There are three main choices: gas, charcoal and pellet. However, many grills also come in 'hybrid' designs which use electricity or gas to heat charcoal for an easier cooking experience.
If you want to stick to one fuel type, a gas model will heat fast and simply require a dial and ignition button to get going. However, they do mean you have to buy gas canisters to keep your grill going, and these can sometimes run out unexpectedly.
A charcoal grill will simply require briquettes to keep it running, but you'll need to spend more time igniting and maintaining a charcoal BBQ. They can make it hard to get consistent temperatures, but they will give your food a smokey flavor every time. To get the best from your new grill, our guide on how to light a BBQ has step-by-step advice.
There are also electric grills for creating your alfresco meals. They’re convenient but there’s no smoke, of course.