Choosing the right BBQ for your backyard
Start with burner count, because it decides most of the rest. A 2 burner BBQ suits couples, courtyards and balconies where floor space is the limit. A 4 burner is the usual pick for an Australian family, with enough room to run a hotplate on one side and grill grates on the other and keep separate heat zones going, so nothing has to come off early. A 5 or 6 burner is built for regular entertaining, and needs the space to match, both for the unit itself and for safe clearance around it.
Then fuel. LPG runs off a refillable bottle and lets you move the BBQ around the yard. Natural gas removes bottle changes for good, but needs a fixed connection installed by a licensed gasfitter, so it suits a permanent alfresco setup. Charcoal gives you the smoke and the slow cooking that gas cannot reach, in exchange for a longer heat-up and more cleaning afterwards. A dual fuel BBQ puts a gas grill and a charcoal grill on the one trolley, which earns its extra footprint if you genuinely want both rather than choosing between them.
After that it comes down to how you cook. A side burner keeps sauces, onions and sides outside instead of sending you back to the kitchen mid-cook. A wok burner does the same job with far more heat behind it. A rotisserie matters if you roast. The ratio of hotplate to grill grate quietly decides whether a BBQ is set up for a weekend breakfast or for steak. And if the BBQ is going into cabinetry or a benchtop, it has to be a model sold as built-in, because a freestanding trolley unit relies on open airflow it will not get once it is boxed in.
Home & Harvest Hub currently stocks the Coleman range across all of that: the Revolution in 2 burner, 4 burner with side burner, and Dual Fuel, which pairs a full-size gas grill with a full-size charcoal kettle, plus the Pro Series 5 Burner with side burner and the Pro Series 5 Burner built-in on natural gas. Every model carries a 5-year limited warranty and ships Australia-wide, with freight priced by size and delivery location and shown before you pay.
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Frequently asked questions
How many burners do I need?
A 2 burner BBQ suits couples, courtyards and balconies. A 4 burner is the usual pick for a family, giving you a hotplate side and a grill side with separate heat zones. Move up to 5 or 6 burners only if you regularly cook for a crowd and have the space and clearance for a larger unit.
Should I choose LPG or natural gas?
LPG uses a refillable bottle and lets you move the BBQ around the yard. Natural gas removes bottle changes but needs a fixed connection installed by a licensed gasfitter, so it suits a permanent alfresco or outdoor kitchen setup. Check which fuel a model is built for before you order, as they are not interchangeable without a conversion.
What is a dual fuel BBQ?
A dual fuel BBQ combines two fuel types in one unit, usually a gas grill alongside a charcoal grill or kettle. You get quick push-button gas on a weeknight and real charcoal smoke when you have the time for it, without buying and storing two separate BBQs.
Is a side burner worth it?
If you cook sauces, onions, seafood or sides alongside the grill, yes. It keeps the whole meal outside instead of splitting it between the BBQ and the kitchen. A wok burner does the same job at much higher heat if you stir-fry.
Can any BBQ be built into an outdoor kitchen?
No. Only models sold as built-in should go into cabinetry or a benchtop. A freestanding trolley BBQ depends on open airflow underneath and around it, and boxing one in creates a heat and gas safety risk. Check cut-out dimensions and ventilation clearances before the cabinetry is built.
What does delivery cost, and what warranty do I get?
BBQs are heavier than standard parcels, so freight is priced by size and delivery location and shown at checkout before you pay. Every BBQ we currently stock carries a 5-year limited warranty, and in-stock BBQs have 30-day change-of-mind returns.
