The best part of summer is hanging out in the backyard, eating good food and having fun with friends and family! Use these 21 DIY ideas and tips and tricks for inspiration for your next backyard bbq.
Chips
Use larger contains to display the chips. Use parchment paper inside the container and then pour your chips in. Tip: Use scoops to keep fingers out.
Individual bags are so great. Create your own chip bags with brown paper lunch bags. Before opening the brown paper bags, cut them to the height you want with decorative scissors. Then open and fill them with chips.
Everyone loves individual servings and a good selection. Find a tray or other container to display the chips.
Utensil Holder
Even silverware can have cute containers. Use galvanized buckets to hold utensils and napkins.
Place silverware in pretty terra-cotta pots. Use chalk to label the pots. Easily wipe off the chalk and re-use.
Spray paint wide mouth mason jars to hold utensils. Clear jars are great too.
See how Clever Pink Pirate painted these jars.
Condiments and Toppings
Go beyond basic ketchup and mustard by offering more options for hot dog and hamburger toppings. Then display them in individually labeled jars and containers. Tip: Mini clothes pins and tags work great to label each jar.
Make a charcuterie condiment display. Use a large cutting board to put all your condiments on or use a tray to place the condiments in. Lay burlap or a piece of fabric to match your party theme. Before arranging the condiments, place parchment paper or saran wrap on top of the fabric.
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Find unique boxes or container to put your condiments in.
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Use small buckets for the condiments and toppings. Just be sure to wash them well. Tip: mold tin foil or saran wrap inside the container and then put your toppings in them.
You can also use ramekin dishes for your condiments.
Drinks
Use a wheelbarrow and stock it with drinks and ice! What a fun way to hold and display your drinks besides using a regular cooler. It also lets your guests see what’s in each area easier. Tip: If you don’t have a wheelbarrow, borrow as many as you need from neighbors or friends.
There are so many fun possibilities with a soda bar. Everyone can create their own custom drink.
Here are a few ideas to add to your soda bar:
- Soda (any flavors you like)
- Flavored syrups
- Syrup pumps for easy dispensing (optional)
- Ice
- Cherries
- Limes
- Lemons
- Cups or mason jars
- Paper straws
Make your favorite lemonade or flavored water. Use beverage containers and be sure to label them so your guests know what they are drinking.
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Use galvanized tubs filled with ice to display drinks. Or use any large container you have.
Bug-Free Drink Cover
Keep the bugs out of drinks with cupcake liners. Just make a small hole in the center of the liner, pop a paper or reusable straw through, cover your filled glass and sip away. Tip: Use a hole punch to create a perfect circle and prevent the paper from tearing.
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Watermelon Tower
I’m pretty sure it’s against the law not to have watermelon at a backyard BBQ (don’t google it…I might be wrong). Create a tower of watermelon. Cut the watermelon into wedges and display them on a tiered stand or a tray.
Maintain freshness and keep the flies away
Serve salads and side dishes in glass jars with lids.
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Dessert Bar
An ice cream buffet is sure to be a hit. Save time by pre-scooping the ice cream. Prepare the ice cream a few hours or the day before your party. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit for a few minutes to soften a little bit. Then scoop individual servings into muffin tins and re-freeze. So easy! Tip: Run your ice cream scoop under hot water to prevent the ice cream from sticking to the scooper.
Create a S’ mores Bar.
See how Elisabeth McKnight used terra-cotta pots to roast marshmallows. You can also roast your marshmallows over the grill. Here are a few ideas to add to your S’ mores bar:
– Milk and dark chocolate
– Reese’s peanut butter cups
– Nutella
– Caramel
– Coconut flakes
– Bacon
Sunscreen and Bug spray station
Provide your guests with sunscreen and bug protection. They will thank you! Use an outdoor shepherds hook to hang a bucket with sunscreen and bug spray.
How much food to serve
This guide will give you a good idea of how much food you will need for your backyard bbq.
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Add a few of these fun backyard bbq ideas but keep it simple. Have fun and make some amazing memories with your family and friends this summer!
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