# Best electric BBQs for balconies and flats Source: https://charandsmoke.co.uk/best/best-electric-bbq-for-a-balcony Publisher: Char and Smoke. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://charandsmoke.co.uk/how-we-pick Many flat leases and building rules ban charcoal and gas on balconies, which leaves electric as the practical way to grill outdoors. A good electric BBQ needs enough power to sear, at least 1,800 to 2,300 W, a heavy grate that holds heat, a lid so it keeps temperature in a breeze and a grease tray you can reach from the front. Cooking area in cm² decides whether it feeds two or six people. Check your outdoor socket too: these grills draw a lot of current, so plug them straight into a weatherproof outdoor socket rather than an extension reel, and read your lease before you buy. This guide compares six electric outdoor grills, including two Ninja Woodfire models that add pellet smoke, by power, cooking area, weight, top temperature and features, using each listing's own figures. ## Products ### 1. Weber Lumin Electric Grill, Black Power: 2,300 W; Cooking area: 1,561 cm² (33 x 49 cm); Weight: 16.6 kg; Top temperature: Over 315 °C; Extras: Plancha insert, front grease tray Weber's Lumin electric grill reaches over 315 °C in about 15 minutes, with a 33 x 49 cm cast iron grate and a plancha insert. The strongest all-round balcony grill in this guide. In its favour: - Reaches over 315 °C in about 15 minutes, hot enough for proper grill marks. - A plancha insert is included for eggs, burgers and vegetables. - Porcelain-enamelled cast iron grates are dishwasher safe, per the listing. Good to know: - Smoking and steaming need optional accessories bought separately. - No stand is included in this version, so it needs a sturdy table. ### 2. Ninja Woodfire Electric 7-in-1 BBQ Grill & Smoker, Grey/Black OG701UK Power: Not stated; Cooking area: 8 burgers (per Ninja); Weight: 12 kg; Top temperature: Not stated; Extras: Smoker box, air fry, 7 functions, IPX4 An electric grill, smoker and air fryer with a pellet smoker box for real wood flavour. It fits eight burgers and is rated IPX4, a good balcony pick for people who want smoke. In its favour: - Burns real wood pellets in a smoker box for flavour without charcoal. - Seven functions including air fry, roast and bake from one 46 x 46 cm unit. - IPX4 water resistance and a UK plug are stated in the listing. Good to know: - The listing does not give wattage or top temperature. - Smoke from the pellets may still bother neighbours on a shared balcony. ### 3. Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill, 43 x 32cm Cooking Area, Portable, Reaches over 315 °C, Versatile - Ideal for Searing, Smoking, Steaming, or Cooking Food - Black (91010974) Power: 2,200 W; Cooking area: 1,376 cm² (43 x 32 cm); Weight: 11.8 kg; Top temperature: Over 315 °C; Extras: 5-in-1: grill, smoke, steam, defrost, keep warm The smaller Lumin with 2,200 W, a 43 x 32 cm grill and five cooking modes. It suits couples on a small balcony and is light enough to carry in and out. In its favour: - At 11.8 kg it is easy to lift onto a table and back into storage. - The listing names five modes: grill, smoke, steam, defrost and keep warm. - 230 V is stated in the specs, matching UK mains. Good to know: - A 1,376 cm² grate is small for more than three or four people. - Some modes rely on accessories; check what is in the box before buying. ### 4. Weber Pulse 1000 Electric Grill, 41 x 31 cm Grill Surface, Temperatures Over 300°C, Digital Temperature Controller & Thermometer, Porcelain Enamelled Cast Grill - Black (81010079) Power: 1,800 W; Cooking area: 1,271 cm² (41 x 31 cm); Weight: 19.9 kg; Top temperature: Over 300 °C; Extras: Digital controller, iGrill compatible The Pulse 1000 with digital temperature control, an iGrill-compatible thermometer and a 41 x 31 cm cast grate. Ideal for cooks who want to set an exact temperature on the balcony. In its favour: - Digital temperature control sets the grill to a precise heat. - Built-in iGrill technology works with Weber's app-linked thermometers. - The removable grease drip tray keeps cleaning simple. Good to know: - At 1,800 W it has less power than the Lumin models. - At 19.9 kg it is the heaviest tabletop grill here. ### 5. Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL Electric BBQ & Smoker, Blue Black OG901UK Power: Not stated; Cooking area: 10 burgers (per Ninja); Weight: 18.3 kg; Top temperature: Not stated; Extras: App control, digital probe, smoker box, IPX4 The larger Woodfire with app control, a built-in probe and room for 10 burgers or two 3 kg chickens. A balcony grill and smoker for families who cook outdoors often. In its favour: - App control and a built-in probe tell you when food is done. - Fits 10 burgers, 6 steaks or two 3 kg chickens, says Ninja. - IPX4 water resistance and a UK plug are listed. Good to know: - The listing does not give wattage or grill plate size in cm. - Pellet smoke is still smoke, so check your building's rules before using it. ### 6. Volteq 6-in-1 Compact Electric BBQ for Apartment & Outdoor Cooking Power: Not stated; Cooking area: 1,700 cm² (53.8 x 32 cm); Weight: 18.9 kg; Top temperature: 343 °C (item highlight); Extras: Digital control, pellet smoker box, drip tray A compact electric grill with a 53.8 x 32 cm grate, digital temperature control and a smoker box for pellets. It has the largest stated grill area of the balcony grills here. In its favour: - A 1,700 cm² grate fits 8 steaks or 12 burgers, according to the listing. - Digital temperature control lets you set an exact heat for each recipe. - A smoker box takes wood pellets for smoke flavour, outdoors only. Good to know: - The listing does not state wattage, which matters for searing. - Brand support in the UK is less established than for Weber or Ninja. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.