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Our favourite recipes from Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ

by Rachel Deeley

published on 22 May 2026

Accompanying his latest cookbook BBQ, Jamie Oliver returned to our screens with Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ on Channel 4, a three-episode series showcasing some of the brilliant recipes from the cookbook, fresh cooking inspiration from guest chefs, and top tips from Jamie to get you grilling with confidence this barbecue season.

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Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite recipes that featured in Jamie’s Ultimate BBQ:

Jamie Oliver’s Perfect Steak and Chargrilled Salad

from BBQ

Served on a bed of in-season asparagus, radishes, spring onions, and sugar snap peas, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between juicy steak and fresh veg, all tied together with a lip-smacking chilli, soy, and honey dressing.

Jamie Oliver’s Herby Leg of Lamb and Creamy Beans

from BBQ

Coated in a crumb flavoured with herbs and pistachios, this open leg of lamb is a great centrepiece for an al-fresco dinner – best served with crusty bread and a fresh green salad.

Jamie Oliver’s Super Surf and Turf Mixed Grill

from BBQ

Wow your barbecue guests with this eye-catching platter of chicken, chorizo and seafood, finished with grilled fennel, green beans, and cherry tomatoes. Better still, you’ll have some gorgeous flavoured butter left over, which will keep in the fridge for months.

Spiced Paneer Kofte with Yogurt and Coriander

Spiced Paneer Kofte with Yogurt and Coriander

Rukmini Iyer, bestselling author of cookbooks including The Roasting Tin and The Green Barbecue, also featured on the show as one of Jamie’s guest chefs. She showed us how to make these highly moreish vegetarian kofte made from a mix of spices, potato, and grated paneer.

Looking for more cooking inspiration? Preview 10 more recipes from BBQ by Jamie Oliver.

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