5 Best Portable Gas BBQs Australia [2024 ]

Last updated: April 28, 2022

Are you looking to get outdoors more this year and good up a storm on the barbie? The use of a portable gas bbq is highly recommended and the quality and range of bbq’s has increased ten fold over the last decade. No longer do you need to rely on a kettle or a small gas setup, there are compact quality units that will allow you to cook a great bbq feast on the go.

The range of portable gas bbqs on the market today is huge. They come in all shapes and sizes and configurations. A few important things to consider when purchasing a bbq are as follows

In this article we will review a range of portable gas bbq’s readily available on the market today.

OUR PICK OF THE BEST PORTABLE GAS BBQ [2022]

Below are our picks of the best portable gas bbqs available in Australia. Each one has it’s pros and cons and ideal for different situations, so hopefully you can find one suitable for you.

Weber Q1000 Portable Gas BBQ – Baby Q
Char Broil X200 Grill2go with Tru InfraredQ
Gasmate Voyager Portable BBQ
Grillz Portable Gas BBQ Grill
Coleman Hyper Flame Fyre Cadet Stove

PORTABLE GAS BBQ COMPARISONS [2022]

Model #	Weight	Review
Weber Q 1000 (Baby Q)	8kg	Weber Q 1000 Review	CHECK PRICE
Char Broil X200 Grill2go with Tru Infrared	11kg	Char Broil Review	CHECK PRICE
Gasmate Voyager Portable BBQ	5kg	Voyager Review	CHECK PRICE ON AMAZON
Grillz Portable Gas BBQ Grill	8kg	Grillz Review	CHECK PRICE
Coleman Hyper Flame Fyre Cadet Stove	7kg	Hyper Flame Review	CHECK PRICE

“The team at Bigwig Jerky don’t just love making jerky, we also fancy a good BBQ! As we are always out and about at markets, bbq events, or even just camping with family, it’s great to have a good portable bbq on hand. We have taken some time to check out the latest and greatest portable gas bbq’s on the market today. Enjoy”

Matt, Owner of Bigwig Jerky Co.

BEST PORTABLE GAS BBQ REVIEWS: AUSTRALIA [2022]

CHOOSING THE BEST PORTABLE GAS BBQ: BUYERS GUIDE

Portable gas bbqs are perfect for creating a feast anywhere you go. Living in Australia, we are lucky to have such beautiful country, beaches and mountains all usually within a few hours drive. Many people love the chance to get out on weekends and explore this great land. So when out and about, one needs to eat! And we sure do love a good bbq. So what do we do when we can’t take a large home bbq with us? We take a portable bbq of course!

WHAT IS A PORTABLE GAS BBQ?

A portable gas BBQ is exactly that – a bbq that is small and compact enough to take with you anywhere you go. They come in all sorts of sizes and configurations as well as fuel types. The range of portable gas bbq’s on the market today is ever increasing as more and more people are getting outdoors and away from the bigsmoke on their weekends and days off.

WHY ARE PORTABLE GAS BBQS USED?

Gone of the days of a boring picnic lunch of sandwiches and crackers in the park. Now you can take a fully functioning gas bbq with you that not only has all the same features as a full size model, but is compact enough to fit in the back of the smallest car. Portable gas bbqs are not only cheap to run, but also very efficient and reliable. Their strong construction means they will last the roughest camping trip. They are also great for people with limited space at home, such as people living in apartments or small flats where space is limited.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PORTABLE GAS BBQS

There are quite a few different types of portable bas bbq’s on the market today. They range from the ever popular and reliable Weber Q series to foldaway camping stoves like the Coleman or Gasmate models. All these have their pros and cons and are suitable to different types of uses. Here are some different types:

Folding / foldaway
Benchtop
Gas tank vs gas cannister
Camping stoves
Infrared
Kettle
Smoker

1. FOLDING / COLLAPSABLE

A very common type of portable gas bbq most commonly used when camping due to it’s compact size.

2. BENCHTOP BBQ

As the name suggests, these are generally quite compact BBQ’s that can be used on a benchtop, outdoor kitchen, or even away on camping trips. They will often have folding legs and all hoses and other BBQ equipment can be stored away inside the hood.

3. GAS TANK VS GAS CANNISTER

Most household BBQ’s will use gas cylinder whilst small travel BBQ’s generally use the small gas cylinders. This is manually due to size and ease of transportation. If you are going to be using your BBQ at home, then it makes sense to get a BBQ that uses a gas cylinder as you will be able to store far more gas and not have to worry about changing cannisters regularly.

4. CAMPING STOVES

Camping stoves are purpose built for camping. They are compact, light weight and often use the small disposable gas cannisters. Camping stoves will come in multiple burner configurations, with hoods and side wind deflectors which make them ideal for camping trips.

5. INFRARED

Coming.

6. KETTLE

This is definitely my favourite style of BBQ. The kettle BBQ is a round bbq they uses coals as the main heat source. They come in a variety of sizes and are perfect for a range of cooking including smoking, low and slow and fast grilling. The most popular kettle is the Weber Kettle, with many people now collecting the different makes and models dating back many decades.

BENEFITS OF USING A PORTABLE GAS BBQ

There are a lot of benefits to using a portable gas BBQ and, therefore, their use is increasing every year. A lot of popular bbq brands are ensuring they have a variety of portable options in their range. Here are a number of great benefits and uses for portable bbq’s.

People with limited outdoor space
Weekend getaways
Camping trips
Single / Couples
Sporting events

1. LIMITED SPACE

With more and more people living in townhouses, apartments and units, space for a large bbq becomes limited. A portable BBQ solves this problem by being conveniently small and compact and perfect for small patios, balconies or courtyards.

2. WEEKEND GETAWAYS

The small and compact size of a portable bbq means that you can now easily fit one in the boot of the car for weekend trips away. Cook up a bbq storm for friends at the beach, park or out bush. No longer are you constrainst to each pre-made sandwichs or fast food on short getaways. Pack a bbq and cook up some quality grilled meats.

3. CAMPING TRIPS

Nothing goes together more than a bbq and camping trips. It’s an age old tradition that when away camping that every meal should involve the use of a bbq. Portable bbq’s means there is no excuse for not cooking a steak or snag on your next trip.

4. SINGLES & COUPLES

Big bbq’s look great and all but they aren’t very pratical for singles or couples. Most have large cooking spaces and take up a lot of space. A small and compact portable gas bbq is all a single or couple needs to enjoy cooking with gas and grilling some juicy meats.

5. SPORTING EVENTS

Tailgate parties are a massive part of sporting events in America and always involve a BBQ of some sort. In Australia they are less common, but a portable bbq is still a common feature at many sporting events across the country. Their lightweight and easy transport makes them a great addition to any spectator outdoor sport .

HOW TO CARE FOR A PORTABLE GAS BBQ

The use of almost all the portable gas BBQ’s is the same. Take care and ensure you clean them down properly after each use.Due to the different varieties of bbq, we will just touch on the general basics of care.

Never leave them in the rain.
Avoid dropping them as they may break.
Ensure the gas fitting is secure and has no leaks.
Never use if there is a gas leak.
Always use in a well ventilated space. Avoid any use indoors.
Regularly clean the hot plate.
Try to store in a safe place when not in use and/or in a carry case.

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Our Pick of the Best Portable Gas BBQ in Australia