BBQs: Top Tips to Avoid Stress BBQs should be an enjoyable experience for everyone, not least the chef – because if things are going wrong for the person doing the cooking, it doesn’t bode well for everyone else! With that in mind here are some pointers to help you enjoy a stress-free BBQ.

Tools for the Job

As with any task, a BBQ is a much easier proposition when you have the right tools to hand. You will, of course, need some tongs and oven gloves to protect your hands from the heat.

Other useful tools you should consider adding to your armoury include a spatula for flipping food on the grill, a water bottle (preferably with a spray) to quell any flare-ups and a basting brush to add extra flavours to your food while it’s cooking.

The more the merrier. Common sense should prevail, and your common sense should tell you to use long handled tools, as these will allow you to use your barbecuing skills without the need for your hands to get anywhere near the heat.

Warming up

There’s nothing more frustrating than serving up dry, tasteless food from your BBQ. Even if you don’t burn anything, the food can still turn out uninspiring and unsatisfactory.

A good tip is to get meat out of the fridge an hour or so before slinging it on the barbecue (providing it’s suitably and hygienically stored within that time). You’ll be rewarded with much more succulent and tasty food as a result.

Get in early

If you’re having a barbecue, don’t leave the planning to the last minute – it’s always a good idea to do some preparations the day before. That way, the cooking on the day itself will be much easier and less stressful.

Things like salads and desserts can be prepared the night before and will still taste just as good if you store them correctly. Not having to do these little things on the day of the BBQ will save you a significant amount of stress and effort.

Foiled again

Foil is an excellent tool to have at your disposal when cooking food on a BBQ. Fish in particular will benefit from being wrapped up in the shiny stuff when cooked. Not only does this lock in the taste but it also stops food from burning or falling apart, which can be incredibly frustrating, not to mention messy.

Cleaning up

Take my advice: always clean all your BBQ equipment as soon as possible. (Make sure it’s cooled down sufficiently first!) The longer you leave it, the harder it gets and if you get the job out of the way quickly, you will have a sparkling clear canvas to work on the next time you come to cook on your BBQ.

Stay sub-zero

If you follow all of these tips, you’re sure to remain ice-cool under the heat of your next BBQ.

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