The best portable BBQs in Australia
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Eight portable BBQs sold in Australia from $100 to $599: gas and charcoal, what fits in a boot, what works on a balcony, and what is worth carrying to the beach.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Product | Fuel | Weight | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Weber Baby Q (Q1000N) LPG | LPG, small cylinder or 9 kg with adapter | About 13 kg | $369 |
| Best folding | Weber Traveler Compact portable gas BBQ | LPG small cylinder | — | $599 |
| Best for camping | Dometic Safari Chef 30 portable gas BBQ | LPG, small cylinder | About 4 kg | $289.99 |
| Best budget gas | Jumbuck Delta 2 burner hotplate portable BBQ (LCC27) | LPG, LCC27 fitting | — | $128 |
| Best portable charcoal | Weber Go-Anywhere charcoal BBQ | Charcoal or briquettes | About 6 kg | $149.95 |
| Best looking | Everdure by Heston Blumenthal Cube portable charcoal BBQ | Charcoal | — | $189 |
| Best portable kamado | Char-Griller Akorn Jr kamado portable grill and smoker | Charcoal | About 17 kg | $249 |
| Cheapest | Wanderer Portable suitcase BBQ grill | Charcoal | — | $99.99 |
Portable covers a lot: a balcony BBQ that never moves, a camping stove that lives in the boot, and a beach grill that gets carried down the sand. The right one depends on which of those you actually are.
Balcony and small courtyard
The Weber Baby Q is the Australian answer. It is not light, but it sits on a table or its own stand, roasts under its hood, and every accessory exists. The Everdure Force 2 and Weber Q2000N are the step up if you have room. Where gas is banned, the electric Weber Lumin replaces it.
Camping
Weight and packability matter more than cooking area. The Dometic Safari Chef is about four kilos and comes with a grill, a plate and a wok-style lid. The Weber Traveler folds flat and wheels like a suitcase. The Jumbuck Delta two-burner is the cheap hotplate option. Charcoal campers take the Go-Anywhere or an Akorn Jr; check fire bans first.
Beach and park
Charcoal, cheap and light: the Wanderer suitcase or the Everdure Cube. Most parks have free electric BBQs, which is worth remembering before carrying anything.
The picks
The Weber Baby Q1000N is the overall pick because it is the portable most Australians actually use for years. The Traveler is the pick for boot space. Campers should carry the Dometic Safari Chef 30 or, on a budget, the Jumbuck Delta. The Go-Anywhere is the charcoal portable with a lid. The Cube and the Wanderer are for the beach.
The picks in detail
Weber Baby Q (Q1000N) LPG
$369 at bcf.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
Cast-iron grill, a hood that roasts, a small cylinder, and accessories everywhere.
- Burners: 1
- Cooking area: About 43 x 32 cm grill
- Fuel: LPG, small cylinder or 9 kg with adapter
- Hood: Yes, roasts with a trivet
- Weight: About 13 kg
Pros
- The Australian balcony and camping classic, parts and accessories everywhere
- Cast-iron grill, real hood, long Weber warranty (check current terms)
- Runs on a small cylinder, so it travels
Cons
- One burner means no indirect zone without the trivet
- Small for more than three or four people
Weber Traveler Compact portable gas BBQ
$599 at bcf.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
Folds flat on its own wheels and grills more than a Baby Q.
- Burners: 1
- Fold: Folds flat on its own cart with wheels
- Fuel: LPG small cylinder
- Cooking area: Larger flat grill than a Baby Q
Pros
- Folds and wheels like a suitcase, so it fits a boot
- Larger grill than a Baby Q
Cons
- Dearer than a Q2000N with stand
- Lower hood than the Q range
Dometic Safari Chef 30 portable gas BBQ
$289.99 at bcf.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
About four kilos with a lid that doubles as a wok.
- Fuel: LPG, small cylinder
- Weight: About 4 kg
- Includes: Grill, hotplate and wok-style lid
Pros
- Lightest real gas BBQ for camping
- Lid doubles as a wok or pan
Cons
- Small
- Legs are low, so you need a table
Jumbuck Delta 2 burner hotplate portable BBQ (LCC27)
$128 at bunnings.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
Two burners of hotplate for $128.
- Burners: 2
- Surface: Hotplate
- Fuel: LPG, LCC27 fitting
- Hood: No
Pros
- Cheapest two-burner gas BBQ at Bunnings
- Light enough for camping
Cons
- No hood, so no roasting
- Thin steel, treat it as a few-seasons buy
Weber Go-Anywhere charcoal BBQ
$149.95 at amazon.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
Six kilos with a lid and vents.
- Fuel: Charcoal or briquettes
- Cooking area: About 1,000 sq cm
- Weight: About 6 kg
- Lid: Yes, with vents
Pros
- Cheapest Weber, and the lid makes it a real cooker not just a grill
- Fits in any boot
Cons
- Small
- Charcoal takes 20 minutes to be ready
Everdure by Heston Blumenthal Cube portable charcoal BBQ
$189 at amazon.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
A charcoal cube with built-in storage.
- Fuel: Charcoal
- Size: Compact cube with storage tray
- Colours: Graphite, khaki, orange, stone
Pros
- Best-looking portable charcoal grill on the market
- Integrated storage for food and tools
Cons
- Small cooking area
- No lid, so grilling only
Char-Griller Akorn Jr kamado portable grill and smoker
$249 at bunnings.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
Kamado cooking at 17 kilos.
- Body: Insulated steel, not ceramic
- Cooking area: About 155 sq in (about 1,000 sq cm)
- Weight: About 17 kg
- Fuel: Charcoal
Pros
- Kamado cooking for two hundred and fifty dollars
- Light enough to take camping, unlike ceramic kamados
Cons
- Steel holds heat less evenly than ceramic
- Small
Wanderer Portable suitcase BBQ grill
$99.99 at bcf.com.au · checked 12 Sep 2026
A hundred dollars for the beach.
- Fuel: Charcoal
- Style: Folding suitcase with legs
Pros
- A hundred dollars for a beach and camping grill
Cons
- Thin steel
- No lid
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a Weber Baby Q on a balcony?
Many strata schemes ban gas cylinders on balconies; some allow the small disposable cylinders the Baby Q uses, and some ban BBQs entirely. Check your by-laws before buying. Where gas is banned, see our electric BBQ guide.
Can I run a Baby Q from a 9 kg bottle?
Yes, with Weber's hose adapter. It is cheaper per hour than the small cylinders and the usual setup at home; the small cylinders are for travel.
Can I take a gas BBQ camping in a national park?
Usually yes, subject to fire bans. Total fire bans in most states prohibit solid-fuel fires and often gas BBQs in the open as well. Check the day's fire danger rating and the park's rules before lighting anything.