How to Pick Food for a Graduation Bonfire

The menu for a graduation bonfire needs to reflect the diversity of your guest list. Many hosts who are planning their first graduation bonfire purchase insufficient food and fail to account for dishes that are popular among a graduate's group of friends. It is easy to pick food for a graduation bonfire when you anticipate the needs of guests. Read on to learn how to pick food for a graduation bonfire.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Grills
• Plates
• Skewers
• Napkins
• Coolers

1. Provide a vegetarian option for your guests as you pick food for a graduation bonfire. It is simple to mix a salad with plenty of greens along with tofu versions of grilled foods for the benefit of fellow graduates.
2. Buy a wide variety of drinks to keep your guests hydrated at your graduation bonfire. You need to pick alternatives to soda like lemonade, iced tea and bottled water to give as many options as possible to your guests.
3. Enhance the power of the bonfire by purchasing supplies for s'mores and hot dogs. Graduates, parents and kids can cook a hot dog or s'more over the fire to turn food preparation into a fun activity.
4. Locate a grill for burgers, steaks and other grilled items that need to be barbecued over a controlled flame. A charcoal grill is an inexpensive option for providing a steady supply of food for your party.
5. Select a full range of condiments to line up on the food preparation table at your graduation bonfire. You need to pick up ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and other condiments appropriate for your menu the day of your bonfire.
6. Count out the number of metal skewers in your possession before you finish buying supplies. You should look at your RSVP numbers and supply a skewer for every other guest to ensure everyone an opportunity to make their own food. If you plan to use sticks instead, be sure they are green so they won't ignite and prepare a supply beforehand.
7. Bundle your search for party food with the purchase of utensils and accessories to cut down on preparation time. Your local grocery store should have disposable utensils, napkins and plates in a single aisle to help you use your time for party planning. Big box stores may help you keep your costs down when buying in quantity.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase a sufficient amount of ice to keep the food you pick for your graduation bonfire cold. Most parties take place in early summer when temperatures cause ice to melt within minutes. You can place ice in coolers throughout the party site and store the rest in a freezer for later use.
• Order a specialty cake based on the theme of your graduation bonfire. Avoid the common use of student photos in favor of a specific theme and simple message to your graduate.