What are some essentials for making a great BBQ party for over 50 people?

Question

I just need to know the main things for making a great BBQ party. Something like "Top 5 got-to-have's".

Answer 1

We do this every summer! Here are my must-haves:

1. Lots of good BBQ meats: 20lbs of pork spare ribs, 10lbs of chicken breast, 10lbs of ground beef for home made burgers
2. A good potato salad or a veggie platter
3. Lots of drinks (beer, wine, iced tea, soda)
4. Various desserts: brownies, cookies, cupcakes
5. Fruits

If you email me, I'd be happy to share my recipe with you.

Answer 2

Chicken Shrimp Beef Kabobs
BBQ Chicken
Halfsmokes (Hot)
Bush's Baked Beans
Mac N Cheese

Answer 3

1.Cold beer
2. Ice
3. Snacks (chips/dips/etc.)
4. Grill & Lots of meat to go on it.
5. Chairs/seating
6. Games for kids
7. Television (if sports or racing is on)
8. Plates/cups/plasticware
9. Friends
10. Cold beer

Answer 4

Cold Beer
Hot grill
Great food
good assortment of music
good friends

Answer 5

smokin some ribs (great recipes on the internet)
a knockout potatoe salad
a bowl full of pretzels
plenty of lawn chairs
and a lot of beer!!!!!
We had a BBQ for about 45 people one time....and it was the best get togather we have ever hosted

Answer 6

a caterer! No, seriously, I'm doing the same thing in October for a housewarming and plan on BBQing hot dogs and hamburgers, making a ton of potato salad, a big ol' fruit salad, my special recipe baked beans and chips and dips plus plenty of beer, soda and water. Simple and all can be done ahead except for the actual BBQing.

Answer 7

Gotta Have...
Great Food
Great Drinks
Great Music
Great Mix of People
Great Host

Make sure you have a good mix of food, soda, alcohol (if desired), juice, ice, and coolers or buckets to keep the drinks cold. Make sure you have a great mix of music playing, but not so loudly that people can't converse. Have plenty of cups, plates, dinnerware, and napkins on hand. Be a great host and mingle, introduce people and make everyone feel comfortable. It is not a bad thing to be short on seating - it keeps people up and moving. Have fun and relax!

Answer 8

-Great Chicken--some won't eat pork, sausage, ribs or steak,burgers (cheepest and more pleasing to most) &Variety of bbq sauces
-Fruit ...it just works?
-great music
-alcohol
-Covered area---no one's gonna want to bake the whole time under the sun

Answer 9

Good food
Good cooks
Good drinks, including some good beer.
Good bartender who knows how to mix AND how to say "NO"
Great people.

Bert

Answer 10

Steak, grilled corn, garlic bread, grilled potato packets, beer
Or burgers and dogs or sausages, potato salad, relishes, beer
Shrimp & veggie skewers, pasta salad, make-your-own ice cream sundae, beer