It’s nearly time for barbecue season (or perhaps it always is, depending on where you live—lucky you.) But sometimes you don’t need to involve the behemoth model with multiple burners and collapsible side tables. It’s great for a crowd of 12, but can feel like overkill for dinner à deux. Enter tabletop, portable grills, a no muss/no fuss miniature grill that’s perfect for a few calamari kebabs or a pair of lamb burgers. You can even take these small wonders to the park or the beach!
Portable Grills
Berghoff Tabletop BBQ from Williams Sonoma
Use charcoal or wood in this sleek steel model that comes with carrying straps and stay-cool silicone handles. Sets up quickly on its cork base and adjustable air flow lets you regulate the temperature.
Mon Oncle Tabletop BBQ from Lumens
So stylish with its briefcase-like design you’ll want to show it off. (It even has fabric and leather straps and handle.) It comes in blue, green, or gray so you can even match it to your outfit. Perforations let things get really hot—but prevent the shell from overheating.
Venture Gas Grill from Cuisinart
A porcelain enameled cooking grate is just like the big boys—and it distributes heat really evenly. Uses propane and has a 9,000 BTU burner. It features a large handle and a wood cover that doubles as a chopping board.
Story by Stephen Treffinger
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