Super Bowl Sunday is often one of the busiest days of the year when it comes to at-home parties.
Whether you’re cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles — or if you’re just there for the commercials — Super Bowl parties are a great place to eat, drink and socialize.
Fox News Digital asked two event experts what their playbook looks like for throwing an epic Super Bowl party this year.
Plan your menu for the whole team
Make sure your menu accounts for every type of eater, said Los Angeles-based food expert and event planner Christine Lusita.
“Healthy options, gluten-free, vegan — and of course traditional indulgence,” Lusita told Fox News Digital.
“This sets the tone,” Lusita said, and “is especially helpful for those who do have dietary restrictions.”
Options that offer popular appeal are a win.
“Go for a wide range of appetizers, both hot and cold, in addition to the basic chips and dips that we all love,” Lusita said.
“Include veggies and fruit options, as well as main dishes like sandwich boards or hot-food classics like pasta or pizza.”
Plus, providing an environment where people can just kick back and relax without having to worry about what they can or can’t eat keeps them coming back year after year, she said.
Stay hydrated with drink ideas
As the host, you want to enjoy the game as well, so allowing guests to mix their own drinks is a winning play.
A do-it-yourself drink bar “is a hit at any gathering, but especially for the Super Bowl,” Pollock told Fox News Digital.
She suggested setting up a station for guests to create their own cocktails and mocktails throughout the game.
“For some extra fun, make a pre-batched mocktail themed for each team and see whose drink goes quicker,” Pollock said. “Plus, guests can always turn their mocktails into cocktails by setting out liquor to add.”
Be sure to set out a cooler filled with canned drinks, water and children’s options, she said.
“It also helps take the pressure off you so you can focus on enjoying the game, too.”
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