As the summer comes, it has many of us turning to ways we can host and make the most of time outdoors. One of the most popular things to do in the warm weather months is to throw a BBQ. There’s nothing quite like getting together with your friends and loved ones, eating delicious food and making the most of the sun. If you’re looking to throw the perfect BBQ this summer, we’ve put together some top tips to ensure you have the best time. Keep on reading to find out more and get inspired this summer…
Make the outside space beautiful
When throwing a BBQ, you want your outside space to be beautiful, after all, this is where you’re going to be spending all your time. Keep your lawn as healthy as possible with something like SolTerra Lawn & Pest which is a real go-to pest control and lawn fertilzation solution. Ensure your flowerbeds are watered and looking healthy and that you drape fairy lights so the space is well lit for when the BBQ extends into the evening. Consider seating for everyone – if you don’t have enough chairs, you could put rugs or bean bags down on the floor for everyone to lounge on and enjoy the sunshine.
Focus on your menu
The food is, of course, the main part of your BBQ so you want to do it well. Aswell as the main things for the grill such as burgers and sausages, you want to have a good range of sides and accompaniments. You could make up a different range of salads, have some potatoes, and think of things like breads and the different condiments to accompany the burgers and hot dogs. You could make up chicken kebabs and be sure to also have plenty of veggie options or to cater for any specific dietary requirements. It can be easier to ask upfront if anyone has any allergies or specific requests you need to be aware of.
Think of activities
When throwing a BBQ, you want to think of activities you can do while people are there. This might be music you’ll play through wireless speakers, perhaps you want to set up a kiddie pool for little ones to splash about, or maybe you want to put up some temporary shade in case people want to get out of the sun. You could also get some garden games to play.
These are just a few things you can do that can help you to throw the perfect BBQ this summer. Whether you’re looking to host an occasion such as a birthday or an anniversary celebration, or if you just want to get your nearest and dearest together, these tips will ensure you throw an event no-one will forget in a hurry. What are some top tips you have for throwing the perfect BBQ this summer? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.