Sharp pickles, smoked onion and fresh chives turn this into a tangy, savoury slaw that sits very comfortably beside burgers, brisket and sausages.

Lime keeps it bright, jalapeño adds a green heat and coriander lifts the whole bowl, making this slaw perfect for tacos and grilled chicken.

Fresh, cool and lightly savoury, this celery, dill and spring onion slaw works brilliantly with chicken, turkey and fish cooked over the barbecue.

Crisp apple, punchy mustard and red cabbage bring bite and freshness to this slaw, a particularly good partner for pork, sausages and grilled chicken.

Cold, creamy and full of tidy crunch, this white cabbage and carrot coleslaw belongs next to ribs, burgers and pulled pork on any proper barbecue table.

Crisp roast potatoes topped with soured cream and chives bring hearty texture and cooling tang to smoky ribs, sweet glazes and barbecue dinners.

Black beans, tomato and coriander turn this fresh salad into a hearty barbecue side that balances sticky ribs with texture, colour and brightness.

Warm grilled flatbreads brushed with olive oil and sea salt are perfect for scooping sauces, catching juices and rounding out barbecue rib platters.

Fennel, cabbage and lemon give this slaw crisp texture and a fragrant edge that works brilliantly with savoury pork ribs and smoky barbecue plates.

Light couscous, parsley and lemon create a fresh fluffy side that works beautifully with smoky barbecue meat, sticky ribs and richer plates.