BBQ Cookout Etiquette??

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  • AskTracyAnnK28
    AskTracyAnnK28 Posts: 2,817 Member
    When I've had bbq's I've encouraged people to take home as much or whatever they can because I just don't have enough room in the fridge for tons of leftovers.

    There's only so much leftover potato salad a girl can handle.

    But they really should use those disposable containers that are available now if they're so concerned about their Tupperwear. I mean, if they're already going to the grocery store to buy stuff to make for this BBQ, why can't they pick up some containers, too?
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I host a lot of BBQs and frankly, all I want is for everything to be gone. If there is something particular that I would like to have I'll ask if I can take some of that and put it in my own container. When most people bring stuff over it's usually in a crock or nice serving dish of some kind...I don't want to be responsible for washing all of that and frankly, I'm not going to eat all of the leftovers anyway and it all would just take a lot of space in my fridge.

    That said, the wine and/or beer stays.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    ive seen it done every possible way.

    i always take stuff in a cheap container that i dont care about leaving behind or tossing. that is the norm among the crowd i run with, so to speak.

    my friend and I host a huge halloween party at her house every year, and encourage folks to take a plate home, and even then i end up taking several plates home the next day for my kids (i always stay there overnight and the party is not kid friendly so they dont come) and she has TONS leftover even after that.
  • meredithgir199
    meredithgir199 Posts: 243 Member
    I typically leave any leftovers from what I bring but I know that a lot of hosts don't want all the leftovers so I usually ask. In addition, I often will bring it in a disposable container/tray I bought at the dollar tree or just pick up my dish later.
  • Jonesingmucho
    Jonesingmucho Posts: 4,902 Member
    Let's keep this simple...

    Side dishes in disposable containers will be left and host may eat, feed to pet ferret, or throw away.

    Side dishes in crock pots or grandma's china will be taken home only AFTER party is over.

    NOTE: If you have to leave early because you are a party pooper, then you forfeit all ownership to said dish and host may keep dish and use for next BBQ invitation to take food.

    All in favor, say aye....
  • finny11122
    finny11122 Posts: 8,436 Member
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  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    I take my BBQ Seriously, Like Hogs at a trough - there ain't no leftovers-
    No worries B)
  • Behxo
    Behxo Posts: 1,190 Member
    Surprisingly out of the 30+ people that came, not many seemed to have brought sides or desserts and was just enough to have very little left over lol. So no one brought theirs home this year to say the least :P
  • mysticatgal1
    mysticatgal1 Posts: 106 Member
    I've done it both ways where I take it or leave it. I've gone to many events where it was understood you took leftovers and some where it was never said. Most hosts I know have so many leftovers they rather people take their food back home. Sometimes we do a bit of take others leftovers and enjoy the bbq food longer.
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    I would do a sport/gladiator contest for who get to take home what.
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  • tinuz
    tinuz Posts: 1,123 Member
    dessert tip....banana stuffed with Rolo (caramel chocolate)

    slice open on topside...fold open banana, fill up with rolo's (3 or 4 per banana) few drops of ameretto
    and place on bbq untill rolo's have melted......
    banana peel will turn dark black.....don't worry.

    Google it...taste delicious bit of icecream on the side...... v4t9lxwneil6.jpg

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  • TJnTexas
    TJnTexas Posts: 44 Member
    saragreen012 wrote: »
    I always bring my contribution in something disposable, as I would much rather leave it behind, but generally the host will insist everyone bring leftovers home. I understand though, because when I host I dont really want the leftovers taking up my entire fridge either.

    Edit to add: I don't think it is every appropriate to take your leftover alcohol though, that should stay with the host unless they specifically request otherwise.

    "Leftover alcohol" = not partying hard enough.
  • joolie1234
    joolie1234 Posts: 126 Member
    I almost always take mine home. I guess if people really thought I was that rude, they'd stop inviting me. So it can't be that big of a deal.
  • Shana67
    Shana67 Posts: 680 Member
    BrunetteRunner87 wrote: »
    I've never heard of someone leaving their food. My boyfriend and I host a 4th of July party every year and I would never expect someone to leave their food. I also don't WANT them to leave their food. I don't need the mess or tons of food. It looks like I'm in the minority though.

    Same. We host numerous parties throughout the summer and I do not want all that leftover food. Gross. Please take it with you when you go.

    However - leave the alcohol, please :)
  • mrbullfrog
    mrbullfrog Posts: 54 Member
    It bothers me when I host a "covered dish" cookout and a guest that leaves quite early compared to everyone else takes their dish home right away. What bothers me more is when someone makes a plate of food to take home to their teen kid (before everyone else that has shown up has eaten) that was more interested in staying home and playing video games. I speak up when I see that bs.
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    I throw 5 or 6 big BBQ's every year. As a matter of fact I have one coming up on 9/10. My invite usually says, "Having a BBQ to celebrate (insert event here). I will be BBQing (whatever) and dessert. Please bring whatever you are drinking and a side dish if you want." I can pretty much predict what everyone is going to bring. Some people go all out and others just stop and pick up a deli salad or chips at the store on their way over. It doesn't matter to me. I always make too much and I try to send BBQ home with the guests. Some people leave stuff, some people take stuff. Doesn't matter to me. The BBQ is just a reason to get together with those I care about.
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    TheRoadDog wrote: »
    I throw 5 or 6 big BBQ's every year. As a matter of fact I have one coming up on 9/10. My invite usually says, "Having a BBQ to celebrate (insert event here). I will be BBQing (whatever) and dessert. Please bring whatever you are drinking and a side dish if you want." I can pretty much predict what everyone is going to bring. Some people go all out and others just stop and pick up a deli salad or chips at the store on their way over. It doesn't matter to me. I always make too much and I try to send BBQ home with the guests. Some people leave stuff, some people take stuff. Doesn't matter to me. The BBQ is just a reason to get together with those I care about.

    And there you have it :):)
  • actualbettycrocker
    actualbettycrocker Posts: 195 Member
    Honestly, whenever my friends and I get together we take our stuff back with us so we don't burden whoever is hosting that day with extra cleaning. We live in dorms and we don't have the space for it. Even before that I've never seen people leave their stuff without the host being like "oh damn I have to be responsible for this now".
  • selina884
    selina884 Posts: 826 Member
    I wouldnt ask the guests to bring food in the first place. How distasteful.

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