A Unique Twist on Your BBQ Catering
Nothing beats the aroma of cooking on a BBQ grill. Enjoying the summer outdoors, your friends and good food is the best way to have a party. There are many considerations when you are planning your BBQ catering event. Are you using a gas or charcoal grill? What is your choice of food and how much preparation time is required?
Charcoal vs. Gas - The Great Debate
Deciding which cooking method to use is a matter of preference, as taste tests have shown, there are no significant flavour differences by cooking with one method over the other. If you don't know which method you wish to use, here are some considerations:
Pros of Gas Grilling
Instant heat - no waiting for charcoal to get to the right temperature. It is advisable to allow the grill to heat for 10 minutes prior to cooking.
Controllable heat - with a gas grill you can adjust the temperature
Versatility - your grill can have side burners good for heating sauces; rotisseries are available for roasts - any option you can imagine
Ease of Cleaning - Drip trays collect run off messes and there are no coals or ash to dispose of
Cons of Gas Grilling
Initial cost - gas grills can be expensive compared to wood or charcoal grilling
Additional Equipment - you can spend hundreds of pounds on additional equipment to add to your grill - items such as smokers are not standard
Pros of Charcoal Grilling
Ease or Smoking with Wood - charcoals biggest advantage over gas grilling
Natural BBQ Flavour - you can prepare delicious foods with a variety of charcoal flavours
Initial cost - relatively cheap depending upon the model
Cons of Charcoal Grilling
Slow Heat - it takes a minimum of 40 minutes for coals to heat to the correct cooking temperature
Timing - you have one chance to catch the coals at their hottest
No Control over Temperature - if coals cool down you have to start over
Hard to Clean - hot coals and messy grates makes cleaning more difficult
Once you have decided on your cooking method you now have to choose the foods you will be serving. When BBQ catering you want your feast to look, smell and taste good. Experiment on family before having a large event, as you want to be sure everything will come out right. Don't limit your choices to burgers, chicken and sausages. For a more exotic flare choose pheasant or quail. Fish is also an excellent choice and you might consider bream, cod, mackerel, bass or swordfish as the fish to cook.
Sauces can really make your BBQ stand out. Japanese marinades made with sake, or Indian marinades made with coriander and cumin, will spice things up. Don't forget the vegetables; aubergines, mushrooms and sweet corn are favourites and when cooked in garlic butter are very tasty.
For desert, don't forget about puddings; caramelised banana and apple kebabs are different offerings to make your BBQ unique. Serving barbecued goat cheese makes for an excellent final course.
You have the grill, and the menu - now set your ambiance with outdoor lighting for your next BBQ catering event. Your BBQ will be a grand smash with the proper planning and preparation.
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