Here is a very british BBQ !

we were invited to quite a big gathering, and I knew it would be a case of eating very late so I had a snack at my usual dinnertime. As a steadying thing, I didnt want to fall onto the food like one starving

as it was August, the clouds were gathering, I went in my winter jumper and sweatshirt , I am wise to British BBQs

My hosts are really thoughtful and I knew there would be enough for me, but I did take some cheese in my bag in case there was a pudding dilemma ( and I just brought it home again ) They had something to suit just about everyone, new potatoes, salad, the usual meat stuff and halloumi kebabs, and trout parcels. They had e mailed me foodie details ( told you they were great hosts) No marinades so all was good for me, I just didn't choose the sausage as you never do know with a sausage whats in it

So the chef got very wet while we sheltered under a gazebo. Chucked it down with rain for about an hour but then it did clear with a lovely rainbow

There were puddings that I wont mention I could have had strawberries and cream actually, but I chose instead another kebab, I don't even know what meat it was as the chef was burning everything, but I really like that charred flavour, and some chilli stuffed olives. I don't often have barbecued food and I do love it. So I wanted to make the very most of it. There was lots and lots of alcohol, we took along our share and a bottle of soda water for me ( no one noticed that one)

Afterwards the hostess brought out blankets and we sat till very late, snuggled up. Well, the ladies did, the gentlemen were being like brave cavemen , I nearly froze to death.

A really lovely, enjoyable evening!