Your Guide to BBQ Huts: Find the Perfect Garden BBQ Hut

BBQ huts mean you can enjoy your garden all-year round regardless of what the weather throws at you.

As this is an enclosed space, they are well insulated allowing you to enjoy the outdoors whilst staying warm and snug. Furthermore there’s no need to worry about rushing inside if the rain starts as you’ll be nice and dry inside your hut.

This transforms your garden from seasonal use to all-year round use allowing you to socialise with friends and family for longer. Gardens can be underutilised spaces that people usually enjoy in summer, but with this, you can extend that all year through.

At Better Living Outdoors, our BBQ huts are high quality and durable, featuring three double-glazed, lockable windows, offering excellent insulation, added security, and the flexibility to control airflow. Whether you’re keeping the warmth in on cooler evenings or letting in a summer breeze, our BBQ huts are both practical and stylish.

They also have a BBQ grill, complete with a built-in chimney system to ensure smoke is efficiently drawn away, creating an authentic BBQ experience all year round, no matter the weather.

Let’s explore some things to look at when choosing a BBQ hut.

What Are the Benefits of BBQ Huts?

There are lots of benefits to BBQ huts, from being able to enjoy your garden through the seasons, to extending your living space. We’re discussing these in more detail below so you can see how a BBQ hut could transform the way you use your outdoor space.

Enjoy the outdoors all year round

The biggest advantage of a BBQ hut has to be year-round access. Instead of relying on the sun making an appearance (which doesn’t always happen!), you can stay snug in your own wooden hut. As you’ll have a sheltered, weatherproof space it means the rain and wind can’t put an end to your plans. Even in winter, you can sit in the garden with a drink or book protected from the elements.

A cosy hub for friends and family

Thanks to built-in seating and a warm, enclosed atmosphere, BBQ huts are perfect for gathering friends and family for a catch up. Whatever the weather, they create a relaxed, intimate setting for birthday parties, celebrations, or just a casual catch-up.

At Better Living Outdoors, we have BBQ huts in various sizes allowing you to choose the one that best suits your lifestyle. If you’re often a host and you’re used to having large gatherings, you might find our 12sqm BBQ Hut most suitable which seats 10-12 people. Regardless of which hut you choose, they all come complete with plate tables around the BBQ grill and a Chimney.

Complement your garden

BBQ huts aren’t just practical – they add a touch of character and charm to your garden too. Many people don’t make the most of their garden, even though it’s one of the biggest assets a home can offer. BBQ huts make your garden even more useful and appealing as you have an enclosed snug to relax.

They also add to the aesthetic of your garden and home overall by acting as a focal point. Whether your garden is rustic, modern, or traditional, a BBQ hut can really elevate the overall look and feel.

Extend your living space

As mentioned above, lots of people don’t use their gardens that much until it’s spring/ summer meaning this space goes wasted for half of the year. However, your garden is a fantastic asset and has so much more potential than just seasonal use.

With a BBQ hut, you can think of it as an outdoor room – as additional space to your home. Not only can it be used for socialising, but it’s also a usable space for cooking, dining, or even working, without the cost or hassle of a home extension.

Safe outdoor cooking

Safety is always a top priority and with purpose-built ventilation systems, BBQ huts are safe and comfortable to use. Whether you’re socialising with friends and family or just having a cosy night cooking, you can truly relax.

At Better Living Outdoors, all of our BBQ Huts have a 2m long chimney that draws smoke upwards and out of the hut. This prevents it from lingering inside while still allowing the warmth from the fire or grill to circulate.

For extra ventilation, our BBQ huts also have three double-glazed windows, one of which can be opened to allow more air to flow through. This adds to the all-year appeal of the huts so you can enjoy them whenever you want!

How to Use A BBQ Hut

A BBQ hut is simple to use, so it slots perfectly into your garden setup. Below, we’re outlining some simple steps to get started.

• Safe & simple – As every BBQ hut is designed with a ventilation system that draws smoke up and out of the hut, you can cook confidently without worrying about fumes building up indoors.
• Choose your fuel – Better Living Outdoors BBQ huts can be run on either charcoal or wood, giving you full control over the flavour and cooking style you choose.
• Flexible cooking – The grill system inside a BBQ hut is designed to be versatile so it works for your lifestyle. For example the main platform can be completely removed if you want to open up the space and the secondary platform can be raised, lowered, or swung in and out depending on what you’re cooking. This is ideal for using a kettle, frying pan, or slow-cooking pot.
• Adjustable chimney – Inside our BBQ huts, there’s chains attached to the chimney and walls which makes it easy to raise or lower the chimney height. In turn, this means you can alter airflow and heat distribution depending on what you want.
• Removable plate tables – The built-in plate tables around the grill let you lean back and enjoy food or drinks while cooking. If you’re hosting a bigger group or want more room to move around, these tables can be easily removed to create extra space inside the hut.

Choosing A BBQ Hut

Selecting the right BBQ hut starts with size as it needs to comfortably fit everyone inside. Think about how you plan to use it, for instance if you often host larger groups or garden parties, a bigger hut will give you plenty of space for guests to gather inside. That said, our BBQ huts can be made more spacious by removing the plate tables but knowing its main function will help you align it better to your lifestyle and cooking needs.

Also colour is a great way to make your BBQ hut feel more personal and suited to the rest of your garden. Whilst the plain wood makes it feel rustic and authentic, you’re free to personalise it how you like.

At Better Living Outdoors, our huts are made from rounded spruce, giving you the flexibility to paint them any colour you want, whether you want it to blend in with the surroundings or stand out as a bold feature in your outdoor space.

The choice is yours when it comes to decor, and you can also make it feel more cosy by adding some cushions and blankets inside.

Your Guide to BBQ Huts: Find the Perfect Garden BBQ Hut

With a BBQ hut you can use your garden all year round, providing a warm, snug retreat for relaxing, reading a book, or hosting a party. Whether it’s a quiet night with a cup of tea or a gathering with friends, the hut creates a welcoming space that feels like an extension of your home.

The beauty of a BBQ hut is how easy it fits into your lifestyle. It extends your current living space and makes your garden appealing whatever the weather, even on the coldest winter evenings. They’re also super simple to use, so it’s really a case of positioning the hut where you want it, getting your fuel ready, and setting up. Adding some blankets and cushions is a great way of making it feel personal and you’ve created a warm, inviting hub that transforms your outdoor area.

The best way to experience a BBQ hut is to see it in person so you can step inside and see the space. Visit one of our showrooms, and a member of our team will be more than happy to answer any questions and help you find the perfect BBQ hut for your home.