With the weather starting to improve, most are making the most of getting outdoors and the barbecue are making an appearance. Barbecues are really what makes a great summer, bringing friends and family together, eating good food and having a couple of beers to wash it all down.

If you are thinking of hosting a barbecue in your back garden, you certainly don’t want to disappoint. Getting the food right is a must, and of course, it starts with the meats. Go to your local butcher and select a good range of meats, from burgers, sausages, ribs, chops and chicken, everyone love choice. Flavour up your meats the night before, leaving them to absorb the marinade overnight ready to release the flavours over the heat.

Salads and extras are a must, adding 3 different salads, from a basic pasta to a leafy green bowl, every is happy. And just before you are ready to tuck in, get the pre-cooked cobs on the heat for that added barbecue flavour.