Fire Up Your Weber This BBQ Season

Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors, fire up the barbecue and enjoy fresh, flavour-packed meals with family and friends. Inspired by recipes cooked by Jamie Oliver on Channel 4’s Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ, we’re looking at three delicious BBQ dishes that pair perfectly with the Weber BBQ range.

Whether you're cooking juicy burgers, smoky skewers or lighter vegetarian dishes, a reliable Weber BBQ makes outdoor grilling simple, enjoyable and full of flavour.

From quick midweek grilling to weekend BBQ feasts, having the right setup can completely transform your outdoor cooking experience.

Below is our guide to 3 BBQ recipes to try on your Weber this summer, along with practical grilling tips and recommended BBQ products to help you get the best results.

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Step 1: Sesame Chicken Burgers

Juicy, Smoky & Packed with Flavour

Featured on Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ, these sesame chicken burgers are a lighter twist on a traditional burger and perfect for quick family BBQs.

Ingredients:

• 500g free-range chicken mince
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 4 burger buns
• 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
• 4 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
• 1 red pepper
• 4 spring onions
• 160g white cabbage
• ½ cucumber
• 2 sprigs fresh mint
• Olive oil
• Sea salt & black pepper

Method:

Start by preparing the fresh slaw. Thinly slice the red pepper, spring onions, cabbage and cucumber. Finely chop the mint and combine everything in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil and seasoning.

In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yoghurt with gochujang paste and a squeeze of lime juice to create a smoky, slightly spicy burger sauce.

Season the chicken mince well with salt, pepper and lime zest. Divide into four equal portions and shape into burger patties. Coat each patty in sesame seeds.

Lightly oil the grill and cook the burgers over medium heat for approximately 6 minutes on each side until golden, lightly charred and fully cooked through.

Toast the burger buns directly on the BBQ for extra flavour and texture.

Assemble by layering the buns with the gochujang yoghurt, slaw and cooked sesame chicken burgers.

Best For:

Quick family BBQs, casual summer evenings and burger lovers.

🛒 Recommended Weber BBQ: Weber Genesis E-335W 3 Burner Gas BBQ – 💰 €1,399

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Step 2: Spiced Chicken Kebabs & Butter Sauce

Charred, Smoky & Full of Spice

Another standout dish from Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate BBQ, these spiced chicken kebabs are packed with smoky flavour and ideal for weekend grilling or entertaining guests.

Ingredients:

Chicken & Marinade:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 800g boneless chicken thighs
• 2 lemons
• 6cm piece fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 100g natural yoghurt
• 2 mixed-colour chillies
• Fresh coriander
• Salt & black pepper

Butter Sauce:

• 2 onions
• 1.5kg ripe tomatoes
• 50g unsalted butter
• 80g cashew nuts
• ½ teaspoon fenugreek
• 300ml double cream
• Curry leaves
• Olive oil

Flatbread:

• 500g self-raising flour
• 400ml tin coconut milk
• 1 lemon
• Fresh coriander
• Soft butter

Method:

Start by preparing the marinade. Grate the ginger and garlic, then mix with lemon zest, lemon juice, chilli powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, yoghurt and seasoning.

Cut the chicken breasts and thighs into chunks, then coat well in the marinade. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hour to build flavour.

Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.

Grill the kebabs over medium-high heat, turning regularly until nicely charred and fully cooked through.

To make the butter sauce, grill or char the tomatoes, onions and chillies until softened. Blend with cashew nuts, butter, curry leaves and seasoning until smooth. Return to heat and stir through cream to create a rich buttery sauce.

For the coconut coriander flatbread, mix the flour, coconut milk, lemon zest, chopped coriander and seasoning into a soft dough. Divide into portions, flatten and grill on the BBQ until lightly charred and cooked through.

Serve the grilled kebabs over the butter sauce with warm flatbread and fresh coriander.

Best For:

Weekend entertaining, BBQ feasts and bold-flavour lovers.

🛒 Recommended Weber BBQ: Weber Genesis E-435W 4 Burner Gas BBQ – 💰 €1,599
🛒 Recommended Accessories: Weber Metal skewers & Weber BBQ tongs

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Step 3: Herby Grilled Veg, Halloumi Skewers & Pancakes

Fresh, Smoky & Perfect for Summer

For something lighter, this colourful vegetarian BBQ dish featured on Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate BBQ is packed with charred vegetables, grilled halloumi and fresh herbs.

Ingredients:

• 1 large aubergine
• 2 courgettes
• 1 red onion
• 2 red peppers
• 1 fennel bulb
• Cherry tomatoes
• 150g mixed unsalted nuts
• 50g dried cranberries
• Fresh mixed soft herbs
• 200g halloumi
• 2 mixed-colour chillies
• 1 lemon
• 100g Greek yoghurt
• ½ pomegranate
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Pancakes:

• 300g strong bread flour
• 1 sachet dried yeast
• Honey
• Warm water

Method:

Begin by preparing the pancake dough. Mix the flour, yeast, honey and warm water together, knead until smooth, then leave to rise.

Slice the aubergine, courgettes, fennel, onion and peppers into even grilling pieces. Toss lightly with olive oil and seasoning.

Grill the vegetables until softened, lightly charred and smoky.

Dice the halloumi into chunks, thread onto skewers and grill until golden and slightly crisp.

For the dressing, roughly chop the nuts, herbs, dried cranberries and chillies. Mix with olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning.

Roll out the pancake dough and cook directly on the BBQ until lightly puffed and charred.

Serve the grilled vegetables and halloumi over the pancakes, spoon over Greek yoghurt, scatter pomegranate seeds and finish with the fresh herb dressing.

Best For:

Vegetarian BBQs, lighter summer dishes and sharing platters.

🛒 Recommended Weber BBQ: Weber Slate GDP 71cm Griddle
🛒 Recommended Accessories: Weber BBQ tongs & Weber thermometer

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Why a Weber BBQ Makes Summer Grilling Easier

As seen throughout the outdoor cooking inspiration in Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate BBQ, having a quality BBQ can make all the difference when cooking outdoors.

Why Weber is a great choice:

• Reliable and even heat distribution
• Great for burgers, skewers, flatbreads and vegetables
• Easy temperature control
• Spacious grilling areas for family BBQs
• Ideal for quick grilling or longer slow cooks
• Built for durability and regular outdoor use

Whether you’re cooking a quick burger or hosting a full BBQ feast, Weber makes grilling easier, more consistent and more enjoyable.

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Need Advice? Ask Our Team of Experts at The Hardware Shop

Inspired by the incredible outdoor cooking seen on Channel 4’s Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate BBQ, now’s the perfect time to fire up your own grill this summer.

Choosing the right BBQ, grilling tools or accessories can make a huge difference when cooking outdoors. Our experienced team is always on hand to help you choose the best Weber BBQ for your garden, patio or summer entertaining setup.

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