The six best BBQ tongs for all your summer 2020 barbecues
WHETHER you’re keeping it basic with sausages and burgers or you’ve got more ambitious plans for your barbecue this summer (beer can chicken anyone?), you’ll need a decent pair of barbecue tongs by your side.
This sizzling hot selection will have you turning, flipping and working those grill skills with confidence.
Whatever your budget, look out for a pair with enough length to keep your hands well away from the flames and a cool plastic, silicone or wooden handle – ideally one that can handle the dishwasher.
If you’re shopping for the caravan or for a camping trip, you’ll need to compromise on the length of the handles to save on space and weight, or invest in a space-saving folding design.
We’ve rounded up some smart barbecue tongs at all price points to ensure you never sacrifice another sausage to the flames…
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1. Lessmo
- (AD) 12-inch and 16-inch cooking tongs, £19.99 from Amazon – buy here
This set of two pairs of barbecue tongs gives you the flexibility to choose the length you need for the job in hand (or give you the option to have a helper).
Made from matte brushed stainless steel with lovely beech wood handles, this classic set features a locking system and hanging loop for neat storage and is dishwasher-safe.
2. Hinmay
- (AD) Hinmay 16-inch barbecue tongs, £13.99 from Amazon – buy here
These stainless steel scissor tongs are a generous 16 inches long, making them perfect for manning a large barbecue (but a bit too long if you want them to do double duty in the kitchen).
Made from high quality stainless steel with a silicon-lined handle, they are comfortable to use and with an imprinted metal tong gripper to help ensure that even oily foods won’t slip from your clutches.
3. IKEA
- GRILLTIDER stainless steel barbecue tongs, £3.60 from IKEA – buy here
Going for just £3.60 until the 9th of August (normal price, £4.50), if you’re looking for a budget option, you won’t find a better bargain than these grill tongs from IKEA.
The tongs’ comfortable rubber handle is non-slip and the serrated ends will ensure a secure grip on whatever it is you’re turning on the barbecue.
The GRILLTIDER range also includes a barbecue fork, spatula, silicone basting brush and a barbecue cleaning brush – at these prices you could get the entire five-piece barbecue tool set and change from £20.
4. Weber
- Premium 17-inch barbecue tongs, £22.49 from Weber – buy here
If you’re looking to invest in a premium quality set of barbecue tongs that will see you through many summers to come, you can’t do better than Weber.
These extra-long barbecue tongs open wide, allowing you to get a good grip when turning thicker items like corn-on-the-cob, whole chickens and joints of meat.
The tongs lock closed for easy storage but thanks to their convenient unlocking system, can be opened in one hand, handy if you’re holding a plate in the other.
5. Outwell
- Camping grill tongs, £6.99 from Camping World – buy here
Weighing in at just 116g, these grill tongs are super-lightweight, making them an ideal accessory for camping or caravan trips.
Comfy to use with spring-assisted opening and a locking clip to keep them closed and compact when not in use, they’re perfect for both gas and charcoal barbecuing on the move.
6. BergHOFF
- Wood and metal BBQ tongs, £15 from Marks & Spencer – buy here
New to Marks & Spencer, this stylish design, with its handle made from strong crack-resistant wood, will look as good hanging from your kitchen utensil rack as it will around the barbecue.
Made from easy-to-clean stainless steel and featuring serrated tips for a better grip on the food, these tongs are a great buy at the price.
Marks & Spencers will also be stocking the matching BergHOFF barbecue spatula and wire cleaning brush in summer 2020, so why not invest in the full set?
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