Gas BBQ vs. charcoal barbecue: advantages and disadvantages

Freedom! This feeling prevails when we barbecue outside. The feeling of freedom only increases with the additional options of a gas barbecue instead of a standard charcoal barbecue. What are the benefits and why should you change?

Choose a nice spot

Perhaps the greatest advantage of a barbecue is its flexibility. Choose the most beautiful spot, then display and flambé wherever you like. However, there are some places where barbecues are prohibited. At least, if it’s a standard charcoal barbecue. It can be pretty annoying if you had planned to relax with all your friends in this park and it suddenly turns out that it’s not allowed there at all. There are many campsites and parks where charcoal barbecues are strictly forbidden. Fortunately, you can bring your gas barbecue to many of these locations.

More space for snacks

And the ease with which you can take it with you is also a big advantage. Usually, when you’re barbecuing, your hands are literally and figuratively full of ingredients, tongs and flying chopsticks. It’s no fun having to carry around a bag of charcoal or firelighters. We say: don’t make it too difficult for yourself. Ideal if your barbecue is the shape and size of a small suitcase.

5, 4, 3, 2, 1, start!

While we’re often full at the end of a barbecue session, at the beginning we’re often unable to hold back. Before a charcoal BBQ has reached the right temperature, you’re already eating a pre-sliced baguette to your heart’s content. With a gas barbecue, the party can start a little earlier. Within five minutes to be precise. This will make you and your stomach much happier.

Your social status doesn’t catch fire

While you’re enjoying your barbecue, the neighbors are not. Anyone who’s ever barbecued in public will recognize it: that neighbor in the park who heads in the wrong direction and looks at you angrily all the time. Or that neighbor who coughs excessively to report an olfactory nuisance. In short, a charcoal BBQ means a cloud of smoke. Although you could say it’s part of a barbecue, it might be nicer to have a slightly more subtle barbecue in your pocket. Because a gas barbecue runs on gas, it needs only a small flame and is virtually odorless. You’ll probably make more friends that way…

Good taste

You can also swap the smoke vapors above for better flavor retention in your food. As you can imagine, a charcoal barbecue gives more of a smoky barbecue taste due to the burning coals. With a gas barbecue, you’ll be able to savor the flavor of your hamburger, vegetables and other ingredients even more. So even this culinary masterpiece fares better. What’s more, you can work in a much more refined way with a gas BBQ, thanks to the adjustable settings. Where with a charcoal BBQ everything has to be on one big flame, you can perfectly adjust your gas BBQ by ingredient. This way, you ensure that your vegetable skewer doesn’t come off charred, while your burger is cooked through.

Cleaning service

As well as having fun, barbecuing unfortunately also means cleaning up. Where do you put your garbage? And these still-glowing ashes? And how on earth can you clean this grate again? With a gas barbecue, you can easily take only your gas bottle and your barbecue with you. The nomadiQ takes cleaning one step further. Once you’ve eaten your fill, simply close it. When you get home, put the racks in the dishwasher or wipe them dry with a cloth. The non-stick coating ensures that you won’t have a whole meal in your sink afterwards. What a great way to end your summer day.

Conclusion: there are many differences between a charcoal barbecue and a gas barbecue. If you want to keep the smell of smoke in your food, you can stick to a charcoal barbecue. Would you like more options and a little convenience? Then a gas barbecue is for you. Convinced? Then try our own nomadiQ barbecue.