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  Hosting a BBQ dinner party

12/18/2016

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 Hosting a large or even small group of people for an event can be a bit stressful.
My wife and I have hosted quite a few football Sundays
and weekend BBQ's over the years as well as owning our own BBQ catering company
hosting a BBQ dinner party
how to host a BBQ dinner party
hosting a BBQ dinner party

Here are a few of the many things we have learned over the years about hosting a BBQ party
 Timing is crucial 
​​  Although typically not so crucial in our house
Some of the people will show up much later than expected, while others are busy yelling at the football game on TV and chasing their kids and or dogs around the house. Quite often people will show up that we weren't expecting or that we have never even met.  "The more the merrier" 
​
 That being said, having food ready when you told people it would be, or at least somewhat close,
is always a good thing, weather you're hosting a casual BBQ or a formal holliday dinner
  •  Remember to set aside time in the morning to eat something, have a cup of joe, mimosa, bloody mary, or whatever you do to kick start your day. So many times my wife and I have finished an entire day of catering or hosting only to realize we have both forgotten to eat. Not good!
  •  Figure out your timing the day before. Things like; how long is that roast going to take to cook? Remember to add time to prep before and time to rest and carve after cooking. ​​
  •  Remember that your kitchen will be invaded during the event making it even more difficult to get things done. So the more you have prepared before hand the better.
  •  Having appetizers even as simple as just chips and salsa strategically placed away from the kitchen or BBQ island will help keep the masses out of your work zone.
  •  Anything that can be done the day before DO IT! Chopping veggies, rubbing or marinating the meat, setting up the BBQ.
  •  If you're hosting a BBQ and there is even a remote chance that there will be kids present, have a pack of hot dogs and some buns on hand. Have a pack of veggie dogs as well. ​
  •  ​Have some to go containers on hand as well so you don't have to worry about never seeing your favorite tupperware again.

Being more prepared will give you more time to spend with friends and family and just plain enjoy the day
Or more time listening to your drunk uncle's inappropriate jokes
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