With the arrival of fine weather, few things are more appealing than organising a barbecue. It’s an easy, informal plan that’s ideal for enjoying with friends or family without having to leave home. Whether on your own terrace or on the communal terrace in our buildings, a barbecue can be one of the highlights of summer.
Here is everything you need to make your barbecue a success, without complications, and enjoy it to the fullest.
An Enjoyable Outdoor Space
The first step is to choose the best location. If you have a private terrace, you can easily adapt it for outdoor dining. But if you live in a building with communal facilities, such as the social terraces we offer in some of our properties, even better.
The social terraces at Be Casa Essential are designed precisely for that purpose: to enjoy the outdoors in comfort, with plenty of space, and without concerns about smoke inside the house.
The Right Barbecue for Your Space
Not all barbecues are suitable for all spaces. Some typical options:
- Gas or electric: Ideal for city terraces, smoke-free, and easy to use
- Coal: Perfect for those who refuse to compromise on the traditional flavour
- Portable: Highly practical when space is limited or if used occasionally
- On the building’s communal terrace, where you don’t need to bring a barbecue or worry about setting it up, because everything is already prepared
Practical and Reusable Kitchenware
Forget about single-use plastic. Today, you can find lightweight, attractive, reusable tableware that can endure heavy use without any issues. Don’t forget:
- Durable plates and cups
- Cutlery suitable for outdoor use
- Kitchen tongs and spatulas
- Serving trays
- Cloth napkins
In addition to caring for the planet, your table will look much better.
Carefully Selected Ingredients That Are Easy to Prepare
The menu doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should be varied and appealing. Some ideas that always work:
- Vegetables suitable for roasting: peppers, courgettes, or aubergines
- Meat skewers or veggie alternatives
- Traditional or sourdough bread
- Homemade sauces: chimichurri, aioli, yoghurt sauce
- Grilled fruit for dessert: pineapple, peach, or watermelon
Prepare everything at home beforehand and bring already cut or marinated ingredients so you don’t waste time once you have lit the barbecue.
Cold Beverages That Are Easy to Serve
Cold beer, white or young red wine, water with fruit slices, homemade lemonade… Ideally, you should have everything on hand and keep it chilled in an ice bucket or a small portable cooler.
Tip: Bring a bottle opener, a corkscrew, and extra glasses in case more people join in.
A Little Atmosphere Also Adds to the Experience.
A good barbecue is not just about the food. Add some details to improve the atmosphere:
- Soft background music
- Warm lights if the evening drags on
- Cushions or blankets if it gets chilly
- Candles or citronella for mosquitoes
Many of these elements are already available on the building’s communal terrace, which makes everything easier.
Housekeeping and Respect, Especially in Communal Facilities
If you use one of our social terraces, remember to clean up when you are finished. It’s just as important as having fun:
- Don’t leave any waste behind
- Collect the utensils and clean the grill if you have used it
- Leave the space as you would like to find it
Sharing spaces works best when everyone cooperates.
Having a Good Time at Home Is Also a Way of Living Well
You don’t need to travel far to enjoy summer. With a bit of planning and a lovely setting, a barbecue at home can be the perfect plan.
And if you live in one of our buildings with a communal terrace, it’s even easier to organise get-togethers without worrying about space or smoke. Living well also involves dining outdoors, laughing with friends, and feeling that your home is much more than merely four walls.