- At home eating and entertaining is now the UK's number one home leisure activity with two thirds of households owning a barbecue grill.
- In 2015 the UK was once again Europe's leading barbecue nation, beating the German's into second place for the fifth time!
- The average number of barbecues held per family during the summer has risen sharply from around 2.5 10 years ago to over 9 now,
- Barbecue and alfresco eating has now become a standard alternative summer format with nearly half the population now considering it normal to barbecue or eat outdoors during summer. However, paradoxically, and possibly as a result of recession, alfresco eating occasions are seen to be an indulgence or treat, with 37% likening barbecues to a dinner party in terms of entertainment value.
- After work or midweek barbecues now account of 48% of all barbecue occasions.
- Despite the economic recovery, barbecue alfresco eating and entertaining remains a fashionable and cheaper alternative to a visit to the local pub or restaurant.
- Although grills remain the most popular, hooded barbecues are growing fast and now account for over 46% of all sales.
- Charcoal is no longer the most popular barbecue choice, but despite this is seeing some growth and now stands at 42% up from 37% two years ago. However gas grills are the most popular at 47%.
- Towler & Staines the Calor Gas Principal Dealer in Bradford and Keighley have a wide range of gas barbecues available and at reduced prices in June 2017.
Source for the first 8 facts: National Barbecue website 2017
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