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15 Stylish Buys To Fire Up Your Next BBQ

All the accessories you need to throw the ultimate garden party.

by Rebecca Fearn

June 13, 2021

BBQ essentials

IKEA / Our Lovely Goods / Anthropologie

It’s official: BBQ season has arrived. With the glorious heatwave weather as it is, and lockdown restrictions easing to allow for small outdoor gatherings, having a get-together over burgers, hot dogs, and Pimms seems like the ultimate way to celebrate this sense of new-found freedom. That said, it may have been a while since you last hosted a barbecue, for obvious reasons. And while the crucial element is of course having the BBQ itself, there are some other buys you may want to pick up in preparation for your guests.

Essentials include things such as cutlery and tableware that are designed for outside use. Gorgeously bright table cloths and place mats are also great, affordable ways to get your outdoors space looking barbecue-ready, as are cute little touches like outside fairy lights, little signs, and even personal hand fans to keep everybody cool. Outdoor furniture is a big deal too, and luckily, places like Ikea and John Lewis have BBQ-friendly chairs ready for the taking at fair price points.

In short, this is a summary of pretty much everything you will need for a perfect heatwave BBQ; now all you need to do is pick up the food stuffs and summer tipple!

BROMMÖ Lounger, outdoor, brown stained

Garden chairs can cost the earth, but this chic design from Ikea looks FAR more expensive than it actually is. Pick up a couple to make your guests feel like they’re at a cool beach bar.

2-pack linen-blend napkins

Napkins are a necessity for keeping things clean when eating messy BBQ food; from ribs to big burgers, your guests will appreciate being able to mop up their sticky fingers.

Patterned cotton tablecloth

The easiest way to brighten up your outdoor space (no matter how small) is with a summery tablecloth. This one from H&M Home will make you feel like you’re in Italy (sort of).

Solar Outdoor 10 LED Festoon Lights

Luckily, it doesn’t get dark until suuuuper late these days, but when it does, a string of outdoor fairy lights will set the ambience.

Handwoven Raffia Place Mats

Our Lovely Goods

Place mats make your table set up look super profesh, and these neutral straw designs will go with any printed tablecloth.

Treat Republic Personalised Slate Hanging Sign

This personalised sign will add a bespoke touch to your BBQ, or to any outdoors occasion in the garden really.

Extreme Lounging Mighty B Box Garden Beanbag

Outdoor seating doesn’t have to be super formal, and bean bags will add a casual, easy-going vibe to your special BBQ.

Crosley Mini Turntable Bluetooth Speaker

Urban Outfitters

Keep the lively vibes going all evening long with some background music; this mini speaker is much cheaper than others on the market but still does the job.

Arcelia Mezze Flatware

Serve up the salad with this gorgeous tortoiseshell flatware; it sure will make a statement and is a great little touch.

Sagaform Wine Carafe with Oak Stopper

Keep that wine flowing with this stunning carafe, which is a nice way to add a touch of sophistication to your event.

Set of 4 Flamingo Picnic Wine Glasses

These plastic wine glasses are cute and, best of all, shatterproof!

Handwoven Fan - Orange and White

If you really want to kick things up a notch, why not provide fans to keep your guests cool?

Make sure your cutlery is bright and colourful for the ultimate dream table setup.

Hay Soft Ice Salad Bowl

Serve up your dreamy summer salad in a gorgeous bowl like this one.

Smoked Glass Pitcher

If you’re not drinking wine in your carafe, serve up cocktails or soft drinks in this chic pitcher.