In a nutshell

A BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Best Buy award winner, this is a consistently good performing barbecue with great cooking results. It has few features but is simple to set up and comes with a one-year warranty.

What we tested

  • Assembly
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Value for money
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
  • Ease of cooking
    A star rating of 4.0 out of 5.
  • Cooking results
    A star rating of 5.0 out of 5.
Overall Rating
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Pros

  • Easy to assemble
  • Sturdy and robust once set up
  • Easy to move about
  • Cooks well and consistently with vents that make regulating the temperature easy

Cons

  • Lacks the features that other models have
  • The warming rack is a little unstable
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Is the Boston Half Oil Drum Charcoal barbecue easy to assemble?

This has clear instructions and was simple to put up by just one person. It took less than 45 minutes to assemble.

What is the Boston Half Oil Drum Charcoal barbecue like to use?

Although this has fewer features than others we tested it is a good simple barbecue that cooked food quickly and consistently. It feels sturdy and secure and the grill is large enough to cook plenty of food all at the same time. Vents on the side of the lid makes it easy to regulate the cooking temperature when the lid is closed. Wheels and a handle on one end make it easy to lift and move around the garden if needed.

How does Boston Half Oil Drum Charcoal barbecue cook ?

This had consistently good cooking results and our sausages, burgers and vegetable kebabs were all cooked evenly and well.

Is the Boston Half Oil Drum Charcoal barbecue good value for money?

Although this had less features than some of the models we tested it was the only one that came with a protective material cover. It cooked consistently and well, is a great price and comes with a one-year warranty. We think it's great value for money.

Who is the Boston Half Oil Drum 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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Product Specifications

Product
BrandBoston
NameBoston Half Oil Drum Charcoal BBQ
ModelHalf Oil Drum Charcoal BBQ
Price£47.96
Barbecue typeCharcoal
Fuel typeCharcoal
Features
Adjustable grill heightNo
HoodYes
AssemblySelf assembly
Height87cm
Width90cm
Depth63cm
Warranty1YEAR
ecoCredentials
Green highlights -
Accessories
WheelsYes
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