A BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Best Buy award winner, this barbecue tested really well across all our criteria. Food cooks quickly and evenly, assembly takes just an hour and it comes with a variety of handy features.
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Is the Portland Trolley Charcoal barbecue easy to assemble?
It takes an hour to put together, mainly due to the extra features such as the storage shelf and it also has four wheels, one on each leg that need attaching. Two people are needed to lift and assemble it securely.
What is the Portland Trolley Charcoal barbecue like to use?
The barbecue feels sturdy and secure and it cooks food well. The storage shelf and chopping board features are particularly handy and make it easy to have everything you need to hand.
The wheels make it easy to move around the garden and at the end of the season it slots into the garage or shed with ease.
How does Portland Trolley Charcoal barbecue cook ?
Food cooks quickly and evenly, producing tasty well-cooked burgers, sausages and vegetable kebabs.
Is the Portland Trolley Charcoal barbecue good value for money?
This cooks evenly and well and with all its extra features, including a tool rack, storage shelf, chopping board and wheels, the one-year warranty and a price tag of less than £100, we think this is great value for money.
Who is the Portland Trolley Charcoal barbecue useful for?
This has a large grill capable of cooking around 20 burgers in one go so it’s ideal for large parties and groups of people. The storage shelf and chopping board are handy if you don’t have room on or for a table, making it a great choice for the smaller garden.
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