The Times July 30, 2004
What kind of barbecuer are you?

A PSYCHOTHERAPIST, Christine Webber, has identified six species of male barbecuer.

The Drill Sergeant emphasises precision, organisation and hygiene. He splits chicken joints with a very sharp knife and cooks sausages sliced lengthwise down the middle.
The Hunter-Gatherer will buy, marinate and cook the meat but may let his partner make salads, rice or potatoes.
The Campfire Crusader, a dedicated arsonist, will not opt for a £500 gas barbecue when he can get a charcoal model for £7.98. He probably has a blackened, home-built one.
Gadget Geezers almost certainly have a modern gas model with more than 700sq in of cooking surface, a storage cabinet and an open-flame, battery-powered rotisserie.
The Cheeky Cheapskate invites friends to bring their own food and drinks and produces his budget sausages, burgers and plonk.
Finally the Dinner Party Dabbler, an enthusiastic cook, makes home-made chutneys, elaborate salads and special marinades for his big day out.

Ms Webber might have carried our her research under the Food tent of The Shelford Feast - where most of these barbecue types are to be found working in harmony over an excellent range of foodstuffs.