The Best Hybrid Gas & Charcoal BBQs (UK 2026)

By the Grill and Grate editorial team · Updated 2026 · How we test & score

A hybrid barbecue runs on both gas and charcoal - the convenience of gas midweek, the smoky flavour of charcoal at the weekend. Here's what to look for and our top dual-fuel BBQ picks.

Quick answer

Char-Broil's Gas2Coal range and CosmoGrill's DUO models are the best-known hybrids, letting you swap between gas burners and a charcoal tray. They suit anyone genuinely torn between the two fuels - quick gas cooking on a weeknight, proper charcoal flavour when you have time. Expect to pay more than a comparable gas-only model, and check how quick and clean the changeover actually is.

What to look for

The key question is how the fuel swap works. Some models use a drop-in charcoal tray you fit over the burners; others split the barbecue into a gas side and a charcoal side, letting you run both at once. Consider which suits you. Otherwise the usual essentials apply - burner count, grate material, a lid thermometer and build quality. Remember charcoal cooking means ash to clean out, so factor in the extra maintenance.

How we pick

We rate hybrids on how well they do both jobs, the ease of switching fuel, build quality and value. Every pick is a genuine dual-fuel gas and charcoal barbecue.

Our top picks

Frequently asked questions

Are hybrid gas and charcoal BBQs worth it?

If you genuinely want both, yes - a hybrid saves buying and storing two barbecues, giving you gas convenience on a weeknight and charcoal flavour at the weekend. They cost more than a gas-only equivalent and add ash cleaning to your routine. If you honestly only ever use gas, or only ever charcoal, a dedicated barbecue will do that one job better for the money.

How do you switch a hybrid BBQ from gas to charcoal?

It depends on the model. Some, like Char-Broil's Gas2Coal, use a charcoal tray that drops in above the gas burners - you lift it in or out to change fuel. Others split the cooking area so one side runs on gas and the other on charcoal simultaneously. Check the specific mechanism before buying, as ease of changeover varies quite a bit between models.

Bottom line

Our top pick is the Char-Broil Gas2Coal 330 Hybrid (our score 9.6/10) - A practical gas barbecue (3 burners + 1 side burner, hybrid gas + charcoal) for outdoor cooking..

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