The thrill of the grill
It's a barbecue, but not as you know it. This food grill, masquerading as the Starship Enterprise, is gas-powered with in-built igniters and dual controls allowing burgers to cook on one half and buns to warm on the other. It also has its own light so you can see what you're cooking in the dark. But best of all, it can be carried around like a briefcase.
Alfresco dining can be a bit stuck in the mud, never deviating from barbecues in the backyard or picnics in the park, but that doesn't mean you have to keep with tradition. We're shaking things up with five of the best portable barbecues that allow you to grill on the move, while next week we'll suggest the top ways to have a picnic in your garden.
If the sci-fi look isn't for you, there's always the good ol'Weber, the original kettle barbie. Wherever you decide to set up your makeshift diner, you can still look the part with the Smokey Joe.
Alternatively, John Lewis and The Conran Shop stock simple but welldesigned compact models, and SCP has a great little folding number for maximum portability. Just make sure you check your local park regulations on fires...
