When it comes to BBQ there is no better teacher than Marcus Bawdon. Learn how to cook amazing food over charcoal and flame in your own backyard from the very best. Catering for meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike this will be your go-to cookbook all summer long.

The art of barbecue has taken off around the globe, and Marcus has travelled widely to experience many unusual and exciting methods first-hand—from South America to Japan, Italy to India. Here he takes inspiration from a wealth of culinary influences to demonstrate how far cooking with fire has come and just how flavorsome it can be.

Now the doors of Marcus’ celebrated BBQ School have been thrown wide open so you can see in his own stunning photographs what is possible, to encourage you to take giant leaps forward. Included are recipes for meat and seafood, as well as vegetarian and vegan recipes. Also shared is advice on buying (or building) barbecues, tips on cooking technique, and honing your skills.