A gas BBQ is the right choice if you want fast, easy cooking most nights of the week. A dual fuel BBQ is the right choice if you want that convenience and real charcoal flavour, without owning two barbecues.
How a gas BBQ works for you
You turn a knob, press the ignition and you are cooking within minutes. Heat is easy to control burner by burner, so you can sear on high and keep food warm on low at the same time.
Gas suits:
- Weeknight dinners when time is short
- Cooks who want consistent, repeatable results
- Smaller spaces, since a gas BBQ takes up less room than two separate units
What charcoal adds
Charcoal cooking gives a smoky, chargrilled flavour that many people love, especially on steak, lamb and whole chicken. With a lid, a charcoal kettle also lets you cook low and slow and roast.
The usual trade-offs are time and mess: a traditional charcoal grill takes a while to get going, and there is ash to deal with afterwards. A dual fuel BBQ with a gas-assisted lighting burner takes care of most of that.
Dual fuel: both in one
The Coleman® Revolution™ Dual Fuel Gas & Charcoal BBQ puts a full-size gas grill and a full-size charcoal kettle side by side on one unit. Use gas on a Tuesday night and charcoal on Sunday, or run both together when the whole family is over.
It is designed to take the hassle out of charcoal:
- A gas-assisted charcoal lighting burner gets the coals going for you. No firelighters, no lighter fluid or chemicals, and no fiddling with matches. Just load your briquettes or charcoal, turn on the burner, and depending on the type and amount of charcoal, the coals are ready in about 10 to 20 minutes. Once the charcoal is alight, simply turn the lighting burner off. The burning coals keep themselves going, so the gas is no longer needed.
- A hinged lid on the kettle lets you cook hands-free.
- A hideaway ash catcher collects the ash for easier clean-up.
On the gas side, Flare-Free Technology™ directs grease away from the flame to help prevent flare-ups, hot spots and burnt food.
Side-by-side comparison
| Gas BBQ | Dual fuel BBQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to start cooking | Minutes | Minutes on gas; about 10–20 minutes on charcoal, thanks to the gas-assisted lighting burner |
| Flavour | Clean grilled flavour | Grilled on gas, smoky on charcoal |
| Heat control | Precise, by burner | Precise on gas, managed by coals and vents on charcoal |
| Cleaning | Grates and grease cup | Grates, grease cup and ash |
| Space needed | Less | More |
| Low-and-slow cooking | Limited | Yes, on the charcoal side |
Natural gas or LPG?
The Revolution™ Dual Fuel is available for LPG or natural gas. The natural gas version is factory-set and must be connected by a licensed gas fitter. If you are not sure which gas your home has, check before ordering.
Which one is right for you?
- Choose gas if speed and simplicity matter most and you rarely miss charcoal.
- Choose dual fuel if you love smoky flavour, entertain often, or have people at home who each prefer a different style.
- Building an outdoor kitchen? The Dual Fuel connects to Coleman® modules. See our Dual Fuel kitchens.
If you want gas only, compare the full Revolution™ BBQ range and the Pro Series.