What You Need to be Prepared for Your Summer BBQ


 

If this is your first time hosting a BBQ party in summer, you’ll want to familiarise yourself with your BBQ before you have the party. However, a BBQ party is like any other party, so there’s no need to stress yourself out. It will turn out great.

What do You Need to be Prepared?

    1. Cost

It’s a party, so you’ll need to get food and drinks. Therefore, you need to be prepared for the price. List all the ingredients for your recipes and go to the grocery store. Write down the prices. Once you are home, do the calculations. This will be your rough estimation. The party might cost more than you estimate due to things that might arise later. So, be prepared for the cost and additional budgets.

    2. Preparation and cooking

If you have a vast menu, you will likely have to prepare a few dishes the day before the party. So, a lot of cooking is going to take place as well as preparation of different things to make the party fantastic. Prepare ahead. If you are marinating anything, do this the night before.

    3. Entertainment

Prepare a few low-key activities for guests to partake in, whether it be games, music or entertainment.

    4. Adjusting your guests

Your guests will all have different needs, some will be vegetarian, and others will have allergies. Know this in advance so you can prepare meals for your guests who can only eat certain foods.

    5. Stock the bar

Keep your esky well-stocked for anyone who needs a beer or two. If your guest prefers nonalcoholic drinks, you can stock drinks like iced tea, lemonade and water.

    6. Cleaning up

Expect to clean up after the party. Your guests may even offer to help. Either way, be prepared to clean up after the party.

A summer BBQ party is an opportunity for you to get together with family, friends and neighbours. To have a successful party, you need to plan and include an excellent BBQ to cook the food. Home Fires has a wide range of quality BBQs available. Visit our website to see our stock or contact us for more information.

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