Summertime is the perfect time to get some friends and family together outside for a good old fashioned BBQ. If you’re planning on throwing the perfect backyard bash, there are a few things you’ll need to make sure everyone has a good time long after the sun goes down.
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Grills
If you’re having a barbecue, the one thing you cannot do without is the only thing the event is named after, and that’s the barbecue. Grills and smokers are a must for every summer event as this is where all the delicious food is coming from. There’s a certain way everything needs to be cooked so marinated your meats, and toss’ em on the grill for that classic smokey taste.
If you plan on leveling up your barbecue game, this blog post here suggests that an electric smoker is a great way to get that slow-cooked smoky taste without risking the burnt charcoal glaze. Electric smokers are a great versatile cooker that’s going to be a staple in your summer get together appliances.
Other Food and Snacks
The great thing about barbecues is that there’s usually just as many choices of food as you have people over, if not more. The general theme is usually good food, good company. And for all-day barbecues, you’re going to need a lot of food. This usually means there different meat in the form of chicken, beef, and pork. And if you don’t like meat, people will frequently toss corn on the cob on the grill, or some peppers and potatoes.
If you’re the host of the chef at the barbecue, make sure that there’s food for everyone to enjoy, and make sure dietary restrictions are considered as well. It’s just an excuse to eat. So whether it’s appetizers in the form of chips and dip you’re snacking on, or the smorgasbord of food set up buffet style, this is as much a feast as it is a mini-festival.
Drinks
What’s a summer or weekend barbecue without a little drink? Let’s face it, you aren’t here to just pop in, you’re here with friends and family to enjoy each other’s presence, so you’re not going anywhere anytime soon. You have to bring enough drinks for everyone, and there’s plenty of different types of alcohol to enjoy under the summer sun.
Coolers and ciders are especially refreshing options to battle the heat and have become crowd favorites during the warmer days of the year. For the kids, designated drivers or the nonalcoholic drinkers in the crowd, make sure to have lots of soda, juice, and water. It is summer, after all, so make sure everyone has enough to stay hydrated.
Music
Now you know that it isn’t a party with good music playing until the sun goes down. Everyone knows someone with that giant summer speaker system to get that party going. Call up your DJ and have your requests ready for when they hook up their speakers. If you don’t that summer DJ, no worries. A portable speaker can help liven any summer jam as soon as you turn on your summer playlist for some good vibes to set the mood and keep the fun times rolling.
Lights
When the sun does go down, that doesn’t mean the party is over. The best way to assure you keep a party going in your backyard all night is to have good lighting to make sure no one feels the night ends. Have a good amount of lights around your backyard to keep the party going.
Bug Spray
As the day wears on and the night comes creeping in, so do the insects. Make sure the only ones scratching at your barbecue is your DJ on the turntables or your guests itching for more food. Always keeping a couple of cans of bug spray handy will prevent people from calling it in early and let them focus on the food and company. Keep it so that the only thing you take away from that barbecue is a plate full of leftovers.
Firepit
As the night goes on, and maybe people begin to either wind down or go home. You’ll have your close-knit group of friends or families wanting to circle the firepit. The flames will be mesmerizing and lull you into a trance as you digest your food. A gathering around a fire pit is the perfect way to end a night.
Summer is the best time to enjoy each other. The weather is great, the days are long, and a barbecue is the perfect setting for good food, good music, and even better company. Make sure you have everything from the grill to the bug spray to host the best barbecue. You’ll have everyone anticipating every time you host another one.
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