*For my lovely UK readers!
The Great British Summer is
finally upon us and even though we’re almost guaranteed our fair share of rain,
it’s definitely BBQ season. The recent Jubilee celebrations and long
bank-holiday weekend were the perfect excuse for many of us to mow the lawn,
stock up on the beers and throw our first barbecue of 2012. However, if you do
plan to host your own Wimbledon or Olympics-themed party then make sure you follow
this guide to ensure that your barbecue isn’t a washout!
Garden Furniture
One word: Gazebo. The
unpredictable British weather means that you need a back up when the skies turn
grey. An essential piece of garden furniture for outdoor parties and barbecues, most of the larger gazebos
come with curtains so you can let in as much or as little sun as you wish – as
well as protecting you from rain showers and light breezes.
Depending on the size of
your garden and the number of guests you plan to invite, a full outdoor dining
set is a great investment. There’s nothing worse than trying to balance a
burger on the arm of a deckchair while your drink sits on the floor at the
mercy of kids, animals or your more inebriated guests! Most
garden tables come with a parasol to provide useful sun cover on hotter
days.
Food and Drink
The range of barbecue foods
is endless. From hamburgers and chicken drumsticks to tuna steaks and haloumi
kebabs, it’s easy to ensure all your guests will be catered for – plus it gives
dad the chance to flex his culinary muscles! Whether you’re serving beer, wine,
spirits or soft drinks to accompany your food, make sure the drinks are ice-cold.
Keep your bottles in large buckets of ice if there is no room in your fridge.
Entertainment
Most people are happy to sit
back and just enjoy the food and drink but it’s a good idea to provide some
activities to break up the day. If you’re throwing a Wimbledon party for
instance then hiring a table tennis table and holding a mini-tournament of your
own will provide lots of entertainment. For the Euros, why not hold a table
football competition. If the weather does turn nasty then karaoke always proves
popular with both young and old.
super cute post! if i put a gazebo up here, the crazy west texas winds would blow it right over! and now i feel like eating a hamburger :)
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