Live life alfresco
this summer

The 24^th Gastro Alfresco has now finished and we've had some great times & sunny alfresco weather!
Plus the 25^th Silver Anniversary Gastro Alfresco
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24^th Gastro Alfresco - June 2^nd- July 31^st 2025

Celebrated the very best in
alfresco eating & entertaining...

After a really hot Spring, with luck and despite a bit of rain in early June, thanks weather, that was National BBQ Week time, following the recent Heatwaves across the South of England and parts of the East Coast, the sunny weather has, more or less continued for rest of the summer which is great, so, we’ve all been able to enjoy the very best of alfreaco eating, entertaining and family & friends get-togethers.

Alfresco eating & BBQ a perfect combination!

This year both the Gastro Alfresco and National BBQ Week events took a well-earned sabatical as we prepare for our biggest ever events in 2026 the Silver Anniversary of Gastro Alfresco and the 30th anniversary of National BBQ Week both dedicated to helping you to enjoy awesome alfresco eating, entertaining & get-togethers.

Today’s Gorgeous Gastro Alfresco recipe

We’ll be featuring one of our favourite alfresco & BBQ recipes every day, and today that's...

Heavenly Honey n’Cream Grill-glazed Nectarines

Heavenly Honey n’Cream Grill-glazed Nectarines Finally, if you needed to be told that you can char-grill fruit and don’t want to put on a couple of ounces, don’t try this, simple, but extravagant, self-indulgent, high in fat and definitely not one of your 5-a-Day, but absolutely delicious! Serving Size4 What…

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Today’s Alfresco dining Hot-spot

The Mussel Shoal – Porthleven, Cornwall

No pretensions, just great fresh food, The Mussel Shoal café kiosk on the quay serves super French bistro-style food, including, obviously ‘Moules-frites’ and if you’re really lucky you can eat on a pontoon in the harbour with great harbour and sea views.

How life alfresco has changed over the years!

Just look what a difference ’50’ years makes!

Our Gastro Blog

Heatwave Alfresco & BBQ’s

It’s never too Hot for a Barbi or a spot on alfresco eating, Enjoy

July 5, 2025

It’s a Heatwave’ Official!

With all the great sunny weather the UK has been hitting Heatwave territory with +30C being reached across the South of the UK and in parts up the East Coast. All of which is great news fro alfresco eating &...

July 5, 2025

Summer is finally here, we think!

After a fairly wet start to summer, it finally looks as if summer has arrived with temperatures reaching the upper 20’s in many parts of the UK, with some seeing ‘Heatwave’ records being reached! Although the 23rd Gastro Alfresco has...

August 1, 2024

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Live life alfresco this summer

The 24th Gastro Alfresco has now finished and we've had some great times & sunny alfresco weather!Plus the 25th Silver Anniversary Gastro Alfresco will be back next year in ...

24th Gastro Alfresco - June 2nd- July 31st 2025

Celebrated the very best in alfresco eating & entertaining...