22-04-2025
Amazon's XL BBQ that you 'cannot beat' is 'brilliant' for garden parties in upcoming heatwave
"Honestly, for the price… you cannot beat it. Used twice over the Easter weekend when having friends and family over."
With our days getting longer and hopefully warmer, many families are gearing up for BBQ season and dreaming about hearing their ingredients sizzle on a sunny afternoon. As many people have taken the time to clean and decorate their gardens for upcoming parties with friends and family, buying the right BBQ is the icing on the cake.
And with another mini-heatwave expected at the start of May, there has never been a better time to buy one. For those who have a large family and need the space to accommodate all the food that will be swifty consumed, we recommend having a look at the CosmoGrill Outdoor XL Smoker Barbecue on Amazon.
Usually retailing £169.99, this 4.6 star rated BBQ is now slightly cheaper at £159.99. You won't need to worry about lack of space with the CosmoGrill, as it can cook over 10 burger patties as well as 10 sausages all at the same time.
If this wasn't good enough, you also have the option to smoke or grill a variety of meats, such as steaks and chicken, to spruce up your menu.
Most importantly, you won't need to worry about food poisoning as the CosmoGrill comes with a built-in thermometer which will help make sure that everything is fully cooked. Additionally, the BBQ comes with an adjustable chimney, vent and coal tray to help control the heat depending on your latest recipe.
You won't need to worry about leaving anyone hungry as you cook other foods, as the CosmoGrill is equipped with various heat zones, allowing you to cook different foods at a variety of temperatures at the same time. This means everyone gets to sit back and eat at the same time in the glorious sunshine.
The Express also reports that the CosmoGrill is built with convenience in mind as it features a built-in bottle opener, as well as four hooks to hold extra equipment.
There is also a removable ash tray and bottom storage shelf available. As for the size, the dimensions are 66D x 124W x 113.5H in centimetres.
For those looking for something a little bit cheaper, you can get the Outsunny Charcoal Barbecue Grill from Amazon for £96.99.
Alternatively, if you are looking for something smaller, you can buy the Ninja Woodfire BBQ Grill and Smoker for £249.99. This BBQ usually retails for £299.99, but has had a £50 swipe in the Ninja sale.
But if it's the CosmoGrill you're after, then you're not alone as more than 900 people have bought one in the last month. And the XL BBQ boasts a 4.6 Amazon rating from over 2,900 reviews.
One delighted shopper wrote: "This is a brilliant BBQ. Very easy to build although it's a little long. The ease of use is greater and even the temperature gauge is spot on as well. It's extremely sturdy as well and does a brilliant job of keeping the heat in and doing a good BBQ. I love it!"
Another added: "Honestly, for the price… you cannot beat it. Used twice over the Easter weekend when having friends and family over. It's still early days but I wouldn't swap it for anything else even if you tried."
While a third five-star reviewer praised: "What a great little BBQ. Bought as you can move it around the garden unlike the bigger, heavier gas versions. Very pleased, well made, easy to put together and all the little extra bits are well thought out and make it a great experience."
Homewares deal of the week
With summer on the horizon, you'll be wanting to spend more time in your garden relaxing.
To help keep you protected from harmful UV rays, a stylish parasol can really refresh your outdoors space. Fortunately, Asda has just bought back its sell-out item that shoppers can't stop raving over.
The supermarket's highly coveted Riviera Stripe Parasol was so popular when it first launched in 2024 that it apparently "sold out in nine weeks." Now, it can be yours for just £59 when you buy it here.
The supermarket's summer garden staple is said to "bring a slice of the Riviera into any garden" thanks to its trendy striped canopy and intricate tassel edging that offers a "boho touch" to the design.
It's not just a stylish addition to your garden, as the FSC-certified wood pole has a lean function that allows you to tilt the canopy whenever you feel the position sun shift. Meanwhile, the polycotton canopy is said to be "weatherproof", making it suitable for unpredictable UK summers.
Since the Riviera Stripe Parasol sold out within just over two months last year, it's expected that it will be popular once again this year. It's also no surprise to hear that it has managed to amass glowing five-star reviews on the George at Asda website.
One delighted customer wrote: "I'm blown away by how amazing this product is. I've been wanting to get a patterned parasol with a boho touch for a while, but unwilling to spend the £150+ that they normally are. I thought I'd give this one a go, but didn't expect much for the price.
"It is exactly what I wanted. Furthermore it also tips and has a lovely case. It is stylish, good, waterproof fabric and looks like something you would get from a much fancier, 'bespoke' store. I could not recommend it more."
The Riviera Stripe Parasol can be bought online at George at Asda for £59 here.
Despite these raved reviews, some shoppers weren't as pleased, with one shopper writing: "The fixtures are of very poor quality. The instructions are not clear. The BBQ grill is excellent and serves the purpose very well. The grill as a whole is wonderful, just have an issue with its fixtures and the instructions."
While another shopper also noted: "It took a few hours to put this grill together. Not all the pieces were labelled and the instructions could be easier especially around attaching the charcoal pan crank handle."
