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A Summer BBQ Checklist

Avatar photoTamar Genger MA, RD • Jul 1, 2015 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)
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Less than a week until the 4th of July so that means we are in full on BBQ season.  Whether your hosting a big party or just planning a small family dinner we want to make sure you don’t forget anything.

We want to help you plan with our handy checklist.  And scroll down to enter our contest to win a new Grill!!!

This checklist includes everything for a bbq at home or on the go.  Click to get a downloadable pdf.

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About Tamar Genger MA, RD

Tamar is the Executive Editor of JamieGeller.com.  She is the mother of three amazing children, a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and major foodie!!  Always on the search for the best of everything and often found in the kitchen cooking up new healthy foods, Tamar loves to travel with her family and visits kosher restaurants wherever she goes. Although she loves the sights, she spends more time talking about the restaurants and food she ate! As a mom and a nutritionist, Tamar tries to balance her passion for healthy cooking with her insatiable desire for chocolate!Tamar is the mastermind behind Fresh Families, Jamie Geller’s healthy, family-friendly meal plan. 

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  1. betty

    Aug 18, 2015 at 12:09 am

    I would add clips to keep the tablecloth from blowing away. And aluminum foil to clean the grates and pack up leftovers

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  2. Stephanie M

    Aug 18, 2015 at 12:09 am

    My husband BBQs AMAZING chicken. I call it Frank’s World Famous Chicken. So I have to add to my list: chicken, Chakkas’s Mmm Sauce (the base of the marinade), beer, garlic, and onion.

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  3. jodi schmidt

    Aug 17, 2015 at 11:34 pm

    We love to have Summer BBQ’s! Its great to get out in the nice weather and enjoy it with friends and family. This list is great!!! I think it has everything on it to enjoy a great day of BBQing.

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  4. CLAUDIA

    Aug 17, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    Love the list. I had never seen a list for grilling before. I also would have never thought of wet wipes but it makes perfect sense to have a tub or box of it right on hand. Of course a cooler full of ice and drinks goes hand in hand with grilling. I am lucky to live in Miami where we can grill just about all year long. We used to years ago when I was in high school. Mom down sized to a smaller house and got a George Foremen grill a small one for the kitchen counter. Exactly that this not a grill. Now that i am back in Miami and back at home it will be great to have some bbq’s again like we used to. Every time we have corn or ribs I am like which we had a grill again.

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  5. Derrick Johnson

    Aug 17, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    Football season is coming up and I love to ‘homegate’ and have all my friends&family make it to my house for the game.

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  6. Yeng Lor

    Aug 17, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    summer birthdays = grilling every weekend

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  7. Tamar Genger MA, RD

    Aug 17, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    Such a good point, that is the worst.

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  8. amy tolley

    Aug 17, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    to this list i would add grilled corn on the cob as well as potato salad and baked beans with bacon…

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  9. Casandra LaMonaca

    Aug 17, 2015 at 10:37 am

    My sweet tooth says this list is missing ingredients for s’mores on the grill and a beverage to complete the meal. A list is great to have as a reminder of the things you will need so you don’t forget them.

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  10. Jahan Peregretti

    Aug 17, 2015 at 2:31 am

    My brother and I grilled some yummy lamb and steaks last night! Enjoying the last few weeks of summer grilling!!!

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  11. Mandy

    Aug 17, 2015 at 1:32 am

    I would add sunhat and sunglasses to the list. I’ve forgotten these before when going to a beach BBQ and I was soooo hot and had to squint the whole time. It was very annoying.

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  12. Tamar Genger MA, RD

    Aug 16, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Never thought of that, have to consider it.

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  13. Tamar Genger MA, RD

    Aug 16, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Great idea.

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  14. rosannepm

    Aug 15, 2015 at 2:19 am

    I would add strawberries and bananas to smores to make them like banana splits Rosanne

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  15. DailyWoman

    Aug 14, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    I would add a spray bottle of water to the list for those out of control flames.

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  16. superdumb

    Aug 14, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    It’s a good idea to keep a bulk-sized box of baking soda near the grill in case of grease fire.

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  17. AL

    Aug 13, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    I need a list because I always forget something I need. Also need the grill as ours broke this year.

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  18. disqus_X2zYqTG9k4

    Aug 13, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I need the list because I always forget something.I can take it shopping too. I am adding ribs to the list. Yummy.

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  19. James Lathrop

    Aug 12, 2015 at 3:35 am

    I would add Brauts to that list!

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  20. Sherry Belk Fowler

    Aug 11, 2015 at 10:08 pm

    i would add pineapples and peaches to the list of the menu; grilled makes them more flavorful!

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  21. Susanna

    Aug 11, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    It would be nice to have a list because then I wouldn’t have to keep going in/out of my house while grilling. Thanks for the chance.

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  22. Sherry Belk Fowler

    Aug 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    awesome grill! thanks for the chance

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  23. Donna_46

    Aug 9, 2015 at 7:34 am

    I WOULD LIKE WIN GRILL LIKE THIS

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  24. kirklund

    Jul 30, 2015 at 4:39 pm

    I never had a grill this one would be great

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  25. John Darrow

    Jul 28, 2015 at 12:19 am

    It’s been a few years since I’ve had a working grill. This one would be nice, and I would be cooking burgers and steaks again!

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  26. CR Williams

    Jul 20, 2015 at 6:40 am

    I would add nice furniture to let your guests sit comfortably.

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  27. aaron

    Jul 19, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    My family and I love to grill. We would put this to good use. Our others is a klunker. I really like to grill brats and my family likes hamburgers.

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  28. tanya M

    Jul 18, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Heather Jones Miller refered me

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  29. Courtney Cerulo

    Jul 18, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I SOOO need a new grill. Mine rusted through. With a new grill I would be able to make different healthier recipes

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  30. heatbutterfly

    Jul 18, 2015 at 4:11 am

    what a awesome giveaway,been sharing.I would so scream if i won a nice grill always wanted one.Good luck and Thank you for the awesome chance

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  31. Jordan Da Mauer

    Jul 17, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    This list really helps, because I always forget
    something stupid on occasions like a BBQ–I never
    forget my appetite, though! LOL Of course, if
    certain relatives are doing the cooking, you might need to add TUMS to the list!

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  32. C. Regimbal

    Jul 17, 2015 at 1:57 am

    What a lovely giveaway! Thank-you for having the best Kosher recipes around.

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  33. Danielle

    Jul 16, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    Totally need a new BBQ, ours broke and we live grilling outside all summer long. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to BBQ or have friends over for bbqs bc we don’t have one now!

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  34. Rochel Gluck

    Jul 16, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Summer is for grilling

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  35. Robin W

    Jul 16, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    I would like to win because I don’t have a grill this year. My old grill died on my.

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  36. esti reichman

    Jul 16, 2015 at 7:40 am

    would love to bbq with my family every sunday evening like i had growing up!

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  37. Serena Adkins

    Jul 16, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Drinking straws need to be added to the checklist.

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  38. Michelle T.

    Jul 16, 2015 at 2:24 am

    I invariably forget something or the other when I have a bbq party, and have to send someone out for last minute purchases which really stresses everyone out. I am going to print this list out and affix it to my fridge for my benefit. Great idea!

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  39. Cheryl

    Jul 15, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    Would love to win this for my children!

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  40. Louly

    Jul 15, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    I love having everyone over for good old fashioned barbque!

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  41. Aharon

    Jul 15, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Whatever it is that you’re grilling, grilling it brings out the best flavors in your food. Don’t forget to grill the vegis along with your meat or chicken (or fish).

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  42. Mary Lindsey

    Jul 15, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    I’ve never been the person who did the grilling until I started taking care of my daughter who has RA. I have come to appreciate a really good grill would make it so much easier. When you’re 84 easier means everything!

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  43. maloriella

    Jul 15, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    I would add fruit to the list…pineapple, mangos, n such are great on the grill and dessert is taken care of!

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  44. Darlene Wright

    Jul 15, 2015 at 5:22 am

    My grill is so old! Would love this new one, thanks!

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  45. Deb C

    Jul 15, 2015 at 3:33 am

    On my weekends off, we grill and use the smoker everyday, often twice a day. I always get at least a small burn on my hand or arm. Burn Gel Plus definitely needs to be on my Summer BBQ Checklist.

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  46. Julia Wicker

    Jul 15, 2015 at 12:39 am

    So look forward to learning how to grill and trying out a trillion new recipes. Thanks!

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  47. bensch

    Jul 15, 2015 at 12:29 am

    looks great

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  48. Navah

    Jul 14, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    What a phenomenal giveaway, and such a helpful list! Thanks!

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  49. dave levin

    Jul 14, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    I’d add in some of those insect repellant candles

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  50. Heather

    Jul 14, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Perhaps this grill will convert my husband to become the man-griller!!!!!!!

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