Our Top 10 Barbecue Party Essentials

Hosting This Memorial Day? Here's What You'll Need (Grill Not Included!)
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Okay, you’re hosting a Memorial Day party and you’ve obviously got the grill.  But what else are you forgetting?!  I tapped MKR to help me pull together a list of all the barbecue party essentials you’ll need (because she’s hosted a few more than me!).  We quickly agreed that you’ll need a big cooler for all of the booze, plenty of festive accents and a few key tools that will make your life a whole lot easier come party time.  Naturally, Williams-Sonoma is on top of it with so many of our must-haves, like flexible wire skewers and an ice cream maker (we all scream for ice cream).  But did you think about the safe bug spray and the safe SPF

Click through the slideshow above to find our top 10 barbecue party essentials. Once you’ve made it through, I’d love to hear what you have planned for Memorial Day weekend! Cheers, Kat

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A Yeti To Keep the Beer Cold

A Yeti To Keep the Beer Cold

It may seem like a no-brainer, but a proper cooler big enough to store all of the booze is a must for any Memorial Day barbecue.

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Festive, Reusable Ice Cubes

Festive, Reusable Ice Cubes

Festive ice cube balls are a great way to keep drinks cool, without watering them down.

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Melamine Plates

Melamine Plates

Melamine plates are easy to transport, stack and clean up and won't run the risk of breaking. And it doesn't hurt that they come in vibrant colors and patterns!

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A Great Pitcher for Batch Cocktails

A Great Pitcher for Batch Cocktails

Keep the cocktails comin' with a great batch drink recipe, served in a fun, summertime drink pitcher.

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Safe Bug Spray & Citronella Candles

Safe Bug Spray & Citronella Candles

Maybe not as glamorous, but definitely a necessity. Keep guests comfortable and away from pesky mosquitoes with safe bug spray and citronella candles.



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Safe SPF

Safe SPF

Bare shoulders and smiling faces in the sun need protection during the barbecue! Offer your guests safe, organic sunscreen and remind everyone to reapply often. We love this sunscreen because it's organic AND comes as a spray, which is hard to find.

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Flexible Skewers

Flexible Skewers

Grill space is a hot commodity at a barbecue, and these flexible skewers are the perfect answer, allowing you to string kebabs around other food to maximize space.

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A Cast-Iron Oyster Skillet

A Cast-Iron Oyster Skillet

Some of our favorite bites at the party are barbecue oysters, and this cast-iron oyster skillet makes it easy to pop these guys on the grill.

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Grilled Corn Basket

Grilled Corn Basket

Grilled corn is a barbecue menu MUST, and a grilled corn basket is our favorite tool to use when preparing them, making flipping and maneuvering really easy.

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An Ice Cream Maker

An Ice Cream Maker

Indulge in everyone's favorite warm weather treat with homemade ice cream from your ice cream maker. So simple to use, simply find your favorite recipe and allow for time to freeze and churn before guests arrive.

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