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Date Published:

18/07/2008

A bad workman blames his tools so kit yourself out with these al fresco accessories and feel like the barbecue king

High and dry

Rain - the number one enemy of the Great British barbecue. Make a gazebo your secret weapon and you can dine on through the downpour.
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Argos gazebo, (from £9.99).

Stay cool

Dining al fresco is all about relaxing and this little buddy is going to make your day. It looks like R2-D2, it sounds like an angry Flymo, but it will trundle an ice cold beer to your guests like a butler for the common man.
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Firebox - remote controlled beer cooler, (£39.99).

Pork sword

En guard grillers. Always felt there was a touch of Zorro about you? Show off your swordsmanship with this swashbuckling skewer.
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Firebox - barbecue sword, (£14.95).

Eat light

Pretty as pie and eco-friendly to boot, these solar-powered lights charge up in the day and twinkle into being as the sun goes down, creating the perfect summer mood lighting.
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Firebox - solar lanterns, (£29.95 for six).

Don't drop your sausage

Feasting outdoors is such a treat but it can be tricky tackling the tongs. This ceramic plate sits on the grill and takes heat from the barbecue letting you cook without the risk of dropping chicken wings or toasted marshmallows onto the coals.
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Emile Henry - grill plate, (£35).

You ain't seen me

The first sunny days have us rolling out the barbecue but after a few weeks of British summertime, our gorgeous grill looks more like a rusty bucket. This pretty cover will protect your outdoor cooker and look lovely to boot.
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The Camouflage Company- kettle bbq cover, (£20.00).

Beat the bugs

Everyone loves al fresco eating, even midges. Protect your own tasty flesh by lighting citronella candles.
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John Lewis - citronella bucket candle, lido, (£3).

The prettiest plates

A feast for the eyes, this gorgeous range of picnicware looks pretty but stands the test of rough and ready outdoor dining.
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John Lewis - Ella Doran Rose & Petal Picnicware range, (from £2.50).

Wine and dine

Less cumbersome than a wine box and lighter than hauling around bottles, these picnic-packs fulfill your rosé requirements and dry white wishes, then roll down small enough to squeeze into the most packed of park-bins. Happy eaters, happy planet. Job done.
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Arniston Bay - wine pouches, (£9.97 for 1.5 litre pouches, stores nationwide)

Pleasing platters

Eat yourself green with these pretty and durable plates made from fallen palm fronds. Water and oil resistant, they wont go soggy when you pile on the coleslaw and you can even stick them in the oven.
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Nigel's Eco Store - palm leaf plates (£10.50 for 25)


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