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What should you absolutely remember to serve at a barbecue?
By Tom | September 29, 2006
Rio Madeira asked:
This summer, I’m planning to host a barbecue at the lake for four of my friends. What are some foods/implements I should not neglect to have by any means? (Note: Only burgers and hot dogs will be served, not steaks.)
Neil
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30 Responses to “What should you absolutely remember to serve at a barbecue?”
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October 2nd, 2006 at 2:39 pm
cheese, veggies and all the condiments you could possible need.
October 3rd, 2006 at 8:12 pm
Definitely napkins.
October 6th, 2006 at 3:38 pm
Lots of iced tea, lemonade, and water! Its going to be hot.
Also, watermelon or other fruits are always good.
October 9th, 2006 at 2:53 pm
potato salad, bake beans, lemonade
October 9th, 2006 at 6:19 pm
Beer. Lots of beer. And either potato salad or baked beans on the grill. Whatever your preference is.
October 10th, 2006 at 9:59 am
Plenty of ice, condiments, garbage bags, don’t use paper products, get plastic/melamine plates and such a walmart or the dollar store and wash them at home.
October 11th, 2006 at 6:57 am
corn on the cob, some cold salads or fruit
October 14th, 2006 at 12:24 pm
condiments for the burgers and hotdogs, potato salad, maccaroni salad, coleslaw, chips, dips, veggies. lots of snack/finger foods usually work best. things that people can eat easily always work better! good luck!
October 17th, 2006 at 1:20 am
two words for you: potato salad…
can be made well in advance and is oh so yummy.
oh and make sure you bring a decent selection of sauces. nobody likes a dry dog.
October 17th, 2006 at 10:21 am
Corn on the cobb and baked potatos some cold salad….
October 19th, 2006 at 2:02 am
Do you have a way of keeping things cold? That makes a big difference. Potato Salad, deviled eggs and baked beans always seem to be popular at the cookouts I’ve attended. My biggest pet peave is when people don’t have a variety of choices to drink, or run out of for that matter.
October 22nd, 2006 at 8:37 am
Cheese for the burgers, all the additions like pickles and onions etc., some sort of fruit salad, mixed drink makins, potato salad preferably homemade, chips…maybe a few snacky things like veggies with dip, chicken wings or buffalo wings whatever they’re called…don’t really need too too much since it’s just 5 of you. Have fun too, lake barbecues are awwwesssommmeeee!!!!!
October 24th, 2006 at 11:48 am
cheese (shredded – hotdogs….. sliced- burgers)
mustard
mayonaise (miracle whip)
pickle relish
onions
chilli
tomatoes
lettuce
chips of all sorts
pork n’ beans
hamburger and hot dog buns
fruit (honey dew, cantelope, watermelon)
pickles
ketchup
have fun
October 27th, 2006 at 1:55 am
I WOULD NOT WANT TO FORGET THE BAR B QUE, BEANS.MEAT, POTATO CHIPS, POTATO SALAD, KETCUP, MUSTARD, RELISH AND SOME BUG SPRAY
October 29th, 2006 at 7:03 pm
Potato salad, baked beans, and coleslaw. These three are a must at any BBQ.
After eating lunch you could also have marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers handy for smores. But don’t forget some skewers for the marshmallows, otherwise you will be hunting around the lake for sticks to use instead.
October 30th, 2006 at 12:15 am
burgers & hot dogs need – buns, cheese, katsup (sp), mustard, & plates. Added bonuses would be relish, pickles, napkins, & soda or iced tea (if you get 2 liters don’t 4get the cups). Are you having chips for a side? If not make a potato or macarnoi salad & be sure to bring forks. All of this will require a small cooler & ice
Have fun :0)
November 2nd, 2006 at 4:28 am
Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayo, miracle whip, lettuce, cheese, grilled onions, BBQ sauce, tomatoes.
Do not forget to bring a spatula and tongs and serving spoons/forks. Paper plates and cups too. Napkins!
November 2nd, 2006 at 1:21 pm
Proper fuel for the grill (absolute must),
Potato salad or Macaroni salad, some
type of chips and dip. Lots of cold
refreshments to drink.
November 3rd, 2006 at 12:19 am
Potato salad, baked beans..and everyone loves desserts!!
November 3rd, 2006 at 6:14 am
Fruits like watermelon. lots of tomatoes ,celery,lettuce ,onions,pickles,catsup.mustard,salt & pepper.
November 3rd, 2006 at 4:42 pm
A chair for sleeping
November 3rd, 2006 at 9:52 pm
I don’t know if you will consider this a must, but i’m still going to give you this idea.
We have forgoten to have a salad with our food, no matter what we are going to eat.
So i will recomend you to have a fresh green salad with some dressing, i would appreciate to have some of it before a big burger.
And you can have some vegetables for your guest to add to their burger or hot dog by themselfs. It could be letucce and avocado slices. For example, in Mexico we use to add some slices of tomato, onion and of course chilitos to the hotdogs.
November 4th, 2006 at 1:24 pm
potato salad is an absolute must.
November 4th, 2006 at 10:20 pm
Baked beans and potato salad. I’m from Texas and that’s a must around here!!!
November 6th, 2006 at 8:57 am
DESSERT!!!!! A big dirt cake would be fun or a chocolate eclair cake. Both are rich and yummy, but easy to make. Recipes are easy to find at Allrecipes.
Other than that- salads, buns, condiments and beverages od choice.
Have fun!!
November 6th, 2006 at 10:19 pm
mustard, ketchup, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese. Also, non-alcoholic beverages for those who don’t or can’t drink alcohol.
November 9th, 2006 at 11:36 am
im not to sure about the food but i can say dont forget the ALCOHOL!!!!
November 10th, 2006 at 2:47 am
Fruit Salad (hollow out 1/2 watermelon, and fill it back up with the cut-up fruit) …. Coleslaw (get a little storebought, and mix it with a bag or 2 of shredded cabbage, with 1-2 TB. horseradish & some dried dillweed – dry roasted peanuts are a nice touch too) ….. Bean Salad (stay fresh on a buffet table, outside for a long time – just open cans of cut green beans, kidney, garbanzo, wax beans with some sliced onions & Balsamic vignarette dressing) ….. Potato Salad … different kinds of buns (like onion or Kaiser rolls) … several different kinds of mustard, BBQ sauce, etc …. Relish Platter (pickles, olives, onions, peppercinis) ….. Do-it-Yourself Sundaes for dessert
November 12th, 2006 at 7:12 am
Never forget the Chips , they go with both hot dogs and hamburgers.
Have fun.
November 14th, 2006 at 2:55 am
Watermelon, ***** for the dogs and the champagne of beers!