UK BBQ Statistics 2026: How Often Britons Barbecue & What They Spend

British barbecuing is limited by patio area rather than by equipment or enthusiasm, according to a new editorial analysis from UK furniture retailer Furniture in Fashion. The report sets out the working zone a barbecue needs, including clearance from fencing, parasols and planting and a preparation surface beside the grill, and explains why placing a barbecue tight against a boundary fence is the most common and least advisable arrangement in British gardens. It applies indoor dining clearance rules outdoors, recommending around 75cm behind each chair, and matches usable patio area to viable table sizes from a two seat bistro set upwards. Material guidance focuses on rain rather than cold, favouring frames that drain and lift clear of standing water, with dry storage for cushions. No barbecue frequency or spending figures are stated, as no named UK source publishes them. The findings are presented instead as practical layout and material planning guidance for British gardens of any size....