There’s nothing quite like warm summer nights spent eating delicious food, drinking and catching up with friends and family members. If you are lucky enough to live in a home with outside space, chances are you want to get hosting some BBQs to really make the most of the nice weather and longer evenings. Add this to the fact the kids are off school for the summer and it makes the ideal recipe for the perfect summer gathering. In this article we take a look at some top tips on how you can host the ideal BBQ this summer. Keep on reading to find out more and get inspired.
Sort your outside space out
The first thing you need to do when hosting a BBQ this summer is sort out your outside space. There are many aspects to this, including tree removal for any trees that might be rotten, dangerous, or perhaps if they’re just blocking the sunlight. Make sure you get all the necessary permissions for this first too! You should cut back any bushes, plant some beautiful flowers and make sure there are enough spaces to sit. Consider things like lighting too, as if you’re still sitting outside when it’s dark, you want to be able to see each other!
Prepare as much as you can ahead of time
Often when you host a BBQ, you’re left working on the food and drink and don’t get much of a chance to speak to your friends and family. To stop this from being too much of an issue, you should try and get as organised as you can the night before. Pre-make things like salads, and pop them in the fridge, marinate your meat, and do any chopping and peeling of things like potatoes. You can make cocktails like a spritz the night before, just place in a jug and cover up, and be sure to chill any wine or soft drinks. This means on the day you can just set it out on the table and do the actual cooking, without having to be in the kitchen too much.
Ask everyone to bring something
When you host, costs can quickly add up and it can be a lot to purchase, particularly if hosting a lot of people. To stop it being too costly, ask everyone to bring something with them, whether this be a salad, some sausages, or a bottle of wine. This can help keep it less expensive and you’ll also get a better variety so it’s a win-win all round!
These are just a few top tips to help you host the ideal BBQ this summer. Whether you’re looking to host your immediate family, a group of friends, or perhaps do one for a big event like a birthday, we’ve got you covered. The main thing to remember is be as organized as possible, consider everyone’s dietary requirements and have some music on in the background and you’re guaranteed a great time. What are some top tips you have for throwing the ideal BBQ this summer? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!
