Sample plan

    Grill at the park

    Saturday · noon · 16 people, one gluten-free, two veggie burgers

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    5 yes so far

    Who's coming

    • Marcus

      Coming

    • Lena

      Coming

    • Jo +1

      Coming

    • Dev

      Coming

    • Sam

      Coming · gluten-free

    • The Parks

      Maybe

    • Ava

      Hasn't answered

    Marcus is bringing grilled corn.

    Lena is bringing slaw.

    Jo is bringing potato salad.

    Dev is bringing watermelon and lemonade.

    The Parks is bringing brownies.

    Who can eat what

    Dietary brief

    1 gluten-free, 2 veggie burgers, 0 surprises.

    What you're serving

    Menu

    • Smash burgers, American cheese, toasted bunshost grills
    • All-beef hot dogshost grills
    • Veggie burgersseparate side of the grill
    • Grilled corn, chili-lime butterMarcus is bringing
    • Vinegar slaw and potato saladLena and Jo
    • Watermelon and lemonadeDev's cooler

    Across the week

    Prep timeline

    • MonInvite out with the potluck sign-up. Claim your spot in the park.
    • ThuCheck sign-ups. Fill any gaps with chips and buns.
    • FriForm patties, stack with parchment. Charcoal and lighter in the car.
    • Sat · 11:00Set up the table, blankets, and shade. Light the coals.
    • Sat · noonFirst round on the grill. Point people at the cooler.

    By aisle, one trip

    Shopping list

    Meat

    • Ground chuck 80/20 (5 lb)
    • Hot dogs (2 packs)
    • Veggie burgers (1 box)

    Bakery

    • Burger buns (24)
    • Hot dog buns (16)
    • Gluten-free buns (4)

    Condiments

    • Ketchup, mustard, relish
    • Pickles
    • American cheese slices

    Gear

    • Charcoal (1 bag)
    • Plates, napkins, trash bags
    • Ice (2 bags)

    A sounding board

    Mood and decorations

    • Spot: Shade by noon, near a trash can, close enough to park.
    • Table: Checkered cloth, clips for the wind.
    • Sound: One speaker, a summer playlist, somebody's frisbee.

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    Run-of-show and invite copy

    "Cookout at the park Saturday at noon. I've got burgers and dogs. Grab a side on the sign-up so we don't end up with six bags of chips."

    11:00 set up · 12:00 first burgers · 12:45 second round · 1:30 frisbee · 3:00 pack out

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