Home cooks feed family, pitmasters cater for bigger crowds. But try providing for 100,000 people in one afternoon. RUPERT BATES heads to Melbourne to talk to chef Markus Werner
Giants of fire and food and a sporting great drinking sporting wines feasted at a garden table – the pub lunch reimagined. RUPERT BATES joined them
There are a lot of 60 seconds in 10 years. That’s a lot of pizzas. RUPERT BATES talks to Ooni co-founder Kristian Tapaninaho as the pizza oven company celebrates its 10th anniversary.
An inventive grill company in Finland takes live-fire cooking to lakes and forests and even shares BBQ food with the local wildlife. RUPERT BATES puts on his snow boots
Tommy Banks is a farmer and an award-winning chef and restaurateur, with a premium food box business and a canned wine brand. ANDY CLARKE eats and drinks at his Yorkshire table
They are the world’s most popular seasonings. Not just essential condiments for the table, but beloved of live-fire cooks as ingredients in themselves. Valerie Aikman-Smith passes the salt and pepper to RUPERT BATES
Bring a television presenter and a BBQ chef together around a fire and the art of cooking and conversation reaches new heights, as RUPERT BATES discovers
If you want to meet a world champion pitmaster, you’d expect to travel to the southern states of America, not to a city in England’s West Midlands. RUPERT BATES talks BBQ in Birmingham with Diva Q
The Smokin’ Elk gave up a good job in IT to follow his live-fire dream. RUPERT BATES heads to BBQ School in Hampshire to find the gamble paying off
The value of outdoor space is turning the property market inside out and leading housebuilders are adapting accordingly, as RUPERT BATES reports
Drawing on her dual Indian-British heritage, Radha Rü cooked her way to the final of this year’s MasterChef. Now she’ll cook you a barbecue at home as part of her private fine dining business. AMY NEWSOME meets The Spicy Flexitarian
Ian Bursnall is a roofer from Leicester, who also happens to be a great cook with a passion for BBQ food – just ask Jamie Oliver. RUPERT BATES reports
A North American family business with a strong Christian faith is igniting the grill market from Arizona to England. RUPERT BATES talks to Jeff Thiessen, president of Dansons
Game cooking over live fire is a passion for Mike Robinson. But there are far more ingredients in the larder of this chef and hunter than venison, as RUPERT BATES discovers
With a growing passion for live-fire cooking, alongside her gardening and beekeeping, it was time for AMY NEWSOME to head to The Salt Box in Surrey
Staycations continue to soar, especially as the cost-of-living crisis bites. But if you want to take your cooking to the campsite, down the beach or into the woods, you need the right kit. JEMIMA NELSON makes some suggestions
Matt Tebbutt, chef and presenter of Saturday Kitchen, steps outside the television studio to talk live-fire cooking with ANDY CLARKE
JEMIMA NELSON packs her overnight bag and heads to four UK campsites to seek out fire food beside the tents, pods and tipis
We love to pair barbecue food with wine and beer, but what about cocktails? RUPERT BATES delves into Home Bar by Andy Clarke - ‘an Aladdin’s cave of imbibement’.
I’m glad I spent it camping, says PETE LAWRENCE, as he picks his treasured places, cooks his favourite food and packs up the car with essential kit to create a magical live-fire experience
Kadai has transformed the way we eat and entertain outside. RUPERT BATES talks to founder Christo McKinnon-Wood
Jemima Nelson rounds up the best live-fire festivals taking place this year, with BBQ food and outdoor living at the very heart of a dazzling array of events
The ocean has a menu all of its own says KATY DAVIDSON as she cooks oysters, scallops, mussels and lobsters on the barbecue
Swinton in Yorkshire combines respect for its heritage with a pioneering spirit, including plenty of food and fire inspiration. RUPERT BATES reports
She gave up the favourite restaurants on her Atlanta doorstep to head to Kent. Would the fire go out for LIZ EVANS or could she bring US style barbecue to the English countryside?
Raffi Quirke is worth watching on the pitch and over the barbecue as the England international pursues his twin passions of rugby and cooking. RUPERT BATES reports
Jules Hudson is a television presenter, author and archaeologist with a passion for architecture, landscape and history. RUPERT BATES reports
Hickory’s has brought America’s Deep South to the North West of England and beyond with its barbecue restaurants and home deliveries. RUPERT BATES throws a Super Bowl party
He made it all the way to the final of BBC MasterChef, finishing runner-up. Inspired by his Italian roots and his love of BBQ cooking, MIKE TOMKINS now dreams of opening a live-fire restaurant
Chef, teacher, food writer and business owner, the career of LUKE VANDORE-MACKAY has been forged in fire
Welcome to a Wiltshire restaurant where food supplies arrive by wheelbarrow. RUPERT BATES forages, feeds and sleeps at Pythouse Kitchen Garden
He has cooked with ingredients from around the world, but there is one he has always used “without compromise and without substitute”. James Martin talks butter and barbecue with Rupert Bates
We like to plan the food for the barbecue and select our favourite meats from the local butcher. But don’t forget the drinks – made for pairing and sharing – says Andy Clarke
Fine dining, fire dining, pop-ups and popular characters. Rupert Bates heads to Bristol and eats plenty of food for thought It keeps coming back to Bristol, or Brizzle me babber.
A housebuilder, a live fire chef and BBQ magazine cooked up an outdoor feast at a new home in the Garden of England. Jemima Nelson reports`
Bread and butter. Bread meet butter; I see you already know each other and have been together for centuries. Make that ‘bread meat butter’ and if you love to barbecue, make the best of all three.
Australia considers itself premier league when it comes to BBQ, but is always looking to raise its game, led by iconic retailer Barbeques Galore. Rupert Bates talks to CEO Angus McDonald
And the sound of music. Rupert Bates tries to steal the magic dough potion of a wood-fired wizard, while watching the first-ever BBQ beer pizza come out of the oven
First to London’s Fitzrovia. But let’s take a step back as to how I came to be here. The hero of Taste of London in Regent’s Park last summer was the firepit, run by the brightest and best live-fire chefs in the business...
Phil Roberts believes the barbecue can be an antidote to depression and anxiety, as he describes his journey with mental health and cooking.
Barbecues and smokers go hand in hand. Kate Hamilton looks at the best way to get that smoked flavour all year round…
Underneath the arches in south London, masters of smoke gathered with barbecue enthusiasts to share the live fire magic. RUPERT BATES joined them
STELLA GURNEY meets Claire Zambuni to hear tales from the riverbank, mountain and firepit, with food and its provenance high on the agenda
The success of British wines is not just about sparkling and we are now seeing a great range of still wines flourishing, using both famous grapes and lesser-known ones.
‘We should do something about the garden’ was a familiar refrain during lockdown. One family did plenty about it, as JEMIMA NELSON reports
BBQ magazine is inclusive. All food is welcome – this issue is replete with vegetarian and vegan fare – all people welcome.
One of our greatest ever Olympians was renowned for his speed and power on the cycling track, but Sir Chris Hoy likes to take his time over the barbecue.
For breakfast read brisket. While the consummate professional, you suspect on the BBC sofa Dan Walker is dreaming of his next BBQ. Rupert Bates reports
In cold, callous, commercial terms, Covid-19 has bolstered the barbecue market in a big way.
Rubs, sauces and marinades create fantastic flavours – condiments to complement and pimp your barbecue food. JEMIMA NELSON finds herself well-seasoned
If you go down to the woods to cook, you better take ‘sommelier’ Alyson Murray with you. RUPERT BATES finds smoke, fire and flavour
Smokin J’s BBQ in San Diego is run by Jeremy and Josh George. Meet the pit master and the Paralympian. RUPERT BATES reports.
At every opportunity DAVID FLATMAN fills his car boot with his beloved BBQ kit, tells his daughters to get a move on and heads for a feed in a field
There was no need for Dragon funds to fire Grillstream. RUPERT BATES talks to the founders Peter Neath and Ian Worton
With the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in July 2021 – with or without supporters – it is clear that plenty of South African wine will be drunk over the summer while we are all watch the rugby, be it from home armchairs or pub gardens.
Barbecue is the food of choice if you want to become the strongest man in your family, yet alone the world. Brothers Luke and Tom Stoltman are given a grill masterclass.
When it comes to Lancashire BBQ hotpots, start your live fire journey at Northcote. Rupert Bates talks to the hotel’s executive chef and yearns for the Ribble Valley
Meat the world’s strongest men. A grill masterclass is laid on for Scottish brothers Luke and Tom Stoltman as they count down and count the calories ahead of the World’s...
Chef, restaurateur, television presenter, Simon Rimmer has led a colourful life; green of food, but fervently red of football. Rupert Bates joins him for a virtual brunch
It is a formidable partnership forged in a New Forest hotel, but also marinated with plenty of outdoor cooking inspiration and enthusiasm. Rupert Bates reports
Want to learn how to cook in a wood-fired oven? JEMIMA NELSON meets Mr and Mrs Jones
When it comes to the world of wood-fired ovens, there are few more knowledgeable and passionate than Jay Emery. RUPERT BATES meets the South African behind the Bushman
The outdoor kitchen; the outdoor living room; the room to work; the room to breathe. Never before has the outside space in all its functions been more popular, says Rupert Bates
Born in Canada and made in North America, Broil King sells its barbecues in 52 countries and is really turning up the heat in the UK, as Rupert Bates reports
When it comes to their heroes, sportsmen take up most of the top table, but asadors – grill masters - are almost equally revered. Rupert Bates gets close to the fire that fuels Argentina’s passion for barbecue
What do you talk about when you put a leading European politician and the Europe Editor of ITN in the same ‘newsroom’? Barbecue of course. Rupert Bates reports
You’ve guessed it. He hunts, he gathers, he cooks. He also teaches you how at his school. Jon Finch talks food, fire and foraging with Nick Weston
The pink mohawk may give the name away, but Scott Garthwaite is a remarkable chef for so many reasons. TV producer Andy Clarke tells his inspiring story
The growth of quality sparkling wine in the UK has been phenomenal in recent years, with top Champagne houses even buying into the English countryside in an attempt to keep up.
An innovative partnership between a garden centre and a farmer promises to revolutionise the road from farm to fork. Jemima Nelson has a butcher’s!
When we gather round the fire we are evidently of good cheer in fine company; great food and drink to season the bonhomie. But we’re allowed the odd moan, aren’t we?
The Beef is back – on the menu and the golf course. Rupert Bates talks to Andrew Johnston about his love of BBQ
Cider has always been a great partner on the BBQ scene, and any drink containing apples or pears gives a perfect, refreshing accompaniment to pork in all the meat’s live fire diversity.
A five-star hotel runs a cookery school, with plenty of classes for BBQ enthusiasts and top chefs to teach you. Rupert Bates visits Lainston House
From the biggest party to the smallest detail, the team behind Blistering is ablaze with live fire pedigree. Jemima Nelson reports
‘There’s no such thing as bad weather; only unsuitable clothing.’ Take your pick as to who originally turned this phrase. Some claim it was first coined by Alfred Wainwight, fellwalker, guidebook author and cartographer.
The barbecue, like a good soufflé, is on the rise, and the world’s best chefs are embracing it. Rupert bates talks fine dining and live fire cooking with Michel Roux Jr
It has been quite a culinary journey already for Jean Delport, cooking Michelin-starred food inside, but drawing his inspiration from outside. Rupert Bates reports
Taking your food’s temperature has always been important and, thanks to innovative products like MEATER, never easier. Co-founder Teemu Nivala talks to Jemima Nelson about the wireless thermometer
Just eight years old, Ooni is already a household name in wood-fired ovens. But founder Kristian Tapaninaho wants an even bigger slice of the market. Rupert Bates reports
... and became a world champion. Isla MacFarlane talks to Jackie Weight, now sharing her expertise with students at her BBQ Workshop
As a retired Michelin Star chef, my BBQ skills may not be as good as some featured in or reading these pages.
The pandemic has focused minds on the work of the NHS like never before, while lockdown meant more people than ever cooking from home. Andrew Scourfield explains the twin lives he and wife Laura, both doctors, lead.
Raking through the embers of this launch issue of BBQ magazine, what have I discovered sitting by the fire? Hopefully I’ve learnt that we have a new magazine to entertain and inform the barbecue community.
….without Mark Parr. Before the pandemic hit, Rupert Bates pulled up a chair by the hearth and listens to Lord Logs – the man who wood be king
Get out of the kitchen and closer to the fire. And that’s just what top chef Tom Kerridge has done, as Rupert Bates discovers
The Ashes is one of world sport’s great rivalries, but when it comes to outdoor cooking, they are both on the same team, promoting best practice and provenance. Rupert Bates talks to Matthew Hoggard and Matthew Hayden
Diet is important for elite athletes, especially after jungle rations. Rupert Bates talks to James Haskell about rugby, fitness and eating for England
Gavin Moss has turned his engineering skills into a BBQ business. Jemima Nelson breaks beef and beer with the founder of Barbecue Shack
An Italian with a wood-fired oven – it’s got to be pizza. Well, yes, but so much more besides. Rupert Bates talks to DeliVita founder Joe Formisano
Born in Ireland, bred in the USA and big in the UK, Kamado Joe is cooking up a storm around the globe, as Rupert Bates discovers.
From the backyards of Chicago to the gardens of Gloucestershire, Weber is a global name. Head grill master Dan Cooper tells Rupert Bates the story
BBQ magazine puts the questions to Jack Whitehall and Marcus Petty-Saphon
Covid-19 and lockdown has decimated so many businesses, but it has also highlighted the ingenuity and efforts of independent producers and suppliers to keep feeding their local communities. Jemima Nelson reports
For Jess Pryles, meat is a science, a lifestyle and a living, as she explains to Rupert Bates from her Texas home
The Hang Fire girls, Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn, have taken the Deep South to South Wales. Rupert Bates reports
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