warm flatbreads.
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For seafood night: plan prawns with lemon, herbs and a fresh salad.
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For a family dinner: serve your favourite grilled main with corn and seasonal vegetables.
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For a weekend cook: explore a roast or rotisserie meal using equipment suited to your barbecue.
Keep the first attempt manageable. Choose a recipe written for your cooking method, organise the ingredients before you start and give yourself time to enjoy the process. A meal you’re comfortable cooking leaves more room for conversation.
Choose accessories you will use
Build your kit around the jobs you do most often. Comfortable tongs and a sturdy spatula are sensible starting points. A food thermometer lets you check internal temperature, while a cleaning tool suited to your cooking surface helps with the regular clean-up.
Then consider the extras that suit your menu. A compatible rotisserie kit might be worth exploring if you enjoy preparing roasts. An approved additional hotplate could be useful if breakfast or smaller ingredients feature regularly.
Our BBQ accessories range includes cooking tools, thermometers, covers and rotisserie equipment. Check compatibility with your particular barbecue before choosing model-specific accessories. The BBQ King
Find your next barbecue at The BBQKING
Your next barbecue could become the place where Friday dinner happens, where friends gather on a Sunday or where you finally try that recipe you’ve had bookmarked for months.
Start with your favourite food, the space you have and a budget that includes the equipment you’ll need. Then compare the barbecues that fit.
Explore the BBQ range at The BBQKING and find a setup that suits your cooking, your space and the people you love feeding.
