Big Game Watch Party Must-Haves

It's football season! That means the big game is coming, and with the big game comes get-togethers and watch parties. If you've ever hosted a football party, you know it can be stressful. Preparing food, setting up your living room, and chilling drinks are only small steps when it comes to setting up an ideal party for your guests. If it's your turn to host this year, read on to find out what you need to make sure your party is a memorable one, and to find out how P.C. Richard & Son can help.

Decorations

Every rocking watch party needs decorations to get everyone in the festive mood. Set up decorations for each team that will be playing during the big game, or if all of your guests are rooting for the same team, deck out the entire house in your team's colors. You can also buy some general football-themed balloons if you want to go all out.

Drink Supplies

No watch party is complete without a selection of drinks. Though beer is a must-have, make sure you have some other options, including soft drinks for the non-drinkers in your group. If some of your guests prefer a nice mixed drink over beer, then you should also have a blender available so you can make some fun drinks too. Along with your drinks, you're going to need ice and bottle openers, and a cooler is nice to have if you want to keep everything easily accessible in your living room.

Food

Though drinks are important, the only other thing that may be more important at your watch party is food. You're going to need plenty of snacks like chips and dip, but most people opt to get food like wings, pizza, and other handheld party favorites. Making wings and other fried foods at home has become easier than ever over the past few years thanks to the popularity of air fryers. These appliances can help you cook all kinds of food for the big game in a healthier way, and without losing that crispy texture that everyone loves. You can even air fry some vegan or vegetarian options. If the weather is cooperating, you can also grill up some burgers and hot dogs for the party if that's more your style. Some watch party hosts will even bake a cake or cupcakes as an extra party treat. If that's something you'd be interested in, an electric mixer is a great tool to have on hand to make enough batter for everyone at the party.

Utensils and Plates

If you plan on putting out food, you're going to need utensils and plates too. If you're putting out your regular plates, then you're certainly going to end up with a large pile of dirty dishes after the party. Though this issue would be no problem for someone with a nice dishwasher, sometimes simple is best. To avoid having a giant mess after the party, you can simply use disposable plates and utensils instead.

Viewing

Even though having a nice party environment is essential, you also need to make sure everyone can properly watch the game. That means you're going to need a nice big TV and decent audio equipment. Speakers and soundbars are essential for creating an exciting atmosphere. You need to make sure that everyone can hear every whistle, every tackle, and the cheers of the stadium as they watch. This will make the game even more exciting when a big play happens on screen, and it will keep your guests engrossed in the action.

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