Video:How to Plan a Tailgate Party

Transcript:How to Plan a Tailgate Party

Hi, I'm Scott for About.com. Today I have a few tips for you on preparing for a tailgate party from HomeCooking.About.com.

Food Tips for Planning a Tailgate Party

To begin, prepare any food you want to bring ahead of time. Have it wrapped, packed and ready to roll. Make sure you have a plan to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. I suggest using separate coolers, one with ice for the cold items and one used only for hot items to help seal in the heat.

Stick to finger foods if possible. If you want to bring items that need to be divided up into smaller portions, do it ahead of time and make sure they are cut into manageable pieces. You can find great tailgating recipes on HomeCooking.About.com.

Bring Napkins and Utensils for a Tailgate Party

Bring along plenty of napkin or a roll of paper towels. You may even want to include wet hand wipes for more challenging messes. If utensils are necessary, bring disposable ones, including toothpicks.

Other Accessories to Bring for a Tailgate Party

Be sure to bring sturdy, disposable cups for any drinks. Bring along a tablecloth to spread your wares upon and a bag (or 2) for your trash.Warm up hot drinks just before leaving and bring along in an insulated jug or thermos.

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