Tailgating is a fabulous way to cheer on your favorite team, visit with good friends, eat great food and perhaps relive your favorite school memories.

Dewayne Flowers Tailgating and grilling go hand-in-hand, but be sure to plan ahead.

However, when tailgaiting, forgetting the necessities can turn anyone's party into a flop! Everyone always remembers the food and drinks, but don't forget some other key players:

• serving utensils
• silverware
• napkins
• paper plates
• plastic or paper cups
• bottle opener
• condiments
• cooler with ice
• sunscreen
• bug repellant
• tickets to the game

Learn specific grilling tips and tricks in the next section.

To learn more about grilling, check out these additional articles:

• How Grills Work
  
• Grill Recipes
  
• How to Grill
• Grilling Food
• Grilling Chicken