Live life alfresco
this summer

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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, it looks as if the sunny weather will continue for rest of the summer which is great, so, with luck we should be in for a couple of months of 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 are taking 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...

Charming Chicken, Prosciutto & Sage Skewers

Who said skewers were only for the local kebab shop, this delicious twist on an old theme is remarkably easy to do, combining piquant chicken and prosciutto with stale, Olive Oil and Balsamic soaked rustic bread. Served with a chilled Prosecco, perfection.

Check out todays alfresco living weather

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Today’s Alfresco dining Hot-spot

Canova, Baglioni Luna – Venice

Just a few minutes from St. Mark’s Square, the Canova offers a fantastic canal-side intimate terrace dining experience, innovatively offering tradition Venetian recipes, the Canova is a wonderful place to get away from all the buzz and simple enjoy Venice.

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 started, so we'll all be able to enjoy some awesome alfresco eating & entertaining! Plus it'll run for another ...

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

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