MAY is the month of bank holidays, which only means one thing: it’s barbecue time.
If your grill has given up the ghost and you’re on the hunt for a new piece of kit, B&Q has got your back with a 20% off sale.
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If you want to buy your kit in person, make sure to take a look at the B&Q website’s store checker beforehand to avoid a wasted journey.
GoodHome Attaia Black 3 burner Gas BBQ
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Save yourself £80 on the GoodHome Attaia Black after B&Q slashed its price tag from £400 to £320.
It has space for a gas bottle up to 7kg and is easy to move due to its 360-degree rotating wheels with brakes.
There is even a magnetic chopping board to make life easier.
The store also has a GoodHome Attaia Black 4 burner Gas BBQ for £360, which was originally £450.
Both the 3 and 4 burner gas models are available for click and collect, although only the 4 burner is available for home delivery.
GoodHome Powell Black 4 burner Gas BBQ
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An absolute steal, this offer is too good to miss. Originally priced at £200, you can live your best grilling life for just £160.
It can cook for up to 12 people and has a five-year guarantee.
The BBQ features an inclined control panel and an electronic ignition system.
Each of the burners’ temperatures can be adjusted independently too.
The oil tray, enamelled grids and diffusers are all removable and dishwasher safe – meaning no more scrubbing.
It is available for home delivery, click and collect and is available in selected stores.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn’t mean it’s always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
Outdoor Black Portable BBQ Grill Garden Camping Charcoal Grill with Side Tables
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We all know that BBQs are a huge part of summer – in fact, we’d go as far to say it wouldn’t be the same without that smell of sizzling meat on the coals.
For just £91.80 you can make sure you’re not missing out on the delights of the warmer months.
Originally £102, which is already a bargain when it comes to outdoor cookers, the Outdoor Black Portable has everything you need.
The griddle offers a spacious cooking surface and is ideal for whipping up burgers, pancakes, stir-fries, veggies and more.
The low price doesn’t mean it’s been made cheaply.
It’s created with stainless steel that doesn’t just guarantee long-term durability, it also makes the cleanup much quicker.
CosmoGrill Outdoor Jr. Smoker Charcoal Barbecue
Price: £101.69
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This small but mighty piece of machinery can cook for up to 10 people and is the ultimate American-style charcoal barbecue.
You can grill, smoke and roast meat and vegetables with ease.
There is a bottle opener built in, as well as removable grill grates and an ash pan.
There is also a foldable side table for easy storage with who castor wheels for transportation.
Home delivery is available, but click and collect is not.
Avoid BBQ fines this summer
As BBQ season heats up, Brits are also being urged to check the rules before firing up the grill – or risk being slapped with hefty fines.
With around 240 accidental BBQ fires reported each year in England, councils are cracking down on unsafe or nuisance grilling.
While BBQs aren’t banned outright, excessive smoke, constant grilling, or smoke drifting onto roads could be deemed a public nuisance – and could lead to court appearances or £500 fines.
Some areas, like Islington, have designated BBQ zones, and grilling outside of these could land you with an on-the-spot penalty.
Authorities recommend wrapping things up by 9pm to avoid disturbing neighbours.
A property expert previously warned The Sun: “Barbecues can be brilliant for social events, but if not watched carefully, they can quickly get out of hand with potentially disastrous consequences.”
To stay safe – and legal – always check your local council’s guidelines before sparking up.