Everyone knows that it is an unspoken rule for Brits to immediately invest their energy into two things when summer comes; getting a tan and getting out the BBQ. It’s not truly a British summer unless you see the determined look of a man in a ‘Kiss the chef’ apron focusing his intensity on how cooked the sausages should be, or arguing with a relative about how much coal goes in the grill. To properly enjoy this tradition, here are some tools of the trade to help make for the perfect summer.

Outback 3 Burner Gas BBQ

If you’re serious about your BBQ-ing skills, this product will not only look great in your garden, but it will also take some of the pressure off. No doubt you’ll be the envy of your neighbours with this gas BBQ set for £199.00, which is easily manoeuvrable and great for cooking outdoors.

It comes with all the trimmings, including three high performance burners, a roasting lid, temperature gauge, warming rack and side shelves. It can cook for 12 people, which is good news if you’re hosting a lot of guests, and can even cook up to 24 burgers at a time – so no one can complain about being left hungry! The Outback 3 Burner comes in black or silver, and has a 10 year limited warranty.

Husky Prosecco 46 Litre Drinks Cooler

Grilled food and cold drinks make for a great summer combo, and the £119.99 Husky Prosecco 46 Litre Drinks Cooler will make sure you always have refreshingly cold beverages in supply. It has plenty of space to hold your refreshments, with two shelves and room for up to 10 wine bottles, or 40 cans. It also has a temperature range of 6-15°C, to adjust to your needs. Whether you’re sharing a few beers over a BBQ, or enjoying your favourite wine during a cosy night in, this mini cooler will be sure to come in handy.

Roberts Revival Mini Dab Radio Dove Grey

To really enjoy your summer, you’ll want to chill out to some good music, and you can do so in style. The Roberts Revival Mini Dab Radio not only has a classic retro look, it’s also got practicality; light-weight and compact, it can rest on your windowsill or chill out in the garden. It also offers the choice of normal or rechargeable batteries, a built-in battery charger, LCD display, and is iPod compatible.

With 20 pre-set stations, there’s plenty of choice to find people’s favourite tunes, or if you just want some down-time to yourself, it includes a headphone socket for your own listening pleasure. At £105.00, this funky radio will help with your summertime relaxation.