Standing around the grill is fine, but I like to have my friends come in and out of the house. Movement makes the party more exciting.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Grilling takes the formality out of entertaining. Everyone wants to get involved.
The key to good grilling is to recognize that you are setting yourself up to cook in a whole new environment. This is actually one of the main purposes of grilling - to get yourself outside.
Don't underestimate the importance of having enough room to work. Grilling is much more relaxing when you are not trying to juggle a whole collection of plates and bowls as you do it. If your grill doesn't have enough workspace - and they almost never do - set up a table right next to your grill.
I do like to hang out in the corner and keep my eye on the party, or be outside in a smaller group.
I love the culture of grilling. It creates an atmosphere that is festive but casual.
Grills are how to achieve a great flavor on meats and vegetables. They bring people together. The smell of them getting started is therapeutic.
A grill is just a source of heat. Just like a stove, it is very user-friendly.
It is very important that when you put something on the grill, you leave it in place to cook. If you move it around too quickly, chances are it is going to stick.
Most of the time, I grill over high heat. I like things to move fast. I like the sound and smell of a very hot fire. I gravitate towards dishes that you can get on and off the grill as quickly as possible. After a while, you'll know without thinking about it how hot the fire is.
Obviously, everyone's different, but I love just settling down and having a barbecue with my friends at the house.