Collection: Outdoor Cooking | Between £500 and £1000

Outdoor cookers in the £500 to £1,000 band are the most popular choice for UK households who cook outside regularly. The pieces here have more burners, more cooking surface and thicker materials than the entry band, which translates into better heat control and a longer working life.

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What this band gives you

Three or four-burner gas BBQs with cast iron grates, larger plancha grills with thicker steel plates, fire pits with integrated cooking attachments and a wider choice of wood-fired pizza ovens. Cooking surface areas typically run from 3,000 to 5,000 square centimetres, enough for a group of six to eight.

Materials and build

This is where cast iron grates start to appear consistently, along with thicker plancha plates of 8 mm or more and Corten weathering steel on the fire pit cookers. The result is better heat retention, a steadier sear and a cooker that recovers temperature faster between batches.

Brands in this band

Lifestyle Appliances four-burner gas BBQs, Adezz plancha grills, BonFeu fire pit cookers, Clementi pizza ovens and Igneus wood-fired models. Each is chosen for build quality and the kind of cooking it does well.

Frequently asked questions

Is a mid-range outdoor cooker worth £500 more than an entry-level one?

For regular weekend use, yes. Thicker materials, better burners and longer warranties pay back over five or more years. For occasional summer use, an entry-level cooker is often the more sensible choice.

What is the best cooker for a family of four in this band?

A three or four-burner gas BBQ with a side burner, or a plancha grill with a 60 cm cooking plate, both give plenty of capacity for a family of four with room to entertain six.

Do mid-range outdoor cookers include accessories?

Some do. Covers, grill brushes and pizza peels are commonly included on the higher-end models in this band. Each product page lists what is in the box.