(NC) Barbecue season is here, and there are many options to consider when choosing the perfect grill for your next meal. Here’s a guide to help you choose the best grill for your space.

Multi-functional
“A surprising trend is that people now have more than one barbecue in their yard, just like how they have multiple appliances in their indoor kitchen,” says Janna Millious, barbecue merchant at The Home Depot Canada. “For smaller backyards, we’re seeing increased interest in modular grills with a pizza oven, storage, foldable side tables and a griddle top for entertaining, which is great for a group teppanyaki night or for a fun breakfast.”

Natural gas
One of the most widely used grills; the natural gas grill connects to the gas line on the exterior of your home, eliminating the need for propane tanks. While natural gas doesn’t burn as hot as propane, it can be more cost-effective and it offers a constant flow without the need to refill your tank.

Propane
Propane tanks can be refilled and are portable, allowing more freedom in where you place the barbecue in your yard.

Charcoal
Charcoal grills are heated using briquettes. When burned, they turn into embers, giving you an even, hot grilling surface that produces a smokier flavour. Charcoal grills are often portable as well and they can be used in a variety of scenarios – from your backyard to a picnic in the park.

Wood pellet
Wood pellet grills are some of the most versatile barbecues on the market because they can be heated to a variety of temperatures, making them an ideal grill, barbeque or smoker. They’re often cylindrical in shape and burn food-safe wood pellets to create heat.

Electric
Electric grills are small in size and run completely on electricity, making them the ultimate portable grilling surface if there’s somewhere to plug it in. You won’t get the full, smoky, barbecue flavour that you would from a traditional fire grill, but they can be used almost anywhere.