Best Portable BBQs, Camp Stoves & Camping Cookware Australia 2026
Cook outside the van: how to choose a portable BBQ, camp stove and cookware that earn their space.
7 min read · Updated October 2026
Cooking outside is half the fun of a caravan trip, and a portable BBQ keeps the smell, heat and grease out of the van. A folding grill, a small stove and a few good pans cover almost every camp meal.
This guide covers how to choose a portable BBQ or camp stove, what cookware is worth carrying, and how to cook with fire safely. The range we stock is below.
Portable BBQs, stoves & cookware in the KamperHub Store
Sold and shipped by us, from Australian warehouses.
Grillz Charcoal BBQ Grill Portable with Lid for Camping OutdoorView in store →
Stainless Steel Wood Burner Stove for Camping w/ Chimney & BagView in store →
Reversible Cast Iron Griddle Rectangular BBQ Plate 43x24cm Double-Sided Flat Top Griddle Pan and Grooved Grill for Gas Stovetop Oven and Open Fire BlackView in store →
3Pcs Camping Cooking Set – Lightweight Anodised Aluminium Outdoor Cookware Kit with Heat-Resistant HandlesView in store →
Square Wood Stove Mini Folding Grill Outdoor Camping Portable BBQ Cooking RackView in store →
Portable Foldable Charcoal BBQ Grill for Outdoor Camping Picnic and Hibachi CookingView in store →Charcoal BBQ, wood stove or both?
A charcoal BBQ gives proper barbecue flavour and steady heat for steaks, sausages and kebabs. Folding charcoal grills pack flat into a storage hatch; models with a lid can also roast and smoke.
A wood camp stove burns sticks and offcuts, so you are not carrying fuel. Stoves with a chimney draw better and keep smoke off the table. They are ideal for a kettle or a pot of stew, less so for grilling for a crowd.
Whichever you choose, check how it packs down and what it weighs before you buy.
Fire safety: check before you light up
Charcoal and wood fires are not allowed on total fire ban days, and many caravan parks and national parks restrict them at other times too. Check your state fire authority and the park rules before you light up.
Never use a charcoal BBQ or wood stove inside a caravan, tent or closed annexe. Burning charcoal gives off carbon monoxide, which you cannot see or smell.
Set the grill on stable, non-flammable ground, clear of the awning and dry grass. When you finish, douse the coals with water until they are cold, and carry ash out in a metal container.
Camping cookware that earns its space
A nesting camping cookware set (pots that pack inside each other) saves the most room. Anodised aluminium is light and heats quickly; stainless steel is heavier but tough.
A cast iron griddle or BBQ plate turns a grill into a flat-top for eggs, bacon and pancakes. It is heavy, so one good piece beats several.
A windshield around a stove or grill saves fuel and cooking time on a breezy day.
BBQ tools and keeping it clean
A set of long-handled BBQ tools keeps your hands back from the heat: tongs, a spatula and a fork cover most jobs. A grill basket stops vegetables and fish falling through the bars.
Non-stick grill mats keep the plate clean and cut washing up, which matters when water is limited. Pack a bin or bag holder so rubbish goes out with you.
Cookware and a cast iron griddle add up. Add your camp kitchen to your payload in your free KamperHub garage.