These modern barbecues refashion the traditional outdoor cooker.
While barbecuing is typically an outdoor activity, odorless barbecues and smoke-free stove-top grills bring the culinary fun indoors. These modern barbecues also promote mobile barbecuing. Portable barbecue pits are equipped with wheels for easy mobility while travel BBQ grills mirror the look of a suitcase for comfortable maneuvering. A backyard party is made more fun when a barbecue showcases a quirky design. Geeky gamer grills offer a recognizable look while worldly globe grills will have its users cooking up earthly dishes.
These modern barbecues also include a line of tech-friendly grills. Voice-controlled barbecues feature a futuristic appeal while the Hasty-Bake Legacy Grill provides the best of grilling and smoking.
69 Examples of Modern Barbecues
From Diverse Desk-Like Barbecues to Portable Charcoal Grills:
Malika Renee Butss — Jun 16, 2015 — Art & Design
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Travel BBQ Grills
This Portable BBQ Grill Adopts a Playful Suitcase Shape
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Home-Made Fast Food Fryers
The Three Basket Deep Fryer Takes the Grease Outdoors
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Mod Molten Grills
The Volcano Barbecue Erupts with Aesthetic Flair and Flames
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Origami-Inspired Barbecues
The 'Grillo' Folding Grill Has a Wire Mesh Hammock to Hold Solid Fuels
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Garbage Can Barbecues
The Pit Barbecue from Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Resembles a Trash Can
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Smokeless Stovetop Barbecues
The Element BBQ Lets You Cook from the Convenience of Your Kitchen
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Double-Barrel Backyard Barbecues
The Sawed-Off Shotgun BBQ is Designed for Gangster Grillers
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Beastly BBQs
The 'God-grilla' is the World's Biggest Barbecue
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Pizza Oven Grills
KettlePizza Makes a Perfectly Cooked Crust
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Cylindrical Portable Cookers
The Eva Solo to Go Grill is the Perfect Portable Camping Barbecue
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BBQs as Art
Recycle Your Old Car Into A BBQ
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Clever Dustbin Barbecues
The BBQ 360 is Unassuming and Extraordinarily Easy to Use
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Voice Commanded Barbecues
Lynx Grills Debuted its New Smart Grill at CES 2014
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Heavy-Duty Argentinian Grills
The 'Gaucho Grill' Helps Consumers Cook Argentinian Cuisine
55
Rustic Cast-Iron BBQs
The Landmann Vista Charcoal Grill is Designed for Serious Barbecuers
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Green Thumb Grills
Garden and Cook at the Same Time With the Hot-Pot BBQ
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Barbecue Bicycle Trailers
The Grillrider Lets You Haul All Your Grilling Supplies Around
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Quick Wood-Fired Grills
This Advanced Grill Can Heat Up to 1,000 Degrees in Only Five Minutes
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Multi-Functional Grill Tops
Cook & Enjoy a Meal in One Place With the Garden Dining Table
50
Contemporary Camping BBQs
Kanz's Field Kitchen K120 Series is a Gourmet Option for the Outdoors
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On-the-Go BBQs
The Notebook Barbecue Grill Makes Cooking Convenient
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Clever Campfire Treat Baskets
The ‘S’More to Love S’More Maker’ Grills on
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Bicycle-Mounted BBQS
The Backbrat Turns Cyclists into Chefs
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Slide-Out Grills
The Gunni Movable Kitchen Island with Compact Barbeque is Great for Small Spaces
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Odorless BBQs
The Libero Point by Electrolux Uses Air Filtration System
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Portable BBQs
The BBQ Briefcase
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Designer Grills
Fiberglass BBQ Corvette
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Retro Gamer Grills
The Cartridge Grill is Inspired by Video Games of Yesteryear
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Pocket-Sized Barbecues
The Altoids Tin BBQ is a Fully Functional Grill That Fits into Your Palm
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Portable Barbeque Pits
The Brennwagen Grills is for Serious Traveling Cooks
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Portable Park BBQs
The City Boy Picnic Grill is Perfect for an Impromptu Plein-Air Meal
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Potted Ceramic Grills
The Primo Ceramic Grill Can be Built in Any Indoor or Outdoor Shelving
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Instant Eco Grills
Baja BBQ Firepack
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Disposable Grills
The Wooden BBQ by Espergaerde Biodegrades After Use
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Instant Doughnut Grills
The Sunbeam Donut Maker Whips Up Breakfast in Minutes
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Simple Wood-Burning Barbecues
The BBQ by The Federal Updates the Classic Urban Fire Pit
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BBQ Messenger Bags
Get Carried Away With the Element Portable Grill by Fuego
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Car-Converted Cookers
The Exhaust Burger Grills Slabs of Meat While Driving
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Space-Saving BBQs
The Focus Wall-Mounted Barbecue is Sleek and Stylish
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Sculptural Fire Pits
The Mikado Focus Grill is Aesthetically Pleasing in a Natural Way
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Flavor-Infusing BBQs
The Ascot Wood-Burning Barbecue Gives Food a Smoky Scent
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Tailgate Grills
The Traeger Double BBQ Trailer is a Mean Grilling Machine
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Briefcase Grills
Bring the Darwin BBQ to Your Next Office Potluck
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Elegant Modern Grills
The Druida Barbecue is Aesthetically Stylish and Serves Up Exquisite Steaks
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Practically Flat Portable Cookers
The ‘Fold Flat Grill' Makes Barbecues Seem Easier
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Suspended Barbecues
The DesignerGrill from Fire & Steel is Almost Too Pretty to Cook With
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Minute Meal Cookers
The CanCooker Uses Steam to Heat and Cook your Meals Fast
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Portable Charcoal Grills
The Eva Solo to Go Grill Lets You BBQ on the Go
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Indoor BBQs
Ariete SteakHouse Grill
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Diverse Disk-Like BBQS
The Blacktop 360 Grill-Fryer is a Four-in-One Wonder
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Geeky Gamer Grills
The Grilltendo Grill is a Summer Gamer Essential
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Balcony Barbecues
The Plek 66 Barbecue is a Compact Grill for City Dwellers
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Flavor-Infusing Grills
Beem's Aroma Grill Express Has a Groove That Can Be Filled with Marinades
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Handcrafted Buccaneer BBQs
The Pirate Chest Barbecue is Perfect for Swashbuckling Chefs
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Loaded Barbeques
Voyage Plays Tunes
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Worldy Globe Grills
The Goldenhen BBQ Encourages Travel and Eco-Friendliness
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Artistic BBQs
Burn Your Burger in Style
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Potted Plant Grills
Hot Pot BBQ by Black+Blum Hides Your Cooker Under a Herb Garden
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All-Terrain Barbeques
The Hummer Grill Adds Some Horsepower to Your Steak
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Convenient Steel Grills
The Carhartt Portable BBQ Brings Summer Fun Wherever You Go
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Portable Party Carts
Keep Guests Entertained Everywhere With the Alpina Grills Mobile Beer Bar
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2-in-1 Barbecues
The Hasty-Bake Legacy Grill Roasts and Smokes Mouth-Watering Meat
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Lava-Based BBQs
Bompas & Parr Creative Studio Cook Steaks with Molten Lava
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Spinning Grills
The Calanca Barbeque Cooks Great Food and is Nice to Look At
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Collapsible Barbecues
Paul Jr. Designs' Coleman RoadTrip Grill is Perfect for Summer Adventures
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Spherical Backyard Cookers
The Eva Solo Grill Globe is Unexpectedly Chic
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Foosball Grills
Table Soccer BBQ Begs the Question, Where Have You Been All My Life?
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Buoyant Barbecues
The Floating Flamer Combines Two Summer Pastimes into One
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Mini Backyard Grills
The BabyQ
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