The Best Outdoor Entertaining Spots on Sydney's Northern Beaches — and What to Cook
Sydney's Northern Beaches is one of the best places in the world for outdoor entertaining. The weather, the scenery, the lifestyle — it all lends itself to gathering outside with good people and great food.
Here's a guide to the best spots for outdoor entertaining on the Northern Beaches, and what to put on the grill when you get there.
## Backyard Asados — The Classic
Nothing beats your own backyard for a proper asado. You control the setup, the timing and the guest list. And with the right cuts from Achura Meat Market in Brookvale, you can create a genuinely memorable experience without leaving your street.
What to cook: vacío for the main event, entraña as the fast cut, chorizos and provoleta to start. Add chimichurri and crusty bread and you have everything you need.
## Beach Parks and Reserves
The Northern Beaches has some of the best coastal parks in Sydney — Manly, Freshwater, Curl Curl, Dee Why. Many have BBQ facilities and open green spaces perfect for a large gathering.
What to cook: keep it simple for a park setting. Chorizos, entraña and asado de tira are all easy to transport and cook quickly. Grab everything from Achura the morning of and you're sorted.
## Waterfront Venues
From Manly to Pittwater, the Northern Beaches has incredible waterfront venues for private events. An Argentine asado from Achura catering is the perfect fit for a waterfront setting — the fire, the aromas and the communal experience complement the atmosphere perfectly.
What to cook: for a catered waterfront event, go with the full spread. Achuras to start, vacío and asado de tira as the main cuts, entraña to finish.
## Your Next Event — Sorted
Whether you're planning a backyard BBQ or a catered event at a Northern Beaches venue, Achura Meat Market has everything you need.
Fresh cuts available daily in store and online. Full catering available for events of all sizes.
📍 U4/722 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale — Northern Beaches Sydney
🌐 achura.com.au/pages/events
📱 0499 604 014