Hosting a football party is all about bringing people together for delicious food, good company, and an amazing sporting experience.
From transforming your space to the snacks you serve, a lot goes into throwing the ultimate Big Game party, but that doesn't mean it has to be daunting.
With Summit's unofficial guide you can ensure you host a party your family and friends will still rave about next year!
Summit’s Unofficial Guide
Decorations
One of the first things you should tackle when preparing for the Big Game day is your party decorations. These decorations will set the scene for your gathering, and this is your time to let your team pride shine through. Deck your space with flags, balloons, coasters, and even tablecloths in your team's colors.
Ice Cold Drinks
Ice may not be the talk of a party, but it will quickly be if you run out. Whether wings or burgers are on the menu, you want to ensure that everyone attending your football party has an ice-cold drink at all times.
Of course, store-bought ice is always an option, but that comes with multiple trips to the store and, in the end, will cost more than investing in an at-home ice maker. Many icemakers on the market can produce ice in as little as 10–20 minutes, eliminating long wait times associated with traditional freezing methods.
Wings, Chips, & Dips
Let's talk menu. Any good game day party should come with a table of good food. A great rule of thumb is to choose from various snack foods and appetizers that can be quickly served and left out for guests to enjoy throughout the game.
Of course, wings are great for any occasion, but they can take your event from good to extraordinary. To ensure a wing everyone will enjoy, choose more than one flavor and serve with carrot sticks, chips, and bowls of tasty dips. Bonus points if you go the extra mile and prepare chicken wing dip, which is sure to be a showstopper.
Worried that a few of your guests won't arrive on time to enjoy the warmed delicacies? Summit has designed the industry's first convertible warming and cooling drawer. The SPHC30 can function as both a cooling drawer and a warming drawer. When in Warming Mode the unit can keep dishes warm (temperatures range from 80°F/20°C to 200°F/95°C.) So everyone, no matter the time they arrive, can enjoy a warm meal
Commercial Breaks
All eyes will be on the screen as the main event plays out, which is what you want as the game day host. However, planning a few games and activities to keep the excitement going during halftime and commercial breaks is a great idea. Football trivia is an excellent option for staying on topic and engaging everyone.
BONUS: Keep a few board games or cards handy for any children attending and not as engaged in the on-screen action as the adults.
The Game Day MVP: Beer
When it comes to football, its undisputed match is an ice-cold beer. If you want to throw the ultimate game day party, you will want to make sure the beer is flowing. With so many options out there, there’s a brew for everyone: from bright pilsners, dark porters, and chocolatey stout to golden lagers and deliciously bitter IPAs, not to mention the favorites found across the country at local breweries.
An at-home kegerator might not seem viable, thanks to the initial cost and the inconvenience of modifying your kitchen counters.
Not all is lost since there are low-cost, freestanding kegerators. Summit offers a freestanding kegerator. If you are looking for a more streamlined kitchen, Summit also has a commitment-free collection that won't require you to break the bank or redesign your countertop.
Summit’s innovative lineup of commitment-free kegerators offers maximum convenience, eliminating the need to make alterations to countertops while still keeping easy access to beer on tap in commercial and residential settings.
This collection includes a front tap kegerator and a floating tap beer kegerator. Both are available in a modern stainless steel finish to elevate the look of any kitchen. For a seamless, uninterrupted kitchen design, Summit’s floating tap kegerators can be ordered panel-ready for customization, while the front tap model also comes in a sleek black finish.
Touchdown!
Following the steps in this guide can help you host a memorable football party. Though, at the end of the day, you have to remember that the main ingredient for a successful event is to keep things fun and stress-free. Enjoy the game(along with a little friendly-banter for those cheering for the opposite team), devour the finger-licking wings, and bask in the fantastic company of your friends and family.
