Consumers have mere hours remaining to get ready before Lidl releases its much-discussed ceramic egg barbecue imitation – and it is anticipated to disappear from shelves within minutes.

The £249 ceramic cooker, already described as a budget-friendly option compared to expensive ceramic Big Green Egg-style grills, becomes available for booking on 23 April – though this will not be the usual shop floor scramble.

Anyone wishing to purchase one will need to act quickly and adhere to a precise procedure.

How to secure a Lidl egg BBQ and avoid the rush

To obtain it, customers must launch the Lidl Plus application the moment reservations become available, confirm their purchase prior to 26 April, and then collect it from a retail location from April 30 onwards.

Missing this timeframe dramatically reduces your odds of obtaining one.

Given constrained supply and intense social media interest, many units are anticipated to be purchased promptly – leaving those who arrive late searching for any remaining stock on the shop floor.

Why is there such a frenzy?

The frenzy stems from the considerable price difference. High-end ceramic egg-style grills can command prices near £1,000, yet Lidl’s version retails at £249 – positioning it as one of the most attractive barbecue deals of the summer season.

Combined with rising popularity for kamado-style cooking, this creates ideal conditions for a complete sell-out.

Those hoping to purchase one should not delay – once they have sold, no further stock will be available.

However, for those who miss out, the full grill range features the Kansas Charcoal BBQ (£79.99), Kettle BBQ (£22.99) and Mini Ceramic Kamado BBQ (£79.99) – offering options for every garden size and grilling preference.

Starting from £5.99, customers can complete their barbecue setup with essential accessories including a BBQ Cover (£5.99), Cast Iron Griddle (£14.99) and Grill Pan (£14.99) – everything required to baste, sear and present dishes elegantly.

Also launching from April 30 are Big Hot Dog Sausages (£3.99), Smash Burger (£3.49) and Lidl’s Minted Lamb Kebabs (£3.45).