The best Electric BBQs, compared.
Top pick: Weber Lumin Compact Best value: No best value – No listing is named best value. A lower price does not make an open plate the same product as a lidded grate. Updated 22.10.2026.
An electric BBQ is a mains cooker you plug into a UK socket. People buy one with no room for a gas cylinder, for a short weeknight cook, or when charcoal is not an option. The name covers more than one appliance. A lidded outdoor grate, a pellet cooker that stays outside, an open plate, and a kitchen contact grill do different jobs. You recognise a suitable one by the place the manual allows, a BS 1363 three-pin plug, and a wattage on its own 13 A socket. Match 230 V. A line that only says 220 V needs a look at the rating plate. Outdoors, follow a manual that asks for an RCD not exceeding 30 mA. Read the cooking area in centimetres. A grease path should empty into a tray, not onto an exposed element. Add water only where the listing demands it, and do not immerse the body. A balcony advert is not a lease. Those checks are in the [electric BBQ buying guide](/hub/grills-and-barbecues/electric-bbq/sub/electric-bbq-buying-guide).
An electric BBQ is a mains cooker you plug into a UK socket. People buy one with no room for a gas cylinder, for a short weeknight cook, or when charcoal is not an option. The name covers more than one appliance.
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The Weber Lumin Compact is listed at £271.81 with 5.0 from a single amazon.co.uk review. It is a portable outdoor grill at 2,300 W and 11.8 kg, with a lid and lid thermometer, porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grates the listing calls dishwasher-safe, and a front grease tray. The title gives a cooking area of 43 × 32 cm. A separate spec field says 43 cm², which does not describe that rectangle, so treat the square-centimetre line as a listing error until Weber’s own page confirms it. The one UK review calls it simple to switch on and quick to heat, and notes that purists miss charcoal flavour. Smoke and steam need accessories sold separately. A five-star line from one person is not a pattern. The same research day also showed this model at £210.03 on the Electric Barbecues bestseller list, so check the live price, and the listing marks use as outdoor.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a lidded Weber grate for a small outdoor cook and you will confirm the live price and the cooking area before you pay.
Less suitable: You want a thick UK review sample, a plancha in the box, or permission to cook in the kitchen.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the Weber listing say it can be used indoors?
The listing marks indoor and outdoor usage as outdoor, and recommended use as outdoor. It does not approve kitchen use.
Does it come with a lid?
Yes. Included components list a lid, and the title includes a lid thermometer.
Are the grates dishwasher-safe?
The listing says the porcelain-enamelled cast iron grates are dishwasher-safe, and it includes a front-facing grease tray.
The FIMEI HY-6510 is £49.99 with 4.8 from 61 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is an 1,800 W tabletop grill with five settings stated as 150–250°C, a 25.5 × 35.5 cm non-stick plate, and a tray the listing says needs 200 ml of water for the smokeless claim. Weight is 3.15 kg, and the plate is described as removable and dishwasher-safe, with a 24-month limited warranty. UK reviews praise even heat from the double-loop element, parts that go in the dishwasher, and use for chicken and vegetables, including in a caravan on hook-up. They also say chunky meat takes too long and that this is a small dinner grill, not a large barbecue. One review title says the unit arrived a little broken. This raw sample does not describe a melted housing. A caravan cook still needs a sound socket and a stable surface.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a small non-stick plate for chicken and vegetables, indoors or on a hook-up, and you will add the stated 200 ml of water.
Less suitable: You are cooking thick steaks for a crowd, or you expected a lidded outdoor barbecue.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the plate removable?
Yes. The listing includes a removable dishwasher-safe plate and a drip tray.
What wattage and temperatures are listed?
1,800 W, with five settings stated as 150–250°C and a power-on indicator.
How much water does the tray need?
The listing says to add 200 ml of water to the tray for the smokeless claim. The plate size is 25.5 × 35.5 cm.
On amazon.co.uk the Ninja Woodfire OG701UK is £259.99 with 4.7 from 1,060 reviews. It is a 12 kg outdoor cooker, 46 × 46 × 34 cm, with a UK plug, IPX4 splash resistance and a pellet box beside grill, smoke, air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate. The listing says it holds eight burgers, 16 sausages or two racks of ribs. UK reviews in this file praise a quicker set-up than a tall charcoal barbecue, a beep when it is ready, and a tray that comes out for cleaning. They also say the flavour is not charcoal, that thin meat can overcook before it takes grill marks, and that pellets will not light unless the box is filled. One reviewer had to reset the electrics after switch-off, and one unit tripped the supply. Ninja’s own UK guidance is outdoor household use only. Wattage is not printed on this amazon.co.uk technical table.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want wood-smoke flavour on a patio or pitch with a socket, and you will keep the grill outside and fill the pellet box.
Less suitable: You need a kitchen appliance, a rain cook, or a heat figure you can read on the amazon.co.uk wattage line.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing include a UK plug?
Yes. The amazon.co.uk bullet list includes a Ninja Woodfire outdoor grill with a UK plug, plus a pellet starter pack, scoop, crisper basket and recipe guide.
What cooking functions does the listing name?
Grill, smoke, air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate. The smoker box is described as burning wood pellets.
Is a weather rating stated?
The listing states water resistance to IPX4 and gives the size as 34 cm high, 46 cm wide and 46 cm deep, at 12 kg.
The George Foreman Large Fit Grill 25820 is £55.99 with 4.6 from 7,831 amazon.co.uk reviews, the deepest review count in this set. It is an indoor contact grill at 2,400 W and 240 V, with one heat setting, a clip-in drip tray and vertical storage with a cord wrap. UK reviews praise a fast heat-up, including against older George Foreman grills, easy wiping, and a plate large enough for chicken and everyday meals. The same texts complain about a short power lead, no temperature control, and a lid interior that traps grease around the moulded logo. The catalogue weight of 1 kg is not a credible carrying weight for a large contact grill, so ignore that field. It cooks from both plates on a kitchen counter. It does not sear like a lidded outdoor grate and it does not burn pellets.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You cook burgers, chicken or toasties indoors and you want a known contact grill with a long UK review history.
Less suitable: You want outdoor sear marks, a temperature dial, pellet smoke, or a lead long enough for a distant socket.
Specifications
Common questions
Can you set the temperature?
The listing shows one setting. UK reviews in the saved listing say it is on or off, with no variable control.
Does it have a non-stick surface?
Yes. The listing cites an improved non-stick coating and says the material is PTFE-free. A clip-in drip tray is included.
How is it stored?
The listing describes vertical storage with a cord wrap, and a smaller footprint than George Foreman model 23440.
The larger Weber Lumin is £389 with 4.3 from five amazon.co.uk reviews. It is a 2,300 W outdoor grill at 16.6 kg, with a stated cooking area of 33 × 49 cm (1,561 cm²) and a griddle insert included. The listing claims heat over 315°C in 15 minutes, porcelain-enamelled cast iron, a front grease tray and a five-year limited warranty. In the short UK sample, reviewers mention solid construction and a quick heat-up. They also call cleaning a nightmare. One buyer found advertised steamer and smoker pans too small for this grill and was refunded. One of the five had not cooked on it yet, so the written notes are thinner than the star line. That is a different job from the Ninja: a lidded outdoor sear and a plancha, without a pellet box in the carton.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a lidded outdoor grate and a plancha for a patio, and you accept a thin review sample at this price.
Less suitable: You want pellet smoke in the box, a large UK review count, or a grill you can carry upstairs often.
Specifications
Common questions
Is a plancha included?
Yes. The listing says a griddle insert is included for burgers, pancakes, eggs and vegetables.
How large is the cooking area?
The listing states 33 × 49 cm and a cooking surface of 1,561 cm². The unit weight is 16.6 kg.
Does the listing include a recipe book?
No. Included components list a lid. Smoke, steam and defrost modes are tied to optional accessories sold separately.
The Mihoho LXL12814 is £37.99 with 4.0 from 41 amazon.co.uk reviews, and on this capture it was number 1 in Electric Barbecues. It is an open 2,000 W plate, about 48 × 35 × 10 cm and 1.9 kg, with six settings and a stainless basin you fill with cold water before use. UK reviews call the size useful for two or three people, easy to clean and store, and quick to heat, and they credit the water tray. They also say it is not smoke-free, and that a filled tray can spill or scald if you move the grill. One reviewer says it failed after a single use. The warranty field is three months, a short promise beside the George Foreman’s three years. Bestseller rank here is a sales snapshot, not a durability test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap open plate for two or three people and you will fill the basin with cold water and keep it still while it is hot.
Less suitable: You want a long warranty, a lid for a grease fire, or a bestseller badge treated as a safety test.
Specifications
Common questions
Do you have to add water?
Yes. The listing says to place the stainless steel basin in the unit and add cold water before use.
Can the grate height change?
The listing says the grate height is changed by putting the legs into different support holes. It lists six temperature settings.
How long is the warranty on the listing?
The product warranty field says a 3-month warranty period.
The Luqixcey J-ElectricBBQ-01 is £29.99 with 3.6 from 40 amazon.co.uk reviews. It is a 2,000 W open grate listed at 1.65 kg, with six settings and a claim of up to 350°C, plus a heat-up of 10–20 minutes. The listing says assembly is not required. Recommended use is marked indoor, while the bullets also mention garden and camping. UK reviews include a burning-plastic smell within minutes, feet that collapsed, a melted handle, and fat on the element catching fire. Some units stopped after about two months or after three uses, and poor welds or a broken side handle show up on arrival or soon after. A UK review says oil in the tray can flame if you do not add water, yet the bullet list itself does not tell you to add water. A 350°C line on a plate this light is not the same evidence as a lidded Weber heat claim, and the warranty field is listed only as 1.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are only considering the cheapest open grate and you will watch the first cook and return it if the housing softens.
Less suitable: You want a grill that survives repeated cooks, a clear water-tray instruction, or a stand-in for a family charcoal barbecue.
Specifications
Common questions
What is the grill made of?
The listing says metal and stainless steel, with a non-stick surface, a detachable grid rack and an oil drip tray.
How hot does the listing say it gets?
It claims up to 650°F / 350°C across six settings, and a heat-up of 10–20 minutes, at 2,000 W.
Is assembly required?
The listing says assembly is not required. Recommended use is marked indoor, while the bullets also mention garden and camping.
The Gobanwei YZ-06 is £39.98 with 3.4 from five amazon.co.uk reviews. The title says 2,000 W and one bullet says 1,800 W, and the voltage field is 220 V AC, while UK mains are nominally 230 V, so match the rating plate rather than the marketing line. It is an open grill at 2.24 kg, with six settings, and the listing says never to use it without water in the stainless tray. Assembly is required. In four short UK texts, chicken is described as cooked well on a lower setting, and one reviewer calls the materials good. Complaints cover stuck controls, a heating element that sits high enough to touch skewers, and heat from the bottom that one reviewer treated as a risk the house could catch fire. Five reviews cannot separate a bad unit from the design. The warranty field is listed as N/a.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You have already checked the rating plate for voltage and wattage and you will keep water in the tray for a small, supervised cook.
Less suitable: You want agreeing specifications, a stated warranty, or a review sample larger than five.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the tray have to be filled?
The listing warning says never to use the grill without water in the stainless steel tray. It calls that essential.
What power and voltage are printed?
The wattage field says 2,000 W and heating power says 2 kW. One bullet says 1,800 W. The voltage field says 220 V AC.
Is assembly required?
Yes. The listing says assembly is required. It is free-standing, with one heating element.
Eight amazon.co.uk electric BBQ listings were scored from the star line only: stars divided by 5, times 100. A 5.0 from one review is 100. A 4.6 from 7,831 reviews is 92. Review count does not add points. Listing awards are empty, and the notes for this set say not to name a test winner, because a lidded grate, a pellet cooker, a contact grill and an open plate are different products. The weights below are those buying checks. They are not points on the star score. This page gives no top pick and no best value. Table order follows that star score. It is not an award. This is not a lab cook.
Place
20%Outdoor-only manuals are not a kitchen or a gazebo. A balcony advert is not a lease. London Fire Brigade and the GOV.UK flats guide say not to barbecue on a balcony. IPX4 is splash resistance, not permission to cook in rain.
Type
20%A lidded electric grate, a pellet smoker box, an open water-tray plate, and a hinged contact grill are different products. Do not score them as one list.
Electrical fit
20%Listings here sit around 1,800–2,400 W, so a 13 A socket to itself. Match 230 V. A 220 V line needs the rating plate. Outdoor manuals that ask for an RCD mean one not exceeding 30 mA. The buyer check is a BS 1363 three-pin plug.
Heat and area
15%Read the cooking area in centimetres, not the carton. A stated 350°C on a light plate is not the same evidence as a lidded claim over 315°C. Wattage is input, not flavour. A 43 cm² spec against a 43 × 32 cm title is a listing error until the maker confirms it.
Grease and cleaning
15%A tray you can empty matters. Add water before cooking only where the listing demands it. Dishwasher-safe parts count only where the listing says so. Do not immerse the body. Fat on an exposed element is a fire note in UK reviews of the cheapest plates.
Support
10%Warranties in this set run from three months to five years, and some fields are blank. A five-star line from one review is not a pattern. Bestseller rank is a sales snapshot, not a durability test.
Choose the type before the star count. A lidded outdoor grate, a pellet cooker, an open plate and a hinged contact grill are not one product. On these listings, shelf prices run from about £29.99 to about £389. There is no top pick and no best value. A 5.0 from one review is not a pattern.
An electric BBQ in the UK is a mains cooker. It can stand in for a small gas or charcoal barbecue or, as a different product, it can be a contact grill that cooks indoors. Shoppers buy one because they have no room for a cylinder, want a weeknight cook, or have been told not to light charcoal.
Number 1 in Electric Barbecues on one capture is a sales snapshot. It is not a durability test and not a balcony permit. Cheap open plates dominate that list and also attract UK reviews that describe melted feet and fat fires.
Weber and Ninja manuals in this set are outdoor only. A pellet box burns. Enclosed use is forbidden because of fire and carbon monoxide. IPX4 is splash resistance, not permission to cook in rain or under a cover indoors.
Some listings say never to cook without water in the tray, or they specify 200 ml. A dry tray is how fat reaches an element. These loads are about 1,800–2,400 W, so do not share the socket with a kettle. Smokeless does not mean no fire.
Place is the first fork. Outdoor-only manuals, including the lidded grills and the pellet cooker in this set, are not a kitchen and not a gazebo. London Fire Brigade and the GOV.UK flats guide say not to barbecue on a balcony. Hull City Council bans electrical barbecues on its own balconies. A lease can be stricter than the advert. Type is the second fork. A lidded grate, a pellet smoker box, an open water-tray plate and a hinged contact grill cook different food in different rooms.
Read cooking area in centimetres. A title of 43 × 32 cm is not 43 cm². A 33 × 49 cm grate is a different size from a 25.5 × 35.5 cm plate. A stated 350°C on a 1.65 kg open plate is not the same evidence as a lidded claim of heat over 315°C. Wattage is the electrical input, not a flavour score. Grease needs a path you can empty. Cast-iron grates are called dishwasher-safe only on the listings that say so. One tabletop plate asks for 200 ml of water.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You need an indoor cooker, because a balcony or a closed room is not a place for an outdoor-only grill. The George Foreman Large Fit Grill 25820 is a 2,400 W contact grill at about £55.99, with 4.6 from 7,831 reviews and one heat setting. UK reviews mention a short lead and grease trapped in the lid. It does not burn pellets.
You want pellet smoke on a patio with a socket, and the manual must stay outdoor. The Ninja Woodfire OG701UK is about £259.99, at 4.7 from 1,060 reviews, with a UK plug and IPX4. Ninja’s UK guidance is outdoor household use only, and pellets need a filled box. It is not a kitchen appliance.
You want a small plate for two or three people and you will treat it as a supervised appliance, not as a family charcoal stand-in. The FIMEI 1800 W electric grill is about £49.99, at 4.8 from 61 reviews, with a 24-month limited warranty and a tray that wants 200 ml of water. Chunky meat is slow in UK reviews. The cheapest open plates in this set have durability complaints, including melted feet.
This page does not name a top pick or a best value. Listing awards are empty, and the notes for this set say not to call any model a test winner. The table score is the amazon.co.uk star line mapped to 100, so 5.0 from one review outranks 4.6 from 7,831 reviews. A lidded outdoor grate, a pellet cooker, a kitchen contact grill and an open plate are different jobs. Choose by place, plug, grease path and warranty. None of these scores is a lab cook.
No best value
No listing is named best value. A lower price does not make an open plate the same product as a lidded grate.
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