11 Backyard Barbecue Party Tips to Impress Your Guests without Stress

1. Prep food before your guests arrive.

2. Make sure you have enough propane or charcoal.

3. Ask guests to bring side dishes.

4. Put up decorative outside lights.

5. Serve snacks away from the cooking.

6. Encourage guests to help themselves to both kid-friendly and adult drinks.

7. Set up some yard games to keep the kids occupied.

8. Mix up your grilling game.

9. Skip the dessert and make s'mores.

10. Put safety first.

11. Have fun!