BBQs
BBQs and BBQ sets for proper outdoor cooking when you've got a crew to feed and no time for flimsy kit that warps, rusts, or won't hold heat.
When you're sorting a garden job, a campsite, or a weekend at the yard, you want a BBQ that lights easy, holds a steady temperature, and gives you enough grill space to keep food moving. From quick fold-up options to bigger BBQ sets with tools and extras, pick the size to match how many you're feeding and where you'll store it between uses.
What Are BBQs Used For?
- Feeding a full team fast on outdoor days when you need consistent heat and enough cooking area to run burgers, sausages, and kebabs in batches without constant flare-ups.
- Cooking at home after a long shift where a stable grill and decent lid control lets you do thicker cuts properly instead of burning the outside and leaving the middle raw.
- Setting up on patios, driveways, and gardens where a BBQ with solid legs and a steady base stays put on uneven slabs and doesn't wobble every time you turn food.
- Taking to camping and weekends away where compact BBQ sets pack down neatly, light without drama, and are quick to clean so you're not scrubbing for an hour.
Choosing the Right BBQs
Pick your BBQ like you pick any kit on site: match it to the workload and where it's going to live, not what looks good in the box.
1. Size and grill area
If you're only feeding two or three, a compact BBQ is quicker to get going and easier to store. If you're cooking for a group, go bigger so you're not doing five rounds and serving food cold.
2. Fuel type and control
If you want quick start-up and easier temperature control, gas is the simple option. If you're happy taking a bit more time to get to cooking heat and you like the traditional approach, charcoal does the job, but plan for the clean-up and ash disposal.
3. Build and clean-down
If it's going to be used often, look for solid legs, a sturdy lid, and grates that don't feel like coat-hanger wire. BBQ sets that include decent tools and cleaning bits save you bodging with kitchen tongs and wrecking the grill.
Who Are These BBQs For?
- Trades and site crews who want a straightforward setup for feeding a few lads at the yard or on a weekend job, without waiting ages for heat-up or fighting flimsy grills.
- Homeowners and DIYers who actually cook outdoors regularly and need a BBQ that holds temperature and cleans down without bits bending or rusting after a couple of uses.
- Campers and van-based teams who need smaller BBQ sets that store easily, travel well, and still give you enough grill space to cook properly.
How BBQs Work for You
The difference between a frustrating BBQ and an easy one is heat control and airflow. Get those right and the food cooks evenly instead of burning hot spots and going cold at the edges.
1. Direct vs indirect cooking
Direct heat is for quick cooks like burgers and sausages straight over the flame or coals. Indirect heat is when you keep the heat to one side and cook thicker meat with the lid down, so it finishes properly without charring.
2. Lid and airflow control
A lid helps hold heat and reduces flare-ups, and vents or burner control let you steady the temperature. If you can't control airflow or flame, you end up chasing the heat all cook and the results are all over the place.
3. Pre-heat and resting time
Pre-heating stops food sticking and helps you sear properly, and resting meat off the heat for a few minutes stops it drying out when you cut it. It's the same idea as letting materials settle before finishing, it pays off.
BBQ Accessories That Make Cooking Easier
The right add-ons stop the usual headaches like flare-ups, sticking grates, and turning food with the wrong tools.
1. BBQ tool sets
A proper set with long tongs and a spatula keeps your hands away from the heat and stops you dropping food through the grate when you're flipping in a rush.
2. Grill brushes and cleaners
Clean the grate while it's still warm and you avoid baked-on mess next time. It also stops old fat and burnt bits tainting the first cook of the day.
3. Covers
If your BBQ lives outside, a cover saves you from water sitting in the bowl and rusting parts out. It also keeps it clean so you're not wiping it down before you can even light it.
Shop BBQs at ITS
Whether you need a compact BBQ for quick cooks or larger BBQ sets for feeding a crowd, we stock a proper range of BBQs in different sizes and styles. It's all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery, so you can get set up without waiting around.
BBQs FAQs
What is the best bbqs for professional use?
For trade-style use, "best" usually means quick heat-up, steady temperature, and a frame that doesn't wobble when it's getting hammered every weekend. If you're feeding groups often, prioritise a bigger cooking area and solid build over gimmicks, because that's what keeps it reliable.
How do I choose the right bbqs?
Start with how many you're feeding and where it's stored. Small BBQs are easier to move and clean, but you'll be cooking in batches. If it's living outside, choose something with a lid and a cover option, otherwise you'll be dealing with water ingress and rust.
What are the key features to look for in a bbqs?
Look for a stable base, a decent grate that won't flex, and proper heat control, either burner control on gas or airflow vents on charcoal. A lid is a big help for thicker food and more even cooking, and removable parts make clean-down quicker.
Are BBQ sets worth it, or should I buy tools separately?
BBQ sets are worth it if the tools are full-length and feel solid, because you will use them every cook. If the set is full of short, flimsy bits, you're better buying a proper tong and spatula and not fighting it over hot coals.
Do I really need a lid, or is an open grill fine?
An open grill is fine for quick, thin food, but a lid makes a big difference for thicker cuts and more even heat. It also helps control flare-ups, so you're not constantly shifting food around to avoid burning it.
