Want To Throw A Lovely Summer Barbeque?
Summer is here, it is time to heat the barbeque pit up again! If you are planning to throw one of your own, just remember that you don't have to break the bank to make it successful. Also, you should not allow it to get out of hand because you want it to be unique and memorable. A
great barbeque should always be a pleasant and enjoyable one. Below are a few tips for top barbeques:
Pick a theme for your barbeque
Did you know grilling meat is probably too mundane? You are advised to select a perfect theme and make sure you carry it through from decorations to food preparations.
Bring in the entertainment
Of course your friends can be great, but you don't expect them to entertain themselves while the ribs are roasting on the grill. You can set up some backyard games like badminton or horseshoes, so your friends are not only forced to sit around and listen to both genuine and creative stories.
Hey! Don't stop at the burgers
Today, barbeques are no longer made of burgers and steaks alone, you can expand your company's palate range so that you grill other foodstuffs like vegetables and seafood.
Keep it safe
Everyone is there to eat some great grilled foodstuffs and have a good time, but not to catch salmonella due to food poisoning. There are thermometers you can use to measure the temperature of the grill and that of the meat. And when cooking different food items, make sure they all have some space. Some items like marinades can mix and lead to food poisoning.
Don't play with your meat
Do not move your meat around too much when it is on the grill. Do not move it too quickly either; you want the natural sugars in the meat to caramelize before you remove it from the grill or move it from one spot to another. Also, you need to plan ahead and pull your meat early when food comes off of the grill; it is likely to increase its temperature.
Think for your guests
You need to know your guests as well as what they like. PBR can be great when "vegging" out in front of the tube. But if your friends or family members prefer a glass of cab with their steak, there is nothing wrong with having the two menus on hand.
Go a step further
You should get the best stuff for the barbeque. While burgers and dogs are classics, you need to talk to your local butcher to get you some great cuts of meat that will make your barbeque be at a class of its own. Include drinks and some herbs to spice the event up.
You can also hire the best BBQ caterers to make the difference. At Fire IT UP we have all it takes to make your barbeque fun and memorable because grilling and entertainment is our passion. Contact us today; we will take care of everything from setup to clean up.
by Fire it up BBQ catering
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