How do you throw a BBQ party?

Prep food before your guests arrive.
Make sure you have enough propane or charcoal.
Ask guests to bring side dishes.
Put up decorative outside lights.
Serve snacks away from the cooking.
Encourage guests to help themselves to kid-friendly and adult drinks.

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How do I host a BBQ?

Keep it Simple. The key to a great barbecue is to keep it casual.
Take a Seat.
Get Groovin’
Avoid a Condiment Catastrophe.
Stock the Bar.
Entertain the Masses.
Bugger Off.
Two Words: Sundae Bar.

How do you host a backyard BBQ party?

Prep food before your guests arrive.
Make sure you have enough propane or charcoal.
Ask guests to bring side dishes.
Put up decorative outside lights.
Serve snacks away from the cooking.
Encourage guests to help themselves to kid-friendly and adult drinks.

How do you invite someone to a BBQ party?

Date, time, and location of the event.
Whether it’s a potluck-style barbecue or if guests need to bring anything special.
List any theme or dress code, if applicable.
Indicate if it’s a formal or casual affair.

How do you serve a BBQ?

Barbecued meat will often be served alongside bread buns, salads and sauces. Some people may opt for more adventurous and lavish side dishes; this will be influenced by their budget, the demographic they are catering for and their personal tastes.

How do you prepare a BBQ?

Set up in an open space.
Buy good-quality charcoal.
Use a chimney starter.
If you don’t have a chimney, arrange your charcoal in a stack.
Know whether you need direct or indirect heat before you start to cook.
Learn to recognise when your coals are ready.
Use a thermometer.

What time should I host my BBQ?

Starting your barbecue in the late afternoon such as 4 or 5pm will give you the best chance of attracting families with children if it’s a family-friendly event. If you don’t want the barbecue to last well into the evening, start your barbecue mid-afternoon around 2:00 or 3:00 PM.

How do you set up a buffet table for BBQ?

The order that items should be placed on the table is as follows: plates first, sides second, any fancy dishes such lobster are third, cutlery and napkins should be the last items on the table.

What is barbeque party?

A barbecue is an outdoor party where food is cooked on a grill or over a fire. Your family might host a barbecue every summer to celebrate the end of the school year.