How to get rid of flies during a bbq?

They hate the smell of lemon and cloves. Slice lemons and put some cloves in them. Put them in bowls and place them around your bbq area.

Here's what a Hometalker did:

https://www.hometalk.com/posts/craft/pet-stuff/how-to-keep-flies-away-home-items-4179772

As reported by others, there are certain scents that will help to repel flies. Purchase some essential oil in any of those scents and place a few drops of it in a spray bottle with water. Shake well and spray the area well before the bbq starts. Apply the essential oil to a few cotton balls and place strategically in the area as well.

Mossy Net?

Pine sol works great.

There are lots of tips in this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbVPNXr8vNk

Gallon clear glass jars of water sitting around and hang ziplock bags of water if you have a place. They fly near it, see the enlarged reflection, and buzz off.

Thanks everyone, your tips worked great for getting rid of the flies during my bbq

Here's a simple tip to keep nasty insects at bay. Slice a lemon in half because flies detest the scent of lemons. Place cloves inside the flesh of each lemon half because flies detest the smell of cloves. Place the decorated dishes containing the lemons across the dining areas.