Summer has finally arrived! Grey clouds have thankfully disappeared, and beautiful blue skies have been reintroduced to us once again. With sunshine beaming in through our windows our thoughts will inevitably turn to one area directly outside of our homes…our gardens. After all, why would anyone stay indoors when you can sit and relax for hours on end in the warm summer rays? And while we won’t literally “make hay while the sun shines”, we will take advantage of the rays by spending the whole day soaking it up.
Activities and household tasks are swiftly moved outside along with our three main meals of the day. Dinner is seen as the most important of the three meals, and while some will curb this hunger with a salad, others will consider a typical Summer’s day feast…a barbeque.
However, BBQ food requires a lot of preparation and thought, especially when inviting a large gathering of family and friends. First, you need to ensure that everyone’s individual dietary requirements are catered for. After that, you must make sure that the food being prepared is BBQ Friendly – meaning it can be prepared quickly and consumed with or without cutlery, plates, tables, or chairs.
Luckily, this blog can help! Here at EZ Living Furniture, we have comprised an essential list of BBQ friendly foods that are sure to wow your guests. Not only this but to save you time and hassle, our friends at Crowes Bar in Galway have created an easy way for you to gather those key barbeque ingredients in advance of your outdoor event. Keep reading for more!
Prepared using BBQ ingredients found in Crowes Bar – Homefood Box.
Fail To Prepare & Prepare To Fail
A wise man once said, “Fail to prepare and prepare to fail” ….and we couldn’t agree more. Often unprepared when barbequing in Ireland, we make a last-minute dash to the local supermarket for ingredients, which regularly yields disappointing results. With bare shelves and slim pickings facing us, we resort to buying foods that are not even considered suitable for outdoor dining. However, there is one way to avoid this. To guarantee that you have every ingredient that you need for your barbeque you will need to plan and get in touch with Crowes Bar for their BBQ in a Box.
Shown here: Homefood Box by Crowes Bar in Galway.
Crowes Bar – Homefood Box
Crowes Bar has created the Homefood Box for your convenience when barbequing. This box includes all the ingredients needed for your outdoor dining experience. Not only this, but the ingredients supplied are of the highest standard and are locally sourced/prepared in their kitchen in Galway city. What could be better?
You can easily choose from a large range of boxes available on their website. From burgers to chicken to vegetarian options, they have something to suit everyone, and all are wrapped up in one handy box. These boxes come with everything, and we mean everything. They include sides and marinades to complement your individual box. With burger buns, couscous, salads, and sauces all covered, this pack will allow you to spend less time racing from shop to shop and more time cooking up a storm!
Check out our Instagram for step-by-step videos on how to cook your BBQ in a Box.
BBQ-Friendly Foods
When it comes to BBQ-friendly foods, you must ensure that these meals/sides can be eaten with or without a garden table or chair. Here at EZ Living Furniture, we would always recommend enjoying your meal at one of our garden furniture sets, but you may have invited too many people, and that naturally forces someone to eat while standing.
Plates and bowls can become an issue too, with supply often dwindling within a matter of minutes. So, to help guests who are left standing and plate-less, we have put together a list of foods that can be enjoyed away from the dining table/garden table, and by using just a fork or hands.
Burgers – Mince burgers or a vegetarian alternative can be eaten using only hands.
Sausages – Use a fork to easily gobble sausages.
Hotdogs – To eat hotdogs without any fuss, use your hands.
Chicken Wings – No need for a plate, chicken wings can be devoured with just your hands.
Shrimp – A fork will make quick work of shrimp, eat whole or piece by piece.
Potatoes – A common side found at a BBQ, potatoes can be easily enjoyed with a fork.
These are just some examples of foods that are quick to rustle up for a barbeque. When considering foods that are easy to prepare, avoid time-consuming meals and foods that are difficult to handle. For example – a roast dinner or a stew. These dinners can take many hours to put together.
If you are thinking about investing in some more outdoor furniture, check out our complete guide with everything you need to know about choosing your ideal garden table & chairs – Read: The Ultimate Guide to Garden Furniture.
Shown here: BBQ in a box food by Crowes Bar in Galway.
Organise Your Drinks Menu
Where there is food, a drink isn’t very far behind. Food and drink complement each other well, so it is important to have a variety of refreshments at your BBQ party including wine, soft drinks, and juices. You may or may not be aware that certain wines pair better with foods than others, which is why we asked the experts – Thomas Woodberry’s for their advice. To find out which types of wines pair better with grilled meats, chicken and fish - Read: BBQ Friendly Wine here.
All of the EZ Living dinnerware, plates, bowls, mugs and saucers are chosen to be right on trend whilst being stylish and practical at the same time.
Sit Back & Relax
Once your food and wine are prepared you can sit back and relax with family and friends. Remember that a barbeque shouldn’t be a stressful experience, and this blog is here to help to make it an easier and more enjoyable event for everyone. Our full range of comfortable and hard-wearing garden furniture is available here. With tables, chairs, firepits and covers, you are sure to find something to suit your garden décor.
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