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Fixed Brick Barbecues

Fixed brick barbecues
Barbecue areas built of brick are of course permanent so you need to think carefully about the best site to build one. You can get them as kits from DIY stores, usually comprising of a grill plate, a grate, bricks and some building instructions. These are very basic, being just a simple open grill with very little in the way of accessories or features. Some people build a brick surround with a hooded grill fitted inside it, getting the looks of a brick-built but with more features and higher performance.

Hooded Barbecues

Hooded barbecues
Hooded gas grills look like open-topped grills but with hinged lids. They work like kettle grills in that the grilling area can be completely closed in by using the hood. They tend to be bigger than kettle grills and usually have a lot more features as standard. Many of these are made of stainless steel. They often have multiple burners, warming areas and food preparation areas. If you don’t mind paying a little extra you can add a rotisserie and spit. Hooded gas grills on sale range widely in price from around $150 right into the thousands!

Kettle Grills

Kettle grills
Kettle grills generally look like metal spheres on legs. They are usually small enough to be portable. They can be used for traditional grilling but if you close the lid, turning the grill into a ball, they can cook from all sides. This is real barbecuing! Good quality kettle grills range in price from under $200 right up to $1000.

What types of gas grill are there?

Natural gas or propane?
A natural gas grill needs a gas line connection from your house supply to your grill. This means that the gas connection can only be done out by a certified gas engineer. This is an additional cost you should budget for. A disadvantage of natural gas barbecue grills is that they are not really portable. The one advantage that natural gas grills do of course have over propane gas grills is that you never need worry about running out of gas. That said, the most popular gas grills all use bottled Propane gas this means you can use them anywhere at home or on your travels in your motor home.