How to Host a Tailgate Party at Home
Hosting a tailgate party at home is a fun way to support your team and gather your people when you can’t attend a game in person! With this guide, you’ll learn the steps I take to host gameday at home, as well as tips, tricks and a sample menu, too.
Ingredients
- Paper plates or plastic/melamine reusable plates
- Paper napkins
- Utensils depending on the dishes you're serving
- Plastic/compostable cups or unbreakable reusable cups/drink glasses
- Serving platters and bowls
- Drink pitcher
Instructions
- Set time/date. (This will coincide with whatever sporting event you’re watching.)
- Write and make your menu. Don’t forget appetizers, dessert and drinks!
- Make your cooking timeline. Be sure to build in a little extra time so that if something takes longer than expected, your food will still be ready in time.
- Make your grocery list, and shop. (If you don't want to leave home for this, you can order in both groceries and alcohol, too.)
- Decide how you’re going to set up and decorate, as well as what you're going to serve your food on. Purchase any other necessary supplies.
- Make any dishes you can in advance. Prep as many ingredients in advance as possible to give yourself a little wiggle room and leeway on the day of your tailgate party.
- Make it happen, and have fun!
Notes
Please know that the prep time and active time of your party planning and hosting will be entirely dependent upon a few things:
- How many dishes you're making, and how many can be made in advance
- The number of guests you're hosting
- How much additional decorating you decide to do for your gathering. Any amount is OK!
