BBQ between friends

• BBQ invitations
• Countdown to a successful BBQ
• The day of the BBQ party
• BBQ recipes

A BBQ party is always more fun when it starts with a joyful invitation card.

CLICK HERE to invite your guests with a fun invitation e-card!

Advanced planning is often the key to keeping stress levels in check when organizing a BBQ party or get together.

7 days ahead

• Evaluate the interior and exterior layout of your home.
• Think of your neighbours, if they are close, they may become annoyed by the BBQ smoke and noise. It’s always a good idea to inform them in advance!
• Evaluate your needs: how many chairs, folding tables, reusable plates and cutlery, napkins, garbage bags, etc.
• Plan the menu for your BBQ party
• Make a list of the ingredients you have in your pantry
• Buy wines, beer, soft drinks, fruit juices, frozen pops, potato chips, condiments and sauces (mustards, ketchup, olives, salsa, pesto, garlic sauce, marinades...)

4 days ahead

• Select the music for your barbecue party
• Make a list of fresh foods to buy : meat or fish
• Make a list of fruits and vegetables you’ll be serving
• Make a list of the bakery items you need to buy for your BBQ
• Make a list of the decorative items, balloons, games, Chinese lanterns, Citronella candles, etc.
• Proceed with purchases

2 days ahead

• Plan your meal preparation
• Mow the lawn
• Clean the garden or patio and the BBQ grill
• Make sure your BBQ equipment is clean and in good working order. Ensure that you have, depending on the type of BBQ, sufficient propane or charcoal briquettes. 

The day before

• Prepare salads without the vinaigrette
• Prepare marinades and sauces
• Prepare fruits and vegetables and refrigerate
• Be prepared in case the weather is uncooperative: parasols, canvas covering, large umbrellas
• Stock up on ice cubes or prepare some yourself.
• Wash and slice your favourite citrus fruits (lemons, limes, oranges)

• Prepare sangria and summer fruit punches 
• Decorate the area and set up tables and chairs - remember to take the wind into account 
•  Set the table, making sure the tablecloth is secured 
•  It’s a good idea to place small bowls of lemon water on the table if you are serving foods best eaten with fingers
• Lay the barbecue on a flat, stable surface, away from the wind 
• Place a mat in front of the door to the patio to avoid tracking dirt into the house 
• Marinate meats for 2-3 hours before cooking 
• Light the barbecue at least 30 minutes before you are ready to start grilling.
• Turn on the music so that when the guests arrive, the ambiance is already set.

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