The benefits of having a portable barbecue

Guys, this may seem like an obvious proposition – is there any benefit to owning a portable grill? The answer is of course!

The best of both worlds

First, you can have BOTH: a permanently installed outdoor kitchen with an impressive stainless steel grill hooked up to a natural gas outlet AND also a small laptop. Since the true small portable grill is usually inexpensive, this is a convenient way to enjoy all the advantages of both devices. You can impress yourself and your guests with a five-course dinner prepared in your master chef’s outdoor kitchen; and impress the kids and their friends with a quick hot dog barbecue on your laptop at the ball park. The best of both worlds is at your fingertips!

Even a Behemoth can be portable

Second, even a giant backyard grill on wheels or rollers, with a gas tank tucked under it, has advantages over its permanently fixed cousin. It’s certainly too big to take to the stadium for your next party, but since you can easily move it around, you have plenty of flexibility. Drag it under the eaves and retreat when cooking in bad weather; store and protect the grill in the garage during the off-season if desired; and get out of the way of the volleyball game your kids just hosted before you even had a chance to start cooking. Cooking on wheels means you’re ready for anything.

true portability

The small portable grill, however, is even more flexible. This is the one you can take anywhere, anytime, and enjoy that unparalleled outdoor cooking experience, whether you’re in a stadium parking lot, on a boat, or at the campsite. You can choose between gas and coal; one may be easier than the other, depending on where you plan to take it. Small portable grills are often tabletop models or have legs that fold up for easy storage and transport, so they fit in your car or camper with no difficulty. While some have just a simple grate with no other accessories, even a lid, the more ornate versions have a grill plate and lid that can be used as a quick-cook wok. The only downside to a portable grill is its limited ability to handle the volume of food; Cooking for a crowd can require advance planning or even two of the small, versatile kitchens.

easy care

A portable grill is easy to maintain; simply dispose of the coals when they are safe and cool or unplug the propane bottle. Clean the grill and pan, fold the legs, and store the grill in its carry bag, in your trunk, or in your garage. If you live in an apartment or condo, where all you have is a balcony, your small portable grill or hibachi can still fit and you can grill with the best backyard barbecue masters. You will be able to store the grill with ease, even in a closet, when the season ends or the community of owners declares that everything has to be outside the balcony during the winter. You can’t go wrong with a portable grill; you can only reap its benefits.