About Love2BBQ

Love2BBQ is an independent UK outdoor cooking website dedicated to helping people get more from their barbecue. Whether you’re lighting your very first charcoal BBQ or planning your dream outdoor kitchen, our aim is to provide practical advice, honest reviews, inspiring recipes and real-world experience to help you enjoy cooking outdoors all year round.

Since launching in 2015, Love2BBQ has been sharing recipes, techniques, equipment reviews and buying guides designed to make outdoor cooking accessible, enjoyable and rewarding for everyone.

The Story Behind Love2BBQ

Love2BBQ began over a decade ago from a simple idea: to share the enjoyment that outdoor cooking has brought to my life and inspire more people to discover it for themselves.

What started as a passion project has grown into an established UK outdoor cooking website, helping barbecue enthusiasts of all abilities discover new recipes, techniques, equipment and inspiration. More than ten years later, that original mission remains exactly the same.

I’ve always loved cooking outdoors and firmly believe that preparing food over charcoal or an open flame creates flavours and experiences that simply can’t be replicated indoors. Whether it’s the subtle smokiness of slow-cooked pulled pork, a perfectly seared steak, fresh seafood or even breakfast on a plancha, outdoor cooking adds something special to every meal.

My love of barbecue started at an early age. I spent part of my childhood in Cyprus, where outdoor cooking was simply part of everyday life. Family barbecues weren’t reserved for special occasions or sunny bank holidays—they were a natural way to cook, eat and spend time together. Those memories stayed with me long after returning to the UK.

As my passion for barbecue grew, I realised that many people in the UK still viewed it as something to enjoy only during the summer, with the menu often limited to burgers, sausages and chicken. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with those classics, but they only scratch the surface of what’s possible.

That’s why Love2BBQ was create

What Makes Love2BBQ Different

Love2BBQ exists to show that barbecue is far more versatile than many people realise. From low and slow smoking to quick midweek meals, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, planchas and traditional charcoal cooking, there are endless ways to enjoy cooking outdoors throughout the year.

Everything you’ll find on Love2BBQ is based on genuine experience, real cooks and honest opinions. Recipes are developed and tested before they’re published, equipment is reviewed from a practical user’s perspective, and every article is written to provide practical advice that readers can use with confidence.

Rather than following trends or repeating manufacturer claims, our focus is on sharing authentic experiences, honest recommendations and practical tips that genuinely help people become more confident outdoor cooks.

What You’ll Find on Love2BBQ

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand your outdoor cooking skills, Love2BBQ offers a growing collection of content, including:

Recipes

From quick family favourites to low and slow barbecue classics, our recipes are designed to be approachable, achievable and full of flavour.

How-To Guides

Step-by-step advice covering barbecue techniques, smoking, grilling, temperature control, fuel choices and outdoor cooking skills.

Equipment Reviews

Independent reviews of barbecues, smokers, planchas, pizza ovens, accessories and outdoor cooking equipment based on real-world use.

Buying Guides

Helping you choose the right barbecue, accessories and outdoor cooking equipment with practical advice tailored to UK buyers.

Outdoor Kitchens

Planning guides, product reviews and real-life experiences documenting the design and installation of an outdoor kitchen, alongside ideas to help you create your own outdoor cooking space.

Our Mission

Love2BBQ exists to inspire more people to embrace outdoor cooking by:

• Encouraging year-round barbecue cooking, whatever the season.
• Demonstrating the incredible variety of food that can be cooked outdoors.
• Challenging the perception that barbecue is limited to burgers, sausages and chicken.
• Showing that outdoor cooking can be healthy, simple and accessible.
• Helping beginners build confidence while inspiring experienced cooks to try something new.
• Promoting barbecue as something everyone can enjoy, regardless of age, experience or background.
• Sharing honest advice, practical tips and independent product reviews.

Looking Ahead

More than a decade after Love2BBQ first launched, our ambition remains unchanged: to inspire more people to discover the enjoyment of cooking outdoors.

As Love2BBQ continues to grow, we’ll keep sharing new recipes, honest reviews, buying guides, outdoor kitchen inspiration and practical advice to help barbecue enthusiasts get more from every cook. Whether you’re preparing a simple midweek meal or hosting friends and family around the barbecue, we hope Love2BBQ becomes a trusted resource you’ll return to time and time again.

Recipes

Discover delicious BBQ recipes, outdoor cooking inspiration and seasonal dishes that can be enjoyed all year round.

Reviews

Independent reviews of BBQs, smokers, pizza ovens, planchas and outdoor cooking accessories based on real-world use.

Outdoor Kitchens

Follow our outdoor kitchen journey with planning advice, installation guides and ideas to inspire your own project.

Guides

Helping you choose the right BBQ, fuel, accessories and outdoor cooking equipment with practical buying advice.