Used BBQ grills in the UK typically sell for £40 to £250 (about $54 to $335). Barbecues sell in a narrow window and almost entirely on how clean the cooking surface looks — and the gas bottle is a separate problem you need to plan for.
What BBQ grills are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £250 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £212 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £162 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £112 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £62 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Stainless steel and cast iron construction
- Burners with no rust-through and even flame
What pulls it down
- Warped or heavily pitted grates
- Missing regulator and hose on gas models
Selling a BBQ grill in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Light it and check every burner lights evenly
- Lift the grates and inspect the burners for rust holes
Getting it ready
- Clean the grates and the inside of the lid properly. Burnt-on grease is the single reason a usable barbecue reads as scrap.
- Decide what happens to the gas bottle. Cylinders cannot be posted, most are exchange-only property of the supplier, and a part-full one should never be handed over casually.
Photograph
- The whole barbecue with the lid closed, clean, outdoors
- The burner tubes and the underside, where rust appears first
- The regulator, hose and any control knob, plus every rust patch or dent
Put in the description
- Fuel type, and burner count or cooking diameter
- Overall dimensions, and whether it is on wheels
- Whether a cover, thermometer, tools or side burner are included
Fuel, size and brand: “Weber Spirit 3 Burner Gas BBQ, with Cover” or “Charcoal Kettle BBQ, 57cm”. Burner count is the search on gas models and diameter on kettles. Say whether a cover, tools or cylinder are included, because buyers assume they are and are disappointed otherwise.
Collection. Never transport a barbecue with a connected gas cylinder — disconnect it first, and if the buyer is taking a bottle, it travels upright and secured, in a ventilated space, never a sealed boot.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £250 a buyer pays is the £250 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for BBQ grills.
Common questions
Where can I sell a BBQ grill in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Does it come apart to move?
Check the trolley fixings. Most gas barbecues will not fit in a car assembled, and this decides whether they bring a van.
When is the best time to sell a barbecue?
Spring and early summer, clearly. Demand and prices both fall away sharply once the season ends.
Do I need to include the gas bottle?
No, and many sellers do not. But include the regulator and hose, since those are specific to the barbecue.
More: how to sell a BBQ grill, what BBQ grills are worth, or Home & Garden across the United Kingdom.