Father's Day BBQ — Menu, Timeline & Gift Ideas
On Father's Day we celebrate dads, and let's be honest: no dad is longing for another tie. Put him behind the grill instead, with good-quality meat, rubs a chef would put his name to, and a family taking care of everything else.
BBQ has ranked as a favourite Father's Day gift and activity for years, whether you live in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany or France. It makes sense: being outdoors, good food and great company are all a dad needs on this day.
Menu for 4 to 6 people
A successful menu looks effortless afterwards, even though it takes planning. You can prepare most of this menu ahead, so the day itself stays relaxed.
Main course: two kilos of skinless chicken thighs, rubbed the evening before with Carolina Gold or Memphis BBQ rub (65 grams per one and a half kilos). Also from the grill: a kilo of chicken wings with Jamaican Jerk or Korean rub for those who like heat (60 grams per one and a half kilos). Side dishes: corn on the cob, peppers, courgettes and mushrooms with a pinch of Tex Mex rub. Made ahead: coleslaw, potato salad with chives and a tomato salsa.
Serving every guest the same rub without considering who can handle spicy food.
Prepare two versions, one mild (Carolina Gold) and one bold (Korean or Jerk), and label the dishes clearly.
The children can join in without trouble while the heat lovers get their spicy portion, and nobody accidentally bites into 7,000 SHU wings.
How to keep the day stress-free
Saturday evening: apply rub to the chicken thighs and wings and prepare the side dishes. 11:00: take the chicken out of the fridge to come to room temperature. 11:30: light the BBQ, aiming for 175 to 185°C. 12:00: grill the chicken thighs indirectly for 30 to 35 minutes. 12:20: add the wings. 12:45: finish over direct heat for five minutes for the bark, and check the core temperature (74°C). 12:55: rest the meat. 13:00: sit down to eat.
Season the meat the evening before: it delivers the deepest flavour and significantly reduces the pressure on the day.
A rub that suits his personality
The traditional griller: loves smoky and savoury flavours, so Memphis BBQ and Carolina Gold are his style. The daredevil: seeks out the heat with Jamaican Jerk (7,020 SHU) or Korean (5,450 SHU). The food lover: values layers of flavour over sheer power, with Shawarma, served with flatbread and tzatziki. With young children: Carolina Gold (825 SHU) and Memphis BBQ (2,050 SHU) are mild enough for the whole family.
The Starter Pack lets him choose three flavours himself; the All-in Pack gives him all six.
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