Food snobs are turning their noses up at barbie staples like white baps and frozen burgers for posh nosh including grilled halloumi and brioche rolls.
More sophisticated modern tastes are changing the face of the traditional British barbecue with burnt bangers, chicken wings and potato salad off the menu.
Corn on the cob, trifle and the punch bowl have also been axed from the al fresco table in favour of plant-based patties and kebabs and homemade BBQ sauce.