Bank Holidays are all about friends, pub gardens and mini-breaks – and while the lockdowns of the past eighteen months still hang heavy over us, we can at least enjoy food and drink with friends and family. For those of us lucky enough to have a garden, there’s ample opportunity to enjoy the long weekend outdoors with a barbecue – provided we get lucky with the weather!
While sausages and burgers are all well and good, there’s so much more we can do when cooking over coals. Planning in advance works wonders, as you can marinate meats, prepare sauces and get some prep done in advance, meaning your full attention on the day can be on the grill (and whatever drink you happen to have in your hand too, of course). Below are our eight top picks for this Bank Holiday, but be sure to check out our full collection of barbecue recipes for more inspiration.