Car camping with a bag
You will wait for coals and you want a fold-flat tray with a listed carry case. Keep the charcoal below half the tray, and count the Charmline reviews once.
Portable grill comparison 2026
The best portable grills, compared.
Top pick: Charmline CL-PGL black – Highest score: a listed case, 4.6 from 781 reviews counted once, and calmer stiffness comments. Best value: CUQOO DYN12665 folding charcoal grill – Case and cover at about £12.59, with 4.1 from 362 reviews. Updated 16.10.2026.
A portable grill is a reusable charcoal barbecue for a pitch, a beach, or a garden table. Most are lidless folding trays, and one is a fire-pit bowl. Gas grills, lidded kettles, and foil trays are not in this set. You separate them by folded size, whether a carry case is listed, how the air is controlled, and whether reviews mention a warped grate, rust, or sharp edges. Stated weights run from about 0.4 kg to 2.81 kg. That text is shared with the green, so it counts once. What to check on the listing is in the [portable grill buying guide](/hub/portable-grills/portable-grill/sub/portable-grill-buying-guide). Odoland’s bullets also mention wood and a fire pit. An indoor 1,630 W is outside this set.
A portable grill is a reusable charcoal barbecue for a pitch, a beach, or a garden table. Most are lidless folding trays, and one is a fire-pit bowl. Gas grills, lidded kettles, and foil trays are not in this set.
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Personal buying guide
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Our view
The black Charmline CL-PGL is the top pick in this charcoal set for a couple who want a folding tray and a listed carry case. It is £22.34 and 2.3 kg, with dimensions of 23 x 34.7 x 7.6 cm, a cooking area of 667 cm², and a title claim of 1–3 people. The star line is 4.6 from 781 reviews, the same review text as the green Charmline, so you should count that corpus once. Those comments are less harsh on stiffness than the bowed-grate notes on several trays under £16, although warp and paint loss still turn up. The assembly field says no, which is clearer than the green listing’s clash. The bullets tell you to keep the charcoal below half the tray, a tighter limit than the fire-service guide of about 5 cm on a larger barbecue. A one-month warranty is thin if the grate moves after a season. It is still a lidless budget tray, so leave it if you want a lidded kettle or a gas control knob.
Pros
- Carry case listed, at £22.34 and 2.3 kg
- 4.6 from 781 reviews, calmer on stiffness than several cheaper trays
- Assembly field says no, unlike the green listing’s clash
- Bullets say keep charcoal below half the tray
- Folds, with a lifting grate and 667 cm² claimed
Cons
- Review text is shared with the green ASIN
- Warp and paint loss still appear in that text
- Warranty field is one month
- No lid, and no separate air-control field
Best for: Two or three people, car camping or a small garden, when you want a case and will keep the coals below half the tray.
Less suitable: A buyer counting the green listing as extra proof, or anyone who needs a lid, a gas control, or a fire pit.
Specifications
- Model
- Charmline CL-PGL black
- Brand
- Charmline
- Price
- ∼£22
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(781)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- Yes
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Cooking area
- 667 cm²
- Grate
- Lifts
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- No
- Party claim
- 1–3 people
Common questions
How does the black Charmline differ from the green one on the listing?
The black listing is £22.34 and 2.3 kg, with assembly stated as no. The green listing is £25.34 and 2.5 kg, with assembly stated as yes. Both show 4.6 from 781 reviews, and the raw review text matches.
Is a carry case included?
Yes. The included-components field says a carry case.
What fuel is specified?
Charcoal. The bullets also say to keep the charcoal below half the tray.
Our view
The green Charmline CL-PGL is a folding charcoal grill at £25.34, listed at 2.5 kg, with a folded size of 34.7 x 23 x 7.6 cm and a cooking area of 667 cm². The listing line is 4.6 from 781 reviews, and that review text is the same corpus as the black Charmline, so those 781 reviews are not a second independent sample. Reviews mention the bag, which matches a carry case in the included-components field. The title claims 1–3 people, and the grate is described as one that lifts. The assembly field says yes, while the bullets say no installation is required, so the box has to settle that argument. Stiffness comments in the shared text are calmer than the bowed-grate notes on several cheaper trays, though warp and paint loss still appear. The warranty field is one month, which is short if a seam fails after a few weekends.
Pros
- Carry case listed, and reviews mention a bag
- 4.6 on the shared 781-review text
- Folds to 34.7 x 23 x 7.6 cm at 2.5 kg
- Grate that lifts, with a 1–3 person title claim
Cons
- Same review text as the black listing
- Assembly field and bullets disagree
- £3 more than the black Charmline
- One-month warranty
Best for: Someone who wants this green finish and a case, and who accepts that the reviews are shared with the black listing.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a separate evidence set, or who would rather pay £22.34 for the black listing.
Specifications
- Model
- Charmline CL-PGL green
- Brand
- Charmline
- Price
- ∼£25
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(781)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- Yes
- Weight
- 2.5 kg
- Cooking area
- 667 cm²
- Grate
- Lifts
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- Conflict
- Party claim
- 1–3 people
Common questions
Does the green Charmline include a carry case?
Yes. The included-components field says a carry case, and reviews mention a bag.
How many people does the title claim it suits?
The title says 1–3 people. That is a listing claim, not a measured capacity.
Does the listing agree on assembly?
No. The assembly field says yes, and the bullets say no installation is required.
Our view
The Odoland is a collapsible camping grill and fire pit at £34.99 and 2.2 kg, with 4.5 stars from 720 reviews. The cooking-area field is 961 cm², the bullets describe a grill net and a carry bag, and the included-components field names a frying tray. The title says 304 stainless steel and the material field says alloy steel, so the metal is not one agreed description. Fuel is charcoal in the field, and the bullets also describe wood and open-fire cooking, which a pitch can forbid even when a raised barbecue is allowed. It is the only fire-pit shape in this set, useful where a bowl is permitted and the wrong tool where the site wants a tray off the ground. Dimensions appear as 31 x 31 x 21 cm and as 31 x 21 x 31 cm, and at 2.2 kg before fuel it is a car-camping piece. The stars do not make it the top pick for a folding tray, because it is a different object at the top of this price band.
Pros
- 4.5 from 720 reviews
- Listed as a grill and a fire pit
- 961 cm² cooking area
- Carry bag described in the bullets
- Collapses, at 2.2 kg
Cons
- Dearest in the set, at £34.99
- Material field disagrees with the 304 stainless title
- Included components and the bag do not match
- Wood and open-fire bullets need a site that allows them
Best for: A car-camping pitch that allows a fire pit as well as a grill, and where you can carry 2.2 kg before the fuel.
Less suitable: A flat-tray cook, a day walk, or a site that bans open fires and bowls.
Specifications
- Model
- Odoland collapsible camping grill
- Brand
- Odoland
- Price
- ∼£35
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(720)
- Fuel
- Charcoal, wood
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- Yes
- Weight
- 2.2 kg
- Cooking area
- 961 cm²
- Grate
- Grill net
- Fire pit
- Yes
- Assembly
- Yes
Common questions
Is this only a fire pit?
No. The listing sells it as a collapsible camping grill and a fire pit, with a grill net described in the bullets.
What fuel does the listing allow?
The fuel field says charcoal. The bullets also describe wood on the grill gate and open-fire cooking.
Does it come with a bag?
The bullets say it packs into a carry bag. The included-components field names a frying tray.
Our view
The AGM X0696 is a folding charcoal barbecue at £17.99, with an item weight of 1.7 kg against a bullet that says 1,850 g, and a folded size of 43.3 x 29.5 x 6.0 cm. It carries 4.3 stars from 864 amazon.co.uk reviews, and those reviews more often describe a compact grill than the bullet claim of 5–7 people. Five vents on each side are the air control the listing actually states, and the assembly field says yes. No carry case is included, only the barbecue itself, so the flat pack still needs a bag of your own. One review describes a pitch that allowed a barbecue and not an open fire, which is that site’s rule. The cooking-area field is empty, so you cannot compare the grate with the Charmline’s stated 667 cm² from this listing alone. A one-year warranty is stated, which is longer than the Charmline’s month, and the missing case remains the practical gap.
Pros
- Five vents on both sides
- 4.3 from 864 reviews
- Folds to about 43.3 x 29.5 x 6.0 cm
- One-year warranty stated
Cons
- No carry case
- 5–7 people claim sits against compact-grill reviews
- Weight lines do not match exactly
- Cooking area not stated
Best for: A small-group cook who wants side vents at £17.99 and already has a bag.
Less suitable: A pitch where you must pack a case, or a meal planned around a 5–7 person grate.
Specifications
- Model
- AGM X0696 portable charcoal barbecue
- Brand
- AGM
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(864)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- No
- Weight
- 1.7 kg
- Air control
- 5 vents/side
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- Yes
- Party claim
- 5–7 people
Common questions
Does the AGM listing include a carry case?
No. Included components are the barbecue grill.
How many people do the bullets claim it suits?
The bullets say 5–7 people. Reviews more often describe it as a compact grill.
Is assembly required?
The listing field says yes. The bullets say it is easy to assemble and disassemble.
Our view
The WixbFyn ZDSKL-001 is a stainless folding charcoal grill at £19.99 and 2.05 kg, with 4.2 stars from 388 reviews. The bullets claim four heat levels and a tool-free fold, and the assembly field says no. The size lines do not agree: item fields say 2.6 x 21.5 x 43 cm and 25 x 215 x 429 mm, while an unfolded bullet says 71.2 x 16.3 x 20.5 cm. No size was remeasured for this comparison, so you cannot plan a cool-box gap from one of those figures, and there is no carry case in the box. A one-year warranty is stated, and the specification fields do not add a vent count beside the four-level bullet. The 388 reviews are a usable sample, and they still sit beside a listing that cannot tell you how long the grill is.
Pros
- 4.2 from 388 reviews
- Bullets claim four heat levels and a tool-free fold
- 2.05 kg at £19.99
- One-year warranty stated
Cons
- Size fields and the unfolded bullet conflict
- No carry case
- No vent count beside the four-level claim
- Cooking area not stated
Best for: A buyer who can measure the tray on arrival and wants a mid-price stainless fold without a bag.
Less suitable: Someone packing to a published centimetre, or a cook who needs a stated grate area before they buy.
Specifications
- Model
- WixbFyn ZDSKL-001 folding charcoal grill
- Brand
- WixbFyn
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(388)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- No
- Weight
- 2.05 kg
- Air control
- 4 levels
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- No
Common questions
How is the heat adjusted?
The bullets say a 4-level heat control. There is no separate vent count in the specification fields.
Which size figure should you trust?
The raw file gives more than one size. The item fields and the unfolded bullet (71.2 x 16.3 x 20.5 cm) do not match. No size was remeasured.
Is a carry case included?
No. Included components are the BBQ grill.
Our view
The Rammento 42 cm folding barbecue is listed at £9.25 and 2.81 kg, the heaviest tray in this set, with dimensions of 42 x 4 x 45 cm and bullets that say it collapses to 4 cm deep. The cooking-area field is 1,116 cm² on a chrome-plated steel grate, and assembly is stated as required. The star line is 4.2 from 4 reviews, and the raw file holds three UK review texts, which is too thin a sample for a top pick. A carry case is in the included-components field, yet one of those reviews says no case arrived and the plate would not pack inside, while another praises a case. At this price the chrome tray looks generous on the title, and four reviews cannot show whether the grate stays flat after a summer. You would be buying the listed size more than a pattern in buyer comments. Check the box the day it arrives if the case is the reason you chose it.
Pros
- £9.25, with a stated 4 cm fold
- Cooking area listed at 1,116 cm²
- Carry case is on the included-components line
- Chrome-plated steel grate
Cons
- Only 4.2 from 4 reviews
- One UK review says the case was missing
- 2.81 kg, the heaviest listing here
- Assembly required, and the case is disputed
Best for: A buyer who wants the largest stated cooking area under £10 and will check the box for the case the same day.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a review pattern before they trust a grate, or a walker who is counting grams.
Specifications
- Model
- Rammento 42 cm folding portable BBQ
- Brand
- Rammento
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(4)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- Yes
- Weight
- 2.81 kg
- Cooking area
- 1116 cm²
- Grate
- Chrome steel
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- Yes
Common questions
Does the Rammento come with a carry case?
The listing says yes. One of the three UK reviews says no case arrived and the grill plate would not pack inside. Another review praises a case.
How flat does the listing say it folds?
The dimension field is 42 x 4 x 45 cm, and the bullets say it collapses to 4 cm deep.
How many reviews are on the listing?
The listing line is 4.2 from 4 reviews. The raw file contains three UK review texts.
Our view
The Kizmyee TL-372 is a folding charcoal tray listed at £15.99, with an item weight of 1.29 kg and a bullet that instead says 1.6 kg. Across 1,715 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.1 stars, the largest review count in this set, and the listing is number 1 in Portable Barbecues. That rank is an amazon.co.uk sales position beside the star line. Reviewers report a grate that bows toward the coals, and others mention sharp edges while putting the tray together, even though the assembly field says no assembly is required. Vents at both ends and a removable grate are stated, and the cooking-area field reads 176.12 square inches, while the party-size line of 3–5 people is only a claim. There is no carry case in the included-components line, so you pack the folded tray as it is. Material bullets say 430 stainless steel, while the material field says iron and chrome-plated mesh, so the finish is not one agreed description.
Pros
- Largest review sample in the set, 4.1 from 1,715
- Vents at both ends and a removable grate
- Folds, at a stated 26.9 x 41.4 x 19.6 cm
- £15.99, with a stated cooking area of 176.12 square inches
Cons
- Bowed-grate reviews
- Sharp edges reported during setup
- No carry case
- Weight and material fields disagree
Best for: A garden cook for two or three who wants the most-reviewed folding tray in this set and will check the grate on arrival.
Less suitable: A boot trip that needs a case, or a cook who has read the bowed-grate complaints and wants a stiffer mesh.
Specifications
- Model
- Kizmyee TL-372 folding charcoal grill
- Brand
- Kizmyee
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(1,715)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- No
- Weight
- 1.29 kg
- Cooking area
- 1136 cm²
- Air control
- Vents both ends
- Grate
- Removable
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- No
- Party claim
- 3–5 people
Common questions
What fuel does the Kizmyee listing specify?
Charcoal. The cooking-system field and the bullets both say charcoal, for outdoor use.
Does the listing include a carry case?
No. Included components are the grate. The bullets describe folding legs and side handles.
Is assembly required?
The listing field says no. Reviews still mention sharp edges while putting it together.
Our view
The iHomara TL-372 is a folding charcoal grill at £11.16 and 1.35 kg, with 4.1 stars from 736 reviews and a cooking area of 176.52 square inches. The model string TL-372 also appears on the Kizmyee at £15.99, but the ASIN, brand and price differ, so this is a separate listing. Dimensions are 26 x 19 x 41 cm, assembly is stated as not required, and the included-components field lists a user manual rather than a case. The bullets say 430 stainless steel, and they also say the grill can be used indoors and outdoors. UK fire-safety guidance says never use a barbecue indoors, in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan, so that bullet is not a clearance. One review says the underside warped a table, which means you want a heat-proof surface. The review count is why the price looks attractive, and the missing case plus the hot base are the limits.
Pros
- £11.16 with 4.1 from 736 reviews
- Stated cooking area of 176.52 square inches
- Folds, at 1.35 kg, with assembly stated as no
- One-year warranty field
Cons
- No carry case
- Indoor-use bullet conflicts with UK fire guidance
- A review reports the underside warping a table
- Shares the TL-372 model string with a different ASIN
Best for: A garden cook who already owns a heat-proof stand and a bag, and who wants a low price with hundreds of reviews.
Less suitable: A campsite pack that needs a case, or anyone who read the indoor bullet as permission.
Specifications
- Model
- iHomara TL-372 folding charcoal grill
- Brand
- iHomara
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(736)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- No
- Weight
- 1.35 kg
- Cooking area
- 1139 cm²
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- No
Common questions
Is this the same product as the Kizmyee TL-372?
The model-name string is TL-372 on both, but the ASINs, brands and prices differ. Kizmyee is B09C1S5PMC at £15.99. This one is B0CQXJWXQF at £11.16.
Does the listing say it can be used indoors?
The bullets say indoors and outdoors. UK fire-safety guidance says never use a barbecue indoors, in a tent, under an awning or in a caravan. The bullet is not a clearance to do that.
Is a carry case included?
No. The included-components field lists a user manual.
Our view
The CUQOO DYN12665 is the best value in this set when you want a carry case and a cover without paying the Charmline price. It is listed at £12.59 and 1.3 kg, with both a case and a grill cover, airway vents in the bullets, and a cooking area of 96 square inches. That grate sits a little under the Charmline’s 667 cm² and well under the 176-square-inch fields on the TL-372 trays, so it suits two people more readily than a crowd. The star line is 4.1 from 362 reviews, assembly is required, and the dimensions are 27 x 35 x 19 cm. The warranty field says none, and the country-of-origin field says United Kingdom without a factory address in the file. No laboratory stiffness test is attached to this listing. You get the bag and the cover at a low shelf price, and you give up grate area and a stated warranty to do it.
Pros
- Carry case and grill cover at £12.59
- Airway vents stated in the bullets
- 1.3 kg, with 4.1 from 362 reviews
- Cooking area stated, at 96 square inches
Cons
- 96 square inches is a modest grate next to the 176-square-inch trays
- Warranty field says none
- Assembly is required
Best for: A picnic or a car boot for two, when the case and cover matter more than the largest grate in the set.
Less suitable: A group that needs the bigger cooking-area figures, or a buyer who wants a warranty line on the listing.
Specifications
- Model
- CUQOO DYN12665 folding charcoal grill
- Brand
- CUQOO
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(362)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- Yes
- Weight
- 1.3 kg
- Cooking area
- 619 cm²
- Air control
- Airway vents
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- Yes
Common questions
What is in the box according to the listing?
A carry case and a grill cover.
What is the cooking area?
96 square inches, in the listing field.
Where does the listing say it was made?
The country-of-origin field says United Kingdom. No factory address is in the raw file.
Our view
The WINB KPKL01 is the cheapest listing here at £8.99, and the title calls it a mini charcoal grill for 1–2 people with a carry bag. The weight field says 410 g and the bullets say 520 g, so the empty grill is not one agreed figure. The item-dimension field is a 25 mm cube, while the bullets say it folds to 8.2 x 5.5 inches, and both cannot describe the same object. The star line is 4.1 from 149 reviews, but the written reviews are not marked as UK reviews and include United States text, so they are not amazon.co.uk opinion. The title also calls it a fire pit, without a separate pit specification you could check against a site rule. A carry case is listed, which would matter on a day trip if the object in the box matches the inch bullets. Do not plan a pack around the 25 mm line.
Pros
- £8.99 with a carry case listed
- Title aimed at 1–2 people
- Light on both weight lines, 410 g or 520 g
- Folds, if you follow the inch bullets
Cons
- Dimension field is a 25 mm cube
- Review text is not labelled as UK
- Weight lines disagree
- Fire-pit wording in the title without a separate pit specification
Best for: One person who wants the lowest shelf price and will measure the grill before a trip.
Less suitable: A buyer treating 4.1 from 149 as British buyer opinion, or anyone packing to the 25 mm field.
Specifications
- Model
- WINB KPKL01 mini folding grill
- Brand
- Winb
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(149)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- Yes
- Weight
- 0.41 kg
- Fire pit
- Yes
- Assembly
- Yes
- Party claim
- 1–2 people
Common questions
Who is this grill listed for?
The title says 1–2 people. That is a listing claim.
Why do the sizes disagree?
The item-dimension field is a 25 mm cube, while the bullets say it folds to 8.2 x 5.5 inches and the weight field is 410 g. The raw file does not resolve that.
Are the written reviews marked as UK reviews?
No. The raw file has review text, including United States reviews, and the listing line is 4.1 from 149. UK-only review text is not labelled.
Our view
The Minxchen KJ-2026 is a folding charcoal grill at £14.99 and 1.63 kg, with the lowest star line in the set at 3.8 from 106 reviews. The title gives a cooking area of 44 x 28 cm and five side vents, and the cooking-surface field says 198 square inches, which is roughly the same area. The item-dimension fields instead say a 5 cm cube and 50 x 50 x 50 mm, which cannot describe a 1.63 kg grill. The bullets mention a split grid, there is no carry case, and assembly is stated as not required. A one-year warranty is on the listing, which does not repair a size field you cannot use. Five vents are a usable air-control claim only if the grill you receive matches the title. The 3.8 score is the reason to hesitate, because the other folding trays here sit at 4.1 or above.
Pros
- Five side vents and a split grid in the bullets
- Title area of 44 x 28 cm is close to the 198 square inch field
- £14.99 at 1.63 kg
- One-year warranty stated
Cons
- 3.8 from 106 reviews, the low end of this set
- Dimension fields are a 5 cm cube
- No carry case
Best for: A buyer who will ignore the cube field, measure 44 x 28 cm against the box, and can accept a 3.8 star line.
Less suitable: Anyone choosing on stars alone, or a trip that needs a listed case.
Specifications
- Model
- Minxchen KJ-2026 folding charcoal grill
- Brand
- Minxchen
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 3.8/5(106)
- Fuel
- Charcoal
- Folds
- Yes
- Carry case
- No
- Weight
- 1.63 kg
- Cooking area
- 1232 cm²
- Air control
- 5 vents
- Grate
- Split grid
- Fire pit
- No
- Assembly
- No
Common questions
How is the airflow described?
The title and bullets say five side vents.
What cooking area is claimed?
The title says 44 x 28 cm. The cooking-surface field says 198 square inches. The item-dimension field is a 5 cm cube and conflicts with both.
Is a carry case included?
No. Included components are the portable charcoal grill.
How we compared
Scores compare the eleven amazon.co.uk listings kept in this set. Prices, stars, and review counts are the figures saved with those listings, not a live basket on 15 October 2026. There is no laboratory cook, no Which? score, and no best-sellers rank. A 5.0 star line is 50 points before the other blocks. The two Charmline colours share one review text, and that corpus is counted once. The weights below sum to 100.
1
Star line
40%The amazon.co.uk star rating is multiplied by 10, so 4.6 becomes 46. This is the largest block.
2
Review volume
15%1,500 reviews or more scores 15. Bands then step down through 700, 300, and 100. Under 20 scores 2.
3
Listed features
20%Up to 20 points for a listed carry case, stated air control, a fold, a described grate, and usable size fields. A bullets-only or disputed bag scores less.
4
Price to kit
15%Up to 15 points. A case and cover under £13 scores highest in this block. A dearer fire pit scores lower.
5
Sentiment and clashes
10%Up to 5 points for calmer stiffness comments. Points come off for a shared review corpus, an assembly clash, a bowed grate, sharp edges, an indoor-use bullet, a size-cube field, or a missing case in the reviews.
Independent review
Last updated: 16.10.2026
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Portable grill buying guide
Choose fuel and shape before the star line. Every grill here is charcoal, mostly a lidless folding tray, plus one fire-pit bowl. A pitch rule can still ban a bowl or an open fire. How that choice looks on a UK pitch is in [gas or charcoal on a UK pitch](/hub/portable-grills/blog/gas-or-charcoal-on-a-uk-pitch).
What is a portable grill?
A portable grill, in these UK listings, is a reusable charcoal barbecue for a pitch, a beach, or a garden table. Every listing kept here is charcoal. Odoland’s bullets also mention wood and a fire pit. Gas grills, fan-assisted charcoal, lidded kettles, and single-use foil trays are not in this set. An indoor 1,630 W George Foreman is outside this set. Folding trays are Kizmyee, both Charmline colours, AGM, Rammento, WixbFyn, iHomara, CUQOO, and Minxchen. No lid is stated in their fields.
Best for
- Car campers who will wait for coals and want a fold-flat tray with a bag
- Garden cooks for two, on a heat-proof surface, who ignore party-size claims
Not ideal for
- Anyone who needs a gas control knob or a lidded kettle
- A daypack, or a site that bans bowls and open fires
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Trusting one size field
WINB’s item field is a 25 mm cube and Minxchen’s is a 5 cm cube, against weights over a kilogram. WixbFyn’s fields and the unfolded bullet do not agree. No size was remeasured.
- 2
Counting the Charmline reviews twice
Both colours show 4.6 from 781, and the review text matches. That is one corpus. The green listing is also about £3 more, and its assembly field clashes with the bullets.
- 3
Cooking in a tent or using petrol
The England leaflet and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service guide say never indoors, in a tent, under an awning, or in a caravan, and they say no petrol or paraffin. Get help if someone is overcome by fumes or if a tent catches fire.
What to weigh up
Fuel, shape, and where you light it
HighFuel and shape come first. Every listing kept here is charcoal. Odoland’s bullets also mention wood and open-fire cooking, which a pitch can forbid even when a raised barbecue is allowed. Folding trays are Kizmyee, both Charmline colours, AGM, Rammento, WixbFyn, iHomara, CUQOO, and Minxchen. No lid is stated on those fields. WINB is the mini pack grill, with a title claim of 1–2 people. Odoland is the only fire-pit bowl, at about £34.99 and 2.2 kg.
Folded size, case, air, and grate
HighFolded size and carried weight are the next check. Stated weights run from about 0.4 kg on the WINB field to 2.81 kg on the Rammento. Discard a dimension field that prints a 25 mm cube, as on the WINB, or a 5 cm cube, as on the Minxchen, for a grill over a kilogram. WixbFyn’s item fields and the unfolded bullet do not agree, and no size was remeasured. A carry case comes from the included-components line and the reviews. Charmline and CUQOO list a case.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Garden cook for two
You need a heat-proof surface and a case more than the largest grate. Ignore claims of five or more people. The cover is listed, and the warranty field says none.
Fire-pit cook on a pitch
You want the only fire-pit bowl in this set, and only where the site allows one. At 2.2 kg before fuel it is a car-camping piece, not a daypack.
Common questions about portable grills
Which portable grill is the top pick in this set?
In this set the top pick is the black Charmline CL-PGL, a folding charcoal tray at about £22.34 and 2.3 kg. It lists a carry case, a lifting grate, and 667 cm². The star line is 4.6 from 781 reviews, and that text is the same corpus as the green Charmline, so it counts once. The bullets say keep charcoal below half the tray. It has no lid and a one-month warranty field.
Which listing is the best value?
The best value is the CUQOO DYN12665 at about £12.59 and 1.3 kg. The listing includes a carry case and a grill cover, with airway vents in the bullets and a cooking area of 96 square inches. It is 4.1 from 362 reviews. Assembly is required, and the warranty field says none. The grate is smaller than the 176-square-inch trays, so it suits two people more readily than a crowd.
How much does a portable grill cost in this set?
These eleven amazon.co.uk listings run from about £8.99 to about £34.99. Under £16 are WINB, Rammento, iHomara, CUQOO, Minxchen, and Kizmyee. From about £17.99 to about £25.34 are AGM, WixbFyn, and the two Charmline colours. Odoland is about £34.99. The Independent’s 2026 mixed portable test, which did not use these ASINs, published prices from £14 to £500. This page is only the budget charcoal end. Prices are the saved listing figures, not a live basket on 15 October 2026.
Can you use a portable charcoal grill in a smoke control area?
GOV.UK says outdoor barbecues are allowed in a smoke control area. Chimney smoke is the restricted part. In England that page states up to £300 for chimney smoke and up to £1,000 for buying unauthorised fuel for a non-approved appliance. Outdoor smoke can still be a statutory nuisance. A site rule or a local order can ban the fire anyway. Bradford’s mapped moor bans barbecues until 30 June 2028, with a stated £100 penalty.
Should you choose charcoal or gas for a portable barbecue?
Every grill on this page is charcoal. Odoland’s bullets also mention wood. If you need a gas canister and a control knob, these trays are the wrong set. Compare camping gas barbecues for a portable gas listing. Those models are not scored here. On a pitch, the site’s own rule decides whether charcoal, a bowl, or gas is allowed at all.
Are disposable barbecues the same as these portable grills?
No. These listings are reusable charcoal grills. OPSS guidelines of 14 August 2026 cover single-use disposables and say not to supply them while the guidelines stand. The page was still up on 15 October 2026 with no withdrawal date. A reusable grill is outside that definition. Do not treat that page as a statement that disposables are certainly still banned, or certainly legal, on a later date. BS EN 1860-1:2024 covers reusable solid-fuel barbecues. None of these listings states compliance.
What if the size or the case on the listing does not agree?
Trust the box, not one conflicting field. WINB’s dimension field is a 25 mm cube, and Minxchen’s is a 5 cm cube, against weights over a kilogram. WixbFyn’s item fields and the unfolded bullet do not match. Rammento lists a case, and one of three UK reviews says it was missing. A missing part is a seller issue under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, not a reason to modify the tray. Count the two Charmline colours as one review sample.
Our verdict
In this set the top pick is the black Charmline CL-PGL. It has the highest score, a listed carry case, and calmer stiffness comments than several trays under £16. It is about £22.34 and 2.3 kg, with 4.6 from 781 reviews. That review text is the same corpus as the green Charmline, so those 781 reviews are not a second sample. The best value is the CUQOO DYN12665 at about £12.59, with a carry case and a grill cover. The grate is listed at 96 square inches, the warranty field says none, and assembly is required. Odoland is a fire-pit bowl at about £34.99, and it is not the pick for a folding tray.
Best overallView offer
Charmline CL-PGL black
Highest score: a listed case, 4.6 from 781 reviews counted once, and calmer stiffness comments.
Best value
View offer
CUQOO DYN12665 folding charcoal grill
Case and cover at about £12.59, with 4.1 from 362 reviews.
Editorial
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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 portable grills
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Portable grill buying guideWhat to check on the listing, including size clashes, without ranking all eleven.Best portable grill in this setWho a budget charcoal tray suits, and who should leave this price band.How to use a portable grillLight, cook, extinguish, and clean, with the fire-service limits.Portable grill for campingPitch rules, the tent ban, carried weight, and cooling before you move it.Charcoal or gas portable grillWhen to stay with charcoal, and when to move to a gas comparison.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from the amazon.co.uk files saved for this set, not a live basket on 15 October 2026.
- GOV.UK — Smoke control areas: the rules (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- GOV.UK — Fire safety outdoors (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- OPSS — Statutory guidelines on disposable BBQs, 14 August 2026 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- BSI — BS EN 1860-1:2024 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service — Guide to safer barbecues (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- Bradford Council — Reducing the risk of moorland fires (retrieved 15.10.2026)
- The Independent — Best portable BBQ 2026 (retrieved 15.10.2026)
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