BBQ

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Whatinthedoopla · 16/06/2026 18:31

DH best friend is having a birthday BBQ.

DH asked if to bring anything for the BBQ, his friend said no need.

I feel awkward arriving just with a present.

Should we be taking anything extra?

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Binbag70 · 16/06/2026 19:41

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 16/06/2026 18:42

Maybe a puppy?

For the bbq?

Savvysix1984 · 16/06/2026 19:39

I’d bring some nice drinks, a mix of alcoholic or non alcoholic, or some chocolates or flowers.

aliceyyyy2654 · 16/06/2026 18:54

I would take drinks

mamajong · 16/06/2026 18:43

Always take drinks and a gift for the host - chocolates, flowers or whatever

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 16/06/2026 18:42

Maybe a puppy?

Honeyhonay · 16/06/2026 18:40

I think things like nice crisps, even dips too can work because the host can just shove them out if they want for not. Don’t bring food if they’ve said no, the host will have worked out what they’re cooking and they don’t need to add on a bunch of odds and ends people have brought.

Wine & flowers or wine and a bag or two of fancy crisps.

Cioccoholic · 16/06/2026 18:38

Depending on the friend I might take a six pack of lager, a bottle of sparkling wine or some fancy cordial and posh lemonade.

Someone once gave me a lovely little set of pots of slightly unusual herbs for my windowsill - dill, lemon thyme, marjoram. I loved it.

Loulou4022 · 16/06/2026 18:35

I’d probably take an extra host gift. So if you usually just take a bottle of wine I’d take some nice chocs as well or some flowers

fost · 16/06/2026 18:33

don't take food cos it might mess up their plans, but take a bottle of wine or whatever either they, or you, like to drink.

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