Creating the Ultimate Outdoor BBQ Area on a Budget
A BBQ party is a great way to catch up with friends, celebrate milestones, or prepare a tasty meaty meal for the whānau! While the food is obviously one of the most important ingredients for an amazing BBQ party, where you eat can make or break the experience.
That’s why we’ve put together some bits and pieces that we believe will take your BBQ experience to the next level! We’ll assume you have everything you need to prep the food for the BBQ so we’ll go over the décor and things such as outdoor furniture and cutlery that will make sure you have the best outdoor BBQ area!
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Outdoor Furniture
We’ll begin our list with some essential outdoor furniture and accessories that will add to the atmosphere of your BBQ party. Your big ticket items are likely to be outdoor tables, outdoor chairs, and outdoor umbrellas, as these will be the backbone of your outdoor BBQ area.
Tangier Outdoor Dining Table Black
One of the most important pieces of furniture in your outdoor BBQ area will without a doubt be the table everyone sits at to eat! For a mid range seating size without at big price tag we recommend something similar to our Hercules Store’s Tangier Outdoor Dining Table.
This stylish black dining table is made of a UV stablised polypropylene resit, which makes it weather resistant and maintenance-free, so you can focus less on cleaning the area in the long run and more on getting ready to grill! Measuring at 168(W)x98(D)x75.5(H)cm, it’s compact enough to be lightweight and easy to move but generous enough to seat multiple people comfortably.
Sitting at $329.00, if you don’t already have a table for your BBQ area, it’s a great pick up!
Taurus Home Products Resin Chair
You cant get a table, without some chairs!. While there are some BBQ meals that can be eaten while standing, or leaning against the nearest wall or pillar, any good host will want to provide seating for bigger BBQ meals and for guests and family to relax. A cheap tried and true lawn chair is the Taurus Home Products Resin Chair.
Featuring a classic and comfortable design, these are the classic BBQ plastic chairs. Easy to move and easy to clean, they are the ideal seating for an outdoor BBQ area. Sitting at only $12.00 per chair, they’re great value for money and great quality!
TSB Living Cantilever Patio Umbrella
If you’re going to be eating outside (and if you’re hosting an outdoor BBQ party, you will be!) then one thing you might want to look into is covers for your area. While some prefer to opt for a sail cover or sheet over their deck, an outdoor umbrella is a solid investment for any deck! Perfect for keeping the sun out of your eyes and the rain off your clothes and food, it’s the ideal addition to an outdoor BBQ area. Specially if you want to play around with layout.
Sitting at 300cm(W)x250cm(D), this cantilever outdoor umbrella will keep your dining area covered while you enjoy your BBQ. At $119.00, it’s a great value pick up!
Living & Co Ngahere Outdoor Floor Cushion 55cm x55cm
Take your outdoor seating to the next level with comfortable cushioning for your chairs. The outdoor cushions from Living & Co, available in a stylish ngahere or striped pattern, provide your guests with soft cushioning to sit on while enjoying delicious BBQ meals.
These are also suitable for usage as floor cushions as well, providing comfortable sitting spaces for guests if you run out of chairs.
At an $8.97 price point, they’re a great addition to any outdoor BBQ area.
Living & Co Woven Placemat
To help keep your outdoor table clean while your guests are eating, consider picking up a Living & Co Woven Placemat Black 30cm x 40cm Black 4 Pack. These mats are made from a polypropylene material that helps to keep them clean and easily washable. Clearing the table after a BBQ has never been easier.
Clocking in at a bargain $4.97 price point, it’s a great addition to your outdoor dining table, and a must have for your next BBQ.
Living & Co Essential Dinner Plates
One of the most important pieces of dinnerware for your BBQ party will be the plates! It’ll be very hard for your guests to enjoy your BBQ cooking if they don’t have plates to eat it off of! While disposable paper plates are a solid option, the right plates can bring the BBQ together right. As well as making you look like a great host.
That’s why we recommend picking up a 4 pack of Living & Co’s Essential Dinner Plates. Measuring 24cm wide, they offer versatility in what you’re able to serve.
At a generous $4.00 for 4 plates, they’re an essential addition to your outdoor BBQ area.
Living & Co Melamine Bowls
Perfect for sauces, mash, and salads, these melamine bowls from Living & Co are a great addition to your outdoor BBQ area.
Coming in a pack of 4, similar to the dinner plates mentioned above, these bowls are a great value pick up that provides some flexibility in what you can serve your guests at your BBQ party. At $6.00, it’s a steal!
Living & Co Short Tumbler Glasses
Whether it’s juice, fizzy drinks, or good old fashioned water, you will want to pick up some glasses for your guests to enjoy their beverages. We recommend picking up Living & Co’s short tumbler glasses.
These clear glasses are stylish and practical, dishwasher safe and able to hold 310ml. In a pack of 6 for $10.00, it’s a bargain pick up for your next BBQ party!
Living & Co Cutlery Set
The next essential piece of your BBQ party is the cutlery! You will want a high quality set of utensils that provide a comfortable eating experience to your guests. That’s why we recommend picking up Living & Co’s 40 Piece Cutlery Set.
Each set comes with 8 spoons, 8 teaspoons, 8 forks, 8 knives, and 8 steak knives, covering every possible base for your guests’ utensil needs. Sitting at $16.00, this is a great value pick up for your BBQ party.
There you have it! A summary list of all the essentials for your next BBQ. Whether its with Whanau, Friends or even complete strangers, having the right BBQ setup helps ensure you and your guest have a great time and when you shop for BBQ supplies at The Warehouse, we can help you get a bargain every time.