The best BBQ food 2025

These giant lamb koftas are infused with chilli and cumin and finished with a deliciously fruity coronation dressing.
We say: "A nod to this years Jubilee celebrations these huge kebabs are dubbed 'Queen lamb kebabs' - they're a generous size perfect for sharing at street parties. The coronation dip is lovely and fruity and goes great with the slightly spicy koftas."

These kebabs consist of skinless salmon strips smothered in a sweet chilli and lime flavour marinade. They have a nice amount of heat with great flavouring and are really tender. Would be great to see these all year round.

When you think of Iceland you think of frozen food, so it was a lovely surprise to get a fresh steak, not to mention one as tempting as this! This is a real treat to fire up the BBQ for and it's enough to split between two, sliced finely alongside salad and some other summery sides. We're normally rump fans, but this sirloin was absolutely delicious.

Dry aged for exceptional tenderness and a rich, meaty flavour, our succulent and perfectly seasoned rump cap is designed to help you recreate the barbecue grill house experience at home.
We say: "This is absolutely delicious, the rub gives the meat a gorgeous smokey flavour. We actually cooked this in the oven, but it tasted like it had been on the BBQ. The slow part of the prep has been done for you so it takes just over 30 minutes to cook which is brilliant. We served it on top of couscous with roasted vegetables and both had seconds."

Instead of your regular rump, we recommend swapping to these flat iron beef steaks instead! Smothered with a smoky glaze, they come with a citrus miso dressing to add in the final few minutes of cooking. This flavour made a really nice change to the usual barbecue marinade options and the steaks cooked really well on the bbq.

Future Farm combines soy, pea and chickpea for a thick and juicy, plant-based patty. A very realistic appearance taste and texture, chunky, juicy and delicious.

These plant-based sausages combine soy, pea and chickpea for some brilliant bangers that don't harm the planet. We could not tell that these were not pork sausages. Totally convincing, we were really impressed.

These vegan sausages are made using a mix of pea protein and the finest plant-based ingredients.We say: These sausages are great texture and appearance. However, their flavour was really more-ish. They do not try to mimic meat flavours but taste really excellent, and great made into kebabs and barbecued.

These Vegan Chipolatas combine tomato, vegan mozzarella-style cheese, basil and garlic seasoning.We say: 'A tasty sausage with a hint of basil and tomato one of the more flavourful ones we have tried.'

Made using pea protein and tasty seasoning, these are super high in protein despite being meat-free. We say: 'These will please even the meat lovers at the dining table and taste very similar to real Richmond sausages.'

Packed with plant protein and an irresistible juiciness, this succulent burger will satisfy those meaty cravings and fool even the most committed carnivores. We say: 'These are truly just like the real deal, and even the 'meat' juices taste delicious.'

If you love chorizo but want to cut down on meat then this burger is for you. It's full of protein, high in iron and fibre levels, low in saturated fat and an excellent source of Vitamin B12. We say: 'We love some real chorizo, but we must say this vegan alternative is delicious and almost tastes just as good as the real thing - we'll definitely be buying it again!'

These burgers high in protein, high in fibre and also low fat, plus, they are soya & gluten free! They're full of tasty flavours including beans, vegan cheese, tomato, basil and garlic for the perfect Italian flavour combination. We say: We must say we loved these burgers. Not only were they very tasty and full of delicious Italian flavours, they left us feeling full for a long time, so it's big tick from us."

So they might not exactly be classed as BBQ food, but these breakfast sausages are perfect for the morning after your big barbecue celebration. They're made with all the breakfast favourites including mushrooms and tomatoes plus carrots, parsley and sage. We say: 'These sausages are the perfect vegan sausage for your full English. Full of flavour, they're delicious dipped into some tomato ketchup or in a breakfast sandwich.'

This bargain meat hamper will feed six people and is packed full of BBQ favourites including Cumberland sausages, free-range steak burgers, chicken drumsticks, chicken steaks, extra lean chicken burgers, jumbo hot dogs and diced chicken breast in a Piri Piri marinade. While the quality of the meat is certainly up there, we would have perhaps preferred less choice and a higher quantity as for our party of six, not everyone was able to try the likes of the steak burgers of which there were only four.

Famous for its award-winning gluten-free sausages, The Black Farmer (founded by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones) now stocks an array of BBQ food boxes. One of Wilfred’s personal favourites, The Sticky BBQ Box includes Ribeye Eye Steak, Free Range Chicken Wings, Pork Ribs and more, all smothered in a delicious marinade. We were really pleased with our box, you could tell the meat was high-quality and we loved how well the sauce came through the meat once it had been cooked. Due to the mixed quantities, we found that the box could easily be split to comfortably feed two across a couple of meals.

44Foods are the producers of high quality, fresh produce which is all ethically sourced, sustainable and delivered to your door from a host of amazing produce partners. Available as a 20 piece bundle, 40 piece and even as a gluten free version. We tried out the 20 piece bundle, which came with burgers, sausages, ribs, chicken kebabs and two rump steaks, as well as burger buns and rolls which do come at an additional charge: "The meat and buns were both gorgeous. Really great quality and arrived fresh but with long use-by dates so we didn't feel pressured to eat it all at once. We didn't even end up having to freeze any. The steaks were definitely a favourite, and the marinade on the chicken kebabs was delicious."

We're big fans of game, but it can be hard to find sometimes in supermarkets or even at the local butcher, so the idea of having a whole box of it delivered was really exciting. Everything arrives frozen so there's no panic about having to eat it all at once. It was fun to try new flavours and have something a little more exciting than the usual beef or chicken. The game box would be great for those who want to try out game in a more 'familiar' way and the venison sausages particularly were delicious. You also get a whole load of recipe cards for seasonal dishes throughout the year and we'll definitely be cooking with game more from now on!'

If you're not lucky enough to live near your own butchers, this is a fantastic option for buying meat that will be delivered to your front door. Perfect for a family of four or a group of friends, the portion sizes are generous and there really is everything you could need for a barbecue. We couldn't fault the taste, you can instantly taste how high quality the meat is and the burgers and steaks were particular favourites. We liked that the pack included glaze sachets too, offering you the chance to add some flavour to the chicken."

There was a lot to love about this BBQ box! The Steak & Bone marrow burgers were very impressive. They had the perfect thickness so they didn't take long to cook. There was very little fat dripping from them which shows there is high-quality meat in them. The texture was soft and juicy with plenty of flavour and we didn't feel bloated after eating them. The Nidderdale sausages had a nice herby flavour, with a soft texture on the inside and crisp on the outside. They didn't shrink when cooking and were easy to cook without burning. Despite not being that spicy, the Peri Peri Beef Flank Steaks were loaded with flavour with a nice juicy texture and minimal fat. They took a little longer to cook than usual as they are quite thick. We found 5 minutes on each side gave a nice medium-rare, which usually takes 2-3 minutes on each side.

Also available via 44Foods is this zingy and fresh green chilli sauce. If you're a fan of spice but don't want your head blown off, this is the chilli sauce for you. Made with jalapeño chilli and finished with a splash of apple sours. Great with lamb, plain yoghurt as a dip or with oil as a salad dressing.

"Tried this alongside a bowl of chilli and it was amazing, honestly I was blown away by the flavour hit that this added, without being overwhelming. It's got a nice bit of heat and spice, but it's so fresh and green - you can tell its been made with fresh ingredients."

Rub into steaks, chicken for fajitas, veg or sprinkle over potato wedges for an extra kick.

Simply pour over your meat and leave to marinate for 10 minutes before cooking, grilling, or placing on your BBQ.