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25th Gastro Alfresco

June 8th- August 8th 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...

Charming Chicken, Prosciutto & Sage Skewers

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.

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And again, this time v. Norway!

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 bit quite to! So a 2-1 score proved decisive and…

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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...

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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...

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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...

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