Can I BBQ?

BBQ guides

Small decisions, better barbecues.

Serious outdoor weather advice for UK gardens, plus a few lighter reads for anyone looking for a reason to light the grill.

Rain

Can You BBQ After Rain?

How recent rain affects seating, patios, grass, and whether guests will actually enjoy standing outside.

 Wind

How Windy Is Too Windy for a BBQ?

Gusts, smoke direction, lighting the grill, parasols, and keeping napkins where they belong.

 Timing

What Is the Best Time of Day for a BBQ?

Lunch, late afternoon, evening chill, daylight, and how rain risk changes through the day.

 Heat

Should You BBQ During a Heatwave?

Shade, food safety, drinks, hot grills, and keeping the cook comfortable.

 Cold weather

When Is It Too Cold for a BBQ?

Temperature, wind chill, darkness, and whether everyone will retreat indoors anyway.

 Planning

BBQ Weather Checklist

Rain, wind, seating, shade, food cover, lighting, and a sensible escape route indoors.

 Family

Family BBQ Weather Rules

How to be more cautious when children, older relatives, or long sitting times are involved.

 Problem solving

Why Did My BBQ Feel Like Hard Work?

The usual culprits: wind, damp seating, late starts, no shade, and rain that arrived five minutes early.

 Light hearted

The Great British BBQ Excuse Generator

Perfectly valid reasons, and a few suspiciously convenient ones, for not cleaning the grill today.

 Pollen

Pollen, Smoke, and Hay Fever

Outdoor eating on high-pollen days, smoke direction, covered food, and comfort for hay-fever sufferers.