The ingredients for the perfect BBQ have been revealed

Jack Peat

Highs of up to 35C are expected in the UK this week

Another heatwave is due to hit the UK and it will last longer than July’s record-breaking hot spell, exacerbating dry conditions that have already led to hosepipe bans in some parts of the country.

Temperatures over the coming days won’t hit the scorching high of 43.C last month but they will hit the mid-30s and continue over a “prolonged period”, the Met Office has said.

The best of the weather is expected to be seen this weekend when temperatures could hit 36.C in some parts of the country.

With only a finite number of summer days left, many Brits will be looking to wheel out the barbeque to make the most of the enduring sunny spell.

New research has revealed the formula for the ultimate grill session.

A poll of 2,000 Brits found that the event should be hosted in a picturesque garden setting and include hot dogs, steak and plenty of beer.

While drumsticks and burgers still reign popular as main dishes, many would also want fish (15 per cent) and kebabs (18 per cent) served.

Music should be played in the background according to 47 per cent, but 21 per cent would rather watch sport on the TV.

Ketchup was voted the favourite condiment by 37 per cent followed by barbeque and mayonnaise (31 per cent respectively).

And for those wanting to travel for their perfect barbeque, Heddon’s Mouth, Devon, Seaford Beach, Brighton and Beacon Fell Country Park, Lancashire are among the top locations.

The research, commissioned by Warburtons, also found 25 per cent believe it’s not a proper barbeque without a bowl of coleslaw, while 22 per cent enjoy a potato salad.

The white burger bap remained a firm favourite (21 per cent) when it comes to the preferred bread followed by a brioche bun (13 per cent).

A spokesperson for the brand said: “As a nation, we love a barbeque, and come rain or shine they represent a great British summer.

“It’s been interesting to learn what the nation considers to be the ‘perfect barbeque’ and we’re thrilled to see that the classic white burger bap still tops the charts.”