BBQ Accessories
While the weather may be heading into stormy rather than sunny territory at the moment maybe this is the best time to hang on to our summertime rituals like the good old fashioned barbecue! With a wide variety of items and accessories available on the market you can create a stylish and functional barbecue day for your friends and family.
Aprons and Belts
Barbecues are all about preparation and practicality and a stylish apron or belt can be the perfect way to keep your utensils and tools at hand when cooking on your barbecue. A classic waxed leather apron will look great for men who take charge of the barbecue area during the summer season. They could also purchase a tool belt style holster for the tongs, spatulas and knives. For a more feminine look opt for floral waxed aprons and rolled utensil holders that can be hung from the edge of your barbecue area.
Tools and Utensils
You won’t get much cooking done without the correct items and tools that allow you to flip, score and marinade your food to create a delicious dinner for your friends and family. Opt for high quality metal tools such as tongs and burger flippers that will ensure that you do not have to buy new barbecue tools year after year. Also invest in a selection of metal kebab skewers that are ideal for creating both sweet and savoury dishes during your barbecue. A full set of knives ranging from large meat cleavers to small salad slicing items will be a valuable asset when preparing your barbecue dishes.
Fish Baskets and Griddles
Barbecues are not all about burgers, sausages and steaks. Sometimes it is nice to change things up a bit and cook some delicious fish based dishes for your guests. A fish basket is the perfect way to cook your fish fillet to ensure they do not burn or become overcooked. These baskets close around your fish and allow them to sit on top of the barbecue grill and cook slowly with the rest of your food. Griddles are also great for preparing and cooking vegetables on your barbecue area which can be cooked slowly and gently for a perfect texture and consistency.
Plates and Serving Bowls
Cheap plastic and paper plates used to be the option for any barbecue however now there are a wide range of stylish plastic plates that can be purchased on the high street that give a colourful and patterned finish to your outdoor dining table. Mediterranean style patterns and prints always look great during this time of the year and can be used across your side plates, dinner plates and also large serving bowls that are perfect for whipping at a tasty Greek salad or Caprese.
Cups and Drinks Accessories
Forget about nasty wobbly plastic cups and horrible plastic straws; the BBQ season is all about style and enjoyment so why not invest in some cool cups and accessories for your soft and alcoholic drinks. Perspex wine glasses that look just like crystal will give a stylish and chic edge to your day or if you’re more into cocktails or classic pins then why not get a large drink dispenser with a tap that can be placed at the edge of a table area where people can serve themselves some drinks throughout the day. You could also set up a drinks making area with some fun and funky paper straws for an environmental nod and some cocktail umbrellas and flamingos to add some fun to your drinks.
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