You’ve scoured the internet for the best marinade recipes, watched too many pit master tutorials on YouTube, and made a guest list. You can’t wait to host your friends and family, determined to throw a fun and delicious backyard BBQ. We’re all about communities enjoying good food with good people, so we’ve created a list of 6 tips to make your BBQ memorable!
1. Play music
One of the best ways to create a welcoming and fun vibe is to play music. This is especially helpful when the first few guests arrive. Nothing squelches a party before it starts like silence. So, make a playlist of your favorite songs and turn it up! Classic rock, current pop, summer country all make your guests feel comfortable and ready to party. Who knows, a popular line dance song may start an impromptu dance party!
2. Offer fun yard games
If you’re planning to host more parties or family gatherings, you may want to invest in popular yard games that will give your guests something to do and encourage them to meet new people. Games like corn hole, Wiffle ball, pickleball, and frisbee are simple to learn and a blast to play!
3. Don’t forget sauces & condiments
You’ve got ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, or brisket (or maybe all four!). And while your marinade is perfect and your technique is flawless, your BBQ will fall flat if you forget BBQ sauces and condiments for hamburgers and hotdogs. How you serve your condiments is one of the ways to take your BBQ to the next level. Creatively display them with labels and individual serving utensils so that your guests can build their ideal burger without holding up the line.
4. Provide a variety of drinks
Create a station for drinks that’s separate from the food to give your guests another place to gather. Ice down water bottles and beer bottles so that those go-to beverages are cold and ready to drink. Fresh lemonade is sure to be a hit on a summer’s day for kids and adults alike. Take advantage of juicy summer berries to create sparkling, boozy cocktails. Want a showstopper display? Create a watermelon keg to dispense your favorite beverage!
5. Get creative with dessert
Asking guests to bring a dessert to share is a great way to get your party people involved! Plus, you end up with a variety of sweet treats to munch on all night long. One way to up your dessert game is to offer summer favorites in a creative way. In Texas, it’s too hot to build a fire in the middle of summer, but you can still enjoy a delicious s’more by making tiny fire pits for less than $5! Or, pre-scoop ice cream into muffin tins that you can pass out to your guests. Before they arrive, you can add toppings, or let your guests dress up their own scoop.
6. Celebrate in style
At your BBQ, it’s the small things that will make the biggest impact. Like punching a hole in the side of disposable plates and using twine to attach utensils to the plate. Your guests won’t have to juggle and you’ll ensure they have everything they need to eat—that’s why they’re there, right? You can easily create ambiance by stringing lights across your yard. Or setting up a picnic area for your guests to lounge with bright blankets and soft pillows. Love the idea of a swim party, but don’t have a swimming pool? Jump on the stock tank swimming pool bandwagon & offer your guests a cool spot to hang out.
Our goal at Inhabit Real Estate Group is to help you make the most of your world. To love the house you’re in and enjoy the community around you. A simple backyard party is a great way to get to know your neighbors and inhabit your space well. For more information about us, or to see our current listings, contact us today.
