As the weather turns cooler, it's time to meet up with friends for a barbeque or hot pot at home. Cooking pots with special functions launched in recent years makes it possible for people to enjoy restaurant-quality food without having to leave the house. Plus, buying your own ingredients is much cheaper than eating in a restaurant. It's no wonder local people are so fond of home cooked hot pots and barbeques. Here's a guide to the most popular hot pots and grills.

Hot Pot Stoves

What is the most important thing for a hot pot? The stove of course. Before choosing one, check for safety features such as auto overheating and anti-dry and burn protection, ease of cleaning and versatility.

Features	Recommended products
Fry, roast, grill, stew, boil, braise - all in one pot One-touch temperature control for more convenience Detachable design for easy cleaning	Stylies SSG-GB80 Multi-functional Electric Cooker
One touch lift feature that separate broth from ingredients Multi-purpose, steam and boil in one pot 7 levels of heat for more precise control Smart touch, easy to operate 3L large capacity for family meals	Nathome NDG-315 Intelligent Lifting Electric Hot Pot

Popular Barbecue Grills

The recent popularity of fumeless barbecues has encouraged many people to have one at home. Look out for a built-in smoke removal device, smoke extraction function and other features such as grease traps or water trays to store oil or drain water. Consider these before you buy to enjoy a barbecue at home without worrying about smoke or fumes.

Features	Recommended products
Built-in internal circulation hood in the barbecue grill 120°C to 230°C 5-level temperature setting Thermostat mode	MICHI SMOLEX Smokeless Grill
Patented ventilation system to extract smoke or fumes from the barbecue Independent ventilation system switch, easily detachable ventilation system cover Separate 5-level flame control knob	Turbo Italy TGP-816 Smoke-free Electric Grill Plate

Popular Multifunction Cooker

A multi-function cooking pot supports a variety of cooking methods from simple ones such as preparing rice and congee to complex functions such as slow cooking and baking, making it very convenient for busy people. Consider capacity, function, cooking time and speed of the cooker to find one which is most suitable for you.

Features	Recommended products
1430W heating plate for better heating results • Extra thick diecast aluminium non-stick baking tray with insulated handle	Bruno BOE053-BGY Multi-Function Cooker
19 pre-set programmes (rice, porridge, meat, slow cook and abalone) 80% faster cooking speed 3 special functions to adjust time and temperature	TEFAL CY638D Multicooker
Ready to cook and enjoy at the table Combines four functions: steam, boil, grill and fry Compact size suitable for small Hong Kong homes	Recolte fête RPD-3 Pot Duo