Summer is a great time for hosting outdoor parties. You can revel in the warm summer sun while kicking back with family and friends. Summer just wouldn’t be summer without great outdoor parties. Planning great outdoor parties can be quite an arduous and difficult task. This article details how to plan a backyard BBQ. Throw a party that your friends will talk about for years to come.
Organizing What You’ll Need
No backyard BBQ is complete without some basic necessities. Don’t think you can slap some hotdogs on any ol’ grill and call it a day. You need to put a bit more thought into your planning if you want to make your BBQ one to remember!
Top-Notch Grill
Outdoor parties are all about food. Not just any food either – food that has just come off the grill. There is nothing quite like the smell of grilling steaks. Lousy grills though, can easily cast a pall over your outdoor party. No one wants uncooked meat or charred hamburgers that could easily double as briquettes.
A good grill will allow you to stay on top of the flames and heat and cook your food properly. Grills can be quite pricey, but spending a little extra may just be worth it in the long run.
Mouth Watering Food
The first outdoor party foods that come to mind are hamburgers and steaks. Everybody loves a nice thick burger loaded with fresh toppings or a nice succulent, juicy steak.
Have you ever thought of changing it up though? There are some other great options worth considering when picking out what to throw on the grill.
Be adventurous and try some barbecued oysters, mussels, or fish. Wow your guests with cedar plank salmon. Don’t stop there though – why not grill some fruits and veggies? Grilled asparagus and squash or grilled apples and nectarines might be just the thing that will have your guests in a state of wonder and awe at the food.
Refreshing Beverages
Drinks are an important element for your outstanding backyard shindigs, especially if the weather is hot. Your guests will want something to sip while waiting for their food or just chatting with a friend.
Step out of the ordinary by mixing up some funky, fruity drinks. Whip up some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that will refresh and impress. Take some of the quintessential summer fruits like melon and berries and incorporate them into tasty drinks.
Ambiance and Atmosphere
Have you thought about the atmosphere of your backyard party? Do you have some comfortable chairs for your guests? Make sure that you have lots of chairs and place them in different groupings.
When the sun goes down, light some tiki torches filled with citronella to provide some ambient light and to keep the bugs at bay. Some Japanese lanterns will add an elegant and warm touch, and a chimenea will give some light, warmth, and a great opportunity for s’mores.
Activities and Entertainment
Some of your guests may not feel like sitting down the whole evening, which means you will need some entertainment. There are a lot of great backyard games to choose from too. Ladder golf, horseshoes, lawn darts, bocce ball, and croquet will give your guests an added element of fun and competition.
You’re All Set!
These are all the ingredients to an outstanding outdoor party. Turn up the music, get some games going, fire up the grill, fill up empty glasses, and take some time to chat to your guests. Give your guest a summer party they will soon not forget.
Guest author Greg Smith is a freelance writer. He is also a BBQ and Cornhole enthusiast. How lucky is he that both his passions can be combined into one epic night?!
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