Friday, July 19, 2013

Barbeque Catering Tips And Tricks

By Danielle Galloway


The summer is the time when people all over the world start barbeque catering. You can smell it all around. Whereas many people out there are pretty adept at using the barbeque, there are some that have no idea what do. Depending on your competence, you'll either try and do it all yourself or you'll hire and outside form to do the food.

It's worth thinking for a moment about how many people are actually going to attend the get together. If there are a few people then perhaps taking the time to do things for yourself is justified. However, if there will be a hundred hungry people then for the sake of your health it could be better to call in outside caterers. Consider, also, the occasion and act accordingly. For instance, a weeding might well need a more professional approach than a family get together.

If your decision is to use the outside catering option then you'll probably not go far wrong in choosing your favorite restaurant to help with the food. Find out exactly what type of food options they have. Bear in mind that many people like baby back ribs and beef but some might not eat pork altogether.

Outside caterers provide a fair degree of flexibility when it comes to the level of service they provide. Consider that the better ones will often be able to do everything for you, including cleaning up after they have cooked and served the food. This is probably ideal if you have a large gathering of people and aren't the type to want to spend all afternoon behind a grill.

Money does play a part in deciding what to do, there's little doubt about that. Some places charge only $6 or so a head, and this usually will include a meat and two side dishes. The upper end of the budget might be $30 a head and this will normally come with all the trimmings like dessert, vegetables, various meats and various sides.

If doing the cooking yourself it's vital to use decent equipment. The grill and smoker you choose does have an effect on the way the food turns out. Most people will use standard outdoor equipment as well as a smoker box, which gives food that smoky flavor.

It's part of good grilling practice to season the grill bars before cooking. This is done with a paper towel coated in oil. The towel is wiped onto the grill thus making it easier to clean afterward, as the meat is less likely to stick to the bars. When choosing meat it's best to choose pork with light pink flesh and creamy fat. As a rule the shoulder and ribs are usually the best parts.

Whether you decide to go down the do it yourself road or have outside people come in, barbeque catering can be fun and tasty. Bear in mind how many people are going to be eating and what the occasion is and plan accordingly.




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