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When I first picked up the delivery box, I’ll admit I was slightly concerned by how heavy it was. It turned out that most of the unexpected weight came from the sheer number of frozen ice packs Campbell’s had included.
Considering we’ve had a slightly ridiculous summer, with temperatures regularly reaching 30°C and above, that was genuinely appreciated. Everything inside arrived properly chilled, securely packaged and in great condition.
What’s included?
The Friends & Family BBQ Bundle contains approximately 6.5kg of meat:
- 2 pepper steaks
- Chinese-glazed BBQ spare ribs
- 4 Chinese-glazed pork steaks
- 8 Campbell’s steak burgers
- 8 Campbell’s pork and chorizo burgers
- Premium pork sausages
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
The pork and chorizo burgers weren’t included in the box I received due to a temporary production issue, but they form part of the complete bundle.
Campbell’s says the bundle saves 26% compared with purchasing everything separately. In practical terms, there should be enough here to feed approximately 12–16 people, depending on appetites, sides and how generously you load those burgers.
It was far too much for me and my three children to eat in one sitting, even after cooking only a selection from the box.
Putting the bundle on the grill
I wanted to turn everything into one proper friends and family feast, so I loaded up the Ninja FlexFlame with:
- Chinese-glazed ribs
- Chinese-glazed pork steaks
- Premium pork sausages
- Pepper steaks
- Steak burgers
- Corn on the cob
- Honey, garlic and lemon chicken thigh skewers
We served everything with homemade slaw, caramelised onions, toasted rolls, burger toppings and sauces.
There was plenty happening on the grill, but most of it was relatively quick and straightforward to cook. The products had already been prepared and seasoned, so the majority of the work involved getting the grill hot, cooking everything properly and trying to stop the kids from asking when it would be ready.
But what did it taste like?
I’m always slightly sceptical about pre-marinated meat. Part of me wonders whether an overpowering marinade is there to disguise what sits underneath it.
Thankfully, that wasn’t the case here.
The Chinese seasoning on the ribs and pork delivered plenty of flavour without completely taking over. You could still taste and enjoy the meat rather than getting nothing but sugar, salt or sauce.
The pepper steaks cooked well and were ideal sliced for sharing. The sausages had a proper meaty texture and a flavour the kids genuinely loved. The steak burgers were another big hit and disappeared remarkably quickly once loaded into toasted buns with cheese and caramelised onions.
The chicken thighs were left relatively simple, with a homemade honey, garlic and lemon marinade, before being threaded onto skewers and cooked alongside the rest of the feast.
Nothing felt excessively seasoned or overpowering. It all worked together surprisingly well considering the amount of variety on the table.
Is it good value?
There is a serious amount of food included.
Unless you’re feeding a decent gathering, you probably won’t need to cook everything at once. The packaging makes it easy to cook what you need and freeze the rest for another day.
Even after our main feast, leftovers were inevitable. That’s hardly a problem in this household, though. Leftovers are king, and the sausages, burgers and remaining meat were happily enjoyed again the following day.
The real appeal is convenience. Campbell’s has already brought together the steaks, burgers, sausages, ribs, pork and chicken, leaving you to concentrate on a few sides, fire up the grill and feed everyone.
The verdict
If you want to put together a large family BBQ without buying every component separately, there’s very little to argue with here.
Delivery was well handled, the meat arrived suitably chilled despite the hot weather, the marinades were balanced and there was more than enough variety to keep both adults and children happy.
For a relatively fast cook that gives you practically everything required to feed a proper crowd, the Campbell’s Friends & Family BBQ Bundle does exactly what it promises.
Just make sure you arrive hungry—and have a plan for the leftovers.
