A little bit of kiwi in the big smoke...

In true kiwi style, despite moving a million miles away, we still clutch desperately to the traditions of home.

Ahhh... the London BBQ. Not one to let the lack of a lawn (or an actual BBQ) get in the way of a tasty chargrilled steak, the folks at Aldershot Rd (or 'The Shot' as we lovingly call it) have perfected the art of the roof top BBQ.

The disposable BBQ's (who knew such a thing existed!) are purchased for £2.99 from Tesco. Capable of handling a couple of descent sized slabs of steak and a half dozen cheeky snarlers, the disposable BBQ surpassed all expectations.

Definitely the highlight of the rooftop BBQ, apart from spying on the neighbours, is the act of climbing out the window... This involves climbing up a wobbly step ladder, manoeuvering through the window - which requires tilting the window up with your head to get your torso through, and then down again to get you lower body safely over the sill. Depending on weather conditions, wind speed and the like, an optional assistant may be required to steady the ladder on the outside, which you then climb down backwards. This entire operation is best performed with a bowl of salad in one hand, a glass of wine in the other, and bottle of tomato sauce tucked under the arm for good measure.