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[compassrose]

I use paper grocery bags for recycling (since I can then put it in the recycling bin as is). As long as no asshole puts a half-full beer in there, it works great.

[HitchedIn2006]

I think having pasta salad AND potato salad is a bit much with the sides. Then if you do just potato salad with potato chips, that's a ton of potato product. I think you can get rid of pasta or potato salad and simplify the menu some.

[VillainV]

Are most of your guests British or American?

Maybe consider other beverages besides Coke/Diet Coke -- my British friends and coworkers didn't drink a lot of that. Maybe lemonade (not American lemonade but what Brits call lemonade -- more like 7-up), and squash for the kids.

I think it would be nice to have a small pack of veggie burgers. You should be able to find those at any chain supermarket (Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, even Aldi).

Um....do you have enough plates and glassware? Disposable stuff is kind of hard to find and is pretty pathetic there, and I found Brits general frown upon the concept of disposable/plastic for eating.....though I bet they would get a kick out of red solo cups at an American-themed BBQ if you can get your hands on any.

[cheezer]

Apr 8, 2015 12:10:50 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Apr 8, 2015 12:06:15 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

Well then WTF to letting people RSVP up to three days before?  He owes you so big.

Because no one in this country can plan.  I really don't know how many people will actually show up.  About half the people bailed on his birthday gathering (but I blame that on the host).

I would think everyone would show up if he's their boss. I would be embarrassed beyond belief if I ditched a party my manager was throwing!

Good luck. I once had almost 50 people in a 1 bedroom apartment. But we were 25 & playing flip cup too so I'm sure you aren't going for that vibe

[UnderProtest]

Apr 9, 2015 4:21:42 GMT -5 cheezer said:

Apr 8, 2015 12:10:50 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Because no one in this country can plan.  I really don't know how many people will actually show up.  About half the people bailed on his birthday gathering (but I blame that on the host).

I would think everyone would show up if he's their boss. I would be embarrassed beyond belief if I ditched a party my manager was throwing!

Good luck. I once had almost 50 people in a 1 bedroom apartment. But we were 25 & playing flip cup too so I'm sure you aren't going for that vibe

Uhm, yeah, my husband mentioned finding a space to play flip cup.  Apparently I underestimated how American he wants this party to be.

[lolo]

Some hard cider would be a nice addition to the drinks list.

Another salad option is a southwestern bean salad: black beans, corn, red pepper, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, line juice, salt.

Eta: Abel and Cole carries veggie burgers, and I'm fairly certain Ocado had them on their delivery list too.

[MrsDarcy]

What about baked beans as a side? We always have those at cook outs.

[Deleted]

Who is cooking? Someone is going to be at the BBQ the whole night.

[cheezer]

Apr 9, 2015 5:54:58 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Apr 9, 2015 4:21:42 GMT -5 cheezer said:

I would think everyone would show up if he's their boss. I would be embarrassed beyond belief if I ditched a party my manager was throwing!

Good luck. I once had almost 50 people in a 1 bedroom apartment. But we were 25 & playing flip cup too so I'm sure you aren't going for that vibe

Uhm, yeah, my husband mentioned finding a space to play flip cup.  Apparently I underestimated how American he wants this party to be.

So it sounds like the theme is American frathouse. But with small children running around & work people. This sounds interesting!  But fun!

[UnderProtest]

Apr 9, 2015 3:23:53 GMT -5 VillainV said:

Are most of your guests British or American?

Maybe consider other beverages besides Coke/Diet Coke -- my British friends and coworkers didn't drink a lot of that. Maybe lemonade (not American lemonade but what Brits call lemonade -- more like 7-up), and squash for the kids.

I think it would be nice to have a small pack of veggie burgers. You should be able to find those at any chain supermarket (Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, even Aldi).

Um....do you have enough plates and glassware? Disposable stuff is kind of hard to find and is pretty pathetic there, and I found Brits general frown upon the concept of disposable/plastic for eating.....though I bet they would get a kick out of red solo cups at an American-themed BBQ if you can get your hands on any.

Not sure how I missed your response before.  I'm in a potato salad making lull right now.  And somehow I managed to forget your question.  The guests are all British.  The one American who was supposed to come cancelled.

I figure most will be drinking beer or wine.  And I did order juice for the kids.  I also found out there is one vegetarian and she eats quorn burgers so those have been added to the Saturday delivery.  I was able to find disposable stuff because although I have tons of dish ware (and brought it all over), I don't have nearly enough for 32 people (yes, the count has been upped).  And we do have a couple solo cups (mostly blue) that will probably be pulled out for the fun of it.

[UnderProtest]

Apr 9, 2015 11:28:55 GMT -5 cheezer said:

Apr 9, 2015 5:54:58 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Uhm, yeah, my husband mentioned finding a space to play flip cup.  Apparently I underestimated how American he wants this party to be.

So it sounds like the theme is American frathouse. But with small children running around & work people. This sounds interesting!  But fun!

Pretty much.  My husband is trying to recreate the work BBQs in our former city which were pretty much frat parties.  We never hosted those parties though.

[UnderProtest]

Apr 9, 2015 9:13:36 GMT -5 MrsDarcy said:

What about baked beans as a side? We always have those at cook outs.

Shit, did I not include those in the list?  Those are on the menu.  I had to order 10 more cans because they are itty bitty cans here.  

[UnderProtest]

Apr 9, 2015 9:24:55 GMT -5 @spenjamins said:

Who is cooking? Someone is going to be at the BBQ the whole night.

That would be my husband.  I do not grill.  I have purposely refused to learn.  Once the party starts, I intend to sit on my ass and watch him.

[Deleted]

Apr 10, 2015 10:20:58 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

Apr 9, 2015 9:24:55 GMT -5 @spenjamins said:

Who is cooking? Someone is going to be at the BBQ the whole night.

That would be my husband.  I do not grill.  I have purposely refused to learn.  Once the party starts, I intend to sit on my ass and watch him.

He better do the sausage and the chicken early.  Keep warm in the oven.  Or you will be stuck as the lone hostess. Less fun the watching him while sitting on your ass.  :-)!

[UnderProtest]

Apr 10, 2015 14:41:56 GMT -5 @spenjamins said:

Apr 10, 2015 10:20:58 GMT -5 UnderProtest said:

That would be my husband.  I do not grill.  I have purposely refused to learn.  Once the party starts, I intend to sit on my ass and watch him.

He better do the sausage and the chicken early.  Keep warm in the oven.  Or you will be stuck as the lone hostess. Less fun the watching him while sitting on your ass.  :-)!

I'm hoping he forgets about the chicken.  Either way, it's all his deal.  I'm done.  He's being a little shit tonight after I spent all day on this party.