Best Weber Grill Alternatives 2026 – European & Canadian BBQ Brands
David B.
Weber is the world's best-known grill brand, but it's far from the only one worth owning. There's a wide field of European-made grills, proudly Canadian brands and better-value picks that match or exceed Weber's quality. Below, we've rounded up the best Weber grill alternatives available in Europe today, covering gas, charcoal, kamado, and cast-iron styles.
The list is ordered by where the grills are actually built, not by brand nationality. The two are not the same thing: plenty of familiar European names design at home and manufacture in Asia, and one French plancha maker builds in Spain. Brands producing in Europe come first, then the European brands making elsewhere, then the Canadians.
Morsø
Known for: Cast-iron grills, Forno wood-fired ovens, fire pits, plus gas grills. Est. 1853
Manufactured in: Assembled in Nykøbing Mors, Denmark. Cast iron parts come from Germany
Users say: Praised for the castings and a design that outlasts trends
Forge Adour
Known for: The plancha. Built the first French plancha in 1985 and now ships over 200,000 units a year, the largest plancha maker in Europe. Est. 1978
Manufactured in: Designed in Bayonne, France, built in the company's own 9,000 m² plant at Villafranca de los Barros, Spain
Users say: Treated as the reference plancha across France and Spain.
Krampouz
Known for: Breton crêpe machines (billigs) and stainless steel gas and electric planchas since 1949, from the Diabolo up to the Club. Part of Groupe SEB since 2019.
Manufactured in: Made in France, at the company's own factory in Pluguffan, Brittany
Users say: 4.8 out of 5 across more than 2,700 reviews. Owners praise the even heat and restaurant-grade results, and mention the weight, the learning curve on seasoning the cast-iron plate, and the price.
Muurikka
Known for: The convex steel Muurikka griddle for open fires, plus 1,100 W electric smoking ovens and campfire smokers. Est. 1976
Manufactured in: Finland (Mikkeli and Viitasaari), certified Finnish origin
Users say: Well regarded in Finnish and German outdoor circles, especially the electric smoker for cold-smoked fish
Simogas
Known for: Professional-grade gas and electric planchas with 18 mm steel plates in laminated, ground or hard-chrome finish, plus Apollo kamados and braseros. Family firm founded 1967.
Manufactured in: Spanish, made near Barcelona
Users say: Rated the most robust plancha in the category, backed by a 20-year warranty on plates and burners. Owners rate the heat retention highly, though some find the styling plain.
Martinsen
Known for: Charcoal kettles and fire pits, the designs this family sold as Dancook until 2011. Est. 1973
Manufactured in: Denmark. Charcoal grills and fire pits made in Denmark, gas models not stated
Users say: 6 mm stainless grates, admired for finish and lifespan
THÜROS
Known for: Stainless steel chimney-draft charcoal grills (T1 to T5, Baikal, PRO), gas grills and smoking ovens, with a modular accessory system of 260+ parts.
Manufactured in: Made in Germany, entirely at the Georgenthal works in Thuringia
Users say: Owners call them close to indestructible and buy them for the accessories and the 25-year warranty. The recurring criticism is modest heat output and lids, castors and racks costing extra.
Schickling Grill
Known for: Stainless gas and charcoal grills sold direct in Basic to Pro trims (Henry L, Hermann XL, Willy L, Walter XL) topped by the 36 kW Big Rocket. Founded 2014 by brothers Philipp and Oliver Schickling.
Manufactured in: Made in Germany, at the family's own works in Visbek, Lower Saxony
Users say: 4.8 out of 5 across nearly 9,000 reviews, with praise for burner power and genuine repairability. Complaints centre on finish faults on the expensive Rockets and rain getting into the fat tray.
Enders
Known for: Gas grills (UNIQ, Monroe Pro, Chicago Next, Urban II) with Turbo Zone infrared searing and the Switch Grid modular grate. Est. 1883
Manufactured in: Developed, tested and tooled in Werdohl, Germany. Built at Enders' own plants in Foshan and Shanghai
Users say: The value pick, four solid years and low depreciation. Recurring corrosion on undercarriage and hinges, plus ignition failures
RÖSLE
Known for: Gas stations (VIDERO, EPICFLAME, ALLFLAME) and the BLAZEFLAME high-output line launched 2025, plus charcoal kettles with Air Control. Est. 1888
Manufactured in: German family company in Marktoberdorf, Bavaria. Production moved to contract manufacturers in 2008, grills made in China
Users say: 4.65 out of 5 across 6,240 Trusted Shops reviews, with praise for finish, service and spare-part supply.
CADAC
Known for: Portable gas barbecues with swappable tops: grill, plancha, wok, pizza stone. Est. 1948
Manufactured in: Netherlands, owned by Dometic (Sweden). Production sites not disclosed
Users say: Packs down fast and one base does everything. Grill is tight for four
Barbecook
Known for: Charcoal kettles (Loewy, Edson), the oval Magnus, Luca gas range, Kamal 2.0 kamado and Nestor wood-fired ovens. Est. 1985
Manufactured in: Belgian brand, run from Deinze. Production locations not disclosed
Users say: The closest thing to a full Weber range at lower money. Reviewers praise the oval cooking surface, three-part cast iron grates and 90 cm working height, and criticise a lid seal that leaks smoke when smoking
Cozze
Known for: Gas and electric pizza ovens in 13, 17 and 24 inch, several with a rotating stone, plus planchas, grills and modular outdoor kitchens. Launched 2021 by Danish wholesaler Millarco.
Manufactured in: Danish design. Cozze states no production country, and parent Millarco sources from suppliers in Asia
Users say: Widely treated as the value alternative to Ooni, bigger and roughly half the price, with the rotating stone well liked.
Burnhard
Known for: Gas BBQ grills (D2C online brand), pizza ovens, smokers
Manufactured in: Engineered in Germany; products made in China
Users say: Very popular for value-priced quality. Some reports of durability issues compared to premium brands
Outdoorchef
Known for: Gas kettle grills with unique funnel system (no flare-ups), plus charcoal and electric BBQs
Manufactured in: Swiss-engineered, produced in China
Users say: Known for easy, versatile grilling – a gas kettle pioneer. Many owners report excellent results and convenience.
The Bastard
Known for: Kamado charcoal grills in various sizes and editions. Extremely popular in the Netherlands - it’s the market-leading kamado brand there.
Manufactured in: Designed in Netherlands, manufactured in China
Users say: Users love its combination of premium quality and relatively accessible price
Monolith
Known for: Ceramic kamado grills from 33 cm to 52 cm (Icon, Junior, One, Two, Avantgarde), with a front chip feeder for adding smoke wood lid-closed and a lifetime ceramic warranty.
Manufactured in: German-engineered in Osnabrück, ceramics produced in Yixing, China
Users say: Owners praise the fuel efficiency and steady temperature holding, and rate the accessory package good value against Big Green Egg. The lid gasket is the near-universal complaint.
Broil King (Canada)
Known for: Propane gas grills (multiple series), plus charcoal & smokers
Manufactured in: North American-made, factories in Canada & USA
Users say: Strong reputation in Europe as a solid Weber alternative. Users commend its heavy-duty construction and value for money.
Napoleon (Canada)
Known for: Gas grills, charcoal kettles and kamados. Prestige and Prestige PRO are the flagship lines
Manufactured in: Prestige lines built in Barrie, Ontario. Models under roughly $1,000 come from Napoleon's own Chinese plants
Users say: Build quality and support on the Canadian-made lines match or beat Weber
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