BBQ fillet is the tender showpiece — little fat, a soft centre, and a light char that does not bully the meat. Fillet Steak 2x 6oz is the classic pair for two; Whole Beef Fillet 1.2-1.8kg (Frozen) is the carvery fillet when you want to slice your own steaks. Shop both in fillet steaks and BBQ.
BBQ method
Thaw fully and bring to cool room temperature. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper — fillet needs restraint, not a heavy rub. Preheat the BBQ to a hot searing zone with a cooler side. Because fillet is lean, oil the steaks lightly so they do not stick. Sear 2 minutes a side for a 6oz steak, then shift to the cooler zone to finish — aim for about 52°C rare or 57°C medium-rare; past medium the centre dries. Rest five minutes under loose foil. Do not walk away; fillet cooks fast. A quick butter baste off the heat with garlic and thyme in a small pan keeps it juicy. Whole fillet can be seared hard then roasted over indirect heat until the thickest point hits your target, then rested 15 minutes before carving. Slice across the grain for soft plates.
Pan, oven and air fryer backup
No BBQ: hot cast iron 2 minutes a side with butter baste, oven 180°C for 6 to 10 minutes after a sear, or air fryer 200°C for 7 to 11 minutes flipping halfway. Browse fillet steaks and beef steaks for sirloin and rump when the table wants a mix.
What to serve
Dauphinoise, green beans, and a red-wine jus, or simple chips and watercress. Leftover fillet is brilliant cold with mustard. Freeze steaks interleaved; thaw overnight for an even sear.
Times above are a guide for home ovens, air fryers and pans — always trust a probe over the clock, and rest meat before you carve so the juices stay in the slice, not on the board. British packs vary a little in thickness, so start checking a few minutes early the first time you cook a new size.
Write your own fridge note the first time you cook a new pack size — home ovens and pans vary, and a two-minute early check beats dry meat. Rest on a warm plate, not a cold board, so the juices stay put when you carve or plate up.