What to bring to a barbecue
What to bring to a barbecue: food, drinks, cooking tools, seating and the small things everyone forgets.

FIRE AND GRILL
- Charcoal or gas bottle, with spare
- Firelighters or a chimney starter
- Lighter or long matches
- Grill grate and a grill brush
- Tongs and a spatula
- Meat thermometer
- Heat-resistant gloves
- Foil and a tray for sides

FOOD
- Meat, fish or plant-based options, with a vegetarian option for guests
- Marinades and sauces
- Salads and sides
- Bread or buns
- Dessert or fruit
- Salt, pepper and oil
- Separate boards and utensils for raw and cooked food

DRINKS
- Water and soft drinks
- Drinks for adults
- Ice
- Cooler box or tubs of ice
- Bottle opener and corkscrew

SERVING AND CLEANING
- Plates, cups and cutlery
- Napkins and kitchen roll
- Serving bowls and spoons
- Rubbish bags and recycling bags
- Wet wipes and hand sanitiser
- Washing-up supplies

COMFORT AND SAFETY
- Chairs, table or blankets
- Shade or parasol
- Speaker and playlist
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- First aid kit and a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby
- Check the rules for fires and barbecues at the location

BEFORE YOU LEAVE
- Let coals burn out completely and douse them with water
- Take all rubbish with you
- Check that nothing is left smouldering