The Best Charcoal Grills for Every Use
For a day trip, balcony, family meal, large gathering, or slow, smoky grilling.
Find the perfect charcoal barbecue for your needs — from a quick everyday grilling session to a family Sunday barbecue..
✨ For trips & camping
The Art MBQ-742 is a practical and exceptionally compact portable charcoal grill, designed for those who don’t want to leave traditional grilling behind when heading outdoors. It’s the perfect choice for camping enthusiasts, day-trippers, picnic groups, or even small balconies with limited storage space. Thanks to its foldable design, it sets up in no time without tools, fits easily in your car trunk, and delivers the authentic taste of charcoal grilling wherever you are.
For Excursions and Camping
- Portable: take it along on trips and camping
- Compact footprint: 35.5 x 27 cm; can also be placed on a table
- Open grilling: cook directly over the charcoal
A review we picked out:
"Smart, convenient, sturdy and easy to transport—ideal for camping or even for your balcony if you place it on a table. Large enough for 4 pork chops or 6 large souvlaki skewers."
✨ For a small balcony
The BBQ1145 by Bormann is a classic charcoal grill designed to deliver the authentic taste of traditional grilling in a compact size. It is the perfect choice for families, get-togethers, gardens, or patios looking for convenience and quality without taking up much space. Thanks to its lid with adjustable ventilation, it allows for both direct and indirect grilling (like an oven), keeping meat juicy, while the wheels and removable ash collection tray make it easy to move and clean.
For balconies
- Round with lid: cover the coals when it gets windy
- 44 cm grill grate: fits on an apartment balcony
- With wheels: move it without lifting it
Review that stood out to us:
"Totally worth the money, but don't expect a super sturdy build. We just use it to grill on the balcony on weekends."
✨ For family meals for 4–6 people
The Pitsilos BBQ-800 Galvanize is a classic, exceptionally sturdy charcoal grill, designed to stand the test of time and meet the demands of traditional outdoor grilling. It is the ideal choice for families, large groups, holiday homes and gardens, offering plenty of space to grill multiple portions at once. Thanks to its galvanized construction, it provides excellent protection against rust and the elements, while the lid shields the coals from the wind, retains heat for even cooking and keeps the grill clean when not in use.
For family gatherings of 4–6 people
- Full-size lid: grill with the lid closed using fewer coals
- 75 x 35 cm cooking surface: ideal for family meals for 4–6 people
- Galvanized steel: suitable for a permanent spot in the garden or on the terrace
A review that stood out to us:
"The lid works amazingly well: you cook faster at a steady temperature and the wind doesn’t affect you. You use less charcoal and a lower heat because you don’t lose warmth."
✨ For large gatherings
The Biofan 10472 is a classic, sturdy large charcoal grill (80x46 cm), designed to stand the test of time and meet the demands of traditional grilling. Its surface is large enough to grill lamb and goat in pieces or cook plenty of souvlaki skewers at once, making it an ideal choice for large families and gatherings, as well as for holiday homes and gardens with ample space. Thanks to its galvanized sheet metal construction, it offers excellent resistance to rust and weather conditions, while its sturdy legs and practical handles ensure safety and convenience every time you use it.
For large groups
- 80x46 cm grilling surface: cook large quantities at once
- Open grilling: spread the charcoal along the entire length
- With wheels: move it around the garden
- Galvanized: suitable for outdoor use
Review that stood out:
"Very generous dimensions for quick grilling. However, if you want it to last, line the bottom with a finger’s depth of sand and place another sheet of metal on top (e.g. from a flattened tin can)."
✨ For smoking & slow cooking
The Premium 661324 from Unimac is a high-quality charcoal barbecue made from durable stainless steel for maximum longevity and rust protection. It is the ideal choice for discerning grillers, gardens and patios who want professional results at home. Thanks to its lid with a built-in thermometer, it allows both direct and indirect cooking (like an oven), keeping meats juicy and tender. It also features a mechanism that raises and lowers the charcoal, so you can move it farther away for low-heat cooking or bring it closer to the grill for quick searing. Finally, the side shelves and wheels make grilling convenient and well organized.
For smoking and slow cooking
- Lid thermometer: check the temperature without opening the lid
- Stainless steel: designed to stay in your yard year-round
- Side shelf: keep platters and utensils within easy reach next to the grill
- Wheels: move it around without lifting
Review we selected:
"Very good build quality! Great for grilling and smoking. Assembly is easy for someone who’s handy. If you’re not, though, you’ll need some help!"
SkroutzTip1: Before deciding, it's a good idea to measure the available space where you plan to set up the grill and think about how much you want to cook: a portable grill is enough for 3–4 people, while for a larger group, you'll want a cooking surface of around 80 cm.
SkroutzTip2: If you often grill with the lid closed, a thermometer will help you control the temperature.
This article was created with the help of AI and reviewed and edited by the Skroutz team.
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