Tuesday, July 16, 2013

How To Get Barbeque Catering Done Right

By Danielle Galloway


During the summer barbeque catering is usually something you can smell in the air. But although many people know exactly how to go about cooking on the grill, some are clueless. Therefore, one of the most important thing to do is decide if you want to do the thing yourself, or if you would prefer an outside caterer to come in and cook all you 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.

If you've decided on a caterer then the next step is to ascertain the level of service you require from them. Some have options that cater to your needs, meaning they'll assist you as much or as little as you want. For instance, if you have a large number of people to cook for then you might be better off going for a service that not only delivers and cooks, but one that will set-up the food, serve it and clean up after themselves.

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 going down the do it yourself route then it's wise to understand that the quality of the equipment will effect the quality of the food that is served. Try and use a grill with a smoker, that way the smoky flavor can be transferred to the meat more fully and you'll get that deep, rich barbeque flavor. Smokers are the grills with lids that close and lock in all the smoke.

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.

There's more to barbeque catering than just choosing any old cut of meat and slapping it down on the grill. The equipment should be of good quality and the meat likewise. Make sure there are enough grills to cater for the number of guests as it cold be quite embarrassing if the grill is small and people have to wait ages to eat.




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