Lets party
Summer is finally here and we are all either hosting or
attending BBQs and pool parties. It is so refreshing to be able to sit out and
enjoy the sun. Sounds of laughter and the aroma of food…. Ah!
But what about after party work? Your guests all left
without offering to help? Or there is litter of plastic cutlery and crockery
everywhere? There are bits of food all over your backyard? Well that is a
hazard you have to face, but you can minimize that.
First, ask for help. Believe me most times people assume you
don’t need help because you don’t ask. Simply ask them to carry food inside.
You can then pack it in containers and give these away if there is surplus.
Second, place two three garbage bags in the area so people
can put garbage in there. If it is handy, they will make it a point to use it.
Third, keep the bar away from food. That way a chance of
drink getting spilled on food is minimum. Plus there will be less chaos if
people are standing in small groups rather than everyone congregating in one
corner.
Don’t keep too much gap between two courses. If there is too
much gap, people tend to throw away their disposable plates and take new every
time. Also make sure that disposable plates and cutlery is of good quality and
does not get soggy.
Keep plenty of tissues around; in fact it is even better to
have the kitchen towel handy. It will save you a lot of trouble.
Before you serve main dishes, remove the appetizers and if
possible wash the platters. You will have less to clean at the end of the day.
I usually run a quick cycle in my dishwasher after appetizers are consumed so
my platters are clean. And before serving dessert, remove other food.
Please, please don’t serve food that requires too much
handling. If people have to use forks and knives, it will create confusion because
it is a BBQ and not a sit-down dinner.
So go ahead and host a fantastic party and have a blast
So be it!!!