Base London's Gentlemen's Guide To...

July

Top 3... BBQ.

A real man can cook using just fire; women need all those fancy kitchen appliances and gadgets to assist them, but ever since our caveman brothers, man has managed to do it using just the naked flame. Crack open a tinny, stoke up that fire, get your mates round, today you are chef. Impress your nearest and dearest with Base London's Top 3 tips to host the perfect...BBQ.

1. Know Your Meat

It's important to get decent quality meat to make a good barbecue. Good quality meat isn't necessarily the reddest or the shiniest. If you can get your meat directly from your butcher ask how long it's been hung, the best would be between 18-21 days. The tastiest cuts of steak from best to worst are, T-bone, fillet, sirloin, rib eye and rump. If you want fish, never buy fish on a Monday, it would probably be 4 days old.

2. Get A Decent Grill

This is your pride and joy, a man should be judged on his grill, and yours should be one that you're proud of. Choose wisely and determine whether you go for classic charcoal burners or gas. Don't skimp on a disposable one, unless you are ay a festival, this is your machine. Even try personalising it with a few pimped out touches.

3. Supplies

Make sure you have enough of everything to go round. It's a good idea to make your mates bring a bottle to ensure that you have enough stock of liquids. However don't expect their supply to be enough. Go to your local cash and carry and get enough beers to go round , and maybe some wine for the ladies. Most importantly though ensure you enough meat. This is a mans day and men like meat. Your average man will sink enough meat to make sure your butcher gets a good summer holiday, respect that. Let the women look after the salads, sides and desserts.

To ensure you don't kill any of your party make sure you have cooked your meat thoroughly enough.

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