Best large gas BBQs for family parties

In its favour

• The 3,456 cm² cooking area is the largest stated area of the grills in this guide.
• A side burner is listed for sauces, beans or a pan of onions beside the main grill.
• Stainless steel frame, five power levels and two racks are listed in the specs.

Good to know

• At 77 kg and 158 cm wide it needs a large, level patio and two people to place it.
• The listing has no bullet points, so details such as ignition type are not stated.

In its favour

• Six main burners and 27.7 kW in total give the widest grill and most heat in this guide.
• An infrared side sear zone and rotisserie back burner add cooking options for parties.
• A propane regulator and hose are included, so it is ready to connect to a UK bottle.

Good to know

• The listed cooking area of 92 cm² is clearly an error, so check the real grate size.
• At 160 cm wide it is one of the largest footprints here.

In its favour

• Four main burners and a stated 17.6 kW give plenty of heat for a full grill of food.
• A sear burner and Gourmet BBQ System grate support steaks and insert accessories.
• Closed storage keeps the gas cylinder hidden; backlit buttons help in the evening.

Good to know

• At 83.8 kg it is the heaviest grill here and is best placed once and left.
• The listing does not state cooking area, so compare grate size on Weber's sheet.

In its favour

• Six burners across a 77 x 42 cm grill make several heat zones easy to set up.
• A full-length warming rack doubles as a second level for indirect cooking.
• A 600D weatherproof cover is included, useful through a British winter.

Good to know

• A regulator and hose are not included and must be bought for propane or butane.
• Enamelled steel grates hold less heat than cast iron for searing.

In its favour

• A 2,745 cm² area across grill and griddle handles a crowd of burgers and sides together.
• Two racks are listed, so there is space to keep cooked food warm above the grate.
• The listing gives a 10 year EU spare part availability period.

Good to know

• At 8.2 kW the stated power is lower than the other four-burner grills here.
• The listing does not explain what Boost Mode does, so check Weber's description.

In its favour

• Six main burners, each with its own piezo ignition, give a wide cooking area.
• The listing says it works with both butane and propane, with the right regulator.
• Large storage space underneath, side shelves and a warming rack are all included.

Good to know

• A regulator and hose are not supplied and must be bought separately.
• The listing gives no reliable cooking area or weight figure.