BIG GAME 2017 | FOOD
Party Essentials
T
here are a lot of
things to consider
when planning any
event, but Real
Simple has put
together a checklist
that serves as a great
place to get started.
PARTY DECORATIONS
If you care enough to host a
Super Bowl party, you should
probably go the extra mile and
put up a few decorations. Go
with some gear from your
favorite team if applicable, or
just some generic streamers
and football gear will do the
trick to set the mood. One safe
move is to let team preference
dictate the color scheme.
Balloons also are a safe bet.
BEER
Assuming the party is
among adults who enjoy a
frosty beverage, be sure to
stock up on beer before the
crowd arrives. Depending on
how big the party is, you might
even want to consider getting a
keg. For a smaller affair, per-
haps consider some light
brews that aren’t too heavy. It’s
a long game. Also look at a
variety, because not everyone
likes the same beer.
plates and cups to cut down on
the amount of dishes that will
need to be washed once the
Assuming your party isn’t too clock hits zero. One recom-
fancy, it’s typically a good idea mendation: Go for the better
to invest in some disposable
brand of disposable wares,
DISPOSABLE PLATES,
CUPS AND CUTLERY
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including thicker plates. Piling
wings, dip and everything else
on a plate can weigh it down in
a hurry. Make sure your plates
are up to the challenge — or
else you’ll be cleaning up the
mess well into the night.
NAPKINS
Football food is typically on
the messy side, so don’t skimp
on the napkins. It’s almost cer-
tainly going to get messy, espe-
cially if your menu features fin-
ger foods.
All those fingers will need
something to wipe on that isn’t
your furniture.