7 Top Tips for Throwing a Laid-Back Autumn Barbecue

7 Top Tips for Throwing a Laid-Back Autumn Barbecue

BBQ season may end when the days get shorter and cooler, but that doesn’t mean you have to put away your grill until next summer. In many ways, an autumn barbecue is even better than a summer one.

The cooler air in the autumn is perfect for barbecuing because it makes everyone feel more at ease. You can go wild with your party’s decorations, and the food is both entertaining and delicious. BBQs are all about the food, but the fixings are just as crucial. Here are seven ingenious ways to make your autumn barbecue the most fun it can be.

• Make The Barbecue The Focal Point

In the cooler months, it’s only natural to gather close to a fire and have in-depth conversations about anything and everything. However, the cook is often excluded from these meetings because they must tend to the grill. However, rather than a fire, make the barbecue grills the focal point of your seating arrangement. That way, you can take care of the meal and still have time to chat with your guests. 

• Create An Autumn Menu

Now is a good time to try something new. It seems like autumn is the time for spices, so go with the flow and use some of those flavours when you grill. Common autumn barbecue foods include turkey, grilled pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and more, but don’t stop there. Use your creativity to make sweet and savoury foods that will please the crowd.

• Don’t Forget Desserts

You need something spectacular to cap off the party, and s’mores definitely deliver on that front. You can whip up a batch of s’mores in no time at all with nothing more than marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate.

• Think About How To Serve

On mild autumn days, insects can spoil a good buffet barbecue. Covers for dishes should be purchased if you plan on serving food in a buffet style. Keep food refrigerated until you’re ready to grill it to avoid your guests becoming unwell. If you’re having an indoor/outdoor barbecue, you can set the table formally and bring in the dishes to guests as they’re ready to eat.

• Think About Your Location

Who says you have to have a barbecue at your home? Now that the weather is getting cooler, think about having your party somewhere different. Go to the beach for a bonfire and grill, or think of somewhere else just as fun.

• Decorate For The Season

Autumn is a time when anything can happen. Everything is fair game, from cinnamon broomsticks to Halloween decorations to Christmas cornucopias. All of the smells and colours are fun and different, and you can use all of them to make your barbecue.

Think about the places your guests will see the most, and put a candle or other item to decorate those spots. Put little pumpkins on your table where people will sit. Use as many red, orange, yellow, and brown colours as you can. Don’t forget what it feels like to smell. Your grill will make a great smell outside, but you should also add a spicy smell to any room where your guests will be.

• Create A Seasonal Playlist

Make a pre-made portable playlist to keep your party guests occupied. Make sure that guests of all ages are satisfied by playing a variety of songs. Check with your guests to see who they like listening to and play some of their preferred tunes.

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