Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hinted that he could soon ban disposable barbecues to help combat the risk of growing wildfires across the country. As the UK is in the midst of its third heatwave this year, many of us will be tempted to enjoy a BBQ while soaking in the sun.
However, if a ban on disposable barbecues does come into effect, you may need to look out for an alternative. Fortunately, you can still get the convenience of a portable barbecue device while also saving some cash in the process.
Argos BBQ free via TopCashback
While Argos is offering its own Portable Charcoal BBQ for £15, some shoppers could get it for free as long as they're new signees to TopCashback and new Argos customers. Meanwhile, customers who are new to TopCashback but existing Argos shoppers are also being offered the BBQ for free after cashback has been applied.
While shoppers will need to make the initial £15 spend, this money in the form of cashback will be returned to your TopCashback account, ready to be sent to any bank or PayPal account. It's worth noting that cashback is not paid instantly and can take up to seven days to land in accounts.
Portable BBQ alternatives
The Argos Home Portable Charcoal BBQ is a compact, round barbecue weighing approximately 2 kg. Made from durable steel, it features a 31 cm diameter cooking area designed to prepare food for around four people, making it suitable for picnics, camping, or small outdoor spaces.
It comes flat-packed for simple assembly with a stand that fits into the base allow for convenient storage and transport. Furthermore, its clip-on lid allows people to easily pack everything away and carry it with ease.
If you want something a little different yet still portable, you could opt for the Kizmyee Portable Folding Charcoal Smoker, which has been reduced from £15.99 to £12.73. This portable grill comes with foldable legs and weighs just 1.6kg, making it incredibly easy to pick up and carry out.
Otherwise, you could opt for the UR CHOCIE Portable Folding BBQ, which has been reduced on Amazon from £19.89 to £16.91. This portable BBQ comes with folding legs and a carry handle for extra convenience alongside ventilation holes for better airflow control when cooking.
Customer reviews
Shoppers who already grabbed the Argos Home Portable Charcoal BBQ awarded it 4.6 stars, with one happy customer writing: "Great little portable bbq. Perfect size for doing enough food for 4-6 people. Assembly was easy enough and it feels like it should last a good few years."
Another added: "Good for the price. I bought it for 2 people to use." A third said: "A cheap and cheerful small barbecue which fits neatly into a small niche in my patio wall."
Putting it together was okay, in spite of a couple of missing washers. Four burgers and four sausages fitted nicely, and cooked well using a pack of Argos quick charcoal."
A fourth said: "Brilliant little BBQ especially for the price. Bought for UK holidays and camping but have also been using at home because it's such a great little BBQ for the 2 of us. I think it could also accommodate enough food for 4 people, definitely 3."
A fifth added: "This is a great little BBQ. I initially was worried about the heat distribution, make sure you leave the lid off. It took a while for the smoke to settle."
While a sixth said: "Very good for portable BBQ. Very good value in today's money. Once assembled, it is quite sturdy, thinking it is enough for 4 people per hour cooking. Very good!"
However, another customer noted: "Portable and stable to use. However, there is no room between the coals in the coal tray and the cooking grill (there is no adjustment to the height) making it too easy to burn the food."
While another said: "Nice little BBQ. There are issues with it though. Coals sit too close to food grill. I had to put some rocks in to lift the grill. As a result of this you can only put a single layer of coal in which subsequently doesn't last that long. You just have to adapt it. It's £15 though."
How to get the Argos Home Portable Charcoal BBQ for free via TopCashback
Sign up as a new member at TopCashback for free via this link. Search for 'Argos' on the site, click through and buy the item normally. Get £15 cashback when you spend £15 or more on an item. The cashback will track to the TopCashback 'Earnings page' within seven days of your purchase.
