Fall means football and football means tailgating! It’s September and your favorite team will be kicking off for the season. Whether you’re hosting a group of friends at your house or tailgating next to the field, we’ve got you covered for all things grilling.

Here’s your checklist for gameday: 

Must Have Tools

• Weber Stainless Grill Brush: Always clean off your grates after pre-heating your grill.
• Tongs and Grill Spatula: These tools will make flipping meat and veggies easy. It doesn’t hurt to have an extra set either, in case one falls on the ground.
• Tongs and Spatula: It doesn’t hurt to have an extra set of tongs and a spatula.
• Thermometer: A meat thermometer is going to ensure you are grilling at the proper temperature.
• Timer: The thermometer and timer go hand-in-hand! Timing your food will help you know when to temp it and ensure that you don’t overcook any of the food while you’re mingling with friends and family.  

Top of the Line Portable Grill
The Weber Q 1200 is an easy-to-transport gas grill that is perfect for traveling to tailgates (and grilling right at home). For best results, pre-heat your grill for 15 minutes. It’s easier to clean grates, provides even heat distribution, and allows food to be released easily from the grill when flipping.

Top of the Line Cooker Smoker
If you’re looking for something special to add to your cooking lineup, add the 14 ½ Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker. Friends and family visiting on game day may be distracted by the delicious smells coming from your impressive meat-smoking abilities! 

Fuel: Propane and Charcoal
Whether you are on the go or at home, make sure to have plenty of fuel to keep your grill at optimal temperature in cooler conditions. Make sure to grab extra propane tanks and enough charcoal in case you need to refuel. Pick up or trade your empty propane tanks for full tanks at your local English Gardens store.

Prep for Easy Grilling
Prepare side dishes and food prep the day before to make game day ten times easier for you.  Marinating and seasoning the day before takes one messy step out of your tailgate. Food will be ready to grill when it’s game time.

Delicious Recipes
Once you have the perfect grill, try cooking one of these tasty recipes on game day: 

• Stacked Baby Back Ribs
• Big Cowboy Steaks with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce
• Triple Play Barbecued Chicken
• Smoked Chicken Chili with Corn and Beans
• Beer-Bathed Brisket
• California Burgers with Guacamole Mayonnaise