BE king or queen of the grill this bank holiday.
Ahead of the weekend, prepare to host a barbeque feast for friends and family without spending a fortune.
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Here’s ways to save . . .
DIY BURGERS: Supermarkets will charge you more for pre-marinated BBQ meat packs, with tempting offers.
Instead, create your own delicious burgers, meatballs and kebabs.
Pick up the BBQ meat pack from Iceland for a fiver — it includes eight sausages, eight burgers and eight pork steaks — and then add tasty dry rubs and marinades from Tesco’s Fire Pit BBQ range, all £1.
DITCH DISPOSABLES: Splashing out on a throwaway barbecue every time the sun comes out could be costing you more than you realise. Instead, opt for a portable, reusable charcoal option such as the Kembla from B&Q, usually £23 but now £11.50. To go with it, pick up a three-pack of metal BBQ utensils for just £1.50 at Wilko.
EAT AND DRINK IN STYLE: Paper plates and plastic cutlery mean no washing-up to do — but don’t fork out a lot, as you’ll only bin them afterward. Poundland has its own range of BBQ accessories, also including reusable, foldable drink cartons and wipe-clean tablecloths.
BANISH BONELESS: Instead of pricey, boneless cuts of chicken, opt for wings, thighs and drumsticks. Or swap fresh for frozen. Get 1.1kg of chicken thighs in Asda’s frozen section for £3, as opposed to £4.99 for a kilo of fresh, boneless thighs.
EAT YOUR GREENS: Make sure you have veggie and vegan options, because so many people are now eating a plant-based diet. Head to The Co-op which has a great-value Gro range — get two veggie burgers for just £1.10.
BUNS AWAY: When it comes to buns and rolls, buy bigger, freeze, keep for the next BBQ, and you’ll always save money. Lidl hot-dog and burger buns are currently 69p per pack so it’s worth stocking up now.
- All prices on this page correct at the time of going to Press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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Cheap treat
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Giselle’s little helper
CHOCS away! Nutella is going on a tour, giving away FREE breakfasts from today until September 2.
The brand will be spreading happiness with its “Happy Portion” van, with actor Joe Swash kicking off the tour. Fans will receive either granola with forest fruit & greek yoghurt or pancake & fruit skewers.
See @nutellauk on Instagram.
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Inside Gemma Collins’ epic family BBQ with piles of meat, loads of booze and fun in the pool
