It’s one of the highlights of a Great British summer, but with the weather threatening to be more washout than heatwave this year, the traditional barbie season is coming under threat. 

And a poll by kitchen retailer Betta Living reveals that 96% of us have had a BBQ party rained off and that 78% of us always opt to still sizzle our sausages in the kitchen rather than cancelling our plans and dishing up a different delicacy.

So Betta Living has devised some top tips for the perfect indoor BBQ – come rain or rain!

• Make sure you "char" (burn) your sausages under the grill or frying pan to give that authentic BBQ taste and look
• Open all doors and windows to create an 'alfresco feel' - even if you're a bit chilly
• Buy a green rug that you can bring out just when you want to recreate that outdoor look inside  
• Use plastic plates, cutlery and glasses not your usual indoor crockery or best china 
• Bring outdoor games in – why spoil your fun when you can quite easily have a little knock around with a football indoors! 
• Bring your garden furniture indoors and then it's also on hand for a quick dash back outside if the rain suddenly stops
• Make sure you’re ipod is ready to go. Good music is the most important ingredient to any party - indoors or out
• Invest in an indoor BBQ or grill - such as this Baumatic BBQ grill available from Betta Living for £352.