From The Shack S2 – Episode 3 | The Rise of Backyard BBQ in the UK: Industry Insights, Brand Perspectives & BBQ Trends

We’re back with part two of one of our biggest topics yet—the rise of backyard BBQ culture in the UK. In this follow-up to Episode 2, we go even deeper into how the UK BBQ scene is growing, evolving, and catching fire.This time, we look at it through the lens of the brands driving the industry forward. We’ve gathered insights and quotes from some of the biggest names in UK BBQ—from grill manufacturers to fuel suppliers—to understand how the surge in interest is impacting product trends, innovation, and customer habits.As always, we also bring you the latest from the BBQ community, plus a rundown of some of our favourite cooks from the past few weeks. It’s fire, flavour, and plenty of food talk from your mates in the shack.What to Expect:🔥 Industry insights from top UK BBQ brands:What’s selling, what’s changing, and what’s coming next.The rise in premium gear, fuel innovation, and year-round BBQing.🔥 Quotes from the brands: Hear what major players are saying about the UK BBQ boom.🔥 Recent cooks: Our personal favourites and what inspired them.🔥 Community news & shoutouts: As always, we highlight what’s happening in the BBQ scene.Brands Featured in This Episode:🔥 @biggreenegguk – The green iconic ceramic grill pioneers.🔥 @kadaiuk – Open Fire leaders in fire pits.🔥 @grillinggearuk – BBQ gear for backyard pitmasters.🔥 @monolithgrillukir – High-end kamado grills built for precision.🔥 @thermapen – The gold standard in BBQ temperature control.🔥 @globaltic_uk – Premium lumpwood charcoal fuelling UK fires.Got thoughts on the UK BBQ scene or want to share your favourite recent cook? Want a shoutout on the pod or know an event we should cover? Drop us a message—we’re building this community together.Connect with Us:Instagram: @fromtheshackpodTikTok: @fromtheshackpodYouTube: @fromtheshackpodThanks for tuning in to Episode 3 of From The Shack! Whether you’re new to the BBQ world or a seasoned pitmaster, we’re here to bring you the stories, tools, and inspiration to fire things up. See you next time—and until then, happy grilling!