In the UK, a flaming barbecue is a British Summer birth right!

The sun has got his hat on; hip hip hip hooray. The sun has got his hat on; and it’s time to get out the barbecue and play. If a quintessential British summer’s day involves alfresco dining, then the

absolute epitome of outdoor eating has to be the classic barbecue.

In the UK, a flaming barbecue is a British Summer birth right! Of course, no two barbecues are the same. Which is handy because specifications differ from household to household. So before embarking on the pleasurable trip of choosing the right barbecue, it’s worth bearing a few questions in mind so you don’t get your fingers burned.

Helpfully, leading high street retailer Robert Dyas has compiled a failsafe guide to picking the correct barbecue for your circumstance. Richard Redman, Senior Trader at Robert Dyas and outdoor specialist says, “There is a barbecue for everyone. Whether you’re cooking for two on the balcony of a city flat or hosting a sizzling extravaganza for family and friends in a garden somewhere in the countryside, there are barbecues to suit all spaces and budgets.”

The questions to answer…

1) Gas or charcoal?

The million-dollar barbecue question. There are a number of compelling reasons to plump for either.

For those looking to make a real statement in the barbecue stakes this summer, it’s going to be hard to beat the Outback Meteor 6-Burner Gas BBQ with Multi Cook Plate System – Stainless Steel (£449.99). With its large size and three interchangeable cooking surfaces – griddle plate, grill or pizza stone – the Meteor offers great versatility so you can cater to everyone’s taste. It even has a double cupboard for storage