As soon as spring is over and the days get warmer and longer, nothing is better than heading out to the back garden or local park for a barbecue. One thing we Brits know how to do is set up a DIY barbie - whether it's for an after-work gathering or a weekend party with family and friends.
And if you want to take your BBQ skills to the next level, celebrity chef and sustainability expert James Strawbridge has shared his top tips this National BBQ Month to make sure you're barbecuing to perfection. James has starred in TV shows The Hungry Sailors and It's Not Easy Being Green.
As a first general rule, he says: "Cook over embers not flames - be patient and wait for charcoal or wood to really burn down to achieve a strong constant heat to cook with. Once you have hot embers it reduces the chance of flare-ups and gives you much more control on the grill."
