To think that this portion for an adult is too little?

I'd prefer burgers and sides e.g. coleslaw, potato salad, salad etc.

We've just had a bbq (just my family). I bought way too much meat so we only cooked a burger and a long sausage each, both with buns, and had potato salad, coleslaw, half a corn on the cob each, bbq-ed red pepper, mixed salad (leaves, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, avocado, red onion) and all the usual salad dressings and relishes. I also had meringues, cream, strawberries and raspberry coulis for pud but noone had room for pud!

I think 2 meat items each is fine, but that is based on all the sides and a pud to follow.

Some people don't like food! My DH loves it (sadly) so for example at our bbq tomorrow, MIL is coming, there's

• sausages
• marinated lamb,
• sea bass,
• taramasalta houmous, pitta bread,
• tsatziki
• potatoamnd green salads and
• a homemade raspberry cheesecake.

MIL hates cooking otoh and would give us a very small ready meal at hers.

Tomorrow we will be mainly watching him eat.

That's a sad BBQ. My default would be burgers, chicken good quality sausages and something like halloumi for the vegetarians, then home made garlic bread and a big salad, possibly a potato salad as well. Dessert options would be ice cream, fresh fruit salad, cake.

I thought that the point of a barbecue was to eat a lot over a whole afternoon and get pissed? I should add, I avoid them because afternoon drinking gives me a headache.

Totally fucking outrageous. Very poor hostess form

Doesn't she know hot dogs are highly processed ''food'' and should be avoided? Also white rolls of course.

Sounds about .5 out of 10. And the .5 is only because you had a choice of sauces.

They haven't got a clue.

I’d rather have one hot dog or burger, but also have coleslaw, corn on the cob and a salad. And at least strawberries and cream or a key lime pie for pudding - something fresh and fruity. If I was hosting I’d also make some Cajun sweet potato wedges and chuck them in the air fryer and have plenty of chilled wine and beer as a minimum.

Next time you host tell her to bring her own drinks and then give her 2 hot dogs and buns to make it even.

I hate miserly cheeky fuckers lile this who are happy to take advantage of your hospitality & then don't reciprocate.

im hosting 15 12 year olds for BBQ tonight. There is enough for 2 burgers ( and cheese and buns) and 2 sausages ( and buns) corn on the cob, skinny fries, salad and ice creams. With accompanying mocktails of course. I’ve also got a load of wine for any parents that fancy hanging out for a bit

your experience sounds shit. How disappointing, I can’t stand people who under cater!

Agree it's a joke, poor form and downright rude.

I expect a choice of meats, salads and bread at a barbecue. Plus plenty of drink, snacks and dessert.

2 hotdogs!

It's pitiful.

We normally do drumsticks, burgers and corn on the cob with salads, maybe a potato or pasta salad and if I'm really well prepared then lamb chops go on as well.
Fizzy drinks, juices for kids then ice creams.
Not everyone will have everything but it's good to have a choice of foods and I love making a sizzler with left overs.

I see that the competitive under eaters are out in force today …..

Same here. why bother?

Technically it would be enough to fill me up but I'd think it was pretty boring fare to be offered.

Typically we offer 3/4 different salad dishes and a selection of BBQ food. I'm not that keen on burgers tbh so usually things like marinated chicken and/or fresh prawn skewers. Some veggie BBQ options if required. Some slow cooked pulled pork from the smoker or shredded lamb (with pomegranate). If veggie friends are coming the smoker does the meat and the small BBQ is reserved for vegetarian fare. Then some nice bread rolls/baguettes.

It's not about getting stuffed (though I live in fear of under catering) it's more that I think a good BBQ is about being able to have a variety of different things that all complement each other rather than just one thing and then people have a choice over what to eat.

Yeah, this was incredibly lame on their part. I also know several people who have basically no sense of providing hospitality but are happy to receive it!

Personally I would never eat two hot dogs, one would be sufficient. Would have liked some salad and dessert though.

But if I am hosting I always have a lot of food for a barbecue as I am not going to police or judge other people and what they want to eat. Also a barbecue is a one off/treat/party so I would do a few different things like chicken wings, hot dogs, lamb chops, potato salad or fries, greek salad, pasta, garlic bread etc. and definitely lots of dessert options. I would never dream of asking my guests to bring their own drinks but would be happy to provide alcohol and alcohol free options for all. I believe if you are entertaining then do it properly otherwise don’t bother!

I wouldn't be starving, but I would be disappointed.

I think the quantity is ok, but the variety not! As others have said, BBQs are usually about the meat, chicken, halloumi, salads and so I wouldn't want to eat two buns instead of more lovely meat and salad! No dessert, even just a cake to share, or ice creams in the sun, is also pretty mean!

@Noed we always have at least one steak per person as well as hamburgers and lamb chops!! then salad, etc and all the trimmings!! I am not a big eater but even I would still be starving after just two hot dogs!!

At least it's more than we got when we went to FIL's house. Arrived after 10 hours travelling to no food in the house. Literally zilch. Went to bed hungry.

I went to a barbecue a long way away, so it was a lunchtime and most of the afternoon thing, and there was less food than that. Compared to what I had, I would have been pleased with 2 hotdogs.

When I do a barbecue, I do burgers, sausages, selection of sauces and the usual additions to go in the buns. There’s a big selection of kebabs, rice, corn on the cob, couscous, halloumi, crisps, assorted salads and more. That’s before we get to the desserts.

Do a barbecue with them as the only guests and serve the same paltry offering they gave you! They’ll be gutted if you’ve provided a good spread previously.

Meh that’s crap. I don’t eat hotdogs. Not keen on burgers either. I’m more a halloumi or salmon kinda gal so I would have gone home starving. Can’t bear a dull BBQ. BBQs are supposed to be about eating outdoors celebrating the sunshine and sharing of food with friends and family.