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Summer Solstice + Better BBQ!

After Thursday Summer Solstice, the weather certainly seems to improving, with lots of sunny days forecast over the next few weeks, all of which is perfect timing for those Better BBQ’s and Gastro-grilling, so make sure you check out all the latest BBQ Tips, Advice, Recipes and of course those possibly believeable Legends of the […]

Is it ever going to stop raining?

The Summer Soltice may only be a few days away, but guess what it’s still raining, it’s hard;y summertime, or time for some alfresco eating, entertaining or BBQ, so just what is happening? Well apparently it’s all due to the Jet-Stream hanging high in the atmosphere and a large area of Low-pressure, sounds pretty techical, […]

Lambeth Country Show, our busiest-ever RoadShow!

Well if we thought Royal Bath & West was wild and busy, we were blown-away by the crowds at this year’s Lambeth Country Show. They reckon that around 125k attended over the two day period and we’re pretty sure that over half of those would have visited the Gastro Alfresco + National BBQ Week RoadShow. […]

The GrillMaster on GB News

On Sunday, June 2nd, National BBQ Week’s creator, Brian George, aka The GrillMaster was talking to Emily Carver on GB News about the event and sponsors. Brian and Emily talked about the history of the campaign and how BBQ has evolved since 1997, when National BBQ Week was launched to Gastro-grilling today! Including some very […]

The BBQ Baptas are back for a 6th time!

Announcing the 2024 BBQ Baptas! BIG PRIZES TO BE WON! Whilst we may not have the best British weather for BBQs right now, next week the sun is expected and what better time to get outside and fire up the BBQ for the 28th National BBQ Week…! Read on for full details on how to […]

Saturday at Royal Bath & West was BUSY!

The third RoadShow day at the Royal Bath & West Show was really, really busy and certainly helped by some really sunny weather, after two days of damp & dismal ones! And, boy, did the crowds turn up, all encouraged by the delicious BBQ and alfresco food and drink on offer. Visitors also marvelled at […]

Our first RoadShow day at Royal Bath & West Show was somewhat wet!

It was supposed to be OK, but the first day of our Gastro Alfresco + National BBQ Week RoadShow at the Royal Bath & West Show was a bit of a washout as heavy rain for most of the day, somewhat dampened the spirits of even the hardiest of Show visitors. But despite the rain […]

Thank you Ma’am!

70 magnificent years, thank you Ma’am for all of your duty, dedication and love!  God Save The Queen!

Not really been the best Barbi Spring!

The weather, this Spring has been somewhat unpredictable, sometimes sunny and sometimes pretty wet, still at least it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of most hardy BBQ’ers, who are committed to BBQ’ing whatever the weather. But hey, summer’s coming and apparently we’re set for a heatwave. Here’s hoping!