The Napoleon TravelQ is the ultimate tool for cooking the pre-game spread
Winter is coming and that means it’s time for Football. We’re already in pre-season and with football season comes a time-honored tradition: The Tailgate Party.
Jam-packed parking lots. Drinks on ice. Delectable foods giving off mouth-watering aromas while on the grill. It is near impossible to attend any event these days — and in particular a football game — without finding people setting up shop behind their vehicles, grilling away, sharing laughs and tossing light-hearted verbal jabs at fans of the opposing team.
Tailgating has developed its own subculture, and has become as much a part of sporting and entertainment events as the kickoff. But the really memorable tailgating parties are the ones where some thought has gone into the planning, and the right tools are being used for the job at hand.
For the ultimate tailgating experience, Napoleon offers the following tips for the ultimate tailgate experience:
- Timing is everything. You don’t want to be rushed, and you don’t want to miss the start of the game. Plan your arrival early enough to get everything set up, and get your food cooked and served with a couple of hours to spare to ensure you can get everything packed up before it’s time to enter the stadium.
- Have the right tools for the job. Barbecue tools are essential. Two sets of tongs (one for meats, one for other foods), a spatula, bottle and can openers, cups, dishes and utensils, paper towels, seasonings, condiments, oven mitts, basting brush … you get the idea.
- Prep your food ahead of time. Burgers need toppings, so slice your cheese, tomatoes, onions and lettuce the night before. The less time you have to spend in the parking lot getting your food ready, the better your experience will be.
- Be creative with your menu. Hamburgers and hotdogs are everywhere. Standout from the crowd with something different and unique. Try easy and delicious Hawaiian chicken skewers or a cheesy buffalo chicken dip to be enjoyed by all.
- Keep it cool. Bring two coolers, one for your food and the other for your drinks, and label them accordingly so people aren’t rooting through your food cooler for refreshments. It may go without saying, but make sure you have plenty of ice to keep your drinks cold and your food fresh.
- A good grill is the glue that holds it all together. Weather can be unpredictable, but a good portable gas grill can help you conquer the elements and prepare the perfect fare for your fellow fans. Napoleon’s TravelQ family boasts a range of sizes and options to meet your tailgating needs, but all feature Napoleon’s iconic WAVE porcelain-coated cooking grids, stainless steel burners, JETFIRE ignition and Napoleon’s standard 10-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. It can be connected to standard portable propane cylinders or with an option hose to a larger propane tank. The unique fixed scissor cart design enables the TravelQ to be easily transported on eight-inch wheels or packed away for easy storage. But when you are ready to cook, it can be set up in less than 10 seconds.
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