Best portable BBQs for summer 2026 – top compact grills for camping, beaches and picnics

Looking for a portable BBQ? These are the best compact grills to buy now. (Picture: Metro/Getty)

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Summertime is a great time to be a griller, but if you don’t have access to your own slice of outside space, it’s more of a spectator sport.

Air fryers, ovens and pans work overtime trying to recreate the smoky charred flavours of an authentic barbecue – but it needn’t be this way. 

BBQs come in all shapes and sizes, including of the portable variety. Small and compact, these models are the ideal option if you’re short on space but big on culinary ambition. Th...