Easter BBQ checklist
BBQ expert Nathan Ritchie pushed grilling prep essentials ahead of Easter — clean the grill, check fuel and invest in solid gear for perfect pork — plus a roundup of 25 side dishes (mac, veg, breads) to pair with your feast (dailymail.co.uk) (plainchicken.com). The guidance leans low‑and‑slow techniques for big crowd‑pleasing mains and practical side lists for runners of any skill level (dailymail.co.uk).
Nathan Ritchie’s spring prep tips were published on March 21, 2026 and include a specific equipment pick—he names the Weber Master‑Touch GBS E‑5750 as a versatile choice with a UK retail range of about £225–£285. (britbrief.co.uk) His cleaning and starter‑kit guidance lists concrete price bands: chimney starters at £10–£30, fuel and firelighters at £20–£40, instant‑read thermometers from £10 up to £329 for the MEATER Pro Block, and a cleaning kit around £45–£50. (britbrief.co.uk) Big Nath’s BBQ was launched in summer 2020 by Nathan Ritchie (who worked 15 years in construction before switching to barbecue) and now operates a BBQ Skool in Backwell while selling sauces and gear from its shop. (bignathsbbq.co.uk) The business has recent industry recognition: Street Food Championships 2024 honours (Street Food Chef of the Year and Bloggers’ Choice) and multiple 2024–2025 product awards including a two‑star Great Taste Award in 2025 and a Taste of the West gold in 2024 for its BBQ sauce. (bristol247.com) Big Nath’s also runs taught masterclasses and live‑fire demonstrations and the BBQ school page highlights instruction on kettles, barrel smokers, pellet cookers and Gozney ovens plus an onsite retail selection of rubs and sauces. (thebbqmag.com) The Plain Chicken roundup is authored by Stephanie Parker and was last updated on September 16, 2025; the list of 25 sides explicitly includes items such as Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan, Sheet‑Pan Scalloped Potatoes and a 4‑Cheese Mac & Cheese among its selections. (plainchicken.com)
