Is the future of barbecue... electric?

Beth Girdler-Maslen wonders if the new electric barbecue trend will be a hit or a miss

- Beth Girdler-Maslen

Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, [citation needed] it's time for everyone's favourite season: barbecue season. But the age-old debate is always there year after year whenever people start to think about firing up the barbecue - gas, charcoal or pellets? Well, we can now add a new fuel to the list and it might be the most controversial yet... electric! In 2023 so far, there have been three huge electric barbecue releases from the likes of Weber, Ninja and Char-Broil. The Weber Lumin, Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ & Smoker, and the Char-Broil Smart-E are all powered by electricity and designed to open up the world of barbecuing to more people, regardless of outdoor space or skill level.