Don't let summer pass without enjoying a delicious homemade barbecue. Take advantage of sunny days to organize a tasty grill with your family and friends. To make sure you have everything you need, follow the tips from our grilling experts.

Calculate the consumption per person

If you don't want your guests to go hungry (or have to eat leftovers for two weeks), it's best to count how many people will attend and calculate the total meat consumption. This way, you'll be able to buy the right amount to satisfy everyone. Calculate 450 g per man, 300 g per woman, and 150 g per child. Remember that in addition to the cuts of meat, you can serve sausages, ribs, hot dogs...

Design an appealing menu

Grills focus on meat, it's true, but that doesn't mean it has to be a monotonous culinary experience. Think of all the other foods that can complement a good cut of meat: onions, potatoes, cactus, chilacas with cheese, bell peppers, etc. If you're bold enough to give a more original touch to your barbecue, try grilling sweet complements, such as pineapple and peaches.

Choose your ingredients wisely

Don't ruin your barbecue by using half-ripe or spoiled products, and preferably buy fresh meat. (If you only get frozen meat, make sure to thaw it in advance). You can pre-cut the onions and potatoes and store them in the refrigerator wrapped in aluminum individually. If you decide to include fruits in the menu, remember that fresh fruits taste much better than canned ones.

Simplify the processes

A barbecue doesn't have to become a culinary odyssey. If you struggle to use the traditional grill, opt for portable grills instead. They require little charcoal and are easy to light. (With Foggo Grill, you only have to wait 5 minutes to start grilling the meat!). And if by pure chance it starts to rain, no problem. You can move it, even if it's lit.

Keep order above all

For a barbecue to go well, order is essential. Organize the foods before you start: those that need to be cut, those that require some type of preparation, those that go straight to the grill, etc. This is important because only then can you maintain a good pace when serving. Although there's nothing written in stone, it is most common to first serve appetizers (guacamole with tortilla chips, for example), followed by smaller pieces of meat (sausages, ribs), and then the larger cuts of meat and grilled vegetables. Organize yourself to do several things at once and get the freshest ingredients. This way, you can enjoy a good barbecue without having to spend hours in front of the grill. Would you like to try different versions of the barbecue? Here are some very original recipes for preparing a delicious barbecue:

• Recipes to marinate 5 types of meat
• Argentinian grilled meat
• Grilled chicken breasts
• Chicken skewers with pineapple