27 Things You Need For A Backyard Cookout
Are you planning a backyard barbecue?
We love the warmer weather and all of the good food and family fun of hanging out in the backyard. What did backyard cookouts look like when you were a kid? Was it like best thing to get to see all of our family and friends, play games, and enjoy each other’s company? The food was an added bonus. Some of the things that were prepared are still favorites today.
I am sure you are planning a great outdoor gathering right? Need some tips for making sure you are prepared? Here are 27 things you need for a backyard cookout.
Backyard Cookout Must Haves
1. This 4 Burner Gas Grill is just right for the patio and great for cooking up delicious foods.
2. When it comes to cooking up all those favorite meals this BBQ Tool Set is a must for just about anything!
3. Make sure everything is done to your liking by checking the temperature and keeping track of cook time with this Electronic Cooking Thermometer that even has a digital display.
4. This Grill Brush is durable and effective for keeping the grill clean and free of stuck on food and grime.
5. No need to worry about burning your hand with this Marinating Brush that has a long handle for basting.
6. These Heat Resistant Gloves are the best for removing food from the grill without burning your hands.
7. The final preps on carving and shredding your bbq meats will be done simply with these Meat Forks.
8. Add the best flavor to your best bbq recipes with some Cedar Planks that are totally safe for the grill!
9. Using these Grill Mats makes grilling super easy and pretty much mess free!
10. Check out these Solar Powered Water Drop Lights that fit great around the patio and they are completely waterproof.
11. Grilling those summer veggies is done right with these Reuseable Metal Skewers.
12. Invite all your friends to beat the heat by making some awesome popsicles with this Popsicle Maker Mold.
13. Treat your guests to some yummy ice cream made easy and quick with this Ice Cream Maker.
14. It will be easy to have all of the eating utensils table side with this Silverware Holder.
15. All of your drinks can be kept nice and cold in this Rolling Drink Cooler that holds up to 80 quarts.
16. Check out these Break Resistant Plastic Tumblers that are great for any guest.
17. The kids will love these Corn on the Cob Holders that keep hands clean and corn easy to eat!
18. This Outdoor Patio Bench is an ideal spot for guests to sit and is has some great added storage under the seat.
19. These Citronella Incense Sticks are wonderful for keeping bugs away and they smell amazing!
20. You have to have these handy Tiki Torches to keep away mosquitoes at night! This set includes a 6 pack of them!
21. Roast marshmallows or even hot dogs with your kids right in the backyard with this Garden Light Fire Pit.
22. This Vinyl Zipper Tablecloth fits nice and snug on the table and its totally washable.
23. This Melamine Dishes are super cute in a variety of colors and they look just like picnic plates!
24. These 5 Family Lawn Games are awesome for getting everyone moving around!
25. Shade is a must when you are cooking out. Try this 9 Foot Solar Powered Umbrella.
26. Whether you are roasting marshmallows or hot dogs they can be cooked perfectly with these Roasting Sticks.
27. Tea and lemonade are easily dispensed with your very own Mason Jar Drink Dispenser.
Have a necessity for your backyard gathering? Share your best ideas for making things perfect!
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This is a great list of items and would help keep your backyard cookout going strong. This reminded me that I needed to get new corn on the cob holders as mine have taken a turn for the worse.
I haven’t had a BBQ/cookout in so long, I miss them! Watermelon, marshmallows, and burgers are definitely at the top of my list!
Thank you for sharing your list. These are all must haves when hosting a barbecue cookout. I will be checking out that solar powered umbrella.
Ditto, a solar powered umbrella is brilliant! No need to run power lines out to your pool side seating.
These are all awesome must have ideas for a backyard cookout. Vinyl Zipper Tablecloth is indeed something I will be checking out. Thanks for sharing the tips.
I love your list. Reading this list, I would say that I nearly have all the must haves.
I wish our grill didn’t stop working. I love cooking out on the grill. Thankfully, we have a few George Foreman grills. They work great except you can’t cook everything at once.
This is a lot more than I would ever need but there are a bunch of items on here that we do need to get for our next cookout!
I love grilling season! We fire it up every night and cook everything from seafood to pizza!
Great List ! Thank you so much
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This is a great list and I hafta say those lights are marvelous!! I want some! Thanks for bringing this by Throwback Thursday!
Mollie