Get bank holiday ready: top BBQ deals to fire up your weekend

The early May bank holiday weekend is approaching, and with any luck, we’ll be soaking up some proper sunshine.

There’s nothing quite like a barbecue to bring people together, good food, cold drinks and fresh air. Even better, there are loads of brilliant BBQ deals around right now, so you can get everything you need without spending a fortune.

As always, we’ve rounded up some of the best bargains to help you make the most of the long weekend.

B&Q BBQ deals

If you’re thinking of upgrading your grill or finally getting one sorted, now’s the time. B&Q has some great savings across a range of BBQs.

You can grab an Outsunny gas BBQ grill for just £155.99, or save £50 on a CosmoGrill hybrid BBQ. Whether you’re after something simple or a more advanced setup, there’s plenty to choose from to suit your garden and your budget.

Burger and BBQ meat deals at Tesco

No BBQ is complete without loads of tasty food, and Tesco has some brilliant offers on meat right now.

You can pick up two Fire Pit Cajun hot honey wing packs for £8, or go for three Tesco Fire Pit lemon and garlic chicken sizzle steaks for £10. Perfect for keeping everyone fed and happy without too much hassle.

Eco firelighters on Amazon

Before you get cooking, you’ll need to get the BBQ going. These eco-friendly firelighters are a great option.

There’s 20% off a pack of 200 natural firelighters made from compressed wood and infused with recycled wax. They’re a more sustainable way to get your fire started, ideal for BBQs, fire pits, or even log burners.

BBQ accessories at Argos

Don’t forget the tools, because no one wants to be flipping burgers with a fork from the kitchen.

Argos has 20% off an 18-piece stainless steel BBQ accessory set, now just £16, from £20. It’s got everything you need to cook like a pro and keep things running smoothly.

Beer deals at Asda

And of course, you can’t have a proper BBQ without something cold to drink.

If you’re a fan of Spanish lager, there’s a great deal on Cruzcampo Sevilla lager. An 18-pack of 440ml cans is down from £17.94 to just £10, ideal for stocking up and keeping the drinks flowing all weekend.

So get stocked up, invite your mates or family round, and make the most of the extra day off. With a bit of luck and a lot of good food, you could be in for a brilliant start to May.