# What to bring to a barbecue

What to bring to a barbecue: food, drinks, cooking tools, seating and the small things everyone forgets.

## Fire and grill

- [ ] Charcoal or gas bottle, with spare
- [ ] Firelighters or a chimney starter
- [ ] Lighter or long matches
- [ ] Grill grate and a grill brush
- [ ] Tongs and a spatula
- [ ] Meat thermometer
- [ ] Heat-resistant gloves
- [ ] Foil and a tray for sides

## Food

- [ ] Meat, fish or plant-based options, with a vegetarian option for guests
- [ ] Marinades and sauces
- [ ] Salads and sides
- [ ] Bread or buns
- [ ] Dessert or fruit
- [ ] Salt, pepper and oil
- [ ] Separate boards and utensils for raw and cooked food

## Drinks

- [ ] Water and soft drinks
- [ ] Drinks for adults
- [ ] Ice
- [ ] Cooler box or tubs of ice
- [ ] Bottle opener and corkscrew

## Serving and cleaning

- [ ] Plates, cups and cutlery
- [ ] Napkins and kitchen roll
- [ ] Serving bowls and spoons
- [ ] Rubbish bags and recycling bags
- [ ] Wet wipes and hand sanitiser
- [ ] Washing-up supplies

## Comfort and safety

- [ ] Chairs, table or blankets
- [ ] Shade or parasol
- [ ] Speaker and playlist
- [ ] Sunscreen and insect repellent
- [ ] First aid kit and a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby
- [ ] Check the rules for fires and barbecues at the location

## Before you leave

- [ ] Let coals burn out completely and douse them with water
- [ ] Take all rubbish with you
- [ ] Check that nothing is left smouldering

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