At CookingBot.com, we’re not just about helping you find recipes. Whether you’re planning a small family gathering, a wedding, or a large-scale BBQ event, CookingBot can assist in organizing the perfect catering experience. From crafting menus tailored to your guests’ needs to providing detailed shopping lists and instructions, we’re here to make your event stress-free and delicious.
Here’s a simple example of how CookingBot can help plan a 12-year-old’s birthday party with 14 children and 9 adults, where the kids will enjoy hotdogs and burgers, and the adults will feast on delicious shish kabob skewers, all accompanied by classic potato salad.
Menu Breakdown:
For the kids (14 children):
- Hotdogs
- Burgers
- Buns and toppings (ketchup, mustard, cheese, etc.)
For the adults (9 adults):
- Shish kabob skewers (chicken, beef, and veggie)
- Potato salad
Side for everyone:
- Potato salad
Shopping List:
Protein:
- Hotdogs: 28 hotdogs (2 per child)
- Burger Patties: 14 patties (1 per child)
- Chicken for Kabobs: 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Beef for Kabobs: 2 lbs beef sirloin or tenderloin, cubed
- Veggies for Kabobs: 1 large zucchini, 1 large bell pepper, 1 large red onion, 10-12 cherry tomatoes
Bread:
- Hotdog Buns: 28 buns
- Burger Buns: 14 buns
- Skewers (for shish kabobs): 18-20 wooden or metal skewers
Condiments & Toppings:
- Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
- Cheese slices (for burgers): 14 slices
- Lettuce, tomato, onion (for burgers)
- BBQ Sauce (for shish kabobs)
Sides:
- Potato Salad Ingredients:
- 4 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp dill relish or pickles, chopped
- Salt, pepper, paprika (for seasoning)
Instructions:
1. Prep the Day Before
- Marinate the meat for the kabobs:
- For the chicken, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
- For the beef, marinate with soy sauce, garlic, and pepper. Let it marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the potato salad:
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, cool, and chop into cubes.
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, relish, salt, and pepper. Stir in the potatoes and refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
2. On the Day of the BBQ
- Skewer the kabobs:
- Alternate between chicken, beef, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion on each skewer. Brush lightly with BBQ sauce before grilling.
- Grill the hotdogs and burgers:
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the hotdogs for about 5 minutes, turning often. For the burgers, grill each side for 4-5 minutes until fully cooked, adding cheese in the last minute.
- Grill the shish kabobs:
- Grill the kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken and beef are cooked through. Brush with additional BBQ sauce if needed.
- Serve everything:
- Place condiments and toppings for the burgers and hotdogs on the table for a build-your-own station. Serve the potato salad on the side for everyone to enjoy.
Pro Tips:
- Timing: Start grilling the kabobs first since they take the longest. Then grill the burgers and hotdogs so everything finishes around the same time.
- Kid-Friendly: Keep the hotdogs and burgers simple for the kids, with ketchup and mustard options. For the adults, you can spice things up with extra toppings like caramelized onions or jalapenos.
- Vegetarian Option: Consider adding veggie skewers for any vegetarian guests with zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and tofu.
With CookingBot’s support, organizing any event becomes a breeze! Let us help you create unforgettable meals for your next celebration. From birthday parties to weddings and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.
