BBQ Best | 4th of July Festivities

The Fourth of July calls for a festive, patriotic celebration to honor the birthday of our country; U.S.A. Whether you enlist the services of a catering company NYC knows and trusts, or take care of your own home barbecue, there are some things you can do to make sure you and your guests celebrate Independence Day right.

Red, White and Blue. Decorate in as much red, white and blue as you can. From different sized flags around your home to patriotic cups, plates and table cloths, your party should be saturated with the stars and stripes.

Protect Your Guests. An outdoor setting should offer shelter from the summer sun; use awnings, tents, canopies or umbrellas to offer shade to your guests. You can also provide brimmed patriotic hats and patriotic sunglasses as party favors. Have insect repellent and sunscreen on hand as well.

American BBQ Foods. Classic American grilled food staples are sure to be crowd pleasers. However, you can step it up a notch with a gourmet picnic and barbecue food; Neuman’s Kitchen is a catering company NYC loves, offering catering services for the 4th of July and any summer event. Some American food menu options include:

Entrees:

• Grilled Chicken Breast with Homemade BBQ Sauce
• Beef & Vegetarian Burgers With Tomato, Lettuce, Brioche Buns, Ketchup & Onions
• Hot Dogs With Buns, Ketchup, Mustard, Sour Kraut & Chopped Onions
• Italian Sausage & Peppers

Side Salads:

• Southern Style Cole Slaw
• Boiled Local Corn on the Cobb with Butter & Allepo Pepper
• Roasted Red Potato Salad
• BBQ Baked Beans
• Homemade Potato Chips
• Sour Pickles

Desserts:

• Assorted All American Finger Sweets and Pastries
• Mini Apple Pies, Cupcakes, Pecan Tarts, Rice Krispy Treats, Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Whoopie Pies
• Mixed Fresh Berries with Pineapple Fruit Salad
• Sliced Watermelon Wedges

If you just don’t have time to organize an exquisite 4th of July menu by yourself, have Neuman’s Kitchen catering services take care of it all for you.

Outdoor Games. Invite your guests (especially the kids) to play fun summer games like baseball, tag, Frisbee, hide and seek, croquet, or horseshoes, depending upon the space available in your yard. Hot days might call for refreshing water games such as water balloon wars or touch football with the sprinklers on. Other fun games might include a potato sack race and/or pass the egg on the spoon race.

Set The Scene. Create a patriotic atmosphere by playing patriotic music throughout the festivities. Invite guests to sing along, or opt for instrumental versions of your favorite marches and anthems.

Fireworks. No Fourth of July celebration would be complete without a fireworks display! Plan to have everyone walk down to a local park to catch the closest fireworks show in your area at dusk. You can also set off some smaller fireworks at home if it’s allowed in your municipality; just be sure to practice fireworks safety and etiquette.

HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY!