With warm weather finally on the horizon, it’s time to start getting ready for the summer season. Pool parties, picnics, and cookouts are right around the corner, but no one wants to arrive to the party empty handed. Check out our top 23 ideas on what to bring to a cookout below, and soak up an entire summer’s worth of mouthwatering recipe ideas all perfect for your next get together.
Meats
Not quite sure what to bring to a cookout you’ve got coming up yet? Keep it simple, and provide one of the obvious staples of any great barbecue — the meat. Don’t feel like you have to provide for the entire party though, especially if it’s a large gathering. Just make sure you coordinate with the host and other guests to make sure everything is accounted for ahead of time.
If the main course is already accounted for by the host, odds are you can pitch in by bringing an appetizer to your next cookout. These dishes never go to waste, and the endless options make it easy to get creative in the kitchen no matter your skill level.
You can never have too many side dishes, can you? In fact, all the salads, casseroles, and more at cookouts are part of what make this time of the year so tasty. A few bites of everyone’s favorite dishes to pass make for a winning summer meal.
You know the saying…it’s not a party if there’s not cake. While our specialty lies in the earlier courses, we still know a delicious looking dessert when we see one. Check out some of our favorites below, and consider bringing one of these sweet treats to your next summer outing. You won’t be disappointed!
Proteins like hamburger patties, hotdogs, chicken or shrimp are all common foods to throw on the grill. Bringing a side dish like salads, vegetables and fruits is the perfect complement to the hearty main course. Cold drinks like water, soda and lemonade are also essential to keep hydrated during this hot holiday.
Consider how much an average person will eat, on average being 3-5lbs of food a day. Of course, we don't mean 4lbs of food for dinner. 4lbs for 3 people is a good ratio for an evening BBQ dinner. Then multiply 4lbs by your number of guests + 50%.
Adults. In general, each pound of BBQ feeds 3 to 4 people, especially if you're serving sides. You can expect most adult guests to eat ¼ to ⅓ pounds of meat each during your event. Adults will likely be drinking, grazing on snacks, and filling up on sides, too.
"Bring something for the host to use during the season," she says. "For example, a small pack of beverage napkins with a bow, a sleeve of reusable cups, or some treats (like cookies or candied popcorn) for the kids."
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