With so many options available finding the right BBQ for your needs can be tricky. There’s different sizes, different burners, different features and a whole lot more that the BBQ buying experience can be a bit overwhelming.

We’re here to help. To assist you with your BBQ buying choice we’ve compile a list of the 5 BEST BBQ’s NZ!

We’ve also included a buyer’s guide that will show you what questions you need to ask and what you need to consider before buying a BBQ.

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The 5 BEST BBQ’s NZ

Longhorn Signature 8 Burner

Price: $2,899
Material: Stainless Steel

The 5 BEST BBQ's NZ

The Longhorn BBQ is equipped with 8 stainless steel burners that are perfect for cooking bumper-sized steaks, boiling pasta, making fry ups or grilling pizza – whatever you want to cook on it.

A host of other features include shelves for storing sauces and fresh produce as well as a trolley with an ash drawer so your entire barbie won’t have to stay outside all night.

This BBQ will never compromise space for style thanks to its traditional American styling that goes beautifully with almost any backyard set up.

Longhorn Stainless 6 Burner

Price: $1,199
Material: Stainless Steel

The 5 BEST BBQ's NZ

The Longhorn Stainless 6 Burner BBQ is perfect for throwing in some BBQ or roasting for your next event or party.

Keep the meats well-seared and juicy with this well-seasoned model’s high, intense heat of up to 205°C.

The handy infrared back burner makes slow cooking easy and good for underdone meat.

And you can hook it up with one of the Longhorn rotisserie kits and you’ll be able to take on fat pieces of beef like brisket, without breaking out into a sweat.

Z Grills Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill

Price: $799
Material: Stainless Steel

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The Z Grills 8-in-1 Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill BBQ with Cover, is a must-have for enthusiast backyard chefs.

The versatile Z Grills Wood Pellet Smoker and Grill has an induction cooking element that heats up way faster than conventional gas grates.

It also comes with front mounted high pressure burners to create the ideal heat zone areas – perfect for searing food over direct heat while locking in flavourful spices.

The 8-in-1 Eldorado Z Grill is the perfect outdoor cooking solution. Versatile and effective, it takes your taste for flavor to new heights.

Gascraft Eldorado 6 Burner

Price: $599
Material: Stainless Steel

The 5 BEST BBQ's NZ

The Gascraft Eldorado 6 Burner is perfect for serious entertainers or anyone looking to up their game on the grill.

It has stainless steel internals, a professional chef style control panel and dual layer hood for added heat protection.

Its sleek clean lines will look great in your garden space, by the pool or anywhere around the house.

This is a large BBQ with 6 high quality burners that will allow you to entertain even the largest groups of hungry guests.

Summit E-670 Gas BBQ

Price: $6,719
Material: Stainless Steel

The 5 BEST BBQ's NZ

The Summit E-670 Gas BBQ redefines the definition of “classical barbecue”.

With 6 burners to help with large cooking areas, you can whip up a gourmet spread in no time.

From the top of its luxury stainless steel hood down to its propane tank – this grill is built for pure perfection.

Create creamy rib eye steaks or light salmon fillets with an intense flavor profile while you watch.

This grill has cool touch side handles and burner control knobs so it doesn’t heat up as well.

BBQ Buyer’s Guide

Is it time to buy a BBQ? If so, you are not alone. Buying a barbecue is an exciting process for many people because it means the summer season has arrived and they can spend more time outside cooking delicious food with their friends and family.

Before you go out and start shopping around for your perfect grill, there are certain things that potential buyers should think about in order to ensure they get the most bang for their buck. This article will explain everything you need to know before buying a BBQ!

What fuel type does the BBQ use?

It’s important to distinguish between grills that use gas, charcoal, electricity or wood.

Gas

Grills that use gas are good for inexperienced grillers who don’t know how to make adjustments when the temperature dips below the optimal point of cooking. Gas offers better temperature control whereas charcoal can have wild fluctuations in temperatures. When considering your fuel type always think about what type of experience you’re looking to have on your BBQ!

Charcoal

Charcoal is an excellent fuel source for BBQ’s because it provides a better taste and more distinctive flavor as well as the flexibility to use different cooking methods. Disadvantages to charcoal include that it can take longer to heat up, and that it’s not as predictable as gas grills where the heat remains constant.

Electricity

When considering if electricity should be your fuel type, think about the experience you want and what level of control you want over your grill. Electricity offers more control than gas or charcoal but less than wood. If you’re looking for versatility and high-level of control, selecting an electric grill may be best for you!

Wood

Wood is not a very popular choice when it comes to cooking with gas or charcoal because of the lack of temperature control. However, if you are looking for high quality food where the wood really shines through in taste and flavor then this may be an excellent fuel type for you!

What size BBQ should I get?

This all depends on what your needs are. If you are planning on hosting large parties more than four times per year then having a larger BBQ would be optimal so that everyone can fit at once.

A smaller barbecue may work just fine if most of your gatherings will only have two people attending them. It’s also important to take into consideration how much storage space is available outside before purchasing a grill some fire pits do require quite a bit of space.

Size also matters when it comes to gas grills because larger models do offer more cooking space but may be difficult to move around if you plan on moving them very often.

Is the BBQ easy-to-use?

The last thing anyone wants is a grill that’s cumbersome and hard to use, making people dread having backyard parties during the summer months! When considering purchasing your new barbecue consider what level of expertise others will have who are using the machine for example gas or charcoal might not be ideal for someone just starting out with their first outdoor kitchen, whereas an electric smoker would probably work perfectly fine.

What features does the BBQ come with?

It’s also important to look at how many features there are on each model as well as whether or not the machine is easy to clean. For example, certain grills may be difficult to use if there are too many accessories or it’s hard to access the inside of the grill for cleaning purposes.

Reece Bates, is an outdoors journalist with a knack for capturing the heart of every adventure. Whether he's weaving tales from hidden trails or offering insights into the beauty of the natural world.