Host your own BBQ and help beat cancer this summer

Brought to you by Ballymaloe Steak Sauce.

We are so on board.

There's nothing like an Irish BBQ. When the sun finally does decide to show it's head it's amazing how quickly we can get the burgers bought, the salads prepared and a crowd of hungry visitors at our door. Even if the weather is less than perfect we somehow still always manage to have the craic. We predict that you will be invited to a lot more BBQs this summer as thousands of people around Ireland get involved with the Marie Keating BBQ to Beat Cancer, an initiative supported by Flo Gas and Ballymaloe Foods. They are calling on people all over Ireland to get involved and host a BBQ to raise vital funds for cancer research. Did you know that an average of 37,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in Ireland each year? That number is staggering but if you host a family BBQ this summer you could help kick cancer's ass. Sounds pretty simple right? Well, it really is. All you have to do is register to take part on their website and you will receive:

• A chef’s hat
• Posters
• Invites
• Balloons
• Ballymaloe Foods coupon
• Ballymaloe Foods recipes

One lucky BBQ host per day will win a complete Ballymaloe Foods BBQ pack to really get your party started. The star of the show (trust us, you're gonna want a dollop of this on your steak sandwich) is Ballymaloe Steak Sauce with Irish Stout. Made with Dungarvan Brewery Black Rock Stout, this rich creation boasts delicious notes of coffee, caramel and tarragon. If you still have any left when your barbeque guests have gone home, save it for your Sunday roast beef or even better- use it as a glaze in the final few minutes of cooking a steak or chicken wings! So, what are you waiting for? Get the BBQ out of the garage and send out your invites. It's the perfect excuse for a summer shindig and a great way to raise funds for a brilliant cause. You'll find everything you need to get started (including some must-read advice on barbecue safety) here. The team behind Ballymaloe Relish have created a delicious and indulgent Steak Sauce made with Dungarvan Irish Stout. Enjoy as a condiment served with your BBQs, burgers, chicken wings and much more. It’s even more tasty used as a glaze towards the end of cooking, just slather it onto burgers, chicken, sausages and steaks, it will caramelise resulting in a divine flavour. Available nationwide. This article is brought to you by Ballymaloe Steak Sauce.