Shoppers have just hours to prepare before Lidl’s viral egg BBQ dupe drops - and it’s expected to sell out in minutes.
The £249 ceramic grill, already dubbed a cut-price alternative to luxury ceramic Big Green Egg type barbecues, goes live to reserve on 23 April - but this isn’t a typical in-store free-for-all.
Anyone hoping to get one will need to move fast and follow a strict process.
How to get a Lidl egg BBQ and beat the crowds
To secure it, shoppers must open the Lidl Plus app as soon as reservations go live, lock in their order before 26 April, and then collect it in-store from April 30.
Miss that window, and your chances drop significantly.
With limited stock and huge online hype, many are expected to be snapped up early - leaving latecomers scrambling for any leftover units in-store.
Why is there such a rush?
The rush is being driven by the massive price gap. Premium ceramic “egg” BBQs can cost close to £1,000, but Lidl’s version comes in at £249 - making it one of the biggest BBQ bargains of the summer.
Add in the growing demand for kamado-style cooking, and it’s the perfect storm for a sell-out.
Those who want one shouldn’t wait - because once they're gone, they’re gone.
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But, if you do miss out, the ultimate grill drop includes the Kansas Charcoal BBQ (£79.99), Kettle BBQ (£22.99) and Mini Ceramic Kamado BBQ (£79.99) - serving up something for every space and grilling style.
From £5.99, shoppers can kit out their BBQ game with must-have extras like a BBQ Cover (£5.99), Cast Iron Griddle (£14.99) and Grill Pan (£14.99) - everything you need to baste, sear and serve in style.
There's also the Big Hot Dog Sausages (£3.99) and Smash Burger (£3.49), as well as Lidl’s Minted Lamb Kebabs (£3.45), available from April 30.
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