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Luxury BBQ Food Ideas

Luxury BBQ Food Ideas

Looking for something a little different than the standard burgers and sausages for this year’s BBQ?

Here are 10 luxury BBQ food recipes you and your guests will adore!

Homemade BBQ Sauce

What could be tastier than homemade BBQ sauce to dip your sausages in?

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own BBQ sauce:

  • ¾ cup of ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons of paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper

Simply whisk it all together and your guests are in for a treat!

BBQ Pulled Pork Beef Burgers

Cooking a pork joint on the BBQ can take anywhere between 8-9 hours. If you don’t have the time to prep a BBQ pulled pork, buy ready-made pulled pork that you can roast in the oven.

Here’s our recipe for serving the finest pulled pork beef burgers at a BBQ:

  1. Cook your beef burgers to perfection on the grill
  2. Once cooked, add cheese
  3. When ready to serve, place coleslaw on the bottom half of the bun
  4. Place your burger on top
  5. Add pulled pork
  6. Scatter with fried onions
  7. Add the top half of the bun

And it’s ready to serve!

Roasted Aubergine

Vegetarian BBQ food doesn’t have to be a plain salad. Spice up the healthy options at your BBQ by serving roasted aubergine grilled to perfection.

Here’s our favourite recipe for cooking aubergine on the BBQ:

  • Slice the aubergine into medium-thick circles
  • Dip them in a mixture of olive oil, herbs and garlic
  • Grill them on the BBQ for several minutes until brown

For extra flavour, serve them on a plate and pour the remaining mixture on top!

Fish Kebabs

It’s not often you find marinated fish on the menu, but it’s a tasty addition to any luxury barbeque!

Here’s what you’ll need to make 4x fish kebabs:

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons of finely chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons of finely chopped parsley
  • 400g of chopped boneless, skinless cod
  • 400g of chopped, boneless, skinless salmon
  • 16 raw king prawns
  • A handful of bay leaves

Mix the ingredients together so the fish is covered. Then, add the fish to the skewer and grill on the BBQ until cooked.

Boiled Potatoes With Herbs

Instead of serving your potatoes cold, opt for this tasty hot potato recipe.

Here’s how to make flavoured boiled potatoes:

  • Cut your boiled potatoes to size
  • Boil in water until soft
  • Drain the water and place back in the pot
  • Add ½ cup of butter and melt down
  • Add 3 tablespoons of mixed herbs
  • Mix together
  • Fry until golden brown

Boiled potatoes cooked in this way are tasty to serve with chicken or pork.

Honey Chicken Thighs

Few people enjoy eating plain chicken, especially at a BBQ! Dipping chicken in sauce adds flavour, but if you want luxury BBQ food, season your chicken beforehand with this incredible sweet-honey mix.

Here’s what you’ll need to make 4x honey chicken thighs on the BBQ:

  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons of honey
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ½ teaspoon of pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Mix the concoction together and spread over your chicken thighs using a brush or by dipping the thighs into a bowl.

Cook your chicken in the oven and add to the BBQ for a final grill once cooked.

Caramelised Pork Loin

Pork loin steaks can lack flavour when cooked on the BBQ. But there are ways to spice things up! Another luxury BBQ food idea is to season your pork with a sweet and juicy flame-grilled flavour.

Here’s how to make 4x caramelised pork loin steaks on the BBQ:

  • Add ½ cup brown sugar to a mixing bowl
  • Add 4 garlic cloves
  • Add 1 tablespoon of steak seasoning
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Mix together
  • Dip the pork loin steaks into the mixture or use a brush to evenly spread the mixture on both sides
  • Grill on the BBQ until cooked

Serve alone, without a bun, or with a portion of herby potatoes.

Homemade Aïoli

Offer your guests more than the standard ketchup and mayonnaise sauces this year. Serving homemade aïoli sounds complicated, but it’s much easier than it appears!

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own aïoli at a luxury BBQ:

  • ½ peeled and crushed garlic
  • Ground sea salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • A large free-range egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 285ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 285ml of olive oil
  • Lemon juice (add according to taste)

Simply mix it all together and voila!

Freshly Made Butter Burgers

Serve your beef burgers with a twist by cooking them fresh with this rich, buttery recipe.

Here’s how to make fresh butter burgers on the BBQ:

  • Freeze a rectangle of butter
  • Grate the butter into a mixing bowl
  • Chop an onion and add to the bowl
  • Add ground mince, salt and pepper
  • Mix together
  • Gently shape the mixture into burgers of your preferred size
  • Grill the burgers on the BBQ, capturing the juices if you can
  • Once cooked, dip the burgers into the butter sauce

Serve in a crisp, toasted bun with fresh lettuce and tomato.

Sausage & Pepper Kebabs

Cooking sausages on the BBQ doesn’t have to be boring. Add flavour to your frankfurters by coupling them with flame-grilled peppers on a skewer.

Here’s how to make sausage kebabs on the BBQ:

  • Slice sausages into cubes around 1-2 inches in size
  • Cut different coloured peppers into large squares
  • Add the sausages and peppers to a skewer in patterns, making them as colourful as possible
  • Grill on the BBQ until cooked

To serve your sausage skewers with a twist, season the meat with mixed herbs in a bowl before adding to the sticks.

How to Host a Luxury BBQ This Summer

Want to host the most luxurious BBQ this summer?

Here’s everything you’ll need to create the perfect environment for hosting events in your garden!

Create a Luxury Seating Area

When hosting a BBQ, you need a place for all your friends and family to sit, chat, eat, drink and laugh! Investing in durable rattan garden furniture is one of the best ways to make your seating area luxurious. Choose between dining tables, sofa sets, bistro tables or sun loungers.

Add a Parasol

Keeping your nice BBQ food fresh and out of the sun is always important when hosting a luxury barbeque. No one likes warm salads or having their burgers turn sweaty in the sun. Having a large garden parasol can keep your food and main seating area in the shade, making it ideal for sitting, eating and chatting.

Invest in Outdoor Tableware

Paper plates are old news. If you want to host a luxury barbeque this summer, ditch the plastic and invest in reusable outdoor tableware. For something sustainable, choose bamboo plates, cups and cutlery. Or invest in a high-quality plastic set, preferably with cooking utensils and jugs to match!

Invent a Drink Station

Designate an area of your garden to create a makeshift bar. Before your guests arrive, make your own cocktails, watermelon juice and/or summer punch. Keep it in the shade under your parasol or by the bar. Your guests will love the refresh!