Barbecues galore
The weathermen are promising a glorious summer, so dust off your barbecuing skills and get grilling! There are barbecues for every budget and you can cook just about anything on them. The only limit is your imagination!
Weber One Touch Gold
Traditional charcoal kettle barbecue. Not cheap, but sturdy and with a limited 10 year warranty.
From £118.99 at www.wowbbq.co.uk
Portable BBQ grill
Perfect for camping, festivals, bbqs on the beach or if you're short on storage space, this handy little number folds flat when not in use.
From £21.95 at www.firebox.com
Red Hot Plancha
If it's just too much effort to walk from the bbq to the table, this is the one for you! With the gas-fired hotplate set in the middle of a ecalyptus table, you can sit and chat while your kebabs cook.
From £475 at www.bbq.co.uk
Fire bucket BBQ
An enamelled bucket makes a perfectly good bbq, and this one is great for the beach, park, festivals or at home.
From £24.99 at www.nigelsecostore.com
Firepit BBQ
Doubling as a stylish patio heater, the firepit BBQ is made from stainless steel and is great for small spaces.
From £186 at www.johnlewis.com
Oil drum charcoal BBQ
Another classic, and none the worse for that! This flat-packed bbq boasts a more modest price tag at £39.12 at www.homebase.co.uk
Weber Smokey Joe
Lightweight and portable, the bbq is finished in turquoise porcelain enamel to ensure it's hard-wearing.
From £46 at www.birstall.co.uk
Florida 2 burner gas BBQ
With two burners and a heat distribution plate, this little beauty will enhance your grilling skills!
From £49.99 at www.homebase.co.uk
O Grill
Sporting a sleek clam-shell design, the new O Grill barbecue from Calor is light enough to carry with you, but sturdy enough to use at home.
From £169.99 at www.bbq.co.uk
Weber Go-anywhere
Another practical and portable BBQ, perfect for day trips or for setting up in the garden.
From £44.99 at www.worldofpower.co.uk
Don't forget to decorate
Make your garden look its very best with pretty paper lanterns and candles. Poundland also have a wide range plates and tumblers that will guarantee a breakage-free bbq.
Fire lighters
Much prettier than traditional firelighters, these organic lovelies release citrus, pine and bay leaf scents as they burn.
From £12.35 for a pack of 12 from www.earthwhile.co.uk
BBQ sword
Indulge your inner swashbuckler with this bbq fork cunningly disguised as a rapier. Comes complete with mask to hide your identity in case of burned bangers!
From £14.95 from www.firebox.com
Sturdy and strong
For those of a more pragmatic persuasion, these OXO tools are perfect. With over-sized handles to help prevent singed fingers, you can flip your burgers in style!
The OXO range is widely available through John Lewis, Lakeland, House of Fraser, Dunelm, Amazon and independent cookshops. Call 0114 290 1455 for details.
Let it Rain
If you prefer glass, try these beautiful mouth-blown tumblers. Hopefully the only raindrops will be the bubbles captured in the glass!
Rain tumblers cost from £6.50 and are available from www.mulberryhall.co.uk









































