Best Grills For Entertaining

For a lot of people, the grill is a great place to gather. Everyone gets to take their turn sharing stories, replaying old jokes, and reconnecting in the perfume of smoky, fire-kissed meat. All of it harkens back to ancient days when our ancestors gathered around fire pits roasting hunks of beast jammed onto the end of green sticks.

Of course, grill manufacturers are aware of the gathering power of burning grill. Many offer units in their line that allow for a little extra elbow room. Especially, when people want to sample some of the pieces of meat that get done early or simply to share a popular recipe.

Most people think that you need a large grill to host a gathering. While some serious square inches are certainly nice for a home-based grill, there are a lot of tailgaters who will tell you that even a small flame can still have the power to attract a large crowd.

Best Portable Tailgating Grills For Entertaining

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Brasero Portable 26″ Outdoor Flat Top Gas Griddle Review

Brasero Portable 26 inch outdoor Flattop Gas Griddle

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Blackstone Grills Tailgater 1555 Portable Gas Grill and Griddle Combo Review

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Megamaster 820-0054D Propane Gas Griddle Review

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Pit Boss Grills PB100P1 Pit Stop Single-Burner Portable Tabletop Grill Review

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Napoleon TQ285X TravelQ 285 Portable Gas Review

Napoleon s TQ285X Travelq 285 Portable Grill

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Magma A10-603 Adventurer Series Portable Gas Grill Review

Magma A10-603 Adventurer Series Gas Grill

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Traeger TFT17LLA  PTG+ 15″ Portable Electric Grill Review

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Techwood Indoor / Outdoor Electric BBQ Grill Review

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Tableside Grilling

It’s also worth bearing in mind that you don’t need to have an outdoor grill to entertain. These days an increasing number of grill manufacturers are offering tableside grills and cooking appliances that are designed to let everyone cook their own meat at the same time. Some even include a built-in shabu shabu hot pot, or enough cooking space to accommodate one.

This type of tableside dining is somewhat new in the West but has been a social staple in many Eastern cultures for centuries. Today a lot of these tableside cooking appliances use electricity, which makes them even more appealing for people who live in apartments, condos, or townhomes where traditional charcoal and propane grilling simply isn’t allowed on the deck.

Some of these tableside grills have nichrome elements inside them. When electricity passes through the alloy metals it encounters resistance, which produces heat that transfers to the nonstick cooking surface. Though there are some that produce radiant heat for direct grilling things like kabobs and yakitori.

Many of these indoor electric grills have some type of smoke capture system built into them. This might be a fan that draws smoke down into filters or a water trap that simply needs to be replaced after each use.

Though there are a few indoor electric grills with absolutely no “Smokeless” feature. With these units, you need to be mindful of ventilation. Especially if you are going to be grilling something with a lot of fat or sloppy marinade. If you have any concerns about the smoke detector going berserk, you should think about opening a window, turning on the range hood, or setting up to dine on the deck.

Best Tableside Grills For Entertaining

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Infrared Gas Smokeless Electric Hotplate & Kebab Grill Review

Infrared Gas Smokeless Electric Hotplate Grill

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Tenergy TG01 Redigrill Smokeless Infrared Grill Review

Tenergy TG01 Redigrill Smokeless Infrared Grill

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Foggo Grill Indoor Electric Battery Powered Charcoal Grill Review

Foggo Grill Indoor Battery Powered Charcoal Grill

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SEAAN Electric Grill Indoor Teppanyaki Grill & Shabu Shabu Hot Pot Review

SEAAN Electric Grill Indoor Teppanyaki Grill And Shabu Shabu Hot Pot

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LIVEN SK-J3200 Electric Hot Pot with Grill and Non-Stick Coating Review

LIVEN SK-J3200 Electric Hot Pot with Grill and Non-Stick Coating

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Gourmia GBQ330 Portable Charcoal Electric BBQ Grill Review

Gourmia GBQ330 Portable Charcoal Electric BBQ Grill

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Philips HD6371/94 Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill Review

Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill

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Fireside Grilling

One of the new trends gaining traction in the grilling industry is the concept of fireside grilling and frying. These units are a little more popular at the cabin or family campground. They let individuals stand around charcoal, wood fire, or a gas flame to cook their own food in a traditional way. This is sort of the hybrid position between tableside grilling indoors and gathering around an open-flame grill.

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Arteflame Grill Classic 40″ with a High Round Base Review

Arteflame Grill Classic 40" with a High Round Base

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Arteflame 855226007117 One Series 20″ Grill Review

Arteflame 855226007117 One Series 20" Grill

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Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18  Review

Old Smokey Charcoal Grill #18 

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FireDisc TCGFDM22HRB Deep 24″ Backyard Plow Disc Cooker Review

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Standalone Grills

Large gas and charcoal grills are, of course, the most traditional way to host a grill-side gathering. With these there are a few things to look out for, depending on the number of people you are trying to feed.

Obviously, size is helpful. If you are going to be cooking for four or more people you don’t want to be huddled around a 200 square inch grill grate. If you are going to be grilling for say five or six people or you are hosting an event where small groups of people will take turns “Grazing” at the grill, then you probably want to prioritize a unit with more than 500 square inches of primary grate space.

At the same time, you also want to have someplace to holdover pieces of meat and vegetables that happen to get done early. A warming rack is always nice. It’s raised up people passing by to grab something to eat can get at it with a pair of tongs, rather than sticking their hands down by the fire.

Though if you do fall in love with a grill that doesn’t have a warming rack, or it seems to get in the way when cooking tall pieces of food, you could simply leave one section of the primary rack on low heat. A heavy-duty aluminum foil pan could then improvise as a warming area.

Another option to keep an eye out for is a grill with side tables that are large enough to hold a serving platter. This lets guests grab the tasty treats you offer up without having to go anywhere near the flames, or perhaps a cohost can grab the platter quickly to pass out appetizers.

Best Charcoal And Propane Grills For Entertaining

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Cuisinart CGG-180T Petit Gourmet Portable Tabletop Gas Grill Review

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Weber Summit E-670 6-Burner Natural Gas Grill Review

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Char-Broil 463377319 Performance Stainless Steel 4-Burner Gas Grill Review

Char-Broil 463377319 Performance Stainless Steel 4-Burner Cart Style Gas Grill

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Broil King 988847 Sovereign XLS 90 Natural Gas Grill w/ Side Burner & Rear Rotisserie Burner Review

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PK Grills PK360 Outdoor Charcoal Grill and Smoker Combination Review

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Royal Gourmet CC1830F-C Charcoal Grill Offset Smoker Review

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Napoleon T495SBNK Triumph Natural Gas with 4 Burners Review

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Char-Griller 2137 Outlaw Charcoal Grill & Smoker Review

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Dyna-Glo DGN576SNC-D Dual Zone Premium Charcoal Grill Review

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Built-In Grills And Outdoor Kitchens For Entertaining

Of course, the ultimate grill for entertaining comes in the form of an outdoor kitchen, or cooking station. Drop-in grills are sort of the hallmark that a lot of people think of when it comes to an outdoor kitchen station. Though there are a few all-in-one units that come with the grill, counters, and cabinets included. As well as a few portable grill stations for setting up a pop-up grilling demonstration.

The obvious benefit here is that you can grill right on the spot while your diners enjoy a little extra elbow room. As things are ready, you can set the grilled meat and vegetables on a serving platter that you can slide onto the counter for other people to enjoy, without crowding you at the grill.

Best Built-In Grills And Islands For Entertaining

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Bulls Outdoor Products Renegade 32369 5 Burner Drop-in Gas Grill Review

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Mont Alpi MAI805 44″ Outdoor Barbecue Island Review

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My Hibachi BBQ HBC1B Outdoor 3-in-1 Propane Grill w/ Teppanyaki Griddle Review

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Bull Outdoor Products 47628 Angus Drop-in BBQ Grill Review

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RCS Premier RJC40AL 40” Natural Gas Drop-in Grill Review

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Napoleon LEX 605 Built-In Grill with Infrared Rotisserie Review

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Lion Premium Grills L75623 32″ Built-In Natural Gas Grill Review

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