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Gas barbecue for a small garden

Updated: 23 October 2026

You have a short run of slabs behind a terraced house, a fence on one side and the shed on the other, and you want gas after work. A small garden gas barbecue in the UK comes down to footprint: how wide the grill is, whether you can stand in front of it, and whether you can carry it indoors. Figures here were captured on 21 October 2026. Peter F. edits DIY and tools at Products Compared. This is not a lab test. A qualifying purchase can earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. The [gas barbecue comparison](/hub/grills-and-barbecues/gas-barbecue) ranks this amazon.co.uk shelf.

You have a short run of slabs behind a terraced house, a fence on one side and the shed on the other, and you want gas after work.

Our top picks

Campingaz Campingaz Party Grill

Best overall

Campingaz Campingaz Party Grill
9.2/10about £96.01
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CosmoGrill CosmoGrill Original 4+1

Rank 2

CosmoGrill CosmoGrill Original 4+1
8.8/10about £199.99
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Weber Weber Q 1100N

Alternative

Weber Weber Q 1100N
8.8/10about £289.00
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On this page
  1. 1.Measure the patio before you buy
  2. 2.Compact picks on this shelf
  3. 3.When a 4+1 still fits
  4. 4.A balcony is not a patio

Measure the patio before you buy

Tape the slabs before you compare models. Width knocks a trolley out, and the site cannot sit under an awning. GOV.UK says a barbecue stays outside, never in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan. Mark 126 cm for the CosmoGrill 4+1 on this shelf, then 149 cm for the 6+1. If the longer mark hits the fence or the dryer, the 6+1 is out. Our sources give no clearance in centimetres, so leave the grill clear of sheds and fences. The gas barbecue buying guide is the next check, because many trolleys omit the hose and regulator.

Compact picks on this shelf

On a short patio the choice is a Weber Q, a Campingaz Party Grill or a small trolley. The Q 1100N is about 9.1 kg and was about £289, with 4.4 from 76 reviews. UK reviews describe small canisters, not a patio bottle. Both Q models have one 2.93 kW burner and about 1,290 cm² of cast-iron grate. The Party Grill, about 4.9 kg and about £96, with 4.6 from 4,208 reviews, is the carry grill for a small meal, on a CV470 or R907 cartridge. The BROILUCK 2+1 was about £90, with 3.5 from 71 reviews, and it has no stated width, so measure the carton. A trolley wants a propane bottle and often a separate 37 mbar kit, which the propane or butane page explains.
Campingaz Campingaz Party Grill

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Campingaz Campingaz Party Grill
9.2/10about £96.01
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When a 4+1 still fits

A 4+1 earns its place only when about 126 cm leaves you room to stand in front. If you cook most weekends and the tape agrees, the Original 4+1 is the top pick at this width: about £200, and 4.4 from 1,036 reviews. Reviews praise the heat, then report thin steel and rust within one to three years. A 600D cover is not a promise that the steel stays sound. The 6+1, model 93416, is about 149 cm wide and about £290 to £300. Skip it if the tape meets the fence. If 126 cm overhangs the path to the back door, take the Q 1100N and queue the food.

A balcony is not a patio

A balcony is not a small garden. London Fire Brigade says never use a barbecue on a balcony. A 9.1 kg Weber Q or a 4.9 kg Campingaz does not change that. If a balcony is the only place you could light a grill, do not buy one. Never cook in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan. Store cylinders outside, away from sun and frost, shut the cylinder before the controls, and leak-check joints with soapy water. Fixed pipework is Gas Safe work, and these listings are not claimed here as certified to BS EN 498. A 126 cm trolley stays under a cover.

Common questions

What gas barbecue fits a small patio?
Tape the paving first. The Weber Q 1100N, about 9.1 kg, is the carry choice if you put the grill away after cooking, though it has one 2.93 kW burner. The Campingaz Party Grill, about 4.9 kg, suits a small meal. A CosmoGrill 4+1 at about 126 cm fits only when that length stays clear of the fence and you can stand in front of the lid.
Should you choose a Weber Q or a 2+1 trolley?
Choose the Q 1100N for a lidded grate you can carry on one heat zone. It was about £289, with 4.4 from 76 reviews, and it takes a small canister rather than a patio bottle. Choose a 2+1 such as the BROILUCK, about £90 with 3.5 from 71 reviews, when you want wheels and the carton fits. We have no stated width for that trolley, so measure it before you trust the label.
How wide is a typical 4+1 gas barbecue?
The CosmoGrill 4+1 on this shelf is about 126 cm wide. Other 4-burner trolleys often fall between about 122 cm and 143 cm, so the label alone is not the width. The 6+1 here is about 149 cm and needs a wider terrace. Mark both lengths on the slabs before you compare prices. A 77 × 42 cm grate is the cooking surface, not the trolley you have to walk past.
Can you use a compact grill on a balcony?
No. London Fire Brigade says never use a barbecue on a balcony. A lighter Weber Q or Campingaz is not an exception, and small-space marketing is not a fire-service rule. If a balcony is your only outdoor space, do not buy. Use a patio or garden that stays clear of awnings, tents and caravans.
Is the Campingaz Party Grill enough for guests?
It suits a small patio meal or a trip, not a weekly garden party of eight. At about 4.9 kg it has a grid, plancha, lid and bag on a CV470 or R907 cartridge, and it was about £96 with 4.6 from 4,208 reviews. If you cook for the household often and 126 cm of paving is clear, a CosmoGrill 4+1 is closer, though it stays outside and often needs its own regulator.
Will a 6+1 fit a small terrace?
Only when 149 cm, plus room to stand in front, is free. Model 93416 was about £290 without a cover and about £300 with one. If the tape hits the fence or the dryer, skip it and test a 4+1 at about 126 cm. If that length overhangs the path to the door, take the Q 1100N and accept one burner.

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Sources

Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk figures for these ASINs. Retrieved 22 October 2026.

  1. GOV.UK: fire safety outdoors (retrieved 22 October 2026)
  2. GOV.UK: LPG general information (retrieved 22 October 2026)
  3. legislation.gov.uk: Regulation (EU) 2016/426 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
  4. legislation.gov.uk: Gas Appliances (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
  5. BSI: BS EN 498:2012 outdoor LPG barbecues (retrieved 22 October 2026)
  6. Calor: gas bottles for BBQs (retrieved 22 October 2026)
  7. Calor: Universal BBQ Kit (retrieved 22 October 2026)
  8. London Fire Brigade: easy-read fire safety booklet (retrieved 22 October 2026)