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Outdoor Catering Barbeque Events Checklist

The taste of barbeque food eaten al fresco style can be some of our best memories of summer. В If you think this style of food will fit with your party whether it is for a wedding or another occasion we have provided a useful checklist here to help the smooth running of your event. 1. В The weather - unfortunately unless you live in a very warm climate there is never any guarantee what the weather will do. В Keep an eye on the forecast leading up to your event. В With any outdoor barbeque event you will need to be prepared for wet and cold weather options with marquees or covered areas and patio heaters if needed. 2. В Plan your budget and stick to it. В It is very easy for spending to spiral out of control. 3. В Schedule when you have earmarked a date work backwards with deadlines for things to be done. В Leave plenty of time as there are often unforeseen problems that will need to be dealt with. 4. В Toilets - if you are having an outdoor event with temporary facilities such as marquees you will need to provide portable toilets. В The simplest calculation is to allow 1 toilet to 100 people. В This will vary depending on the total number of people at the event, the mix of gender as well as the duration and amount of alcohol that will be consumed. В There are a variety of toilets on the market ranging in style and quality so shop around for one that suits your taste and budget. 5. В Talk to a number of catering suppliers and find one that specializes in barbeques. В They will be able to supply all the equipment including chefs and waiting staff. В Often these caterers will have the option to look after the bar and drinks. В This works well to keep costs down using one supplier for both the food and drinks. В Check they supply all the glasses. 6. В Discuss your menu requirements with them. В Include some trusty favourites such as sausages and burgers as well as some marinated meats and other varieties of meat for the barbeque. В Remember to include vegetarian options and other dietary needs depending on your guest list. 7. В Lighting and decoration. В Create the mood of your event with lightening and decorations. В Do you have a theme for the event? В Look on the internet for ideas and draft in an artistic person to help with these areas. 8. В Delegate as much as you can. В Identify motivated people and give them a role. В Let them get on with their job and organize regular catch ups for feedback on how things our progressing. 9. В Music and entertainment. В The best budget system is to make sure you have a good sound system and create some play lists that can be burnt onto CDs or played through an iPod on the sound system. В You do not want to be constantly looking after the music during the event. В Alternatively hire a DJ or a band but remember there will be periods prior to and after they play that you will have to fill with other music. 10. В Party games - if you have a large number of people who have never met each other create several games to get people to move around and talk to each other. В Have a look on the internet to find ideas that would suit your style of event and your guests. We hope this checklist will help the smooth running of your event. В Enjoy! The taste of barbeque food eaten al fresco style can be some of our best memories of summer. В If you think this style of food will fit with your party whether it is for a wedding or another occasion we have provided a useful checklist here to help the smooth running of your event. 1. В The weather - unfortunately unless you live in a very warm climate there is never any guarantee what the weather will do. В Keep an eye on the forecast leading up to your event. В With any outdoor barbeque event you will need to be prepared for wet and cold weather options with marquees or covered areas and patio heaters if needed. 2. В Plan your budget and stick to it. В It is very easy for spending to spiral out of control. 3. В Schedule when you have earmarked a date work backwards with deadlines for things to be done. В Leave plenty of time as there are often unforeseen problems that will need to be dealt with. 4. В Toilets - if you are having an outdoor event with temporary facilities such as marquees you will need to provide portable toilets. В The simplest calculation is to allow 1 toilet to 100 people. В This will vary depending on the total number of people at the event, the mix of gender as well as the duration and amount of alcohol that will be consumed. В There are a variety of toilets on the market ranging in style and quality so shop around for one that suits your taste and budget. 5. В Talk to a number of catering suppliers and find one that specializes in barbeques. В They will be able to supply all the equipment including chefs and waiting staff. В Often these caterers will have the option to look after the bar and drinks. В This works well to keep costs down using one supplier for both the food and drinks. В Check they supply all the glasses. 6. В Discuss your menu requirements with them. В Include some trusty favourites such as sausages and burgers as well as some marinated meats and other varieties of meat for the barbeque. В Remember to include vegetarian options and other dietary needs depending on your guest list. 7. В Lighting and decoration. В Create the mood of your event with lightening and decorations. В Do you have a theme for the event? В Look on the internet for ideas and draft in an artistic person to help with these areas. 8. В Delegate as much as you can. В Identify motivated people and give them a role. В Let them get on with their job and organize regular catch ups for feedback on how things our progressing. 9. В Music and entertainment. В The best budget system is to make sure you have a good sound system and create some play lists that can be burnt onto CDs or played through an iPod on the sound system. В You do not want to be constantly looking after the music during the event. В Alternatively hire a DJ or a band but remember there will be periods prior to and after they play that you will have to fill with other music. 10. В Party games - if you have a large number of people who have never met each other create several games to get people to move around and talk to each other. В Have a look on the internet to find ideas that would suit your style of event and your guests. We hope this checklist will help the smooth running of your event. В Enjoy!

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