It’s the beginning of four glorious days off for the long Bank Holiday weekend – at least for most of us – and they’re set to be filled with sunshine. So dust off the grill and get cracking on your first barbecue of the year.
Whether you’re a meat eater or vegan, it’s time to stock up on hot dogs, burger buns, salads and sides for you and your guests. To help you out, we’ve trawled the (online) supermarket shelves to find the best bank holiday offers so you can entertain in style – while saving a few quid along the way.
Vegan Sliders (20 Pieces), Marks & Spencer, £10
Marks & Spencer has pulled out the big guns this Easter with a plethora of platters, spreads, meat and meat-free plates to keep stomachs satisfied. These soy and mushroom burgers sandwiched between miniature slider buns will keep guests happy before the main course.
Salmon With Orange, Mustard And Dill (Serves 8-10), Waitrose, £24
If you’re looking for a lighter dish, go for this salmon topped with Dijon mustard, dill and orange slices. It can be chargrilled on the barbecue, and served with a fresh salad for a tasty lunch.
Tyrrells Hand-Cooked Crisps 150g, Asda, now £1.25 (was £1.85)
Scoff down crisps while you’re waiting for the food to cook – and if you want to up the game, grab some dips to go with them, too.
Mix And Match Fresh Meat, Asda, 3 for £10
Pick up a trio of fresh meat – with burgers, steaks and hot dogs in a variety of flavours for just a tenner.
Fresh Leg Of British Lamb, Aldi, £4.95
We’re not saying there will be rain, but you can never be sure with the English weather. If the April showers make an appearance pre-BBQ, get this standby leg of lamb in the oven.
Mint And Coriander Lamb Kebabs, Waitrose, £4
For a Middle Eastern taste sensation, try these flavoursome mint and coriander lamb kebabs – just remember to cook them first before finishing them off on the barbecue. Waitrose is also offering three for £10 deals across its fresh meat and fish range, so pick up a few if you’re entertaining.
Sides And Accompaniments, Morrisons, 2 for £3
Morrisons has a bargain deal of two for £3 across their sides and accompaniments. Try the spinach and pine nut salad, black and green olives, or Moroccan-spiced couscous.
Deluxe Luxury Cracker Selection, Lidl, £1.99
For the savoury fans, whip up a cheeseboard as an easy and fuss-free dessert. We’ll be slathering the brie and chutney on top of these crackers all weekend long.
Mini Fruit Jellies (12 Pieces), Marks & Spencer, £6
No afternoon feast is complete without something sweet. Opt for these refreshing raspberry and orange jellies – they’re ready to eat straight away, so stick them in the fridge until your guests get peckish after their main course.
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