American Style BBQs

Why choose an American style barbecue?

If you're serious about barbecue, an American style charcoal BBQ grill gives you more than just a place to cook. It gives you a way to craft flavour. With their large, barrel-style build, these grills are made for slow-smoking ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and more. You have a choice of fuel sources. There is a gas fuel source, allowing your heat control to be on point. Then you have a charcoal fuel source providing that rich smoky flavour. You can combine the 2 fuel sources in 1 American style barbecue with a dual fuel option. Finally, you have an electric American style BBQ. This provides hassle-free barbecuing, just plug in and start cooking.

For weekend cooks and food lovers alike, this style of grill is all about patience, control, and reward. You can cook low and slow without direct heat. Adjustable vents and lids let you manage airflow and maintain steady temperatures for hours. Ideal for proper American style barbecue.

What sets them apart?

American style BBQs aren’t built for quick burgers, they’re built for the kind of cooking that draws a crowd. You’ll get a larger cooking area, multi-level grates, and heavy-duty materials that hold heat better than lightweight grills. This design gives you more space to cook in batches, sear and smoke at the same time, and explore longer cooks without constantly adjusting.

Many BBQ users often highlight struggles with smaller grills, limited cooking space, heat loss, and poor smoke control. American style BBQs solve these issues. You have by room to spread out your food, seal in heat with thicker lids, and manage airflow with greater precision. That means better bark on your brisket, crisper chicken skin, and more control throughout the cook.

Why buy from us?

We stock a curated range of American style BBQs that balance rugged design with practical features. From built-in thermometers to warming shelves and heavy-duty grates. Every grill is made for real outdoor cooking. With fast delivery, expert support, and extras like covers, getting set up is simple, so you can focus on the flavour. Need to know more? Have a read of our BBQ buying guide. It's packed full of useful information to help you know which BBQ is right for you.