Hello World! Welcome Friends! Hosting a summer BBQ is one of the most exciting moments of summer. It can be a bit of a daunting task if you have not hosted one before. Food, drinks, and entertainment all have to be present. What can you do if you don’t know what to have for the party? To have the most memorable BBQ party of the summer, here are some tips as well as products that you must include in your next party.
Bug Sprays And Repellant
When hosting any form of outdoor event, especially during the summer, it is important to protect yourself as well as your guests from the bugs that may be running rampant. This is why purchasing a high-quality bug spray, as well as citronella scented candles are a good way to ensure that your party is a success. After all, you do not want to be remembered as the party where everyone went home covered in bug bites.
Drinks
In most places during the summer months, it can become unbearably hot. This heat will definitely lead to sweating, which in turn can lead to dehydration. You can avoid this issue easily by offering your guests a variety of ice-cold beverages during your event.
Entertainment
At any party, a variety of entertainment is a must. Guests are likely to leave early if all they are expected to do during the party is waiting for the food to be finished. It also sets a comfortable and casual mood for the party, allowing guests to converse and acquaint themselves with others. Entertainment can be as simple as a radio playing songs, to a complex series of games with prizes. Good examples of outdoor entertainment are games that require multiple people to play, such as bean bag toss, or giant Jenga.
A Grill to Cook On
While this may seem obvious to many, there are a select few that believe they can pass up on the grill and simply do the cooking in the kitchen while occasionally stepping outside to join the party. When stuck inside, you risk missing out on key points during the party as well as spending time with your guests. Of course, there might be the chance that you prefer the kitchen because it’s more comfortable. In that case, you might be interested in an outdoor kitchen.
Watermelon
Watermelon is quite possibly one of the most popular fruits during the summer months. Sweet, cool, and refreshing, it is easy to see why this particular fruit is such a common staple at summer BBQs. Just be careful of the seeds.
Simple Appetizers
A good summer barbecue does not just have grilled items. While it is nice to sit around the table and eat the burgers and other items that have been prepared, guests will want to eat a variety of food during the party. Simple appetizers such as chips and dip, cheese and crackers, and fruit bowls are a good way to kick off a BBQ party.
A Condiment Bar
While your tried and true combination of condiments might be a favorite in your house, it is best to understand that each person is different and likes a variety of different condiments. Setting up a condiment bar for your guests ensures that everyone is happy and able to eat however they wish.
Compostable Paper Plates
When hosting a party, one of the worst parts to deal with is the cleanup. Plastic lined paper plates, plastic forks, plastic wrappers. Avoid all the unnecessary plastic and make clean-up easier by investing in compostable paper plates. This will make cleanup easier as well as leave less of an impact on the planet.
Corn On the Cob
The CobCorn on the cob is quite possibly one of the most perfect grilling foods. Its shape and size allow it to easily sit on the grill grate without rolling away or falling through, unlike most other vegetables. Corn also receives an excellent sweet and caramelized taste when left on the grill for the perfect amount of time. Also, don’t worry about the leaves that the corn was wrapped in, those can go in the compost bin along with the compostable plates
Desserts
Young or old, everyone loves dessert. This means that when hosting a party one must expect to provide a variety of desserts for their guests. Desserts at your summer barbecue should be easy to grab and eat. Good ones for a BBQ are desserts like rice Krispie treats, cupcakes, and brownies. Which can all be cut or served in small pieces.
A Kids Area
For many people, avoiding a party with kids is nearly impossible, and expecting children to keep themselves entertained with little to do is a lot like asking your grass to stop growing. It simply doesn’t work like that. Simply set a table or area of the yard aside and fill it with activities for the kids that may come to your party. A great kids area does not have to be fancy or expensive to keep them happy. Arts and crafts projects using items like paper plates, as well as simple games for them to play are a great way to make them feel welcome to your party. This in turn makes the parents feel welcome as well.
Ice
During these hot months, everyone is constantly looking for ways to cool down. Offering ice to your guests during the party helps to relieve them of the heat and in turn, makes your party much more enjoyable.
Decorations
While they aren’t a necessity for every single time you cookout, for a party, decorations are one of the few things needed to set your party apart from the others. Decorations offer a theme and become a great talking point for your guests.
Places to Sit
Places to sit do not just mean chairs for guests to sit in, it can also mean places to sit at, such as tables or counter-tops. While many of your guests might feel comfortable enough sitting in their lawn chairs with a plate of food on their lap, some may feel more comfortable with a table or other flat surface to set their foot down on.
Fire Extinguisher
While you may believe that nothing bad could ever happen during your summer BBQ, it is best to walk on the side of caution. A fire extinguisher is a necessary piece of equipment where and whenever fire is or other combustible materials are being used.
Hosting the best summer BBQ does not have to be a stressful task. It also doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the majority of the party just to ensure the happiness and comfort of your guests. These tips are merely a starting point to make your event a great one. Now all you have to do is make it your own.
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