Don’t be caught on the sideline this Big Game – be prepared to throw the ultimate football celebration with our Game Plan for the Big Game Entertaining Tips and Ideas.

Run Scrimmages

•  You’re likely to have guests who will care more about how
       equipped you are for the party than how the players prepare for
       the Big Game. There is no need to call an audible – just be ready
       with the perfect recipe game plan. Practice makes perfect,
       especially if you are trying new recipe ideas like our Cheesesteak
       Quesadilla. By running your plays ahead of time you’ll be
       a seasoned pro come game day and you’ll already know what
       supplies you’ll need ahead of time.

•  Mapping out your shopping, cooking, and decorating schedule
       ahead of time will limit the hustling you’ll need to do the day of
       the Big Game. Make a list of items you can purchase a day or
       two ahead of time like firm Hass Avocados – they can be
       purchased up to two days in advance and stored in a brown
       paper bag at room temperature to ripen in time for the big event.
       Recipes like our Super Party Bowl Chili with Avocado Garnish are
       great to make ahead of time and can be kept in reserve in a slow
       cooker to be served at a moment's notice.

•  Every great athlete knows to eat smart before game time. Since
       kick-off isn’t until late afternoon, prepare yourself by enjoying our
       Roasted Beet and Hass Avocado Salad with Orange Dressing or
       fresh Avocado Roasted Garlic Dip with crudités. Great to share
       with early guests or keep all to yourself.

Stadium Décor

•  Show your spirit by decorating your home “field” inside and out to let guests know you’re serious about your gridiron
       festivities. Start with your entryway by creating hash marks with white tape and/or chalk on your lawn and adding
       colorful balloons and streamers to street-visible areas. Don’t have a lawn? Purchase a piece of inexpensive green rug
       or synthetic grass and decorate with white “yard” lines for a fun entrance into your party. Using the competing team
       colors as your party palette - adorn your party area with bright decorations that don’t interfere with your seating
       arrangements.  

•  Clear the field by moving unnecessary furniture out of the room. Add side tables, coasters and plenty of napkins to
       keep things clean while your guests are enjoying their refreshments. Clear a second area out of ear shot for guests who
       aren’t as serious about the game to chat and mingle.

Shoot for Six

•  Time your dishes to go with the game. Prepare your guacamole and dips like our Field of Guacamole for snacking during
       the first half. Set up a concession stand on the side but still in view of the television for guests to grab their own drinks
       and snacks during commercial. This frees up space for your half-time food prep of our Hass Avocado Touchdown Pizza
       or tantalizing Buttermilk Ranch Guacamole with Spicy Chicken Wings.

•  As the host you’re somewhat of the referee – why not dress accordingly by wearing black and white to show your
       impartiality. Just be sure to include a whistle for when you’re calling those penalties!
•  Did you know that avocados, due to their mono and polyunsaturated fat content, are a great substitute for foods rich in
       saturated fat? Include Hass Avocados and plenty of other fresh fruits and vegetables in your game plan for a winning
       Big Game menu.