Save or Splurge? Two gas barbecues with the recipe for success

Should you pay a standard or scorching price for that outdoor cooker? Bear in mind that additions can also cost more

The GoodHome Attaia 4 Burner, left, and the Napoleon Prestige 665 Connected Gas BBQ.

Just what do you get for a four-figure spend on a barbecue compared to a solid, reliable budget buy? Remember that additions, including alternative regulator hoses, griddle plates and accessorising, can seriously alter the price of any BBQ. Explore display models and notice how strong and stable they feel, and any wear to components already on show. 

Looking after your BBQ, cleaning it after every use and storing it under cover will extend its survival by several seasons.