Barbecue’s don’t always have to be reserved for the summer. You can hold a barbeque at any time of the year. It just takes a little more careful planning. Here are some top tips to help you plan your perfect BBQ during spring or any other time of year.
Plan and sort out your invites
Before you host your event, you should consider sending out some invites. You can get some beautiful designs now. If you want the stylish and personal touch then why not design and print your own? A good invite will ensure that people remember to save the date of your event, and it builds a good sense of excitement. Plan how many people will be attending, and you’ll know roughly how much food and drink to purchase. It’s a good idea to always buy a little bit extra just in case your guests are extremely hungry on the day!
Set the scene
This is important if you want to create a stylish and relaxing environment. You don’t need to do anything major. Sometimes just hanging up some string lights and placing a few candles around can set the scene. Ensure that your garden or patio area is clean and free of clutter. You want to give your guests plenty of space to move around. Have plenty of seating and tables so that people can put their feet up. You can buy cheap plastic seating from most garden centres that will do the job well enough. Outdoor party games can be a good idea if it’s not raining. Options like giant Jenga are always fun. If your guests are bringing their children then these will be a hit!
Get cooking
You can fire up the BBQ outside if the weather is warm and no rain is expected. Using something like a lotus grill or your own cooker is a good option if the weather is good or bad. Grills and halogen ovens work as a wonderful alternative to the hassle of a full BBQ and often come in a variety of chic designs and stylish colours. They are perfect for adding a bit of fun into your event, and some would also be ideal for taking on a camping trip. If all weather conditions are working against you then you could simply use your kitchen cooker to grill and fry your foods and serve with plenty of salad and dips. Jacket potatoes can be cooked in the oven and are a great addition to your food plans.
Backup plans
Always have a backup plan for cold and rainy weather. If you have a conservatory, this could be a great place to host your event. Simply bring in some additional seating. Similarly, if you have an outside structure or a garage, then it is simple to bring some outdoor heaters into the mix and create an atmospheric event under cover. Ultimately it is the atmosphere you create that will entertain your guests, not the weather. Think about this in advance, and you’ll have time to plan which area of the house to move everyone to when bad weather comes.
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