Summer BBQ Entertaining guide. The Australian summer BBQ is a rite of passage. Plan 3-4 hours total including prep and cooking. Tips and menu ideas.
By Bill Ohaire | Published: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 2026
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The Australian summer BBQ is a rite of passage. Plan 3-4 hours total including prep and cooking.
The Australian summer BBQ is a rite of passage. This guide covers menu planning, timing, and tips for feeding a crowd without spending the entire day at the grill.
Timing: Plan 3-4 hours total including prep and cooking
The key to stress-free entertaining: prep everything in advance, use the BBQ for proteins only, and have cold salads and sides ready to go. Marinate the day before. Set up a drinks station with an esky of ice so guests serve themselves.
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The key to stress-free entertaining: prep everything in advance, use the BBQ for proteins only, and have cold salads and sides ready to go. Marinate the day before. Set up a drinks station with an esky of ice so guests serve themselves.