30th National BBQ Week 2026

In 2026 the 30th National BBQ Week runs in tandem with the Silver Anniversary 25th Gastro Alfresco from May 25th - August 2nd. It's going to be this Summer's biggest celebration of BBQ, alfresco eating & entertaining ! nationalbbqweek.info

BBQ is going to be huge again next year, so if your brand is targetting alfresco summer eating you have to look at 30th National BBQ Week 2026 runs in tandem with 25th Gastro Alfresco making next summers biggest-ever experiential & media event. View nationalbbqweek.info

It's been raining heavily, so not ideal BBQ weather, but hey, the 30th National BBQ Week 2026 is coming and there are 190 days to go, so the weather's certain to be better next May. And excusive sponsor categories are now open, so book your brand slot now nationalbbqweek.info

After BBQ'ing in space, there's still space to be a sponsor in the UK's next year 30th National BBQ Week. Check it out nationalbbqweek.info

How cool is this, pushing BBQ'ing to the limit, well outer space actually. Chinese astronaults BBQ chicken on-board rocket!

Exclusive sponsorship categories are now open in next summer's multi award-winning Silver Anniversary, 25th Gastro Alfresco experiential sampling & media/social event. If summer alfresco eating & entertaining is key to your brand then get in touch now. gastro-alfresco.info

The 29th National BBQ Week has now finished for another year, but you can still go for the grill throughout the summer with great Barbi Tips, Advice & Recipes on nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ SAFETY TIP No.6 It may be obvious, but remember that BBQ’s can be dangerous, the grill is very hot and can cause nasty burns, or even serious fires if knocked over. For more safety & Barbi other tips nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ ADVICE No.6 - FOODIE NOT FAST - BBQ’s are the antithesis of fast food, the choice & type of food is healthier & there's also the ‘chill & grill’ relaxed environment, plus BBQ food is consumed more slowly and not ‘on the hoof’, which aids digestion. nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Today, is the final day of the 29th National BBQ Week, its been mixed weather wise & unusual as its our 'fallow' year, no RoadShows, no Sponsors, but we've all still been BBQ'ing & 24th Gastro Alfresco starts tomorrow! nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BARBI-BABE ADVICE 14 – Baste it Ensure that you baste meats, poultry and fish to retain moisture and flavour. Remove food at the end of the grilling process and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Always serve to warm plates. nationalbbqweek.co.uk/barbi-beginner…

Money-saving Hack BBQ recipe No.4 BRILLIANT BBQ’d CAULIFLOWER STEAKS Serves 2-4 / Cost around £5.50 (£6.50 with cheddar option) / £2.50 or £1.40 per head Get the full recipe at nationalbbqweek.co.uk/barbi-on-a-bud…

BBQ Tip No.3 -BARBI PARTIES Choose a theme, the US, South America, South Africa and of course Australia are all good, the Caribbean & Mexico are also cool. Remember great Barbi parties are based on the three ‘B’s’ – Blues (or any music), Booze & BBQ’s. nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Day 6 and its been an unsual National BBQ Week so far, weather hasn't been the best and, for the first time we've taken a RoadShow & Sponsor sabbatical, but we're still leading the BBQ way nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Money-saving BBQ recipe 3 Perfect Pineapple & Pork Kebabs Serves 4 / Cost around £7.50 / £1.85 per head Find out more nationalbbqweek.co.uk

PRESENTATION TIP - COLOURS BBQ’s look great with a mix of colours, bell peppers look & taste great & flame-roasted to increase flavour, once skin has blackened, place in a plastic bag, allow to cool then remove skin. Courgettes grill well so do chillies asparagus & aubergine.

So, we're just over half-way through 29th National BBQ Week, May 24 - June 1. So, it's Day 5 & the weather isn't the best, but hey, it's still OK to Barbi. For best tips & advice nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ Safety Tip 3 - Using a gas BBQ, ensure grill lights immediately. If not lit at 2nd attempt, turn gas off leave for few minutes & retry using auto-ignition, flame wand or cooks matches. If using a hooded BBQ leave lid open to allow any gas to disperse. nationalbbqweek.co.uk

BBQ Legend No. 5 Toughest-ever BBQ - Not a single Barbi but a method of grilling food which happened in the Australian Outback when Bushmen on walkabout would prepare & grill meat with ever increasing amounts of daily Bush herbs to make it more palatable! nationalbbqweek.co.uk

Wow, we're mid-Week on 29th National BBQ Week and weather's a bit 'iffy', this morning but sunnier later, so why not plan an evening BBQ: for ideas nationalbbqweek.co.uk