Tips On Planning A Huge BBQ Bash

If you have abruptly found yourself accountable for arranging a barbecue for a huge group of family members, friends or coworkers and have never ever experienced this form of fun, here are a few things you will need to do to ensure it is done right. Your first move of course, is figuring out how many will be participating and where the barbecue will likely be held.


This info must be determined first, as it sets the stage for your upcoming details to come. Once you have the place and the quantity of guests identified start planning the remainder of the day.


If it is possible, it's a wonderful idea to delegate the duties of keeping guests entertained to someone else. This way you can focus on making sure you have plenty of food for everyone and some other person can concentrate on the other details of the social event. Food choices will have to be figured out, as well as the amount.


For hotdogs, you should definitely calculate about two per person, assuming you'll be serving burgers or chicken. For hamburgers, calculate approximately four burgers for every three guests. If you serve chicken, compute about three pieces per person.


You will probably need to plan side dishes, such as potato or pasta salad. If you expect to see up to 100 people, you will need 6 to 8 pounds of each of them. Should you decide to include a salad, plan on at least two ounces per man or woman, plus dressing. A fruit salad could be included with 6 to 8 melons, three pounds of grapes, two pineapples and four to six pounds of strawberries to produce enough for 100 people.


If you really feel as if the side dishes will likely be too much to deal with, contemplate creating a function where you deliver the meat and buns but your guests each bring a side dish. Then you can take much more time to concentrate on the barbecuing of the meat.


Ensure never to forget to also pick up condiments, paper products and additional trash bags to get individuals to clean up as they go, as opposed to a late night clean up crew coping with all trash. You may even think about having some wet-wipes accessible for people to make use of after they eat.


Generally, planning a barbecue doesn't always have to be a big headache. In truth, it usually is quite fun to get your family and friends together for a day of eating and socializing!


Peter Weston is an avid BBQ fan, and a writer for Best of the West charcoal, smoking chunks and bbq flavor sprays. He enjoys fishing, camping and softball, and he especially enjoys outdoor grilling with natural charcoal, avoiding propane grills whenever possible.