Souvlaki – literally ‘meat on a stick’ - is a simple but super-tasty Greek recipe, featuring marinaded and grilled meat wrapped in soft pita bread and dressed with a cooling tzatziki sauce. We’ve used chicken here; if you enjoy it, why not try our Pork Souvlaki with Tzatziki recipe, too? Makes about 10 skewers.

…Well, almost (sadly, it turns out that sones are too crumbly to skewer, but luckily Madeira cake will stand in nicely). Please note that the prep time will be longer if you’re waiting for a charcoal BBQ to come up to cooking temperature. Typically makes 8-10 skewers. 

Summer on a skewer! We find shell-on prawns stay juiciest, but by all means try it with shelled prawns if preferred. Serves 4. 

The classic pairing of bananas and rum, grilled to sweet perfection and topped with a decadent honey-rum sauce – don’t forget the ice cream! Please note that the prep time will be longer if you’re waiting for a charcoal BBQ to come up to cooking temperature. Serves 4. 

This simple recipe is put together and partially cooked before it reaches the barbecue, so you won’t have to wait long for the skewers to be ready (if the weather is looking grim you can always cook the skewers indoors, under the grill). Serves 4-6.

Make a real meal of it with healthy white fish marinaded in shawarma spices and served in your own home-made flatbreads with a quick home-made pickle (we’ve used pollock, but hake or any other firm-fleshed white fish will work equally well). You might get a little bit messy when you eat them, but that’s definitely part of the charm! Can be cooked on the hob or over a BBQ. Serves 4.

Serve up these tasty skewers and let guests build their own perfect fish tacos! We’ve used hake here, but you can use any firm, white fish fillets. Serves 2-4.

Smoky barbecued aubergines and juicy cherry tomatoes are simply dressed with lemon and balsamic vinegar in this easy, tasty vegetarian salad. We’ve suggested some different cheeses to add, but feel free to experiment – for a vegan version, leave the cheese out altogether and add a handful of toasted pumpkin seeds just before serving. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side.

Treat yourself to some turbot and give your barbecue a real boost! Firm-fleshed and tasty, turbot steaks stand up well to being cooked on the grill, and here they’re paired beautifully with a simple lemon butter. Serve with your choice of salads and veg – we like to pop a couple of New Potato Skewers alongside the fish as it cooks. Makes 2 Steaks.

With their firm, ‘meaty’ texture and rich flavour, swordfish steaks are a sure-fire BBQ hit. Serve them with the tangy salsa alongside and plenty of bread to mop up the juices. Serves 4.

Pork and apples definitely have an affinity, and cider-marinated barbecued pork is a lovely (if not particularly traditional) way to enjoy this tasty pairing. The skewers take moments to put together and to cook, but please be aware that you’ll need to leave at least one hour’s marinating time for this recipe. Serves 4.

The sweet, smoky marinade makes these chicken wings incredibly moreish; if you like a little extra heat, add a few drops of tabasco or a sliced red chilli to the marinade before adding the chicken. For best results, the chicken needs to be left to marinate for a minimum of three hours, and preferably overnight if possible. Serves 4.

This deliciously zingy, buttery recipe allows super-fresh scallops to really shine. Serves 6.

Low-fat, firm-textured and absolutely delicious, monkfish steaks are more than capable of holding their own on the grill. Add a sweet, spicy marinade and some cooling yoghurt sauce and you’ll be glad you tried something other than burgers and bangers… Makes 2 Steaks.