Live life alfresco
this summer

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25^th Gastro Alfresco

June 8^th- August 8^th 2026

Celebrating the very best in at-home
alfresco eating & entertaining...

After a hot and damp’ish Spring, with luck the sunny weather will return in time for the summer which is great, so, we’ll all be able to enjoy the very best of alfreaco eating, entertaining and family & friends get-togethers.

Alfresco eating & BBQ a perfect combination!

This year the Gastro Alfresco and National BBQ Week events are combining into one summer-long celebration of awesome alfresco eating, entertaining & get-togethers.

The FIFA World Cup is on, and England are in Semi-Finals & against Argentina

What a match Mexico was and what a result, Norway was different, possibly tougher, but England still won through. And now it’s Semi-Final time against Argentina, let’s just hope there’s no ‘Hand of God’ this time. COME ON ENGLAND!

Whatever happens, you can celebrate and get in the mood, with World Cup Team, Global Alfresco recipes right here, there are 48, one for each team, competing, plus 2 bonus Home Natiions teams!

Today’s Gorgeous Gastro Alfresco recipe

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

Sizzlin’ Sea Bass with Fennel & Sweet Basil

Sea Bass is probably my favourite fish and when grill-sautéed with fennel & basil, it simply moves onto another plane. The foil helps keep the fish moist and in-shape, if you feel brave try searing the skin and serve skin side-up!

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Today’s Alfresco dining Hot-spot

Hog Island Oyster Shack – Tamales Bay, California

On the old Highway 1 just past Point Reynes you come to Tamales Bay, where there is one of the finest alfresco Oyster venues, I’ve ever been to; the position, ambiance, sheer rustic charm and of course the ‘Pick your own oysters’ are simply amazing, in fact if you love…

How life alfresco has changed over the years!

Just look what a difference ’50’ years makes!

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And again, this time v. Norway!

Although it was a tough, and different match against Norway, at least there were none of the ‘Dark Arts’ that England have previously been faced with, even the Norwegian rowing didn’t seem to help and Harlaand, well he was a...

July 15, 2026

What a Match! England are through to Quarter Finals!

Despite the thunderstorms, Azteca stadium and extremely hostile home fans, some highly questionable refereeing decisions, including a Red card and playing with 10 men, England prevailed and beat Mexico 3-2, thanks to two superb Bellingham goals and a Harry Kane...

July 8, 2026

It’s Knockout time England v DR Congo

England will take on DR Congo tonight in what promises to be a pretty tough match. Certainly England will have to improve especially in defence, but with Harry Kane. Jude Bellingham and the rest we should be OK? Here’s keeping...

July 2, 2026

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Live life alfresco this summer

The 25th Gastro Alfresco has started and runs for another....

25th Gastro Alfresco

June 8th- August 8th 2026

Celebrating the very best in at-home alfresco eating & entertaining...