Lots of useful tips for planning a barbecue party and organizing the tricks for a barbecue party. If the weather cooperates, the next barbecue evening is not far away. A barbecue party with friends, acquaintances, and family is just the thing for a warm summer evening. In order for this party to run smoothly and for everyone to have fun, however, proper planning and preparation are required. A few things should also be considered during the party in order to be able to enjoy an all-around cozy evening.
Choosing the right location
First of all, you have to find the right place to have a great party. Homeowners with their own garden naturally have it the easiest here. On the terrace, there is usually enough space for enough guests and the grill. Other barbecue organizers have to switch to alternatives. Perhaps a larger balcony is available or friends or acquaintances make their terrace available. Once you have found the right place for the barbecue party, you can continue with the planning.
Send out invitations early enough
The next step is to invite friends, family, and acquaintances. Depending on the location, it should already be planned here how many guests can be accommodated there. It should always be remembered that by no means all invited guests will appear. In the days of smartphones, this is usually done in a few moments. For example, a group can be set up on Whatsapp and/or Facebook, with all guests being added and being informed about the upcoming barbecue party.
If current cell phone numbers are not available, there is still the (old) option of sending them a card or simply stopping by in person. This should be done as early as possible. Time is often short, especially for working people, so a short-term barbecue party can definitely be a problem. If possible, guests should be asked directly what they like to eat and drink and whether they are vegetarian or vegan. Because of course, everyone should be full at the barbecue party.
Create shopping list
Now it’s time to get down to business: the shopping list. Admittedly, the planning is not easy: who eats what and how much? Which drinks do you think are preferred? Even if the guests were asked beforehand about their preferences, the planning is a bit of a gamble, especially with regard to the quantity. In any case, different types of meat should be on every shopping list, e.g. B. pork, turkey, and chicken. On average, you can and should count on 250 to 300 grams per person – of course only for meat-eaters. Potato and pasta salad, baguette, sauces, herb butter, mozzarella and, if necessary, fresh rolls round off the meal perfectly.
- Men, in particular, like to drink a cool beer with every piece of meat. But drivers should also be considered: alcohol-free beer, soft drinks such as cola and water, and sparkling wine (especially for women) should also be on the shopping list.
- Finally, the grill accessories should not be missing: Coal for the charcoal grill and grill lighter make the whole party possible.
Make the final preparations
Once the shopping list has been ticked off in the supermarket, the final preparations are made on-site so that the barbecue party runs smoothly.
- The grill should initially be set up at a safe distance from the dining table. It is advisable to set up a larger table right next to it so that finished food can be stored temporarily
- A meat bowl is recommended to bring the meat to the table later. That way, no guest has to stand up for every piece of meat.
- There should also be no obstacles between the grill and the dining table. A bulging grill plate that was previously lying on the floor will certainly spoil the mood of some guests.
- Drinks should be chilled a few hours before the party starts. If a bottle is removed, it should be replaced immediately so that cool drinks can always be offered.
Lay the table
If it’s the first barbecue evening this year, the table and chairs should be wiped down with a damp cloth. Plates, cutlery, saucers, glasses, and serviettes belong on every table. Cool containers for water bottles certainly don’t look bad either. Nevertheless, you should always make sure that there is enough space for the Schalke, which will later be filled with meat, and the baguette. If the dining table is too small, a smaller table can be positioned nearby to place sauces, etc. on it. So absolutely nothing can go wrong and the barbecue party is sure to be a huge success and a perfect dinner party that will be remembered.
