Gas powered barbecues 1. Advantages of gas Gas powered barbecues warm up quickly and heat can be varied according to the food being cooked. Treat the gas barbecue as a portable hob. Any food you can cook on the stove-top will transfer well, including sauces and dishes cooked in pots. Gas barbecues are quicker, easier to clean, more controllable and safer.
Purists argue gas burners don t add the same level of flavour as charcoal.
Compensate by adding wood chips and keeping the lid closed. Disposable charcoal barbecues are the least controllable barbecue, but are cheap and ideal for occasional feasts. They come with lighting paper and charcoal. They re easy to start and need minimum maintenance. Unfortunately, they don t have adjustable vents or lids, and this limits what you can cook.