There is no denying that hog roasts and BBQs are ideal for outdoor parties today.
A hog roast may seem old-fashioned, but it is back in vogue today. Over the past few years, more and more people have been going for this option as their preferred catering choice. It is even making an appearance at weddings. If you wish to add a rustic feel to your party, with delicious food, then going for BBQ and/or a hog roast is a must.
There are a lot of different companies providing this sort of catering if you do not wish to do it yourself. However, you do need to choose a company with care. It is not a case of any old catering company will do. The last thing you want is for your party to be a disaster because of poor quality food. Here are some mistakes to avoid with your BBQ or hog roast event.
Not finding out where the meat is sourced from.
There is only one place to begin, and this is with the meat itself. After all, this is supposed to be the star of the show. When it comes to the quality of meat, the difference is truly astounding. You must be sure that you’re getting meat that is sourced with care.
If your guests bite into meat that is difficult to chew and doesn’t have any taste, they are not going to be impressed. It does not matter how well the meat is cooked, this is the sort of thing that you really won’t be able to mask. Discover where the meat is sourced and then do your research online to ensure that this is good quality.
Selecting a cheap catering service.
If you are going to go down the route of bringing a catering company in, do not go for the cheapest company you can find. This is a recipe for disaster. You should never sacrifice quality for the sake of a cheap deal. A reduced price tag can be very tempting but you’re simply going to be wasting your money if the food is poor and the service is bad.
Forgetting about the essentials.
There is no denying that this sort of food can be messy to eat! Apple sauce and BBQ sauce are both very sticky and they can end up all over the hands and face. This is why you need to make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand!
Not preparing your garden.
Is your garden prepared for such an event? Deck builders today are often creating outdoor dining areas so people can socialize and dine comfortably. You need to make sure your garden is appropriate for such an occasion.
Not checking what the service includes.
This is one of the biggest mistakes a lot of people make when it comes to all types of services. They assume they are going to benefit from everything included with the price tag. However, this is not always the case. Let’s say you’re having a hog roast. Will you get stuffing and crackling with this? You need to find out. Do not simply assume that this is going to be the case. What about all of the utensils and serving the food too?
Failing to ask guests to RSVP.
Another common mistake! It is vital that your guests RSVP so that you know the number of people that are going to be in attendance. This is vital because the number of people that are going to be attending will determine the amount of food that you need to order. Of course, you do not want to run out of food. At the same time, you don’t want to end up purchasing way too much food and then it all goes to waste.
Not giving thought to side dishes.
You can’t simply serve meat on its own. You need to make sure that you have a number of delicious side dishes to go with it. If you are going to be serving a hog roast, then apple sauce always goes well. You will also need to have some nice crusty bread too or soft buns. If you are going to be serving a lot of BBQ meat, corn-on-the-cob, cooked in butter, is a must. You may also want to consider some potato dishes. You could opt for potato salad. Lots of light, cold, and refreshing side dishes work beautifully with meat like this.
Not finding out whether everyone in attendance likes meat.
Not everybody at your party is definitely going to eat meat. There are more vegetarians and vegans today. It is important to find out whether anyone is going to be attending who does not eat meat so that you can provide them with an alternative. If you are unsure regarding what to offer, don’t be afraid to ask your attendees about the sort of dishes they like.
So there you have it: some of the most common mistakes that people make when it comes to hosting an outdoor BBQ party today. If you can avoid the errors that have been mentioned in this blog post, you can go a long way to making sure that your BBQ party is a big success. After all, when hosting an event like this the food has to be the star of the show. You want everyone to leave with big smiles and full bellies.
