It might not seem entirely obvious (what with the grey skies and everything) but it is fast becoming BBQ season - a sacred period spanning six weeks when men gather round a pile of white hot ash to watch pink meat rapidly become charred.

Instead of reaching in to the back of the shed to pull out that bacteria-infested rust bucket you call a BBQ, have a look at this edit for summer 2013.

Also read our guide to throwing the best BBQ you've ever had.