What supplies do i need to have when hosting a PICNIC?

Question

I'm hosting a potluck picnic this weekend so i told everyone to bring something. But as the host, what am i in charge of bringing?

Answer 1

Main dishes:the meats,cheeses,drinks,ice {at least 3 bags}

*Plates,Napkins,Cups,Utensils,Garbage Bags.

*Now a picnic makes me think of :::burgers,hot dogs,ribs,steaks,shrimp,BBQ chicken,{I would choose three}.

*Cheese:cheddar,pepper jack,provolone.

*Bread:Buns for burgers and hot dogs.

*Condiments: Ketchup,Miracle Whip,Mayo,Mustard,Relish,Steak Sauce.

*You can also bring a couple bags of potato chips,pretzels,and ranch,and french onion dips. A Vegetable Platter might be nice.

Drinks: Water,Tea,Sodas,if alcohol,I would advise a light beer of choice,kool-aid for the kids.

Most likely they might bring::baked beans,potato salad,regular salad,deviled eggs,pasta salads,macaroni and cheese,mashed potatoes,broccoli casserole.

Music is a nice touch,a mix of all types.

Answer 2

be nicer if everybody bought something SPECIFIC.... as the host you should find out what everybody is bringing.....

Is it in the grass or  are picnic tables going to be present....

if in grass . you should bring blankets I would suppose

& Music ...

Answer 3

Noonie; its CarolC;  Liquer and mixes,if you didn't tell them to bring their own bottle.. Soda. Any kind of board games, cards, music so they can dance(have a contest), pole to do the Rumba, balls,bats, Hey let them make their own fun.. after drinking a while , they will do as they want. Make sure NO ONE drinks and DRIVES,your responsable...CarolC

Answer 4

Cutlery, crockery, glassware, serviettes and napkins.

Serving implements, spoons, spatulas, food tongs etc.

Tables, chairs or blankets to sit on.

Drinks of some kind, non alcoholic if you have said for them to bring their own alcohol, otherwise you will need to get some beer in, and some of those 3 litre casks of wine. (a red and a white)

Music or other entertainment.