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Potluck BBQ at Ben's House

May 3
Sat 12:00 PM
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Who attended?
Estimated attendance:  25  people attended.
5.0

We are trying for something different. I have decided to host a potluck BBQ at my house. I have a good size grill so if you want to bring something to grill, we can do that. I have an oven to bake things. Not everyone has to bring main dish. We do need salad, desert and appetizers.

I have a small house but I do have a big back yard so I won't limit the number of people, unless it gets out of control. After or during the event, we can also do a movie (I have a large screen TV) and/or do Karaoke. If Tim comes and brings his Wii or PS3, we can even play games.

If you are planning on attending, please post a note saying what you would bring so we don't duplicate too many things. I will provide softdrinks/beer/wine as well as some food.

Please contact me if you have something special you want to bring or need help with something.

Few days before the event, I will send out my address to those who replied with YES.

The usual rule applies, if you RSVP yes and don't show up, you may be on a waiting list on next full event. I hope to see you here.

EDIT: I decided to limit this to 40 people. I don't think I have enough room at my small house to accommodate more. You are welcome to join when someone drops out. Thanks for the patience.

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  • Ben Park
    Posted May 2, 2008 3:10 PM
    Ben Park
    • Grand Foodie Poobah
    I sent out the address to those who are attending. If you didn't get the address, please let me know ASAP. Thanks.
  • Andy Chou
    Posted May 2, 2008 10:30 AM
    Andy Chou
    I didn't get an address either...I'd be coming from the dublin/pleasanton area so I'd need to know where I'm going in advance...
  • ben
    Posted May 2, 2008 10:21 AM
    ben
    Does any body know where Ben's place is?
  • Nick
    Posted Apr 30, 2008 3:05 PM
    Nick
    Hi Rita.... In the US (yes, it's different other places) "grilling" is faster cooking over direct heat, and "BBQ" is slooower cooking with indirect heat +/or smoke. I'd guess 90% of times "BBQ" is uttered it actually refers to "grilling". I know I do that :)
  • rita
    Posted Apr 19, 2008 12:06 PM
    rita
    Now I must ask. Canadians are not picky about grill or bbq - we happy so long as the weather is good enough for either one :-) So- tell me the diff ? I need to know as I promised to bring something to "grill"...
  • Ben Park
    Posted Apr 19, 2008 10:13 AM
    Ben Park
    • Grand Foodie Poobah
    One more thing, I will send out my address a few days before the event.
  • Ben Park
    Posted Apr 19, 2008 10:11 AM
    Ben Park
    • Grand Foodie Poobah
    OK, just a few things about this event. First, to answer Kirk's question, we will be grilling, not BBQ. It seems that most people are bringing appetizers, salad and desert. I hope to have enough grilling types for 40 people. If you want to bring something to grill, you are most welcome to do so. I hope to see you there.

Who attended?

    • “ FIrst rate - the best of its kind! Thanks to Ben for opening his dig to all of us and feeding us silly. What a generous host! ”
    • Georgina (+1 guest)
      “ Ben is a very kind and sharing person! He barbecued for the whole group. Salmon, cajun chicken, sausages, tri tip, filet mignon. Very generous. Suggested we pitch him for the food next time. ”
    • cindy (+1 guest)
      “ Ben is a great host & a great cook! We had lots of yummy food today! We went to many restaurants before, but I think Ben's BBQ is the best! I like the idea of sharing the costs with Ben next time too! ”
    • “ Awesome food and great people and conversation. Ben is a terrific host! ”
    • “ Ben, I am speechless!! What an awesome party you had put up. You are just an awesome host and generous to a fault!! What a great get together. Everyone walked away feeling happy, satisfied and fed. Great group of people you have and I am positive everyone at the event are just awed by the great event you throw for your group. You are truely the Grand Foodie!! My hats off to you. ”
    • Nao
      “ It was a great potluck party. People are very nice and variety of great food, not American hamburgers and dogs. In addition, Ben is a great cook! ”
    • OceanGirl (+1 guest)
      “ Ben was a gracious host and provided a lot of excellent food. He also did a SUPER job cooking; it was all tasty and flavorful! The guests also brought lots of great food. There was something for everyone. ”
    • “ People suggeste we collect recipies and I emailed most everyone to ask for recipies cause there is no way to just "email all". I will post the results in the Files section of the meetup group. Sorry if I missed someone or emailed 2x. Not a trivial thing to attempt post-event. ”
    • “ soo much flavorful food. Ben you are an awesome cook. Thanks for being so generous with hosting the whole event. We all had a blast eating non stop including the potluck everyone brought. ”
    • Elaine (+1 guest)
      “ Ben, we had a very wonderful time. You are awesome...a great cook and have such a generous personality. Thanks again for the great time. Yes, suggesting pitching in for the food on the next BBQ. ”
    • “ Wonderful host, great food and good company! What a BBQ! Thank you Ben. ”
    • ben
    • Le