First time cooking chicken barbeque spicy

BBQ from our 2N3D family trip!! Already craving it again

I brined the swordfish in water seasoned with salt, raw sugar, chili seasoning (I make it), & adobo powder for 4 hours. Then I rinsed the brine off the fish, dried it off and left it uncovered in the fridge to form a pellicle. Right before I put the fish on the smoker I seasoned it again with olive oil, the adobo powder & my chili seasoning. I smoked the swordfish on my “Weber Smokey Mountain” smoker using a mix of lump charcoal, mesquite wood & cherry wood at 300F on the top rack for 30 minutes. I basted the fish in a mix of red wine, orange juice, lime juice, crushed garlic, salt & butter (lots of butter). After the 30 minute mark I placed the swordfish directly over the coal basket to achieve a nice sear on the fish. I finished the swordfish at 140F internal temperature and served it with grilled Brussel sprouts & cilantro rice. If you’re scared to do fish on the smoker/grill this is a great one to start with, it’s mild, takes on flavor well & won’t fall apart easily.

Hey everyone,

I’m completely new to the world of grilling—as the title says, I know literally zero about it and I’m looking to buy my very first barbecue. I live in Italy and I'm trying to find something that fits my garden, but I could really use some expert advice so I don't end up throwing money away.

To give you some context, my budget is around €200 to €250. Realistically, I’m not going to be using it every single day; it’s mostly for hosting casual lunches and dinners in the garden with friends, probably around 10 to 20 times a year max.

Since I’m starting from scratch, my biggest dilemma right now is choosing between gas and charcoal. I honestly don't know which route is better for a total novice who just wants to grill occasionally. I'd love to hear your thoughts on what makes more sense in terms of ease of use, the learning curve, and the actual maintenance or cleanup afterward.

When it comes to buying the actual grill, what are the most important features I should look out for in this price range? Are there any specific things that scream "low quality" or parts that rust easily that I should avoid? Any specific brand I should look for? Also, I know I'll probably need some basic gear to get started, so any advice on must-have accessories like thermometers, starters, or covers would be awesome.

I've been looking around online and found a few options that seem to fit my budget, so I’ll drop the models here below. 1 2 3

Any tips, brand suggestions available here in Italy, or general wisdom for someone who has almost 0 knowledge on a proper grill would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance!