Those weekend afternoons with family are truly unforgettable, and every time they occur, it’s a delight to share time, experiences, fun, and food with each and every member of the family nucleus. Family BBQs are considered a good practice to strengthen the bonds between family members and friends, as well as a way of healthy entertainment. This type of gathering requires simple planning, nothing special, as everything is based on the desire to have a good time and enjoy. What needs to be considered mainly are the foods that will be offered, and for that, we want to leave you with 10 ideas for hosting a family BBQ:

1. Choose the right day. BBQs are best during weekend afternoons when people don’t have to worry about what they will do the next day. Choose a time when most people will be available.
2. Guests. You should consider whom in the family you will invite, and from that list, who can go and who cannot. This way, you will know the approximate number of people attending, and from there, you can determine how much food and drinks you will need. Don’t forget that there may be nephews or nieces who can bring a friend or partner.
3. Music. It’s a good idea to plan all the music in advance so you don’t get distracted choosing CDs and changing melodies. An MP3 CD is ideal for parties because you can put eight hours of music on a single disc.
4. Food. Make a fairly accurate count of people so you know how much to buy of everything. As you invite people, assign them some type of food (salad, dessert, drinks) to bring. Plan for about 20% more than you expect. Have a variety of BBQ items for different tastes. If some people are vegetarian, bring some veggie burgers to put on the grill.
5. Ensure food safety. Meat and mayonnaise products cannot be left unrefrigerated for more than four hours. No food should be uncovered or in the sun. Prepare the meat at least medium. Keep an eye on people who drink too much alcohol. Have a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher on hand for emergencies.
6. Safety. You must consider the safety of all attendees, especially the little ones, as they usually run from place to place, and you should keep the grill items away from them, as well as other utensils like glass cups, knives, and any items that could harm or burn the children.
7. Ecology. Anything we can do for the benefit of the environment will be very helpful in not harming the world we live in. It is recommended to use disposable plates that are recyclable. The use of plastic plates, cups, and cutlery is not as advisable unless they are meant to be washed and stored for later events. Likewise, it is recommended to have several garbage bags on hand to separate organic and inorganic waste.
8. Insects. It is very common for insects to appear at the BBQ, so it will be very important to consider using repellents to keep mosquitoes from bothering the attendees. Also, try to keep the trash in a closed container to prevent flies from constantly hovering around the area.
9. Games. Organize games with the family that require teamwork, so everyone can participate.
10. Cleaning. Try to organize that everyone participates in cleaning the space where the BBQ takes place, as this way you generate family awareness and everyone gets involved.

BBQ Recipes

Next, we want to recommend a list of recipes that can be perfect for that family BBQ. Take note.