BBQ & Sport

BBQ & Sport

Australians and South Africans turn rugby matches into an excuse to light the fire. “Put another shrimp on the Barbie, mate” is a common joke about Australians. South Africans console themselves that they at least have a fire because their team has not played so well recently. Americans turn match day into a barbecue too and it rather indicates that sport and a BBQ go together like a perfectly cooked steak and an ice-cold beer.

Anyone who takes their sport and their BBQ seriously will tell you that the weather doesn’t play a part in making the day work. Football is a winter sport and that means the weather may not play along and careful planning will ensure success of the BBQ no matter what. Other sports take place all year round and watching sport at home with a BBQ creates an atmosphere that makes the match, tournament or overall event something special.

Planning is vital when it comes to having a BBQ around a sporting event.  Knowing when a match kicks off or ends is important. Cooking all the food and missing the match or event defeats the object. Knowing the times means food can be cooked before and eaten during, cooked quickly at halftime or cooked after the event.

The Crown Verity Barbecue range is the best catering equipment for handling volume at sports events. Its grill area is huge and comes with a roll dome, bun rack and removable end shelf that is ideal for storing sauces and plates. You can easily add the griddle attachment and fry eggs and bacon or the rotisserie accessory for chicken or pork up to 140lbs. Having plenty of snacks is a simple tip for holding a sports event BBQ. South Africans delve into Biltong during a match and some cook some “Boerie” (sausage) quickly just as a taster. If kids are around hot dogs stop them getting hungry.

When having a BBQ with a sports event keep things simple yet tasty.  Fast cooking foods or finger foods are a great idea. A simple selection of kebabs made with chicken, peppers & onions cooked on skewers makes a tasty and filling dish to cook on the BBQ. Kebabs cook quickly and can even be cooked at halftime in some cases.

Homemade burgers are perfect for a sports event BBQ but add some fun and tell people they must make their own patties. Supply a variety of toppings and people can munch during the match; burgers can also be kept warm and can be pre-cooked before an event and then warmed on the BBQ before eating.

Wimbledon is a great excuse for a sporty BBQ. Tell your guests to wear tennis outfits and have a BBQ served with strawberries and cream and some quintessential Pimm’s. A lunchtime BBQ before the men’s final can be a superb way to ooh and aah your way through a game of tennis.

A sporting event is a wonderful excuse to invite friends and family around, set up the living room so everyone can see the game or move the TV nearer the BBQ to create the atmosphere. Then it is ready… steady… BBQ!

Make every sports event a BBQ and win or lose everyone is happy!

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