Weber Portable Grills: Small & Tabletop Grills at Ace Hardware For gas grills, we used slices of white bread to cover the grilling surfaces to identify uneven heating. For charcoal grills, we used a glowing bed of charcoal directly underneath food, and then placed bricks to one side to see how well the grill body distributed heat. We also noted if it was easy to load up and move charcoal around inside the grill, and whether vents provided sufficient airflow. Weber has a reputation for building grills that gracefully blend cooking performance and reliability, and that tradition is rolled into a portable package with the impressive Weber Q 1200. When it’s time to pack up and go, the cart folds up; it has two wheels that make it easy to pull. Three independent burners mean you can cook your ribs, sausages and veggies on three different settings simultaneously. We relied on our experience both in developing recipes and cooking at our own picnics and camping trips to select our picks for the best portable grills. In addition, we checked review sites to see what other professionals recommend and read user comments to see what people like and dislike about using various models. The Kudu has its roots in South African design for open fire grilling. The standard model features a cast-iron vessel at the base on which to build and manipulate the fire, allowing for the creation of hot or cool zones for offset cooking. This grill has a flat griddle cooking surface that’s good for grilling just about anything. You won’t get grill marks, but you will get even browning whether you’re making flapjacks or burgers. As there are two burners, you can cook at two different heat settings. When you’re making fajitas, you can sear the skirt steak on high at the same time that you’re sautéing the onions and peppers over low. Whether you’re a camper, tailgater or picnicker who’s not satisfied with cold sandwiches, a portable grill makes it easy to cook hearty meals away from home. But portable grills are not just for on-the-go grilling — you might want to select one of these models to use in your backyard or terrace if you want a grill that doesn’t take up too much room. I wanted a gas grill that kept a nice even temperature once it was set. Since the Grill2Go comes almost completely assembled, setup was easy. Its box shape, large handles, and manageable weight make it easy to move into position on a tabletop, and it fit easily into the trunk of our vehicle. We cannot guarantee that the Go-Anywhere will boast the same heat output as its gas-powered competitors — that's up to you and your coal-stoking abilities. There is certainly a learning curve to mastering different heat zones, but cooking over charcoal potentially offers an accuracy that cannot be matched when cooking with gas. The tightly fitting vents are tough to adjust without gloves, and it takes time to skillfully manage these adjustments for perfect airflow. But we can assure you that with practice, this portable grill can allow you to master the art of cooking over an open flame and produce delicious food in the process, even on the go. Over the past 6 years, our experts have bought 22+ portable grills to test side-by-side. This updated review highlights 12 of the best to help you cook up delicious meals, even while on the road. Portable grills aren’t just for camping, picnicking, and tailgating; they’re also great for city and apartment dwellers with limited outdoor space. Grills in this category should be light, small, and comfortable enough to carry from a car into a park or campground. Experience the evolution of fire with Traeger's next generation of wood pellet grills. Wood pellet grills, however, generate heat within a secure combustion box that is separate from the cooking area. With a wood pellet grill, you also get the benefit of precise temperature control and the versatility of being able to smoke, roast, bake, or grill all on one device. If you want more heat, a 12,000 BTU version is also available.