Full English Breakfast Recipe | The Ultimate Full English on a Plancha BBQ

🍳 The Ultimate Full English Breakfast on a Plancha BBQ

There's nothing more British than a hearty Full English breakfast, and cooking it outdoors on a plancha BBQ makes it even more enjoyable. The large flat cooking surface allows you to prepare every element together, from sizzling sausages and crispy bacon to perfectly fried eggs, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Whether you're enjoying a lazy weekend morning, hosting a family brunch or cooking breakfast on a campsite, this recipe is a fantastic way to make the most of your plancha BBQ. With everything cooked fresh on one surface, it's simple, satisfying and full of flavour.

Serve with buttered sourdough, a mug of tea or freshly brewed coffee, and you've got a breakfast that's hard to beat.

📝 Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4

Difficulty: Easy

🛒 Ingredients

For the Breakfast

  • 8 premium pork sausages
  • 8 rashers smoked back bacon
  • 4 large free-range eggs
  • 250g chestnut mushrooms, halved
  • 4 vine tomatoes, halved
  • 400g baked beans
  • 4 thick slices sourdough bread
  • Butter, for serving
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Optional Extras

  • Black pudding
  • Hash browns
  • Fried bread

🔥 Equipment Needed

  • Plancha BBQ
  • BBQ spatula
  • BBQ tongs
  • Small saucepan or cast iron pan (for the baked beans)

👨🍳 Method

Step 1 – Preheat the plancha

Heat the plancha BBQ to a medium temperature.

Lightly oil the cooking surface.

Step 2 – Cook the sausages

Place the sausages onto the plancha and cook for 15–18 minutes, turning regularly until evenly browned and cooked through.

Step 3 – Add the bacon and vegetables

Add the bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Cook the bacon until crisp and the vegetables are lightly caramelised.

Warm the baked beans in a small saucepan or cast iron pan on the edge of the plancha.

Step 4 – Toast the bread

Butter the sourdough lightly and toast on the plancha until golden on both sides.

Step 5 – Fry the eggs

Crack the eggs onto a lightly oiled section of the plancha.

Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, or to your preferred doneness.

Step 6 – Serve

Divide everything between four warm plates.

Season with sea salt and black pepper and serve immediately with plenty of buttered toast.

💡 Cooking Tips

  • Start with the sausages as they take the longest to cook.
  • Keep the beans warm while everything else finishes.
  • Cook the eggs last so they're served fresh.
  • Use good-quality butcher's sausages and back bacon for the best flavour.
  • Leave enough space on the plancha to turn ingredients easily.

🌟 Delicious Variations

Vegetarian Full English

Swap the sausages and bacon for vegetarian alternatives and add grilled halloumi.

Big Breakfast

Add black pudding, hash browns and fried bread.

Farmhouse Breakfast

Serve with grilled thick-cut ham and sautéed spinach.

Breakfast Baps

Pile everything into toasted bread rolls for a portable breakfast.

Breakfast Wraps

Wrap the cooked ingredients in warm tortillas with brown sauce.

🍽️ What to Serve with a Full English Breakfast

Enjoy with:

  • Buttered sourdough
  • Hash browns
  • Fresh orange juice
  • Tea or freshly brewed coffee
  • Brown sauce or tomato ketchup
  • Marmalade on toast
  • Fresh fruit salad

🥡 Storage & Leftovers

Store cooked ingredients separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheat thoroughly on the plancha before serving.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Why cook a Full English on a plancha?

The flat cooking surface lets you cook all the ingredients together while keeping their flavours and textures just right.

Can I prepare anything in advance?

Yes. Slice the mushrooms and tomatoes beforehand, and have all your ingredients ready before heating the plancha.

What's the best bacon to use?

Smoked back bacon is the traditional choice for a classic Full English.

Can I cook this for a crowd?

Absolutely. A large plancha makes it easy to prepare breakfast for several people at once.

Can I add other breakfast favourites?

Of course. Black pudding, bubble and squeak, hash browns and fried bread are all great additions.

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There's no better way to start a weekend than gathering around the plancha with a freshly cooked Full English breakfast and enjoying the morning outdoors.