Buying guide
Best small gas BBQs for a patio or small garden
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Weber Spirit E-210: two burners, 51 x 46 cm grill
Two stainless steel burners let you keep one side hot and one side low for indirect cooking.
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Weber Q 1200N with stand: 1,290 cm², 19 kg
Only 45.5 cm deep on its stand, so it sits close to a wall or fence.
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Weber Q 2200N: 57 x 41 cm grill on a compact stand
A 57 x 41 cm cooking surface holds up to 12 burgers, according to Weber.
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On a terraced-house patio or a courtyard garden every centimetre counts. A small gas BBQ needs to fit beside the back door, leave room to walk past and still cook for four to six people. The trade-off is width against cooking area: a two-burner cart grill gives you two heat zones but takes more floor, while a one-burner Weber Q on a stand fits a tighter corner and still holds nine to twelve burgers. Look at the footprint with side tables up and down, the cooking area in cm², how high the lid is for a small joint and whether a stand comes in the box. This guide compares five compact gas grills by those points, using the dimensions and figures given in each listing. Weights are shown because a light grill is easier to wheel into a shed for the winter.
All products compared
- Weber Spirit E-210: two burners, 51 x 46 cm grill
- Burners
- 2
- Power
- 7.7 kW
- Cooking area
- 2,346 cm²
- Footprint
- 67.5 x 123 x 117 cm
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- Burners
- 1
- Power
- 4.1 kW
- Cooking area
- 57 x 41 cm
- Footprint
- 79 x 49 x 59 cm
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- Burners
- 1
- Power
- 2.93 kW
- Cooking area
- 1,290 cm²
- Footprint
- 45.5 x 105 x 109 cm
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Weber Q2100N: 53 x 38 cm grill, 4.1 kW burner
- Burners
- 1
- Power
- 4.1 kW
- Cooking area
- 53 x 38 cm
- Footprint
- 50 x 76 x 42 cm (lid closed)
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- Burners
- 1
- Power
- 2,640 W
- Cooking area
- 2,106 cm²
- Footprint
- 49.6 x 130.6 x 36.9 cm
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| Product | Burners | Power | Cooking area | Footprint | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Spirit E-210: two burners, 51 x 46 cm grill | 2 | 7.7 kW | 2,346 cm² | 67.5 x 123 x 117 cm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Weber Q 2200N: 57 x 41 cm grill on a compact stand | 1 | 4.1 kW | 57 x 41 cm | 79 x 49 x 59 cm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Weber Q 1200N with stand: 1,290 cm², 19 kg | 1 | 2.93 kW | 1,290 cm² | 45.5 x 105 x 109 cm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Weber Q2100N: 53 x 38 cm grill, 4.1 kW burner | 1 | 4.1 kW | 53 x 38 cm | 50 x 76 x 42 cm (lid closed) | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Weber Q2000 Titanium: 54 x 39 cm grill with side table | 1 | 2,640 W | 2,106 cm² | 49.6 x 130.6 x 36.9 cm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Weber
Weber Spirit E-210: two burners, 51 x 46 cm grill
Weber's two-burner Spirit E-210 with a 51 x 46 cm grill, 7.7 kW and a lid thermometer. The listing calls it a compact design for small spaces, and two burners allow real two-zone cooking.
In its favour
- Two stainless steel burners let you keep one side hot and one side low for indirect cooking.
- A 2,346 cm² cooking area is the largest in this guide while staying 123 cm wide.
- Removable grease tray and compatibility with Weber grill accessories, per the listing.
Good to know
- At 47 kg it is the heaviest here and is best left in one spot on the patio.
- Its 123 cm width needs more wall space than the Weber Q models on stands.
Listing title: Weber Spirit E-210 Gas Barbecue, 2 Burners, Cooking Surface 51 x 46 cm...
No. 2 · Weber
Weber Q 2200N: 57 x 41 cm grill on a compact stand
The Q 2200N pairs a 4.1 kW burner and a 57 x 41 cm grill with side tables and a compact stand. Weber says it fits up to 12 burgers, a good size for a family on a small patio.
In its favour
- A 57 x 41 cm cooking surface holds up to 12 burgers, according to Weber.
- The domed lid gives more room for a roast chicken or a small joint.
- Side tables and a compact stand are included, so it is ready to use at a comfortable height.
Good to know
- One burner means indirect cooking relies on trays and careful heat, not a cool second zone.
- The listing gives a product footprint but no separate width with side tables folded.
Listing title: Weber Q 2200N – Gas Barbecue with Side Tables, Compact Stand, Enameled...
No. 3 · Weber
Weber Q 1200N with stand: 1,290 cm², 19 kg
A Q 1200N on Weber's compact stand with side tables, a 2.93 kW burner and a 1,290 cm² grill for up to nine burgers. It suits couples and small families with a narrow patio.
In its favour
- Only 45.5 cm deep on its stand, so it sits close to a wall or fence.
- The redesigned high-dome lid has 46% more room underneath than earlier models, says Weber.
- Front-facing knobs, electronic ignition and a lid thermometer are all named in the listing.
Good to know
- A 1,290 cm² grill is tight when cooking for more than four people at once.
- One 2.93 kW burner limits how much you can cook directly over heat at the same time.
Listing title: Weber Q 1200N Gas Barbecue with Side Tables & Stand
No. 4 · Weber
Weber Q2100N: 53 x 38 cm grill, 4.1 kW burner
A tabletop Q2100N with a 4.1 kW burner, a 53 x 38 cm grill and a high lid. Weber pitches it for balconies and terraces; set it on a sturdy outdoor table or buy a stand.
In its favour
- At 76 cm wide with the lid closed it fits a small table or wall bench on a patio.
- The burner reaches up to 316 °C, according to the listing, for good sear marks.
- Built to work with the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub, sold separately, for food probes.
Good to know
- No stand or side tables are mentioned, so you need a stable, heat-safe surface.
- The listing gives two weights, 13.5 kg in the text and 18 kg in the specs.
Listing title: Weber Q2100N Gas Barbecue, Grill Surface 53 x 38 cm, Portable Barbecue...
No. 5 · Weber
Weber Q2000 Titanium: 54 x 39 cm grill with side table
The earlier Q2000 in titanium with a 54 x 39 cm split cast iron grill, aroma rails and a side table. A compact tabletop gas grill for a patio wall or outdoor table.
In its favour
- A split enamelled cast iron grill gives a 2,106 cm² area in a body only 36.9 cm tall.
- A continuously adjustable valve gives fine control over the flame, says the listing.
- Integrated aroma rails sit between burner and food to vaporise drips.
Good to know
- Piezo ignition is an older system than the electronic ignition on newer Q models.
- This is an earlier Q generation; check that spare parts are still listed by Weber.
Listing title: Weber Q2000 Titanium Gas Barbecue with Side Table
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