Best Offset Smoker UK (2026): 8 Compared
Last updated 24 October 2026. Prices and ratings checked on Amazon UK that day.
Looking for the best offset smoker in the UK? Most of the listings below are charcoal barrel-style barbecues with a side fire box. This guide compares eight offset smokers and smoker barbecues using Amazon UK listing data, priced from £69.21 to £612.89 on 24 October 2026, with a short answer, a comparison table and a note on how we chose them.
Short answer: the best offset smoker in the UK
The best offset smoker in the UK on Amazon, based on the listings we compared, is the CosmoGrill XXXL 90KG (£399.99, 4.6 from 3,192 ratings), which lists dual charcoal chambers, a side chimney and 3.5mm cold rolled steel. Check before buying: it is sold by Evre24, not Amazon, and its listing gives conflicting materials.
- Our pick, based on listed features and ratings: the CosmoGrill XXXL 90KG (£399.99, 4.6 from 3,192 ratings), listed at 90kg with dual charcoal chambers.
- Lowest price: the SUNLIFER oil-drum offset smoker (£69.21, 4.4 from 193 ratings), listed with a 1-year warranty.
- Longest warranty listed: the VonHaus barrel smoker (£84.99, 3.4 from 28 ratings) and the Char-Griller Traditional (£299.99, 4.2 from 25 ratings), both listing 2 years.
- Largest listed cooking area: the Oklahoma Joe’s Laredo 1100 (£612.89, 3.4 from 31 ratings), with 1,100 sq. in. in total, but its price includes £137.80 of estimated import charges.
- Before you buy: check that the side fire box is included (two Char-Griller listings are unclear), who sells it, and the warranty.
Jump to: What to look for · Comparison table · Smokers to consider · How we chose these smokers · FAQs · Verdict
What to look for in an offset smoker
An offset smoker has a side fire box that feeds heat and smoke into a separate cooking chamber. These are the details in the listings that matter most when comparing them:
- A fire box that is actually included: the VonHaus, CosmoGrill, SUNLIFER and Oklahoma Joe’s listings describe a side fire box or offset chamber. The Char-Griller Pro Deluxe title says “with Side Fire Box” but a feature bullet says the grill has a side fire box compatible design, and the Char-Griller Traditional’s included components list no fire box.
- Cooking area: listings quote it in different ways, from 1,500 sq. cm (Outsunny) and 1,860 sq. cm (SUNLIFER) to 789 sq. in. (Char-Griller Traditional), 850 sq. in. (Pro Deluxe) and 1,100 sq. in. (Oklahoma Joe’s). Check the unit before comparing.
- Steel and build: the CosmoGrill XXXL lists 3.5mm cold rolled steel, the Oklahoma Joe’s lists a porcelain-coated steel interior, and the Char-Griller listings mention heavy duty steel. Most of the cheaper listings give no thickness.
- Airflow control: the VonHaus lists air vents, the Char-Griller listings dual dampers and the Oklahoma Joe’s a side air damper and an adjustable smokestack.
- Thermometer: the Outsunny, SUNLIFER, VonHaus and both CosmoGrill listings mention a thermometer or gauge. The Oklahoma Joe’s and Char-Griller listings do not, though they list dampers, a smokestack or air vents for airflow.
- Warranty: the listings state 1 year (SUNLIFER and CosmoGrill Cinder) or 2 years (VonHaus and Char-Griller Traditional). The Outsunny lists “Na” and the others state none in the text we read.
- Seller and delivery: several are sold by third parties, and the Oklahoma Joe’s ships from Amazon US with import charges included in the price.
Comparison table: offset smokers on Amazon UK
This table sets out the eight listings by price, rating, listed cooking area, weight, warranty and seller. On a phone, scroll sideways to see every column.
| Smoker | Price (24 Oct 2026) | Rating (count) | Cooking area listed | Weight listed | Warranty listed | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNLIFER oil-drum offset smoker | £69.21 | 4.4 (193) | 1,860 sq. cm | 15.5kg | 1 year | Realsun Living Museum |
| Outsunny charcoal grill with offset smoker | £79.99 | 4.0 (277) | 1,500 sq. cm | 17kg | “Na” | Amazon |
| VonHaus barrel BBQ with offset smoker | £84.99 | 3.4 (28) | Not stated | 17kg | 2 years | VonHaus UK |
| CosmoGrill Cinder | £149.99 | 3.9 (9) | 58 x 36.5cm main chamber; 35 x 32cm side chamber | 26kg | 1 year | Evre24 |
| Char-Griller E2827 Pro Deluxe | £199.99 | No ratings yet | 850 sq. in. | 35.9kg | Not stated | Amazon |
| Char-Griller Traditional | £299.99 | 4.2 (25) | 789 sq. in. | 88.6 pounds | 2 years | Amazon |
| CosmoGrill XXXL 90KG | £399.99 | 4.6 (3,192) | Not stated | 90kg | Not stated | Evre24 |
| Oklahoma Joe’s Laredo 1100 | £612.89 (incl. £137.80 est. import charges) | 3.4 (31) | 1,100 sq. in. | 43.08kg | Not stated | Amazon US |
The 8 offset smokers compared
These are ordered by price. Labels describe what each listing says, and ratings are shown with their sample sizes. See how we chose these smokers for the method.
SUNLIFER oil-drum offset smoker: lowest price
Price: £69.21 | Amazon rating: 4.4 from 193 ratings
The SUNLIFER is the cheapest smoker here and the best rated of the three smokers under £100. The listing describes a main chamber grate of 62 x 30cm, a side grate of 29 x 23.5cm, a built-in thermometer, adjustable air vents on both chambers, cart-style wheels and front and bottom shelves, and a spec cooking area of 1,860 sq. cm. It lists 15.5kg, 101 x 55 x 109cm and a 1-year warranty. The specification lists the fuel as “Charcoal, Wood Pellet” although the bullets describe a charcoal barbecue, so check before you buy. It is sold and dispatched by Realsun Living Museum.
Check the SUNLIFER offset smoker on Amazon UK
Outsunny charcoal grill with offset smoker: shelves and a lid thermometer
Price: £79.99 | Amazon rating: 4.0 from 277 ratings
The Outsunny has the most ratings of the three smokers under £100. The listing describes an offset smoker that channels smoke into the main chamber, a lid thermometer, a 1,500 sq. cm cooking surface, side, front and bottom shelves with a listed 10kg shelf capacity, and two wheels. It lists a 61.5 x 30.5cm barbecue chamber, a 30 x 30.5cm smoker chamber, 17kg and 124 x 53 x 104cm. Its warranty field reads “Na”. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Outsunny offset smoker on Amazon UK
VonHaus barrel BBQ with offset smoker: 2-year warranty, thin ratings
Price: £84.99 | Amazon rating: 3.4 from 28 ratings
The VonHaus listing says its side fire box draws heat and smoke through the main chamber. It also lists air vents, a built-in temperature gauge, a folding side shelf, a lower rack, wheels and a removable ash tray, burning charcoal or wood. It lists 17kg, 137 x 53 x 99cm and a 2-year warranty. The 3.4 rating is the lowest here, level with the Oklahoma Joe’s, and comes from a small sample of 28. It is sold and dispatched by VonHaus UK.
Check the VonHaus offset smoker on Amazon UK
CosmoGrill Cinder: separate side chamber, only 9 ratings
Price: £149.99 | Amazon rating: 3.9 from 9 ratings
The CosmoGrill Cinder lists a main chamber of 58 x 36.5cm with an enamel-coated cast iron grill and a side chamber of 35 x 32cm with porcelain steel wire grates, a thermometer reading in °C and °F, a pull-out ash pan, a warming rack and wooden handles. It lists about 26kg, 132 x 56 x 118cm and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. The rating comes from only 9 ratings, so treat it as thin. The specification also gives 45 x 45 x 34cm dimensions, which conflict with the bullets. It is sold and dispatched by Evre24.
Check the CosmoGrill Cinder on Amazon UK
Char-Griller E2827 Pro Deluxe: fire box wording is unclear
Price: £199.99 | Amazon rating: no ratings yet
The Char-Griller E2827 Pro Deluxe has no ratings yet. Its title says “with Side Fire Box” and 850 sq. in. of cooking space, but a feature bullet says “Side Fire Box compatible design adds the option of offset smoking”, so it is unclear whether the fire box is included. Check with the seller. The listing describes heavy duty steel, dual dampers and an EasyDump ash pan, and lists 35.9kg and 113.5 x 80 x 128cm. It does not state a warranty in the text we read. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Char-Griller Pro Deluxe on Amazon UK
Char-Griller Traditional: 2-year warranty, fire box not listed as included
Price: £299.99 | Amazon rating: 4.2 from 25 ratings
The Char-Griller Traditional lists 789 sq. in. of cooking space, porcelain-coated cast iron grates, dual dampers, an insulated body and an EasyDump ash pan, with a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Its specification gives the configuration as “Main Grill with Offset Smoker”, but the title, bullets and included components (cast iron grates, warming rack, side shelf, wheels and a grill grate lifter) do not mention a side fire box, so check what is in the box. It lists 88.6 pounds and 135.9 x 70.1 x 130cm. It is sold and dispatched by Amazon.
Check the Char-Griller Traditional on Amazon UK
CosmoGrill XXXL 90KG: our pick, best rated with a large sample
Price: £399.99 | Amazon rating: 4.6 from 3,192 ratings
The CosmoGrill XXXL has by far the largest rating sample here, at 4.6. The listing describes dual charcoal chambers with a side chimney, 3.5mm cold rolled steel, an integrated thermometer, wooden handles, extra-large metal wheels and three storage shelves. It lists 90kg and 170 x 70 x 145cm. The specification lists the outer material as aluminium and the inner as stainless steel, which conflicts with the bullets’ cold rolled steel, and it states no warranty in the text we read. It is sold and dispatched by Evre24, not Amazon, and the listing showed 20% off on 24 October 2026.
Check the CosmoGrill XXXL on Amazon UK
Oklahoma Joe’s Laredo 1100: largest cooking area, import charges included
Price: £612.89 | Amazon rating: 3.4 from 31 ratings
The Oklahoma Joe’s Laredo is the most expensive smoker here and lists the largest cooking area. The listing describes 1,100 sq. in. in total (including 358 sq. in. of warming rack), a dedicated 184 sq. in. fire box, three porcelain-coated grates, a side air damper, an adjustable smokestack, side and bottom shelves and two 8-inch wheels. It lists 43.08kg and 82.8 x 163.7 x 121.2cm. The price includes £475.09 for the item and an estimated £137.80 of import charges, it ships from Amazon US, and the listing notes that US imports may differ from local products and that the manufacturer warranty will not apply. The 3.4 rating comes from 31 ratings.
Check the Oklahoma Joe’s Laredo on Amazon UK
How we chose these smokers
We compared eight charcoal offset smokers and smoker barbecues sold on Amazon UK, across a range of prices and brands. We took prices, ratings, sizes, weights and warranties from the Amazon UK listings on 24 October 2026 (titles, feature bullets, descriptions and specifications), and the figures here are the listings’ own claims. Where a listing gave two different figures, we show both.
We chose our pick by weighing the listed features, the rating and its sample size, so it is a judgement made from the listing data. Ratings are shown with their sample size: the CosmoGrill Cinder has only 9 ratings, the Char-Griller Traditional 25 and the VonHaus 28, which are small samples compared with the CosmoGrill XXXL’s 3,192. We left out a Char-Griller side fire box that is sold as an attachment, and listings that are kamado or kettle grills rather than offset smokers.
Sellers vary: the Outsunny, Char-Griller Pro Deluxe and Char-Griller Traditional are sold and dispatched by Amazon; the VonHaus by VonHaus UK; the SUNLIFER by Realsun Living Museum; the two CosmoGrill smokers by Evre24; and the Oklahoma Joe’s ships from Amazon US. Listings sometimes contradict themselves (the SUNLIFER fuel type, the CosmoGrill materials and dimensions, the Char-Griller fire box wording), so confirm details with the seller before you order. Several prices were shown as reduced on 24 October 2026, so use the links to see the current price. We may update this guide when prices, ratings or availability change.
Offset smoker FAQs (UK)
What is the best offset smoker in the UK?
Our pick, based on the listings, is the CosmoGrill XXXL 90KG (£399.99, 4.6 from 3,192 ratings). It is sold by Evre24, and its listing contradicts itself on materials, so check before you order. The SUNLIFER (£69.21) is the cheapest.
What is the cheapest offset smoker here?
The SUNLIFER oil-drum smoker at £69.21 on 24 October 2026, then the Outsunny at £79.99 and the VonHaus at £84.99.
How much do offset smokers cost on Amazon UK?
The eight smokers we compared were priced from £69.21 (SUNLIFER) to £612.89 (Oklahoma Joe’s Laredo, including estimated import charges) on 24 October 2026. Prices change often.
Do these smokers come with the side fire box?
Most listings describe one, but check the two Char-Griller listings. The Pro Deluxe title says “with Side Fire Box” while a feature bullet says it has a design compatible with one, and the Traditional’s included components list no fire box.
Which smokers list a warranty?
The VonHaus and Char-Griller Traditional list 2 years, and the SUNLIFER and CosmoGrill Cinder list 1 year. The Outsunny lists “Na” and the others do not state one in the text we read.
Which smoker has the highest Amazon rating?
The CosmoGrill XXXL (4.6 from 3,192 ratings) has the highest rating from a large sample. The SUNLIFER is next at 4.4 from 193 ratings.
Which offset smoker is the lightest?
The SUNLIFER lists 15.5kg, the lightest here, followed by the Outsunny and VonHaus at 17kg each. The CosmoGrill XXXL lists 90kg.
Which offset smoker has the largest cooking area?
The Oklahoma Joe’s Laredo 1100 lists 1,100 sq. in. in total. Listings use different units, so compare sq. in. with sq. in. and sq. cm with sq. cm, and note the CosmoGrill XXXL and VonHaus state no cooking area.
Why is the Oklahoma Joe’s so expensive?
Its price includes an estimated £137.80 of import charges on top of £475.09 for the item, and it ships from Amazon US. The listing notes that US imports may differ from local products.
Verdict: the best offset smoker in the UK
Start by checking that the side fire box is included, who sells the smoker and the warranty. The CosmoGrill XXXL 90KG is our pick for its rating sample and listed features, with a materials contradiction and a third-party seller to check. For the lowest price, the SUNLIFER (£69.21, 4.4 from 193 ratings) lists a 1-year warranty. For the others, use the comparison table to match price, size, warranty and seller, and check each listing before you order.
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Prices, ratings and specifications were taken from Amazon UK listings on 24 October 2026 and may have changed.
