As the BBQ season kicks into full swing, many supermarket shoppers are being met with a nasty surprise: BBQ food prices have shot up by as much as 67% compared to last year. From burger packs to chicken skewers, the rising cost of summer staples is causing real sticker shock—and prompting questions about what’s driving it.
The truth? It’s a mix of supply pressure, disease outbreaks, and rising demand—all colliding at once.
🔥 What’s Behind the BBQ Price Hike?
At the heart of it is the record-high farm gate price of beef. With UK beef supplies tightening and costs of production increasing, farmers are demanding more per animal—which means supermarkets are paying more and passing those increases directly to you.
But it doesn’t stop at beef. Fresh chicken, often seen as the more affordable BBQ option, has also been affected by the Newcastle Disease outbreak in Poland, one of Europe’s major poultry exporters. This outbreak has caused significant supply issues across the continent, pushing prices up even further. Some supermarket chicken BBQ lines are now 30% more expensive than last summer.
And because many turn to chicken as a cheaper alternative when beef becomes pricey, that added demand only intensifies the cost pressure.
🌿 How Eversfield Organic Does Things Differently
Here at Eversfield Organic, our supply chain operates independently from the fast-moving, high-volume supermarket model. We work directly with a community of trusted British organic farmers who raise animals slowly and sustainably—with no shortcuts and no compromise.
We’re not immune to inflation—costs like feed, fuel, and logistics have all gone up—but we’re not tied into the same volatile buying cycles that drive supermarket pricing. Our long-term relationships with farmers mean more stability, more transparency, and a real focus on quality over quantity.
🍔 Affordable Organic BBQ Options, Without the Shock
We know many of you are trying to make thoughtful food choices while watching your spending. That’s why we’re doing our best to keep prices fair and consistent—especially across our summer BBQ range.
From organic beef burgers and sausages to chicken thighs and BBQ boxes, we’ve carefully curated a collection that balances ethically raised, great-tasting meat with value for money. No gimmicks. No inflated margins. Just proper food you can trust, raised the right way.
In a time where supermarket prices can jump without warning, choosing organic from Eversfield means choosing peace of mind. Transparent pricing, ethical farming, and food that’s as good for your conscience as it is for your grill.
