We're summer loving... the best barbecue food

Whether you're after the juiciest burgers or the very best bangers, a brilliant barbecue starts with selecting the best-quality meat, fish and veggies.

We've pulled out all the stops with this year's grill range, whether you fancy on-trend smash burgers, smoky 'nduja prawn skewers, elevated takes on the classic sausage-in-a-bun or hand-prepared, expertly butchered cuts. Or go classic with Our Best Ever Burger (pictured), which is made with succulent British beef and is enriched with bone marrow for a rich, intense flavour.

A burger is a barbecue non-negotiable, and getting it right starts with the sourcing. "Smash burgers are a trend we've been seeing in the best burger restaurants, and we're super excited to be able to bring them to M&S for the first time this summer," says Russell. Made with 100% traceable British beef and a hint of salt and pepper, our Smashed Beef Burgers go gorgeously caramelised and crispy when cooked. "Cook over medium-high heat so it stays pink in the middle, and add some cheese towards the end of the cooking time," says Russell.

Embrace your oven! “All our barbecue products also cook perfectly in the oven or under the grill,” says Russell – handy when you consider the British weather, but, “the oven is also your friend when you want the extra security of knowing things like sausages and chicken are cooked through. Sear on the barbecue to get that smoky flavour, then finish and keep warm in the oven.

• While a plant-based burger will always go down a treat (and we have some ridiculously flavour-packed versions in our Plant Kitchen range) your barbecue will impart smoky, charred flavours onto fresh veggies and fruit too.

• Try charring sweetcorn, aubergines or red peppers directly on the grill, whether to eat as a vibrant side, blitz into punchy salsas or toss into salads.

• Halloumi works brilliantly, as in these hot honey halloumi flatbreads, while fruit such as peaches and watermelon can take on the smoky flavours of your barbecue – try this grilled melon and feta salad or these griddled peaches with tarragon and fennel.