April 28, 2021
Barbecue & Tailgate Essentials
While virus concerns persist, people will continue to look for ways to socialize outside.
As the pandemic bore down on the world last summer, The NPD Group surveyed Americans about their plans for cooking in the coming months. Three-quarters of them said they’d be grilling more outdoors to stay health-conscious. Expect these habits to continue this year as we work to avoid another increase in virus cases.
Garyline (asi/55990)
This party bucket (PB120) has multiple purposes. Use it to ice down beverages, distribute giveaways or serve snacks. Clients can brand them and fill with take-home items at their next tailgating event; garyline.com
Tuckahoe Hardwoods (asi/92317)
Tantalize guests at your next barbecue with charcuterie served on this handcrafted board (THCB-03). Made from East Indian walnut, each board has a unique shape and grain, can be engraved or branded and is finished with a food-grade mineral oil. Makes the perfect client or employee gift; tuckahoehardwoods.com
Echo Valley Meats (asi/51576)
If the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, then hand-trimmed ribeye steaks (EVS02) will make a delectable promotion. Tender and juicy, they’re individually vacuum-packed to seal in freshness and flavor. Clients can grill them up at their next barbecue or tailgate event or send to employees as a summer appreciation gift; echovalleymeats.com
Sok-It (asi/88080)
The JavaSok is a beverage sleeve that keeps drinks cold and hands dry. It prevents condensation puddles on tables and fits most fast food and coffee brand cups. Customers can pick from three sizes to hand out at their next event; sok-it.com
Chocolate Inn/Lanco (asi/44900)
Everything needed for a perfect outdoor grilling experience is packed inside this artisanal food kit (GGB102). It includes a variety of BBQ sauces and salts, plus some gourmet almonds for snacking. Makes a great gift-with-purchase for outlets that sell grill and patio furniture; chocolateinn.com
Peerless Umbrella Co. (asi/76730)
Go old-school with this retro-inspired wooden cooler (APL001). It can be packed with food and drinks for an event or used as a prize for tailgate game winners. The solid wooden construction has a food-grade plastic interior, and it also features a drain plug, mounted bottle opener and hinged metal carrying handles; peerlessumbrella.com
Ads On Magnets (asi/31061)
Clean-up is easier when bottle tops don’t go flying. That’s why this magnetic bottle opener (MBO-PR) is ideal for tailgating events. When magnetically mounted to a car or truck, it catches caps after they’ve been popped; adsonmagnets.com
Fey Promo (asi/54040)
Every guest at a company barbecue should leave with this multi-function BBQ tool (Mi6090). It features a bottle opener, nonstick coating on the spatula, hardwood handle with comfort grip, meat tenderizing edge, cutting edge and protective head sleeve cover; feypromo.com
Showdown Displays (asi/87188)
Clients can take their tailgating events to a pro level with this set of tailgating products (390025). Includes an event tent, sail sign that attaches directly to the tent frame, outdoor event cooler and outdoor fitted table throw; showdowndisplays.com
Gemline (asi/56070)
We’ve had virtual happy hours and lunches so why not a virtual barbeque? Clients can ship this grill-master worthy gift set (100578-016) to employees working at home for a fun event. Set includes seasoning, rub and glaze, as well as an apron, padded oven mitt and towel, all bundled in a tote bag; gemline.com
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