Things You'll Need:
- See article as it depends on the decorations and menu chosen
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Step 1
Invite your guests as far in advance as possible. Even if they "know" to come each year it's nice to invite/remind them. If the dinner is a potluck, keep a list of who will bring what dish to your party.
Determine if there are any specific dietary needs for your guests and plan for this. Plan a menu out and when what will be served - snacks throughout the game with dessert at the end...appetizers during the first half with "dinner" during halftime followed by dessert during the last half or following the game. -
Step 2
Figure out how many TV sets you'll need and how you'll do the seating around each one. For those who aren't interested in the game, how will you occupy them. And, how will you entertain any kids that will attend. Make a sketch of your serving/eating area and make sure everything will fit.
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Step 3
Make a few lists - a grocery list split into nonperishable and perishable items, decorating, house/yard cleaning and food preparation. Create a menu list and timetable for when to do what on game (this will help prevent forgetting to serve a dish.)
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Step 4
Take your shopping lists and check the weekly newspapers for any specials and note what products are on sale on what store on each list. You can buy the nonperishable items on your regular shopping trips. By the week before the Super Bowl, you'll have most of that shopping completed.
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Step 5
Decide what table cloths, dishes and serving pieces you'll be using in mid January. Pull out or buy your paper tablecloths, napkins, plates, etc. Buy any other necessary items.
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Step 6
Create any decorations you want to make. Pull out of storage any of your other sports/football/winter decorations. (Tip - I use much of my Christmas décor during January and February by removing the red and green "stuff." If you're planning to use a decorative cake, order it now and see if they'll deliver it (for free, perhaps) on the Saturday before the Super Bowl.
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Step 7
Purchase your perishable food items the week of the game, trying to avoid going to the grocery store on Saturday. (Tip - I've always found weekday - Mon-Thurs. early evenings the best time to shop for groceries.)
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Step 8
Early and midweek, clean your produce, bake any cookies and similar items. Actually, these days are best for cooking anything that will keep until game day. Clean your house.
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Step 9
Pick up any last minute items (fresh turkey/meats, bakery items, etc.) on Friday and Saturday.
Make sure all dishes that will keep until Suneday are completed, or partially completed
Set your table & bar area, buffet, dessert serving areas, etc (Make sure you'll have enough ice)
Do any last minute household chores (Tip: check the guest bathroom(s) to be sure they're "good to go" and that your guest closet looks nice and has room for your guests coats and jackets.)
Super Bowl Day, early Get the turkey/roasts/ribs roasting (or BBQ, etc) to fit your day's timetable if you're serving these types of items
Double check your table setting and add the necessary items
Prepare your appetizers and punch/drink items if you're serving them
Prepare the remaining dishes you'll need for the day
Place large plastic bags around for placing of garbage
Do any last minute dusting, etc. if necessary
Leave enough time for yourself to get dressed, do your hair & make up -
Step 10
Get the turkey/roasts/ribs roasting (or BBQ, etc) on Game Day to fit your day's timetable if you're serving these types of items.
Double check your table setting and add the necessary items
Prepare your appetizers and punch/drink items if you're serving them
Prepare the remaining dishes you'll need for the day
Place large plastic bags around for placing of garbage
Do any last minute dusting, etc. if necessary
Leave enough time for yourself to get dressed, do your hair & make up
GO TEAM GO!!!!!!!!!!!
