May is National Barbecue Month

May is National Barbecue Month, and the official start of grilling season. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) recently shared the top barbecue trends, which were revealed through the HPBA barbecue lifestyle, usage & attitude study*:

1. 75% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker.
2. 62% of households that own a grill own a gas grill, followed by charcoal (53%), electric (12%), and 2% own a wood pellet grill.
3. The most popular days to barbecue are: Fourth of July (76%), Labor Day (62%), Memorial Day (62%), Father’s Day (49%), Mother’s Day (34%).
4. The top reasons for cooking out? 71% of grill owners say it’s to improve flavor, 54% for personal enjoyment, and 42% for entertaining family and friends.
5. The majority of grill owners (63%) enjoy using their grill or smoker year-round. In fact, 43% cook at least once a month in the winter months.
6. Half of all grill owners have the most basic grilling accessories (cleaning brush, tongs, glove/mitts). The most popular new accessories owners plan to buy include pizza stones, broiling baskets, and cooking planks.
7. Ten percent of all grill owners have a outdoor kitchen.
8. Barbecuing isn’t just an evening activity. 11% of grill owners prepared breakfast on a grill in the past year.
9. Nearly one third of grill owners (31%) grilled someplace other than their homes in the past year, including 24% who grilled while camping.
10. More than one third (45%) of U.S. adults surveyed plan to purchase a new grill or smoker in 2016.

For those who fall within the 45% who plan to purchase a new grill this year, we invite you to visit us at Bay Breeze Patio help for a free consultation. Depending on your needs and desired results, we will help narrow your search and find you best grill on the market to suit your grilling style.

For those who want a multi-purpose grill and smoker, the Big Green Egg can’t be beat. For those who prefer pellet grills and want the latest technology, the Memphis Wood Fire Grill, which recently unveiled WiFi controller and app, is a great choice.

Other premium grills, which we carry at Bay Breeze Patio, include AOG, Broilmaster, Delta Heat, Fire Magic, Saber, Twin Eagles, and Wilmington.

In addition to grills, Bay Breeze Patio carries a wide selection of grilling tools, seasonings (including Wayne’s Get Grillin’ Rubs) and salt stones to make grilling easy, fun and delicious.

We look forward to helping you improve your grilling game and become the envy of your friends, family and neighbors.