With summer just around the corner and the sun already beginning to make its presence felt, home cooks are swapping the kitchen for the great outdoors. Having the right equipment can make all the difference to a successful al fresco cooking session, and shoppers are singing the praises of a 3-in-1 BBQ that grills, smokes and doubles as a fire pit.

The Living and Home 3-in-1 Portable Outdoor Charcoal BBQ Grill Smoker is available at several retailers, but the cheapest place we've found it currently is through Yimbly, an e-commerce platform owned by Reach PLC. Originally £53 but reduced to £32, shoppers can use the code SPRING10 at checkout to snap it up for £28.80, undercutting the prices at Debenhams, The Range and Robert Dyas.

This BBQ features a two-tier cooking area with two grill nets, allowing users to prepare several ingredients simultaneously. Perfect for larger meals or cooking meat and vegetables together, shoppers confirm it has 'space to cook for 2 to 6 people with multi-function BBQ, steam and smoke options'.

Dual access doors allow cooks to check on their food and top up the charcoal without disrupting the cooking process, freeing up time to entertain and enjoy the company of family and friends rather than fretting over the food. To ensure stability, the BBQ boasts three sturdy legs and is constructed from high-strength steel for lasting durability.

Several features distinguish this BBQ from its rivals, including a temperature gauge on the lid to ensure food is cooked to perfection. Whether it's burgers, sausages, corn on the cob or even pizza, this appliance is a brilliant way to rustle up everyone's summer favourites in the garden.

For those seeking an American-style BBQ, the Von Haus XL American BBQ with Smoker could be the ideal choice. Currently reduced to £131.99 from £159.99, shoppers describe it as 'easy to build and put together', reports Wales Online.

If a more compact option is required, the Tower Portable Charcoal Grill is available at £40.99 from Wayfair. Featuring collapsible legs for easy transportation, customers have hailed it as a 'great bit of kit'.

When it comes to clearing up afterwards, the detachable design of the Living and Home BBQ makes the task considerably simpler and allows for effortless transportation. This means the BBQ can be taken on camping trips or repositioned around the garden when not in use.

Assembly of the BBQ has received mixed reviews, with one customer commenting: "Bought this, this week. It's a bit difficult to put together as no instructions, but I figured it out and can't wait to use it. Seems sturdy enough."

Another buyer added: "Takes a bit of time to assemble, but excellent value for money and good enough quality and sturdy on the ground for a BBQ in the garden."

While another customer had a more positive experience, noting: "Good value product, easy to assemble, used it quite a bit already good as smoker and BBQ." Having tested a number of outdoor cookers, one customer remarked that 'it definitely beats my last favourite', while another shopper declared they made 'the best pizza in this'.

One five-star reviewer simply wrote: "Great item, so worth the money. Nice size and good quality."

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