Top 10 sizzling summer BBQ staples

Summer 2026 has arrived, and it’s brought with it longer, warmer days, balmy evenings and more opportunities to enjoy life with loved ones outdoors.

Of course, as Brits, we know that BBQ season isn’t reserved for perfect weather. A little cloud (or even the odd shower) has never stopped us from firing up the grill! But when the sun is shining, and friends and family are gathered, there’s nowhere we’d rather be.

The only question is: what’s going on your BBQ this summer?

Here are the top 10 BBQ foods as chosen by you our customers:

1. Sausages

One of the first meats you’ve told us you reach for when you’ve got your sights firmly set on a family BBQ are free range sausages.

From thin pork chipolatas to chunky pork and leek bangers, you just can’t beat a homemade hot dog, tucked lovingly inside a fresh roll and topped with whatever tickles your pickle!

2. Burgers

…Following closely behind are British beef burgers.

For the best flavour, let your patties come to room temperature before cooking them until they’re beautifully caramelised on the outside and juicy inside. From signature Herefordshire beef to lamb and mint, there’s certainly a burger to suit every taste.

3. Chicken kebabs

Light and colourful, skewers of marinated meats and vegetables are a delicious way to add variety to your alfresco menu.

Crafted by our expert butchers, our wide range of handmade sausages, burgers, and kebabs is only prepared using the finest quality, local ingredients.

4. Steaks

Whether it’s a succulent rump, tender sirloin, richly marbled ribeye, impressive Tomahawk or melt-in-the-mouth fillet, few foods rival a perfectly grilled Hereford steak. Cooking over charcoal elevates every bite, making these cuts the centrepiece of any BBQ.

If you’re looking to treat someone special this summer, our Herefordshire steak selection box are available for nationwide delivery.

5. Sticky BBQ ribs

A platter of glazed ribs sitting centre stage on your table is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Gordon Ramsay’s ribs recipe almost looks too good to eat!

6. Grilled chicken

We recommend choosing bone-in and skin-on pieces for your next summer BBQ to ensure your chicken packs a punch.

Browse our selection of local, free range poultry.

7. Lamb chops

Just thinking about grass fed lamb chops, surrounded by succulent and crisp fat and accompanied by a mint sauce dip is enough to get your mouth watering, isn’t it?!

8. Pulled pork

Have you tried slow cooking a shoulder of pork on your BBQ to make pulled pork?

Here you’ll find a step-by-step guide from Meat Smoke Fire talking you through their process – beginning with brining, moving onto making the pork rub, and finishing with slow cooking the pork to perfection.

9. Corn on the cob

Is there anything more finger-licking delicious than a corn on the cob which has been simply grilled in tin foil with lashings of butter and some seasoning?

10. Classic BBQ sides

Creamy coleslaw and potato salad provide a comforting balance to the smoky, flame-cooked flavours above. Here at Legges, you’ll often find freshly made tubs of both in our fridges,
along with an array of sauces and seasonal produce, ready to pick up and take home.

However, whenever and with whoever you’ll be grilling with this summer, together, let’s back our our British farmers by only buying and BBQing British meats where possible – the taste really is unrivaled!