[6][3][4][5][7] Sausage sizzles are generally held either as free community events or as fundraisers for charities, schools, sports clubs and other organisations.

Vegetarian or gluten-free options are infrequently available, but they are often sold at events with more extensive menus, including hamburgers or complete meals.

[18] During the 2016 election, the leader of the Australian Labor Party, Bill Shorten, came under scrutiny for the way in which he consumed his sausage in bread.

[19] Australian hardware chain Bunnings offers barbecue facilities at all of its stores for hire to community groups.

[20] In 2016, when Bunnings expanded to the United Kingdom, it brought the sausage sizzle there as well, resulting in considerable media coverage.