What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bruce and Bea arranged a summer event (8)" mean?

The definition is "summer event". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BRUCE + BEA = BARBECUE; definition: "summer event" The answer is BARBECUE.

Bruce and Bea arranged a summer event (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17222 | 21 Across | 2023-11-06 flower