Two or three at a table
You want the small grate, a bag and four batteries on the included line, and a fan named in the cooking-system field. The deep-blue S is about £129.00. Check the dimension field that prints only 29.2W cm.
Lotus grill comparison 2026
The best Lotus grills, compared.
Top pick: LotusGrill Classic red set – Highest total: a named fan, a bag and starter fuel, on one 704-review block shared with the other set at about £172.00. Best value: LotusGrill S deep blue – Strongest price-to-kit result at about £129.00, with a bag, four batteries and a fan named on the listing. Updated 16.10.2026.
A Lotus grill, in these nine amazon.co.uk listings, is a round tabletop charcoal barbecue with a closed canister and a battery or USB fan. Separate each listing by model code, by grill-only or starter set, and by the power field as printed. The deep-blue S prints 0.5 kilowatts and names a fan. Do not treat those as one figure in three units. Fire England says not to light a barbecue on a balcony, indoors, or in a tent. An outdoor barbecue in a smoke control area is still allowed. Size-field clashes are in the [Lotus grill buying guide](/hub/portable-grills/lotus-grill/sub/lotus-grill-buying-guide). A battery or a USB connection runs a fan on the listings that name one. It is not a gas barbecue, and it is not a folding tray.
A Lotus grill, in these nine amazon.co.uk listings, is a round tabletop charcoal barbecue with a closed canister and a battery or USB fan.
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Personal buying guide
Which Lotus grill fits?
Question 1 of 2
How many people are you cooking for?
The best Lotus grills in detail
Our view
The red LotusGrill Classic starter is the top pick for about four people who want a fan named on the listing and fuel in the parcel. It is about £172.00 and 3.7 kg, with a cooking area of 804.25 cm², dimensions of 34 x 34 x 23.4 cm, and a cooking system that says fan-assisted at 500 mW. The contents bullet adds 1 kg of charcoal, 200 ml of lighter fluid and four AA batteries, and the included line lists a bag. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 704 reviews, and that text matches the charcoal-grey Classic starter, so the 704 is one sample. Twenty-four of the first 50 are marked United Kingdom. They report a few minutes to ready, coals that stay contained, a shell that stays cool, a family of four, and one cook for four or five people on a beach. The same United Kingdom reviews say the centre plate gets extremely hot and food sticks, so only the ring around it is usable, and one cook could not get more than about 20 minutes away from that centre. Turning the fan down made the heat hard to bring back, and the coal burns out if you are not cooking straight away.
Pros
- Fan named on the listing, at 500 mW, with a bag in the included line
- Bullet includes 1 kg of charcoal, 200 ml of fluid and four AA batteries
- 4.6 from 704, with 24 United Kingdom reviews in the first 50
- Those reviews include a family of four and a beach cook for four or five
Cons
- The 704 reviews are shared with the other set at about £172.00
- United Kingdom reviews say the centre plate sticks and overheats
- One cook away from the centre lasted about 20 minutes
- The bullet’s 1 kg of charcoal is less than the 2.5 kg on the other set at the same price
Best for: About four people on a garden table or a beach, when you want a named fan and a starter set and you will keep food off the hottest centre.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants the 2.5 kg charcoal bullet, or a cook who needs even heat across the whole grate.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill Classic red set
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£172
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(704)
- Size
- Classic set
- Sold as
- Starter set
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
- Cooking area
- 804.25 cm²
- Dimensions
- 34 x 34 x 23.4 cm
- Power
- 500 mW
- Fan
- Yes
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Batteries
- 4 AA
- Assembly
- No
- Colour
- Red
Common questions
Does this listing name a fan?
Yes. The cooking system says fan-assisted, and wattage is 500 milliwatts. The title says it is USB connected.
How much charcoal is in the set?
The contents bullet says 1 kg of charcoal and 200 ml of lighter fluid. The included line says charcoal, paste and tongs, and spells the paste as bennpaste.
Why is the review count 704?
The star line is 4.6 from 704, and the review text matches the Classic starter, B01EYSLFA2. It is one sample, not two.
Our view
The charcoal-grey LotusGrill Classic starter is about £172.00 and 3.7 kg, with the same 804.25 cm² and 34 x 34 x 23.4 cm as the red set. The delivery bullet lists 2.5 kg of beech charcoal, 200 ml of fuel paste, four Mignon batteries and a carry case, which is more charcoal than the red bullet’s 1 kg at the same price. The colour field says black while the title says charcoal grey, and the cooking system says Electric & Coal, with three power levels and no mains voltage in the file. The star line is 4.6 from 704, and the review text matches the red set, including 24 United Kingdom reviews in the first 50. Those reviews praise a short wait, a cool shell and a meal for four or five, including on a beach, and a small amount of fuel that one reviewer says goes a long way. They also say the centre plate sticks and overheats, heat falls away toward the edge, and one session away from the centre lasted about 20 minutes. Some scrubbing was needed before the dishwasher.
Pros
- 2.5 kg of beech charcoal in the bullet, at the same about £172.00 as the red set’s 1 kg
- Same Classic grate, 3.7 kg and 804.25 cm²
- United Kingdom reviews in the shared block include a meal for four or five
Cons
- Cooking system says Electric & Coal, with no mains voltage in the file
- Colour field says black while the title says charcoal grey
- Review text is the same 704 as the red set, including the hot centre
- Fan is not named in the cooking-system field
Best for: The same Classic grate as the red set, when the 2.5 kg charcoal bullet matters and you have read the Electric & Coal line.
Less suitable: Anyone who reads Electric & Coal as a mains grill, or who needs the colour field and the title to name the same finish.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill Classic starter
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£172
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(704)
- Size
- Classic starter
- Sold as
- Starter set
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
- Cooking area
- 804.25 cm²
- Dimensions
- 34 x 34 x 23.4 cm
- Power
- 3 levels
- Fan
- No
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Batteries
- 4 Mignon
- Assembly
- No
- Colour
- Black; title grey
Common questions
Is this an electric grill?
The cooking-system field says Electric & Coal. The fuel field says charcoal, the title says a USB port, and the file has no mains voltage. It is not a 230 V mains grill.
How does the colour read?
The title says charcoal grey. The colour field says black. Both stay as printed.
How much fuel is listed?
The delivery bullet says 2.5 kg of beech charcoal and 200 ml of fuel paste, plus four Mignon batteries. Weight and cooking area match the red set: 3.7 kg and 804.25 cm².
Our view
The deep-blue starter set is listed at about £138.89 as a Small Compact LotusGrill weighing 3 kg, with a bag, four Mignon batteries, 2.5 kg of beech charcoal, 200 ml of fuel paste and tongs on the included line. The dimension fields say 43.5 x 43.5 x 25.7 cm and the cooking area says 5,026.55 cm², which does not describe a 3 kg small grill. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 38 reviews, and the file holds ten reviews, none marked United Kingdom. A review says cooking started after about 3 to 5 minutes and that the size suited two people, with low charcoal use. Other reviews in that file, also not marked United Kingdom, say the batteries were old on arrival, the centre plate burns and sticks, and the centre smokes a little. There is no wattage in the file. Until a United Kingdom review and a size field agree with the Small title, this is a fuel bundle attached to a conflicting spec.
Pros
- Included line lists 2.5 kg of beech charcoal, 200 ml of paste, a bag and four batteries
- A review not marked United Kingdom puts the start at about 3 to 5 minutes
- Shelf price about £138.89, just above the grill-only S
Cons
- 43.5 cm and 5,026.55 cm² fight the Small title and the 3 kg weight
- No review in the file is marked United Kingdom
- Comments in the file mention old batteries and a centre plate that sticks
Best for: Someone who already knows they are buying the small grill and wants charcoal and paste in the same order, after setting aside the 43.5 cm fields.
Less suitable: A shopper using the printed cooking area to choose a larger grill, or anyone who wants a United Kingdom review in the file.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill S starter, deep blue
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£139
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(38)
- Size
- Small title
- Sold as
- Starter set
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Cooking area
- 5,026.55 cm²
- Dimensions
- 43.5 x 43.5 x 25.7 cm
- Fan
- No
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Batteries
- 4 Mignon
- Assembly
- Yes
- Colour
- Deep blue
Common questions
Is this the small grill or a larger one?
The title says Small Compact and the weight is 3 kg. The dimension fields say 43.5 x 43.5 x 25.7 cm and the cooking area says 5,026.55 cm². Those size fields conflict with the title.
What is in the starter set?
The included line lists the grill, a carry bag, four Mignon batteries, 2.5 kg of beech charcoal, 200 ml of fuel paste, tongs and a user manual.
Are there United Kingdom reviews in the file?
No. The star line is 4.6 from 38, and the file has ten reviews, none marked United Kingdom.
Our view
The grey LotusGrill Classic, model G-AN-34, is a 3.7 kg charcoal table grill at about £151.59, with a cooking area of 804.25 cm² and dimensions of 39 x 38 x 26 cm. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 940 reviews, and this file’s text is its own, with 23 of 36 captured reviews marked United Kingdom. Those reviews describe a quick setup, little smoke, efficient charcoal, and a size one reviewer puts at two to four people, plus an adjustable fan that helped avoid overcooking. The included line lists a cooking grate, an inner shell and a USB port, and it does not list a bag, batteries or a wattage. One United Kingdom review found Lotus charcoal and gel hard to buy, broke up other charcoal to fit, and then saw the fire burn out in about 20 minutes. Another United Kingdom reviewer still found a caravan holiday disappointing after buying a glass lid separately. The manufacturer field says Reimo_Consignment, and the colour is printed as Anthrazit. Assembly is stated as not required.
Pros
- Own review file, 4.5 from 940, with 23 United Kingdom reviews in the capture
- Clear Classic spec: 3.7 kg, 804.25 cm², 39 x 38 x 26 cm
- United Kingdom reviews describe little smoke and a cook for two to four
Cons
- No bag, no batteries and no wattage on the included line
- A United Kingdom review saw about 20 minutes of burn without the brand’s charcoal
- Manufacturer field says Reimo_Consignment
- A caravan holiday in one United Kingdom review stayed disappointing
Best for: Two to four people who want the Classic grate at about £151.59 and will supply a bag, batteries and beech chips themselves.
Less suitable: A first LotusGrill if the parcel must include the bag and the fuel, or a caravan cook who already found a short burn disappointing.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill Classic grey
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£152
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(940)
- Size
- Classic, G-AN-34
- Sold as
- Grill only
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
- Cooking area
- 804.25 cm²
- Dimensions
- 39 x 38 x 26 cm
- Fan
- No
- Carry bag
- No
- Assembly
- No
- Colour
- Anthracite
Common questions
What size is the grey listing?
Model G-AN-34, also named LOG-AN-34. Item weight is 3.7 kg and the cooking area is 804.25 cm². Dimensions are 39 x 38 x 26 cm.
Does the included line list a bag or batteries?
No. It lists a cooking grate, an inner shell and a USB port. No wattage is printed.
Who is named as the manufacturer?
The manufacturer field says Reimo_Consignment. Country of origin is not in the file.
Our view
The deep-blue LotusGrill S, model G-TB-280, is the best value in this set when you want the small grate and a fan named on the listing. It is about £129.00 and 3 kg, with a cooking area of 502.65 cm² and a heating-power field of 0.5 kW. The included line lists a carrying bag, four Mignon batteries, instructions and a USB cable. The star line is 4.5 from 532, the same review text as the tangerine and anthracite S, with four United Kingdom reviews in the first 50. Those reviews describe a meal for three, easy cleaning, and about 10 minutes to be ready including charcoal and gel. The fuller dimension line is 21 x 29.2 x 21 cm, while the other field prints only 29.2W cm. The 0.5 kW figure does not match the 5 W on the tangerine listing of the same size, and both numbers are left as printed. Non-UK comments in the shared sample mention a centre plate, a power-button fault and charcoal used up quickly, and the recommended-uses field says indoor against an outdoor field.
Pros
- About £129.00 with a bag, four Mignon batteries and a USB cable
- Cooking system names a fan, unlike the other S colours
- Shared United Kingdom reviews describe a cook for three or four
- Cooking area stated at 502.65 cm²
Cons
- 0.5 kW is printed beside 5 W on the tangerine S
- One dimension field says only 29.2W cm
- The 532 reviews are one block shared by three colours
- Charcoal and gel are not included
Best for: A small table for two or three when you want the S at about £129.00 that names a fan and lists a bag and four batteries.
Less suitable: Four people as a regular meal, or anyone who needs the power figure to match the tangerine listing’s 5 W.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill S deep blue
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£129
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(532)
- Size
- S, G-TB-280
- Sold as
- Grill only
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Cooking area
- 502.65 cm²
- Dimensions
- 21 x 29.2 x 21 cm
- Power
- 0.5 kW
- Fan
- Yes
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Batteries
- 4 Mignon
- Assembly
- Yes
- Colour
- Deep blue
Common questions
Does the deep-blue S listing name a fan?
Yes. The cooking-system field says conventional charcoal with a fan. Heating power is listed as 0.5 kilowatts.
Is a carry bag included?
Yes. The included line lists a carrying bag, four Mignon batteries, instructions and a USB power cable.
Why does this colour show 532 reviews?
The star line is 4.5 from 532, and the review text in the file matches the tangerine and anthracite S files. It is one sample.
Our view
The tangerine LotusGrill S, model G-OR-280, is a 3 kg charcoal table grill at about £129.00, with a cooking area of 490.87 cm² and a listed output of 5 W. The included line names the grill, a carry bag, four Mignon batteries, instructions and a USB cable, and the cooking system says charcoal without naming a fan. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 532 reviews, and that text matches the deep-blue and anthracite S files, so the 532 is one sample across three colours. Four of the first 50 reviews are marked United Kingdom, and they praise a fast heat-up, sink-sized cleaning, and a smaller size that one reviewer says cooks for three or four, including a campervan. One of those reviews puts the wait at about 10 minutes once the charcoal and gel are in. The dimension fields disagree, printing both 28 x 28 x 21 cm and 21 x 25 x 21 cm. Criticisms in the same sample are not marked United Kingdom: a centre plate, a unit that arrived damaged with a power-button fault, and charcoal that ran out during two people’s chicken wings. The recommended-uses field says indoor while the indoor/outdoor field says Outdoor, and the bullets tell you to buy the gel and beech charcoal separately.
Pros
- About £129.00, 3 kg, with a bag, four Mignon batteries and a USB cable listed
- United Kingdom reviews in the shared block praise a cook for three or four
- One of those reviews puts ready time at about 10 minutes with charcoal and gel
- Cooking area stated at 490.87 cm²
Cons
- Fan not named, and the power field says 5 W
- Dimension fields disagree: 28 x 28 x 21 cm and 21 x 25 x 21 cm
- The 532 reviews are shared with the other S colours
- Gel and beech charcoal are not in the box
Best for: Two or three people at a table or in a campervan, when you want the tangerine S with a bag and batteries listed and you will check both dimension fields.
Less suitable: A cook who needs the fan named on the listing, or a regular meal planned around the Classic grate of 804.25 cm².
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill S tangerine
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£129
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(532)
- Size
- S, G-OR-280
- Sold as
- Grill only
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Cooking area
- 490.87 cm²
- Dimensions
- 28×28×21 or 21×25×21
- Power
- 5 W
- Fan
- No
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Batteries
- 4 Mignon
- Assembly
- Yes
- Colour
- Tangerine
Common questions
Does the orange S listing include a carry bag?
Yes. The included-components line lists the grill, a carry bag, four Mignon batteries, instructions and a USB power cable.
What power does the listing state?
5 watts. The title also says power from a USB port or a power bank. The cooking-system field says charcoal and does not name a fan.
Do the size fields agree?
No. One field says 28 x 28 x 21 cm and another says 21 x 25 x 21 cm. Item weight is 3 kg and the cooking area is 490.87 cm².
Our view
The anthracite LotusGrill S, model G-AN-280, is a 3 kg charcoal table grill at about £129.00, with dimensions of 29.2 x 29.2 x 21 cm and a cooking area of 490 cm². Heating power is printed as 1,500 BTU, and the cooking system says charcoal grill without naming a fan. The included-components line says Battery, so a carry bag is not part of what this listing promises, unlike the tangerine and deep-blue S. The 4.5-from-532 line and the review text match those two colours. The four United Kingdom reviews in that shared first 50 praise quick heat, a cook for three or four, and washing-up in a sink. A German review in the same block, not marked United Kingdom, needed a refill for two people’s chicken wings, and other notes mention a centre plate and a damaged unit. The recommended-uses field says indoor while the indoor/outdoor field says Outdoor.
Pros
- About £129.00 and 3 kg, with one dimension line of 29.2 x 29.2 x 21 cm
- Same United Kingdom praise as the other S colours for a small cook
- Cooking area stated at 490 cm²
Cons
- Included line says Battery, with no carry bag
- Fan not named, and power is printed as 1,500 BTU
- The 532 reviews are shared with the tangerine and deep-blue S
- Recommended uses say indoor against an outdoor field
Best for: A buyer who wants the anthracite finish and will confirm a bag is in the parcel, because the included line does not list one.
Less suitable: Anyone treating this colour as a separate set of 532 reviews, or a trip that depends on a bag being in the box.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill S anthracite
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£129
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(532)
- Size
- S, G-AN-280
- Sold as
- Grill only
- Weight
- 3 kg
- Cooking area
- 490 cm²
- Dimensions
- 29.2 x 29.2 x 21 cm
- Power
- 1,500 BTU
- Fan
- No
- Carry bag
- No
- Batteries
- Battery
- Assembly
- Yes
- Colour
- Anthracite
Common questions
Does the anthracite S listing include a carry bag?
Not in the included-components line. That line says Battery. The other two S colours list a bag.
What power is printed?
1,500 British thermal units. The cooking-system field says charcoal grill and does not name a fan.
Is the 532-review line unique to this colour?
No. The star line is 4.5 from 532, and the review text matches the tangerine and deep-blue S files.
Our view
The XL starter set is about £250.00 and 6.5 kg, with a cooking area of 0.13 m² and dimensions printed as a 43.5 cm square, set against 43.5 x 35 x 25.7 cm on the anthracite XL. The title says red and tangerine-orange, the colour field says orange, and the model number is the barcode 4250649427119. The cooking system says air-cooled, with ten power levels and no wattage, so a fan is not named. The included line lists a battery, tongs, a tray and a manual, while the contents bullet adds an XL carrying bag, 1 kg of beech charcoal, 200 ml of fuel paste and four Mignon batteries. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 80 reviews, and the file holds 16 reviews, three of them marked United Kingdom. Those three praise a start inside about five minutes, camping with plenty of food, and the extra room over a regular size. Criticisms in the file are not marked United Kingdom: a ventilation knob missing after winter storage, strong smoke on a balcony with the brand’s paste, and heat that one reviewer says suits two or three people.
Pros
- 6.5 kg XL class with 0.13 m² stated and 1 kg of charcoal in the bullet
- Three United Kingdom reviews praise a start inside about five minutes
- Ten power levels listed, with a battery on the included line
Cons
- Model number is the barcode 4250649427119
- Colour and the 43.5 cm square do not match the anthracite XL
- Fan not named, and only three United Kingdom reviews are in the file
- Highest shelf price in the set, at about £250.00
Best for: An XL-weight grill when you want 1 kg of charcoal in the order and you can live with a barcode as the model number.
Less suitable: A shopper who needs the colour and the footprint to match the anthracite XL, or a table that will not take 6.5 kg.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill XL starter
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£250
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(80)
- Size
- XL starter
- Sold as
- Starter set
- Weight
- 6.5 kg
- Cooking area
- 0.13 m²
- Dimensions
- 43.5 cm square
- Power
- 10 levels
- Fan
- No
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Batteries
- 4 Mignon
- Assembly
- Yes
- Colour
- Orange field
Common questions
Which colour is this XL starter?
The title says red and tangerine-orange. The colour field says orange. The model number is 4250649427119.
What power does the listing state?
Ten power levels, and the cooking system says air-cooled. There is no wattage. The contents bullet names a USB connection and four Mignon batteries.
How big is the cooking area?
0.13 square metres. Weight is 6.5 kg. The dimension field is 43.5 x 43.5 x 25.7 cm, a square rather than 43.5 by 35 cm.
Our view
The anthracite LotusGrill XL, model LOG-AN-435, is a 6.5 kg charcoal table grill at about £230.01, measuring 43.5 x 35 x 25.7 cm, with a heating-power line of 8,500 BTU and no cooking-area field. A carry case is included. Batteries are not listed, and the bullets describe a bellows rather than a fan in the cooking-system field. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 1,511 reviews, the lowest stars and the largest count here, and 40 of the first 50 are marked United Kingdom. Those reviews include about five minutes to ready, eight people from one filling, and a camping meal for a couple and two teenagers that needed a charcoal top-up. The same United Kingdom sample reports a fan that stopped after about a year, a grate weld that broke after two uses, a side clip that no longer latched the grate, and a charcoal container that holed or whose chimney rusted after winter storage. One United Kingdom review used it indoors and reported a lot of smoke, and another said it was not smokeless and that a dishwasher did not leave it clear. One reviewer says the smaller version would suit a family of four or five.
Pros
- Largest review file here, 4.3 from 1,511, with 40 United Kingdom reviews in the first 50
- United Kingdom reviews include eight people from one filling
- Carry case listed, at 6.5 kg and 43.5 x 35 x 25.7 cm
Cons
- United Kingdom reviews report a fan that stopped after about a year
- A grate weld, a side clip and a holed or rusted charcoal cup appear in that sample
- No cooking-area field, and batteries are not listed
- One United Kingdom review used it indoors and reported heavy smoke
Best for: A larger sitting that can carry 6.5 kg, after you have read the United Kingdom reviews about a failed fan and a holed charcoal cup.
Less suitable: Two people who would be served by the S, or a buyer who took the low-smoke bullet as a promise.
Specifications
- Model
- LotusGrill XL anthracite
- Brand
- LotusGrill
- Price
- ∼£230
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(1,511)
- Size
- XL, LOG-AN-435
- Sold as
- Grill only
- Weight
- 6.5 kg
- Dimensions
- 43.5 x 35 x 25.7 cm
- Power
- 8,500 BTU
- Fan
- No
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Assembly
- No
- Colour
- Anthracite
Common questions
How big is this XL on the listing?
Model LOG-AN-435. Weight is 6.5 kg and dimensions are 43.5 x 35 x 25.7 cm. There is no cooking-area field.
Does the listing name a fan?
The bullets say a bellows effect. Heating power is 8,500 British thermal units. Batteries and USB are not in the fields. A carry case is included.
What do United Kingdom reviews report failing?
A fan that stopped after about a year, a grate weld after two uses, a side clip, and a charcoal container that holed or rusted. One review used it indoors and reported heavy smoke.
How we compared
Nine amazon.co.uk listings were scored from the files staged on 15 October 2026. Stars, review counts and shelf prices are those UK lines. There was no lab cook. A copied review block does not earn a second full sample. The five weights below sum to 100.
1
Amazon stars
48%Star points are the amazon.co.uk rating times 10, so 4.6 becomes 46 and 4.3 becomes 43. That block is the largest share of the score.
2
United Kingdom review evidence
14%Up to 15 points from United Kingdom-marked reviews in the capture. Forty or more score 15. A block shared with another ASIN scores less than a file of its own.
3
Kit on the listing
19%Points cover a bag, batteries, a fan named in a field, size fields that agree with the title, and starter fuel. A bellows only in the bullets scores less than a named fan.
4
Price against the kit
14%About £129.00 with a bag, batteries and a named fan scores highest. A dearer set scores for the fuel it adds. A conflicting size field scores low.
5
Review sentiment
5%Up to 5 points for United Kingdom praise, marked down where those same reviews describe a hot centre, a short burn, or a failed fan.
Independent review
Last updated: 16.10.2026
8 sources checked
Lotus grill buying guide
Choose by model code, then by grill-only or starter set, then by the power field as printed. Colour is how the listing looks. It is not a separate size. Prices below are the nine amazon.co.uk shelves staged on 15 October 2026.
What is a Lotus grill?
A Lotus grill in this comparison is a round tabletop charcoal barbecue. The canister is closed. A battery or a USB connection runs a fan on the listings that name one. It is not a gas barbecue, and it is not a folding tray. Nine amazon.co.uk listings are on this page. Shelf prices on 15 October 2026 run from about £129.00 to about £250.00. The S band is three grill-only colours at about £129.00, each 3 kg, and a deep-blue starter at about £138.89.
Best for
- Two or three people, when the S dimensions agree and a bag is on the included line
- About four people who will keep food off a hot centre on the Classic grate
- A larger sitting that can carry 6.5 kg and has read the XL failure notes
Not ideal for
- A balcony, a kitchen, a tent, an awning or a caravan
- A shopper who counts 532 or 704 once for every colour
- Anyone using 5,026.55 cm² on the small starter as the grate size
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Counting one review block once per colour
The three S colours share one 4.5-from-532 line, and the review text matches. The two Classic sets at about £172.00 share one 4.6-from-704 line. A copied block is one sample. It does not become three samples, or two, because the colour changes.
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Trusting 5,026.55 cm² on the small starter
The deep-blue starter is titled Small and weighs 3 kg. The dimension fields say 43.5 x 43.5 x 25.7 cm and the cooking area says 5,026.55 cm². Those size fields do not describe that grill. No review in the file is marked United Kingdom.
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Reading indoor, or Electric & Coal, as permission
A recommended-uses field that says indoor does not override Fire England. Electric & Coal on the Classic starter has no mains voltage in the file. Pack the grill only after it is cool. A dead fan is a seller issue, not a reason to light it in a tent.
What to weigh up
Size code and what is in the box
HighStart with the model code, not the colour. The S codes G-OR-280, G-TB-280 and G-AN-280 are each about £129.00 and 3 kg, with cooking areas of about 490 to 503 cm². Grey G-AN-34 is the Classic grill alone at about £151.59, 3.7 kg and 804.25 cm². Anthracite LOG-AN-435 is the XL at about £230.01 and 6.5 kg. The deep-blue starter titled Small prints 43.5 cm and 5,026.55 cm². Reject that field. The XL starter prints a 43.5 cm square, not 43.5 by 35 cm.
Power as printed, and where you light it
HighLeave the power field in the unit the listing uses. The orange S prints 5 watts and does not name a fan. The deep-blue S prints 0.5 kilowatts and names a fan. The red set prints 500 milliwatts and says fan-assisted. Anthracite S prints 1,500 BTU and does not name a fan. The anthracite XL prints 8,500 British thermal units, and the bullets say a bellows. The Classic starter says Electric & Coal, with three power levels and no mains voltage in the file. Light it outdoors only.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
About four, hot centre accepted
You want the Classic grate of 804.25 cm², starter fuel in the parcel, and a fan named at 500 milliwatts. United Kingdom reviews in the shared block include a family of four and a centre plate that sticks.
A larger sitting at 6.5 kg
You can carry 6.5 kg and you have read the United Kingdom reviews on the anthracite XL: a fan that stopped after about a year, a grate weld, a side clip, and a charcoal cup that holed or rusted.
Common questions about Lotus grills
Which Lotus grill is the top pick in this comparison?
The top pick is the red LotusGrill Classic starter at about £172.00. The listing names a fan at 500 milliwatts, includes a bag, and adds starter fuel in the bullet. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.6 from 704 reviews, and that text is shared with the other set at the same price. United Kingdom reviews in the sample include a meal for four, and they also say the centre plate overheats. The score is editorial. It is not a lab cook.
How much does a Lotus grill cost on amazon.co.uk?
On these nine shelves, staged on 15 October 2026, the three S grill-only colours are about £129.00 and the deep-blue starter is about £138.89. The grey Classic is about £151.59. Both Classic starter sets are about £172.00. The anthracite XL is about £230.01 and the XL starter is about £250.00. The maker’s UK shop lists a Mini from £140, a standard grill from £175 and an XL from £265. Those shop figures are not these amazon.co.uk prices.
What should I check on the listing before I buy?
Check the model code before the colour. The S codes are G-OR-280, G-TB-280 and G-AN-280. The grey Classic is G-AN-34. The anthracite XL is LOG-AN-435. Then read grill-only against starter set, and read the power field as printed, without converting watts into British thermal units. The included line is the promise. A bag named only in a bullet does not fill a blank included line. Reject a cooking area of 5,026.55 cm² on a listing titled Small.
Can I light a Lotus grill on a balcony, indoors, or in a tent?
No. Fire England and the London Fire Brigade say never on a balcony. The England leaflet of 25 May 2022 says never indoors, in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan. A field that says indoor does not change that. Outdoor smoke can still be a nuisance. Scotland’s guide of 24 June 2024 warns on carbon monoxide in a confined space. If someone is overcome by fumes, get help. See carbon monoxide and a camping stove.
Are the 532 and 704 review counts separate for each colour?
No. The three S colours print 4.5 from 532, and the review text matches across those files, with four United Kingdom reviews in the first 50 of that shared block. The red set and the other Classic starter both print 4.6 from 704, again with matching text, including 24 United Kingdom reviews in the first 50. A copied block is one sample. It does not become two or three because the colour field changes.
How much charcoal goes in the canister?
Use the canister limit, not the 5 cm depth written for an open tray. The maker’s S page says at most 120 g, while the live orange description says 250 g. The Classic page says up to 250 g. The XL page says about 400 g. The UK charcoal advice in the digest is beech chips rather than briquettes. Gel and charcoal are not in the grill-only boxes. One United Kingdom review of the grey Classic broke other charcoal to fit and then saw about 20 minutes of burn.
Is the Classic starter a mains electric grill?
The cooking-system field on the charcoal-grey Classic starter says Electric & Coal. The fuel field says charcoal, the title says a USB port, and the file has no mains voltage. Do not read that line as a 230 V grill with a BS 1363 plug. The red set at the same price names a fan at 500 milliwatts. A fan that later fails is a seller issue under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. It is not a laboratory score.
Our verdict
The red LotusGrill Classic starter is the top pick. It has the highest total, a fan named on the listing, a bag and starter fuel, on one 704-review block shared with the other set at about £172.00. The deep-blue S at about £129.00 is the best value: the strongest price-to-kit result, with a bag, four batteries and a fan named on the listing. The three S colours are not three evidence sets, and the two sets at about £172.00 are not two evidence sets. None of these scores is a lab cook.
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LotusGrill Classic red set
Highest total: a named fan, a bag and starter fuel, on one 704-review block shared with the other set at about £172.00.
Best value
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LotusGrill S deep blue
Strongest price-to-kit result at about £129.00, with a bag, four batteries and a fan named on the listing.
Editorial
Editor
DIY & tools
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 16.10.2026
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Guides to Lotus grills
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Lotus grill buying guideThe listing conflicts: size fields, shared review counts, and what the included line actually names.Who each Lotus grill size suitsS for two or three, Classic for about four, XL if you can carry 6.5 kg.How to use a Lotus grillLight, fan, fuel, cool-down and cleaning, without a rank of the nine listings.Lotus grill on a balconyWhy a low-smoke bullet is not permission to light one on a balcony.Lotus grill or a portable trayA fan canister against a folding tray in the about £8.99 to £34.99 band.
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Sources
Public UK sources and the maker’s size pages. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines staged on 15 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Smoke control areas (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- GOV.UK — Fire safety outdoors (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Fire England — Fire safety outdoors (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- London Fire Brigade — Barbecues (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- LotusGrill S — weight and canister limit (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- LotusGrill Classic — weight and canister limit (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- LotusGrill UK — shop from-prices (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
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