Making a grocery list for a backyard BBQ? Remember to check the weekly sales at Redner’s Markets and your Redner’s Rewards points balance to do more with your budget. Enjoy the sizzle of the grill, the company of loved ones, and the comfort that comes from a low-key, casual occasion.
Type of BBQ
The type of BBQ planned should influence the grocery list you compile. Other factors will include how many people you plan to feed, the dietary needs and/or restrictions of guests, and the level of complexity of the meal desired. A BBQ may be as simple as throwing a few dogs on the grill or as complex as smoking several kinds of meat, preparing various sides, and even offering a stocked bar for refreshments.
Core BBQ Menu
A universal standard for barbecue gatherings includes the grilled basics: burgers and hot dogs. However, you may include chicken breasts and veggie burgers for the more health-conscious guests. You’ll also need buns, condiments, and dressings.
As for side dishes, you may choose to grill corn on the cob or whip together some potato salad, coleslaw, and baked beans. Snacks for munching while waiting for the grill master are also important. Of course, you can find these dishes ready-made here at Redner’s Markets as well as all of the ingredients needed to make them at home.
Every barbecue requires drinks. Colas or juice, lemonade, tea, and water are all essential, and you’ll likely want to include beer, wine coolers, and a few signature cocktails to the menu. Remember the ice. It’s far too easy to forget this essential item.
For dessert, think fruity, sweet, and chilled. You may choose a fruit basket from our produce department, apple pie à la mode, or snowcones. The dessert options should vary enough that every guest can take part.
The practical essentials can also be found at your local Redner’s Markets:
- Paper plates
- Napkins
- Cups
- Charcoal, wood chips, or propane (depending on your grill)
- Utensils
- Aluminum foil
- Garbage bags.
Shop with Redner’s Markets
Your BBQ’s success largely depends on you and your preparation. Why not shop with Redner’s Markets where you can shop online and arrange for curbside pickup and even choose an array of ready-to-go foods that will save you some time? Redner’s Ready is our curbside pickup solution for online shoppers.
The deli, produce, seafood, and bakery departments are also available for you if you choose to supplement your grilling with a fruit and veggie tray, cookie platter, cheese/meat tray, shrimp platter, or any other of a variety of party platters available.
Redner’s Markets focuses on quality, affordability, and customer experience. Redner’s Rewards allows our loyal customers to save significantly on the costs of groceries. Not only do we offer special sales pricing every week, but shoppers can also accumulate points for future redemption on fuel or grocery discounts. These points expire after thirty days, so the more you shop with Redner’s, the more you save.
Have your grocery list ready for a backyard BBQ? Click here to check your Redner’s Rewards balance and begin shopping. You’ll be pleased by how much farther your dollar will go and how high of quality your food selections will be. Let’s welcome summer fun, sunny days, and barbecue gatherings.