…THE SMART BBQ FOR HANDS-ON COOKS
A lot of smart barbecues aim to take as much work away as possible, so you can chuck the meat on, hit 'go' and then disappear to do something else while your burgers and bangers sizzle. For some, this is perfect – a faff-free barbecue dream. But for serious cooks, a hands-on experience is what it’s all about. The AutoIgnite Series 545 offers the best of both worlds, giving a charcoal experience paired with a simple gas ignition to get things going quickly. While it has a digital temperature alert and an app to keep track of what’s going on, the focus is still on you – the chef – to manage the cooking. Despite the array of features, size and high-quality materials, the AutoIgnite is also one of the cheaper smart barbecues out there, costing just £499 – good value considering its gargantuan 3,516cm2 (545in2 ) cooking space (perhaps one for large family get-togethers). AutoIgnite Series 545 £499, international.masterbuilt.com