“So good I put my name on it” is one of the most recognisable catchphrases of recent times. Coined by former pro boxing champ George Foreman for his range of home grills, it’s the linguistic equivalent of a firm handshake from a sporting champion. The subtext is clear: these are products you can trust.
Celebrities turning to side-hustles to boost their wealth is nothing new, especially these days when the likes of Clooney, Minogue, and the Beckhams flog everything from beauty to booze to adoring masses.
But Foreman was an early adopter of product endorsements, founding his company back in 1994 and of which he still sits at the head as president. The original grill has sold over 100 million units, and earned Foreman a fortune of some $320m. All told, life after boxing has proven to be a knock-out success.
The Texan was a star straight out of the gate, beginning his career with an Olympic gold medal and going on to become a two-time heavyweight champion (once losing his crown to Muhammed Ali) with an imposing 93 per cent win rate. Over the course of his sporting career, “Big George” appeared in no less than 81 professional boxing matches, with impressive 76 wins and just five losses. This alone is the stuff of legends, but when followed with runaway success as a salesman after retiring from the ring? Well, that’s Hollywood gold.
In fact, a big screen biopic about his achievements is set to release in UK cinemas on April 28, with the star portrayed by Khris Davis.
The ex-boxer may have his name sealed in the sporting hall of fame, but with Foreman fever running molten hot, which of his products deserves the title of all-time champion?
Best George Foreman grills at a glance
- Best for students on a budget: George Foreman Medium Health Fit Grill - £34, Argos
- Best for easy cleaning: George Foreman Immersa Medium Electric Grill - £99, Amazon
- Best for big crowds: George Foreman Medium Red Steel Grill - £39.95, Amazon
- Best for versatility: George Foreman Grill & Griddle - £60, Argos
- Best for contending with iffy weather: George Foreman Indoor Outdoor BBQ Grill Black - £79.99, Robert Dyas
- Best for year-round flame-grilled flavour: George Foreman Smokeless Grill - £82.90, Amazon
- Best for all-rounder: George Foreman Portable Gas BBQ, 1 Burner - £120, Amazon
- Best for travelling mess-free: George Foreman Go Anywhere Briefcase Charcoal BBQ - £44.99, Currys
- Best for moving around the garden: George Foreman Portable Kettle Charcoal BBQ - £80.99, Curry
- Best for garden parties: George Foreman Gas BBQ Wood Effect - £170, Amazon
We’ve ranked George Foreman grills in order of greatness to find out. From countertop devices for uni halls and small homes to family BBQs that’ll feed an army, these are the best George Foreman products to spend your money on.
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Best George Foreman Grills
There are 22 grills in the line-up, from small Grill Fits to Indoor Outdoor BBQs for flexible charring.
George Foreman Medium Health Fit Grill
Best for: students on a budget
Fuel type: electric
Weight: 1.3kg
Dimensions: H7.6 x W33.5 x D28cm.
With a small footprint and compact design, you’ll have no trouble finding a home for this Fit Grill from George Foreman.
There’s enough cooking space to whip up healthy meals for the whole family and a speedy heat-up time means you can get your dinner ready on the non-stick plates far quicker than by using a conventional oven - the brand claims up to 160 per cent faster. There is only one heat setting though, so you’ll need to adjust cooking times accordingly.
While it looks fairly flat, the grill features a floating hinge so you can adjust the top to accommodate thicker cuts of meat or chunkier veggies. There’s also a sloped element to the grill to drain excess fats and oil. Truly a lean, mean grillin’ machine.
Buy now £34.00, Argos
George Foreman 28310 Immersa Medium Electric Grill
Best for: speedy cleaning
Fuel type: electric
Weight: 2.98kg
Dimensions: 30.8D x 27.8W x 10.7Hcm
Available in small and medium sizes, the Immersa Grill heats up even faster than George Foreman’s removable plate grills (up to 62 per cent) which also means you’ll need it switched on for less time, helping to cut your energy bills. And it’s healthier too, draining up to 42 per cent of fat from guilty pleasures like burgers.
Arguably, the best thing about this model is the clean-up: simply remove the hinge and seal so that the whole grill can be put into the dishwasher or fully submerged in the sink.
The downside? There’s no temperature control: there’s one heat only with simple on/off switches to control and a red/green indicator to let you know when it’s ready to cook. That’s fine for someone who likes streamlined gadgets but not a great choice for those who want to cook different meats and other ingredients at once.
Buy now £99.00, Amazon
George Foreman Medium Red Steel Grill
Best for: big crowds
Fuel type: electric
Weight: 2.66kg
Dimensions: 32.4D x 12.8W x 33Hcm
Very similar to the brand’s Medium Fit Grill, this 1650W version has enough space to cook five portions of food, making it ideal for families with an eye on fitness. The grill can be stored upright once you’ve wiped down the non-stick plates. That’s about all the cleaning you’ll need to do, unless you’re making high-fat dishes - then you’ll just have to wash the drip tray which clips in and out with ease. It’s also easier to see how your food is cooking thanks to the steel handle on the front. Great for grilling chicken, burgers and bacon as well as making cheese toasties.
Buy now £39.95, Amazon
George Foreman Grill & Griddle Variable Temperature Black
Best for: versatility
Fuel type: electric
Weight: 3.67kg
Dimensions: H13.3 x W31.7 x D57.4cm
If you’ve got a small kitchen or limited cupboard space, you may want more bang for your buck from cooking appliances. Enter George Foreman’s non-stick Grill & Griddle which allows you to multitask like a pro. A six-portion griddle is attached to the side of a four-portion grill, allowing you to make things like a full English for the whole family in one go.
This machine also offers dual variable temperature control so you can tune the heat for each section independently of each other or just use one side. Other features include a floating hinge to adjust to thicker cuts and clever angles to drain excess fat and oil. It’s a better option than the grills, but trickier to store.
Buy now £60.00, Argos
George Foreman Indoor Outdoor BBQ Grill Black
Best for: contending with iffy weather
Fuel type: electric
Weight: 6.26kg
Dimensions: H100.2 x W72 x D72cm
It feels like this George Foreman appliance has been designed specifically with the British weather in mind because you can use it both indoors as well as outside - great if dark clouds start looming.
Taking the form of a classic BBQ, the electric grill can sizzle up to 15 portions in one go, with removable non-stick plates to make cleaning up less of a chore. Fats are drained away from food too, helping to make traditionally calorific grub that bit healthier.
Adjust the temperature through five settings but there is no timer, so you’ll have to keep an eye on it to ensure things are just lightly charred instead of singed to a crisp.
Buy now £79.99, Robert Dyas
George Foreman Smokeless Grill
Best for: year-round flame-grilled flavour
Fuel type: electric
Weight: 3.68kg
Dimensions: 13.19 x 19.57 x 3.07cm
No smoke doesn’t mean an absence of flavour, as this indoor BBQ from George Foreman proves. Made from hard wearing plastic and metal, the 1606W machine is what to reach for when you want that delicious barbecued taste but the weather won’t play ball.
Set it up in the kitchen and sizzle and grill your way to great grub, while enjoying up to 80 per cent less smoke and 70 per cent more energy saved when compared with using a regular oven.
Whether your kitchen is particularly poorly ventilated or not, you should still crank open a window but can expect to avoid the plumes of smoke that you’d get from a usual BBQ. Perfect for the usual cookout fare as well as delicate things like filleted fish, there are three heat controls to ensure everything is cooked nice and evenly. Comes with a two year manufacturer’s guarantee.
Buy now £82.90, Amazon
BBQs
Summer timing dining so often means dusting off the grill. George Foreman’s range of options suit every garden, and every budget.
George Foreman Portable Gas BBQ, 1 Burner
Best for: all-rounder
Fuel type: gas and charcoal
Weight: 9.6kg
Dimensions: 19.7D x 27.6W x 13.4Hcm
Feed a ravenous crowd with George Foreman’s Portable Gas BBQ which uses dual fuel to give you more options when it comes to cooking outdoors - gas or charcoal. Crafted from alloy steel with two carry handles to set it into position, it’s lifted off the ground to prevent scorching grass or picnic table tops while also aiding air and heat circulation. Meanwhile, an integrated temperature gauge helps maintain the optimum cooking temperature, so your feast will be ready even faster.
It’s especially good for camping, caravan or boat trips, compact enough to keep in the car boot while leaving plenty of space for all your other outdoor essentials.
Buy now £120.00, Amazon
George Foreman Go Anywhere Briefcase Charcoal BBQ, Red
Best for: travelling mess-free
Fuel type: charcoal
Weight: 3.7kg
Dimensions: 33 x 20.5cm
For those without gardens or who like to grill on the go comes this briefcase-style enamel and steel design from George Foreman.
Wonderfully portable, the 33 x 20.5cm BQ unlocks to create a chamber for charcoal, with a grill sitting on top to cook things like burgers, chicken wings, sausages and corn. You can make enough for two to three hungry people and once you’re done, allow it to cool down before locking securely for the journey home.
The charcoal is kept lifted off the ground by carry handles that transform into a stand, so no need to worry about scorching the ground underneath either.
Buy now £44.99, Currys
George Foreman Portable Kettle Charcoal BBQ - Black
Best for: moving around the garden
Fuel type: charcoal
Weight: 7kg
Dimensions: 29 x 40.5 x 26cm (H x W x D)
A classic kettle-style BBQ with an extra tray to keep fuel and wheels to move it around from one sunny spot to another, this is George Foreman’s portable charcoal BBQ. Rumbling tummies will soon be satisfied with 45cm of grilling space to cook on, which is enough to sear five portions. It’s moderately heavy at 7kg empty but easy enough to navigate from the shed to the patio or elsewhere in the garden thanks to the two robust wheels fitted onto the bottom. It can also be dismantled for camping trips, making being outdoors a much tastier experience.
Buy now £80.99, Currys
George Foreman Gas BBQ Wood Effect, 4 Burner
Best for: garden parties
Fuel type: gas
Weight: 24kg
Dimensions: 40.2 x 23.4 x 52.4cm
If you’re looking for a more traditional BBQ to invest in, George Foreman has an option for you too. This gas model has four burners and a 70 x 42cm cooking area to use the next time you want to cook up a storm while an integrated thermometer helps to keep your food at a steady temperature. It runs on push fit propane gas canisters and there are plenty of shelves and rods on which to hang BBQ utensils and keep serving platters, bowls and marinades.
Self-assembly is required, weighs 24kg.
Buy now £170.00, Amazon
Verdict
There's no doubt about it: the line-up of grilling appliances at George Foreman is huge. While prices that start at £34 offer excellent value for occasional use as well as students and young professionals, we urge you to dig a little deeper to fork out for the brand's Portable Gas BBQ. It's versatile, has plenty of cooking space and can use two kinds of fuel which ups its usability. Perfect for home, play or away.
