Battle of the BBQs 2026: which supermarket offers the best value BBQ food?

There’s no doubt about it, barbeque season is one of the best. From homemade burgers to chargrilled corn on the cob, there’s just nothing better, especially in the summer. That said, when you’re taking on the task of hosting a family BBQ, the cost can quickly add up.

So I’ve made it my mission to find out which supermarket is the cheapest and best option for summer hosting this year. In this article, I compared six supermarket own-brand BBQ ranges to see how much it costs to feed six people at a BBQ.

Here’s the verdict so you can enjoy feeding your friends and family more for less.

What is the cheapest supermarket BBQ food?

The cheapest supermarket to feed six people at a BBQ is Aldi Specially Selected range, closely followed by Lidl Deluxe. In comparison to the likes of Morrisons and Marks & Spencer, you could save a whole £5-£10 by getting your BBQ food at Aldi.

My BBQ basket included:

Mains: Burgers x 6, vegetarian option x 1, burger buns x 6

Sides: Crisps, salad, coleslaw, cheese slices, and ketchup

To keep comparisons fair, I built a BBQ basket designed to feed around six people, using the closest pack sizes available at each supermarket.

It’s also worth noting that all of the prices in this article are without a supermarket reward card. That said, a lot of these items are at discounted prices for those who hold a supermarket reward card, meaning you could potentially save yourself even more.

Once you’ve chosen where you’re going to get your BBQ food from, don’t miss our series on the best supermarket loyalty cards. We’ve covered everything you need to know about the Tesco Clubcard and the Morrisons More Card, as well as the Lidl Plus Card, Nectar Card, and even the Sparks card too.

Supermarket BBQ food 2026 comparison

Now that you’ve found out where to find the most affordable barbecue food, make sure you also know the best BBQs under £150 for summer 2026. In that piece, we cover all things charcoal, gas, and electric to help you choose the best option for you.

Aldi, Specially Selected

Total cost: £21.90

Cost per person: £3.65

Price breakdown: The Ultimate Burger Specially Selected 2pck (x3) - £10.47, Sliced Brioche Burger Buns Specially Selected 4pck (x2) - £1.98, Harissa, Red Pepper and Chickpea Burgers Specially Selected 2pck - £1.99, Lightly Salted Handcooked Crisps Specially Selected - £1.15, Baby Leaf Salad - 65p, Rich & Indulgent Coleslaw Specially Selected 300g (x2) - £2.78, British Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices 10pck - £1.99, and Bramwells Tomato Ketchup - 89p

Lidl, Deluxe

Total cost: £23.28

Cost per person: £3.88

Price breakdown: Deluxe British Aberdeen Angus Beef Burgers 2pck (x3) - £11.67, Mcennedy Hamburger Buns 4pck (x2) - 99p, Vemondo Plant Meat Free Burgers 2pck - £1.99, Lidl Deluxe Lightly Sea Salted Hand Cooked Crisps - £1.10, Meadow Fresh Baby Leaf Salad - 65p, Lidl Deluxe Premium Creamy Coleslaw 300 g (x2) - £3, Milbona Sliced Cheese - £2.99, and Batts Tomato Ketchup - 89p

Sainsbury’s, Taste the Difference

Total cost: £23.70

Cost per person: £3.95

Price breakdown: Sainsbury’s Extra Thin Smash Burgers Taste the Difference 4pck (x2) - £9, Sainsbury’s Brioche Burger Buns Taste the Difference 4pck (x2) - £3, Sainsbury’s Mediterranean Style Veg Burgers 2pck - £2.50, Sainsbury’s Gourmet Sea Salt Crisps Taste the Difference - £1.50, Sainsbury’s Baby Leaf Salad - £1, Sainsbury’s Coleslaw Taste the Difference 600g - £3, Sainsbury’s British Mature Cheddar Cheese Slices 10pck - £2.75, and Sainsbury’s Tomato Ketchup - 95p

Tesco, Tesco Finest

Total cost: £23.80

Cost per person: £3.97

Price breakdown: Tesco Finest Quarter Pounders 4pck (x2) - £11, Tesco Plant Chef Meat Free Burgers 2pck- £2, Tesco Finest Brioche Sesame Seed Burger Buns 4pck (x2) - £3, Tesco Finest Lightly Sea Salted Crisps - £1.50, Tesco Baby Leaf Salad - £1.00, Tesco Finest Coleslaw 500g- £2.50, Tesco Mature Cheese Slice 10pck - £1.45, and Tesco Tomato Ketchup - £1.15

Morrisons, The Best

Total cost: £25.30

Cost per person: £4.21

Price breakdown: Morrisons The Best British Quarter Pounder Burgers 4pck (x2) - £10.50, Morrisons The Best Brioche Buns 4pck (x2) - £2.90, Morrisons The Best Halloumi Burgers 2pck - £3.50, Morrisons The Best Hand Cooked Sea Salt Crisps - £1.25, Morrisons Baby Leaf Salad - £1, Morrisons The Best Coleslaw 500g - £2.50, Morrisons Mature Cheddar Slices 10pck - £2.75, and Morrisons Tomato Ketchup - 90p

Marks & Spencer

Total cost: £30.55

Cost per person: £5.09

Price breakdown: British Beef Burgers 4pck (x2) - £11, Brioche Burger Buns 4pck (x2) - £3, Butternut & Chipotle Burgers 2pck - £4.50, Collection Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crisps with Mediterranean Sea Salt - £3.90, Sweet Baby Leaf Salad - £1.60, Traditional Coleslaw 300g (x2) - £2.60, Sliced Mozzarella 10pck - £3, Tomato Ketchup - 95p

Top 3 best supermarket BBQ food ranges

1. Aldi, Specially Selected: offers BBQ food for six people for as little as £21.90 - £3.65 per person.
2. Lidl, Deluxe: you can enjoy a BBQ for six for just £23.28 - £3.88 per person.
3. Sainsburys, Taste the Difference: offers delicious food for a total of £23.70 which is £2.50 per person.

Best supermarket BBQ range 2026: final verdict

Cheapest overall: Aldi, Specially Selected - just £21.90 for a six-person BBQ.

Cheapest per person: Aldi, Specially Selected - as little as £3.95 per person.

Cheapest vegetarian option: Aldi, Specially Selected, Lidl, Deluxe, and Tesco, Tesco Finest - all three supermarkets offered vegetarian options around the £2 mark.

Best vegetarian selection: Sainsburys - with over 15 vegetarian burger options available