Choose Your BBQ
The first place to start when throwing a BBQ garden party is of course with the barbecue itself. The perfect barbecue that matches your needs will be determined by the flavours you are trying to achieve, the size of the barbecue, your budget and how many guests you want to serve at one time.
Charcoal
Charcoal barbecues are the best option if you want your food to have the classic, chargrilled, authentic barbecue taste and you’re hosting a smaller crowd, as they are typically smaller in size than other types of barbecue.
We’ve got a robust range of small-to-medium-sized charcoal barbecues in several stylish designs.
Gas
Gas barbecues are perfect for larger outdoor gatherings where you want to feed a lot of people. It’s good practice to ensure you have plenty of gas ahead of the event, to ensure you don’t run out when your guests have already arrived.
If you really want to impress people at your BBQ garden party, the Weber Genesis range is the item that’s going to get your guests talking. With a generously sized grilling space to fit more food on and four powerful burners with a high capacity cooking area – this really is the barbecue made to feed everyone.
TOP TIP: If you really want to impress your guests, the Weber Gourmet BBQ System Sear Grate can make a huge difference and act as your secret weapon. A sear grate will help to retain heat, ensuring that your food cooks evenly and most importantly, gives you those sought-after char-marks on your food. The Sear Grate even comes integrated into new Smart Gas Barbecue range, such as the Genesis II EX-335.
Wood Fired
Wood-fired grills are an excellent choice for cooking meats such as steaks because of the additional flavour and charring they provide. They’re also typically much larger than a charcoal barbecue, meaning you can still achieve that smoky taste, but you’ll have much more room to do it.
Electric
Electric barbecues have the advantage of providing good heating power in a more compact design that’s great for people with limited space. They are also a great alternative for when you want to cook in a place where there are fire restrictions as an electric grill won’t produce any flames.
Our selection of electric barbecues are both sleek and modern and come with high-performance grilling power. The Weber Pulse Series is a great addition to your outdoor space, with built-in smart technology that enables you to cook with more precision than ever before.
Select your Barbecue Accessories
The easiest way you can make your barbecue party ideas come to life is by incorporating accessories. Tools can be the difference between a novice and a professional and can also be a great source of conversation and entertainment. Impress your guests by exploring all the accessories available to you, that make the barbecue experience that little bit better for everyone.
We think you’ll love:
Rotisserie
The Weber rotisserie is a showstopper when it comes to entertaining your guests. This accessory gently rotates food above the cooking grate, producing succulent, self-basted meat that’ll wow the crowd.
BBQ Pizza Stone
Your guests will love tucking into a gourmet pizza made using a pizza stone, with sturdy handles, you can quickly and easily transport your piping hot pizza from barbecue to table.
Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub
The Weber Connect Hub is your best friend when it comes to hosting a successful party – it allows you to mingle with your guests and have a great time away from your barbecue while keeping an eye on things to make sure they’re cooked to perfection, directly from your phone.
Premium Basting Brush
Don’t allow a drop of your beautifully seasoned sauces and marinades to go to waste. The silicone bristles of the Premium Basting Brush absorb and spread a generous amount of sauce on your meat, perfectly coating every inch as evenly as possible.
BBQ Tool Set
No chef is complete without their trusty barbecuing essentials. This set of three must-have barbecuing tools makes flipping, turning and moving your masterful creations a breeze.
For extra tips on all things barbecues, if you really want to be the best, the Barbecue Bible is your go-to source for information.
BBQ Party Food Ideas
You’ve got the perfect barbecue and tools to get started, so now you must decide what you are going to feed your guests so that they never stop talking about how great your BBQ party was.
It’s all about pleasing the crowd – and there are some flavours that nobody can resist. Our barbecues are renowned for their ability to evenly cook meat to perfection.
These recipes go down a storm with guests, so you’ll be left with empty plates and smiling faces all round.
