Best Barbecue Recipes (2024)

Take your barbecue to another level with some of our delightful barbecue recipes; from chicken to seafood and steak, we've got the ideal recipe for your barbecue this weekend

When the sun's out, there's nothing better than a barbecue with friends and family. If you're stuck for ideas outside the classic burger, then look no further, we've taken care of your barbecue menu.

Our jerk chicken recipe with pineapple salad will quickly become your go-to barbecue chicken recipe. Expertly seasoned, it's a real winner and will leave guests are your barbecue very satisfied!

We've got everything including chicken skewers, barbecued sea bass, slow-roast shoulder of lamb and many, many more to guarantee a brilliant barbecue time and time again!

Click through for more brilliant barbecue recipes...

Chargrilled Halloumi with Honey

Chargrilled halloumi with honey is ideal on a barbecue and is a hit with both vegetarians and carnivores. Enjoy on its own or as a side to plenty of grilled meat!

Bourbon-Glazed Beef Short Ribs

They might be messy to eat but thesebourbon-glazed beef short ribsare reallyworth it.

The Pimped-Up Burger

Make your own brioche buns to really wow your freinds with this pimped-up burger recipe.

Aubergine Burger

A tasty new take on the veggie burger, the goat's cheese and tomato relish really give the flavour bite.

Slow Shoulder of Lamb

This gorgeous Middle Eastern inspired slow shoulder of lamb recipe will steal the show at any barbecue.

Melting Mozzarella Burger

When the sun is shining, there's never a better time to perfect your homemade burgers! Good butchers and supermarkets sell steak mince, which really does make a tender burger that is full of flavour. Try this melting mozzarella burger for the weekend barbecue!

Smoked Hickory Chicken Wings

Everyone loves a chicken wing and now you can buy free-range ones - even better! This chicken wings recipe is bang on-trend with the fashion for smoky food at the moment.

Griddled Lamb Cutlets with Broad Bean Puree

Colourful and tasty, this lamb cutlet recipe really brings out the delicious flavours of British lamb. The broad bean purée will keep for three days, covered in the fridge.

Sweet Chilli and Lime Pork Ribs

These delicioussweet chilli and lime pork ribshave an almost instant, storecupboard marinade.

Spicy Mushroom and Halloumi Burger

This mushroom and halloumi burger recipe is very East meets West in terms of flavour, but it all goes together perfectly for a really filling meat-free burger, perfect for your veggie guests.

Spicy Mustard Wings

Why not kickstart your barbecue with our delicious spicy mustard wings recipe. They have a bit of a kick to them which makes them delightfully moreish and we all know chicken wings are a winner at any barbecue!

Chicken Paillarde with Guacamole Mayo

A paillarde is a bashed-out chicken breast. It's so thin, it cooks very quickly and ourchicken paillarde with guacamole mayocooks in less than 5 minutes so it's ideal for a barbecue.

Rib Eye Steak with Barbecue Sauce

You can use the sauce from this steak recipe with any barbecued meat such as lamb or chicken and it will keep in a sealed container, in the fridge, for up to a week.

Chicken and Chorizo Open Burger with Garlic Mayo

A great idea for the barbie, this chicken and chorizo open burger with garlic mayo recipe works just as well on a griddle pan which will still give you that lovely smokey flavour.

Sticky Chicken Wings with Lemongrass and Lime Leaf

This easy sticky chicken wings with lemongrass and lime leaf recipe is full of flavour and makes perfect Friday night food.

Fillet Steak with Spelt, Orange and Walnut Salad

This fillet steak with spelt, orange and walnut salad recipe is a delicious new way with steak and ideal on the barbecue.

Lamb Kofta with Homemade Tzatziki

This lamb kofta with home made tzatziki recipe is great to share and delicious enjoyed hot alongside a cooling Tzatziki dip with soft flatbreads.

Coconut Coated Chicken Kebabs with Raitha

The sweet, spicy coconut coating makes this coconut coated chicken kebabs with raitha recipe a fantastic change from a plain old curry and gives barbecued chicken a new lease of life.

Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers

Try our Middle Eastern lamb burgers recipe for a new burger idea on your barbecue.

Cajun Chicken Drumsticks

Looking for a new cajun chicken drumstick recipe? This cajun spice rub is a barbecue winner!

Thai Marinated Chicken

Spice up your barbecue with ourThai marinated chicken recipe. So simple, yet so delicious!

Italian Rib Eye Steak

Add an Italian twist to your barbecue by giving ourItalian rib eye steak recipea go - it'll be a real treat for guests!

Chinese Pork

For something slightly different at your barbecue, why not give ourChinese porka go - it's full of Oriental flavours that friends and family alike will love.

Steak with Flavoured Butter

Transform a simple steak with flavoured butter- try ourgarlic and herb, chive and pepper or blue cheese butters for your perfect flavour combination.

Tandoori Chicken Kebabs

We love thistandoori chicken kebabs recipe- the taste is super exotic and really delicious - an absolute delight!

Sticky Ribs

Our sticky ribs recipe uses a tangy barbecue sauce to glaze and while it is a sticky affair, the taste is just delicious.

Mediterranean Lamb Steaks

We've added a flavour-packed marinade to our Mediterranean lamb steaks recipe with tastes of summer holidays.

Barbecued Mackerel with Fennel and Orange Salad

Barbecued mackerel with fennel and orange saladis the perfect barbecue fish as the smell can linger in the house for days, so get cooking outside instead! What's even better is that it's fabulously good for you too!

Chicken Tikka Bites

Thesechicken tikka bitesareso versatile for outdoor entertaining and are great as nibbles when you're expecting a crowd.

Prawns in Pineapple Marinade with Mango Salad

Ourprawn in pineapple marinade with mango and coriander salad recipeis both refreshing and delicious and brings together exotic flavours for the perfect barbecued meal.

Yakitori Chicken

This quick and easyyakitori chicken recipe is perfect for a barbecue. The marinade is straight from the storecupboard and the chicken only needs a zesty fresh salad on the side.

Sea Bass with Minty Vinaigrette

This sea bass with minty vinaigrette recipe works really well and adds summer freshness to sea bass or sea bream.

Paprika Pork

This paprika pork recipe couldn't be simpler, but the flavour packs a real punch. Cook it on the barbecue, or on a ridged griddle pan.

Middle Eastern Chicken

Transform a piece of chicken in just an hour in a marinade. ThisMiddle Eastern chicken recipe is delicious baked in the oven, on the barbie or a ridged griddle pan.

Sticky Hoisin Tuna

Its excellent chunky texture makes this sticky hoisin tuna recipe ideal to cook on a barbecue and is the perfect alternative to meat if you're expecting any vegetarians!

Homemade Sausages with Spiced Mint Yogurt

This homemade sausages with spiced mint yogurt recipe relies on quality sausages. Cook them on the barbecue, or in the oven if there's no room, and add white wine to the roasting tin for extra flavour.