WEBER
www.weberbbq.co.uk
The indisputable king of barbecues, Weber sells all types, whether you want to cook with charcoal, gas or electric. There is even a jazzy portable barbecue for cooking on the go. The site will help you select the right model for your needs; there are recipes and videos and links to cookery schools in the UK where you can hone your skills at the Weber Grill Academy.
BRINKMANN SMOKER
www.amazon.co.uk
If you want to take your outdoor cooking skills up a notch, we recommend you try a smoker. You'll find various types on Amazon with the Brinkmann smoker taking a starring role.
THE MARVELLOUS MEAT COMPANY
themarvellousmeatcompany.co.uk
This is where you can buy meat from one of England's oldest breeds, Sussex cattle. The cattle are reared naturally, roaming the Sussex Weald, which makes for a superior texture and flavour. Find burgers, steaks, ribs, The South American cut picanha steaks and beef jerky, perfect for picnics.
FOODTUBE
www.youtube.com/jamieoliver
Who better to turn to than Jamie Oliver when you're looking for inspiration? The FoodTube channel is chock full of ideas, helping you to push the barrier beyond sausages and burgers.
BARBECUE BIBLE
Barbecuebible.com
Steven Raichlen is the expert when it comes to barbecuing. The award-winning author of thirty books on the subject, his latest on smoking food, Project Smoke, this blog has recipes, advice on techinques and a BBQ Board where you can share your thoughts with fellow BBQ-ers.
SARAH RAVEN
Famous for her seeds, bulbs and plants, Sarah Raven can complete your garden picture with pretty solar powered fairy lights and light bulbs, tea lights, wool throws for chilly nights and more.
PEDLARS
www.pedlars.co.uk
Summer wouldn't be the same without Duralex glasses on the table or the stacking carafe and Pedlars is the place where you'll find them, alongside lots of other covetable items. This is the company that has got outdoor living down to a fine art. Need we say more?
July 2016