National BBQ Week: Don’t Let a Messy Garden Spoil the Sizzle
Burgers, Bangers… and a Surprise Underfoot
Picture this: it’s the first sunny bank holiday in weeks, the BBQ is fired up, your mates are arriving, the playlist is perfect—and just as your cousin takes a step toward the garden furniture… squelch. Not the coleslaw. Not a dropped sausage. Something else.
At Poop Patrol, we love a good barbecue as much as the next dog lover—but nothing puts a damper on a garden gathering faster than an uninvited squish. With National BBQ Week kicking off on 26th May, it’s time to get your outdoor space looking—and smelling—its best.
The BBQ Week Clean-Up Checklist You Didn’t Know You Needed
Hosting a barbecue isn’t just about food and fairy lights. It’s about making sure your garden is a safe, clean, and downright delightful place to enjoy a few sausages. Here’s what you should keep in mind:
1. Mind the Minefield
We’re all about dogs, but nobody wants to play hopscotch through landmines while holding a paper plate of ribs. A garden dotted with pet waste is more than gross—it can also be a health risk, especially with kids running about.
✅ Quick Fix: Call in the Patrol! We offer affordable, no-judgement pet waste clean-up across Essex and Suffolk, whether it’s a one-off blitz before your BBQ or regular maintenance.
2. Garden Goals: Not Just for Instagram
Long grass hides a multitude of sins: dropped food, dog mess, wasps’ nests—and the odd flip-flop. An overgrown garden doesn’t just look messy, it can be a hazard (especially with hot coals and excitable children).
✅ Top Tip: Keep lawns trimmed and edges tidy before your big BBQ. If it’s been a while, it might be time for a garden MOT.
3. The Curious Canine Conundrum
Dogs + BBQs = chaos. From counter-surfing steaks to snatching sausages from toddlers, our furry friends are professional opportunists. But it’s not just funny TikTok material—choking hazards, cooked bones and alcohol spills can be dangerous for pets.
✅ Keep them safe: Set up a shaded “chill zone” away from the action with fresh water and treats. (Bonus: fewer begging eyes by the grill.)
4. Post-Party Problems
The party might end at 10pm, but the mess doesn’t. Leftover food, napkins, and the odd rogue sausage can invite unwanted guests—foxes, rats, and very nosy neighbours. Not to mention dogs who help themselves before breakfast.
✅ Top Tip: Bag rubbish securely and clear up food scraps before calling it a night. If your pooch does a little too much “sampling,” you know who to call.
How Poop Patrol Can Help
Based right here in Essex, Poop Patrol specialises in pet waste removal, garden freshness, and pre-party clean-ups. Whether you’ve got a one-dog garden or a full canine crew, we’ll have your outdoor space BBQ-ready in no time.
We even offer pre-event clean-up packages—so you can focus on the burgers, not the b*ggeration of picking up after the dog.
Conclusion: BBQ Week Should Be About Burgers, Not Bother
National BBQ Week is your chance to make memories, enjoy the sunshine, and eat questionable amounts of grilled meat. Don’t let an unkempt garden, a stray doggy deposit, or a messy mishap steal the spotlight.
We’ll take care of the “business” so you can get back to the barbecue.