Fathers Day- I am hosting need some ideas!

I am hosting fathers day at my house, praying it is nice out since its going to be an outdoor event!

So far on the menu, we are mostly bbq'ing
My father inlaw does an amazing job bbq'ing

We have
Filet Mignon
Burgers
Hotdogs
Chicken breast marinated with a glaze
Corn on the cob-cooked on the grill

Sides
Cole slaw
Macoroni salad
Potato salad

I am having 18 people

What else am i missing, this is my first time hosting a big party at my house

TIA

Message edited 6/3/2009 11:05:25 AM.

Re: Fathers Day- I am hosting need some ideas!

does everyone eat meat? otherwise you might want some other vegetarian/vegan options.

make sure you have all of the toppings for burgers - red onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, etc.

i'd also do a regular salad too - romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, etc.

Re: Fathers Day- I am hosting need some ideas!

I agree with adding all the toppings for burgers and hot dogs. The regular salad is a good idea too.

I am actually thinking of doing the same thing. And these are all the things on my list. I might add some shish kabobs.

Re: Fathers Day- I am hosting need some ideas!

Thanks for the tips for the hamburgers and hotdogs, gotta make sure i get all the toppings for them!!!

I will also do a regular salad!

all 18 people eat meat, big italian and jewish families!

Also thinking about making a few boxes of rice pilaf!

Re: Fathers Day- I am hosting need some ideas!

This side dish is amazing:

Broccoli Salad


Mix Night Before

2 cups mayo
2 tbls wine vinegar
¾ cups sugar

Salad

2 heads broccoli
1 ½ lbs sharp cheddar
1 ½ lbs bacon fried & crumbled
2 small red onions

Mix together and serve

Re: Fathers Day- I am hosting need some ideas!

hey! how did it go? i also hosted and had 31 people! I had:

veggie tray
dips
chips
salsa
Skirt steaks
hamburgers
hot dogs
chicken
sausage
eggplant
salad
broccoli rabe
stringbeans
potatoes
roasted peppers
cauliflower pancakes

then ton of dessert that everyone brought. i made a pistachio fruit dip and got a fruit tray.. we had so much food left over but it was a hit. besides the weather.