Roku UK: Summer Entertaining with Roku Streaming Players

Summer has finally arrived in the UK, which can mean only one thing: it’s time to rescue the BBQ from the shed, dust down the sun-loungers and indulge in some al fresco entertaining!

For those planning a warm-weather gathering, Roku is on hand to make preparations just that little bit easier. From outdoor cooking tips to refreshing drinks ideas, we’ve picked out a selection of channels guaranteed to inspire:

‘…food, glorious food…’
Barbeques go hand-in-hand with summer entertaining and the Roku streaming platform has a great selection of channels to give not only recipe ideas, but useful guidelines for getting the most from your grill.

Cooking Outdoors is a good channel to start with as it provides easy-to-follow instructional videos for preparing a wide range of foods, from pork ribs to grilled fish tacos. If you want to learn more about using grills, fire pits and foil cooking, then this is the channel for you!

Ballistic BBQ is another great source for recipes and demonstrations. It focuses on traditional ‘Low N Slow’ cooking, but you will also find instructions on how to prepare ‘indoor’ dishes on the grill, -with a Ballistic BBQ twist of course.

If meat-based cooking isn’t really your thing, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found on the Totally Vegetarian channel instead. Toni Fiore presents great-tasting variations on popular classics that are quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for those who want to enjoy a barbeque without the meat-fest!

And if you’re looking for an alternative to barbeques altogether, why not visit the Mediterranean Food channel? Enjoy the basics of Mediterranean-style cuisine and the tradition of eating healthily together among family and friends. It’s like sunshine on a plate….

Can I offer you a drink?
No warm-weather gathering is complete without a good selection of thirst-quenching beverages. For tips on the best wines to serve, tune into iwine.tv. Here you’ll find out everything you need to know about wine pairing to ensure your drinks complement your food.

For something with more of a ‘party’ vibe, check out the Small Screen Cocktails channel. The easy-to-follow tutorials will teach you how to make a wide variety of drinks, from traditional mojitos to the summery-sounding ‘Ramos Gin Fizz’.

Children (and non-drinkers) needn’t miss out on the fun either; Mocktails4kids shows viewers how to make non-alcoholic versions of adult beverages, from a Blue Hawaiian to a Singapore Sling. All equally as refreshing as the real thing.

‘..I love a party with an atmosphere..’
It’s always nice to have a little ‘background music’, either to sing along to while you’re preparing food or to create a nice atmosphere for guests; and Roku can help with that too!

The Roku platform has a number of top music channels, with Deezer offering a wide range of current and classic hits that you can stream through your TV. You can also stream your own personal music collection from your mobile / tablet with the Roku mobile app, using the ‘Play On Roku’ feature.