Crack out the BBQs to celebrate Spring!

Happy Spring!

The first day of Spring was last Thursday, March 20th, and though Georgia weather is known to be temperamental- what better time to commemorate with some delicious events :D

Now, me personally, I have a love/hate relationship with the season, because of my neverending pollen allergies and my appreciation for beautiful flowers. Oh, the life I live. In a more positive light, springtime is also great for seeing a flurry of birds and curious critters in your backyard, though they may make your gardening a bit stressful!

Backyard BBQ Season Is Officially Here

Speaking of backyards,  The Popcorn Lady is the premier company for making all backyard BBQs and parties the best on the block! Whether you are planning a small family cookout or a large neighborhood gathering, our catering services and event packages make hosting simple and stress-free. I have recently come across some great tips to guarantee the best BBQ gatherings, and these are from some grillmasters and chefs you’ll want to trust!

Grillmaster Tips You Can Trust

Sear First, Then Cook Evenly

James Beard Award and Chopped winner Jamie Bissonnette instructs grillers to please sear the meat on both sides and then cook evenly. This will surely make it easier to impress your guests with delicious food when they see a nice and flavorful char!

Stop Touching the Food

Donatella Arpaia, known for her time judging on Iron Chef America thinks the biggest mistake made on the grill is messing with your food too much. She told Insider “the food needs to develop a nice char and crust and while waiting by a hot grill, people grow impatient and touch and move the food too much.” Take some time to talk to your guests (but don’t drift too far away from the grill in question) while you are letting your food sit! Celebrity chef Bobby Flay even agrees, as he often states in his YouTube appearances to "put it on the grill and leave it alone”.

Season the Grill, Not Just the Meat

When it comes to being a grillmaster, you have to think about the grill just as much as the food, so be sure to listen to the winner from Chopped All-Stars Scott Conant to season the grill, not just the meat- “I throw herbs and garlic heads and other seasonings directly onto the grill with the items I’m grilling. I love the flavor transfer and the slight char of the herbs and seasonings.”!

Let’s Get Your BBQ on the Books

Don’t forget to reach out to get your BBQ event on the books today, we would love to make your backyard the talk of the neighborhood! From classic cookout favorites to carnival-style additions like popcorn, cotton candy, and specialty rentals, you can explore all of our offerings on our website and customize a package that fits your gathering perfectly.

A Little Grill Challenge for Fun

I leave you with a celebrity chef grill challenge for entertainment!

Celebrity chefs face-off in a grilling challenge and share their top recipes 

Make Your Backyard the Talk of the Neighborhood

Spring gatherings deserve great food and easy planning. Whether you are hosting a backyard BBQ, school event, or corporate celebration, The Popcorn Lady is ready to help make it unforgettable. To start planning your event,  contact us through our website or call us at  678-722-3202 . Let’s make your next event pop!