Home game food ideas? (1 Viewer)

[Dugthefish]

At my weekly game, I seem be in a rut rotating through pizza and subs/deli meat & rolls. Getting boring. Occasionally in the summer I'll smoke some meat or do something else on the grill. Any other ideas? I try to focus on ease of preperation/serving and non-messy, most of my players like to munch rather than take a full table break to eat.

 

[RocAFella1]

Hot dog roller

 

[RichMahogany]

Big beefy sausage.

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[Josh Kifer]

Hot dog sandwiches.

 

[Coyote]

Something that doesn't need a knife and is sauce-free (liquids-free) so that it can be eaten standing, with one hand holding the dish and the other hand holding the fork.

Again no "finger" food, 'cause you 're not sure that just everybody is going to wash their hands before touching your precious chips and cards.

It all boils down to small boiled "cocktail" sausages and baked meatballs, with some cucumbers, carrots and pre-cut cheese. Everything of the above would still require a fork (among civilised people, that is).

 

[ruskba]

I’ll do tacos in a crock pot, wrap up some flour tortillas in foil and stick them in the crock pot to stay warm with the meat. Not ideal for eating at the table, but street taco size are easy to eat in a few bites to minimize time away from the table.

Chili is another easy option.

 

[allforcharity]

Lobster thermidor aux crevettes with a Mornay sauce, garnished with truffle pate, brandy, and a fried egg on top, and SPAM.

 

[tabletalker7]

Hot dog sandwiches.

Not a sandwich

 

[bluegill]

"Oven Roasted" chicken wings are always a hit with my crowd. They come pre-cooked and frozen.

https://www.tysonfoodservice.com/products/chicken/wings/10209630816

Another easy item that always gets eaten is a queso dip with sausage. 1lb Velveeta, 1 can Ro-tel, 1/2lb ground breakfast sausage.

Also, the hot dog roller!

 

[Coyote]

Lobster thermidor aux crevettes with a Mornay sauce, garnished with truffle pate, brandy, and a fried egg on top, and SPAM.

You forgot Coquilles Saint-Jacques. Always proposed by the Chef in our Gardener's service

 

[allforcharity]

You forgot Coquilles Saint-Jacques. Always proposed by the Chef in our Gardener's service

I forget nothing, φίλος μου. I know you are smart enough not to have missed that reference.

 

[Poker Zombie]

Featured at my game since we started tracking food...

Mar 2015​	Pulled Pork
Apr 2015​	Cilantro-lime Chicken
Jun 2015​	???
Jul 2015​	???
Aug 2015​	Brisket
Oct 2015​	???
Nov 2015​	Prime Rib
Jan 2016​	Stew
Mar 2016​	Smoked Turkey
Apr 2016​	Burgers
Jun 2016​	Spaghetti
Jul 2016​	Pesto Chicken
Aug 2016​	Pulled Pork
Oct 2016​	Pierogi
Nov 2016​	Prime Rib
Jan 2017​	Beef Stroganoff
Feb 2017​	Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Mar 2017​	Irish Lamb stew
Apr 2017​	Mexican Meatloaf
Jun 2017​	Cilantro-lime Chicken
Jul 2017​	Ham
Aug 2017​	Pesto Chicken
Sep 2017​	KGB Burgers
Nov 2017​	Prime Rib (sous vide)
Jan 2018​	Cottage Pie
Jan 2018​	Chili
Mar 2018​	Sous Vide & Smoked Chicken
Apr 2018​	Tilapia (hotdog option)
Jun 2018​	Brisket
Jul 2018​	Chicken Pesto
Aug 2018​	Spaghetti, Maranara from scratch
Oct 2018​	Smoked Chicken and Cole Slaw
Nov 2018​	Prime Rib (sous vide)
Jan 2019​	Chicken Tortilla Soup
Feb 2019​	Chicken Stew
Mar 2019​	Grilled Chicken
May 2019​	Sausages
Jun 2019​	Cilantro-lime Chicken w/sauce
Jul 2019​	Burgers
Aug 2019​	Pulled Pork
Sep 2019​	Pizza (Jets)
Nov 2019​	Prime Rib (sous vide)
Jan 2020​	Bagel Dogs
Feb 2020​	Soft Tacos (beef)
Jun 2020​	Mac and Cheese w/pepperoni
Jul 2020​	Spaghetti
Aug 08 2020​	Brisket
Aug 29 2020​	Burgers
Sep 2020​	Pulled Pork
Oct 2020​	Beef Stew
Nov 2020​	USDA Prime - Prime Rib
Jan 2021​	Pork carnitas on buns

Obviously, the early records were vague. Since then it has helped us avoid the "rut".

 

[Coyote]

Stroganoff, you SOB?

 

[liftapint]

Grilled chicken thighs cut in bite size pieces (skip skewers), with peanut dipping sauce. Yum

 

[raynmanas]

how is smoked meat not messy?

slow cooker chili is always a hit, this is an easy recipe that everyone always likes, great served with tostitos scoops:

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/82768/lauras-quick-slow-cooker-turkey-chili/

I also love to make jambalaya and seafood chowder, but those are both much bigger commitments.

 

[surfik]

Pizza, refrigerated and than wormed up on Iron skellet, and lots of hot souces

 

[Pinkdan]

Hot dog sandwiches.

Some people just wanna watch the world burn...

 

[Josh Kifer]

Some people just wanna watch the world burn...

I only speak from a place of truth. All sinners must parishhhhhh

 

[allforcharity]

Some people just wanna watch the world burn...

I don't want my hot dog burned

 

[allforcharity]

I only speak from a place of truth. All sinners must parishhhhhh

You shall surely perish if you fail to parish

 

[Josh Kifer]

You shall surely perish if you fail to parish

That too.

 

[Pinkdan]

Featured at my game since we started tracking food...

Mar 2015​	Pulled Pork
Apr 2015​	Cilantro-lime Chicken
Jun 2015​	???
Jul 2015​	???
Aug 2015​	Brisket
Oct 2015​	???
Nov 2015​	Prime Rib
Jan 2016​	Stew
Mar 2016​	Smoked Turkey
Apr 2016​	Burgers
Jun 2016​	Spaghetti
Jul 2016​	Pesto Chicken
Aug 2016​	Pulled Pork
Oct 2016​	Pierogi
Nov 2016​	Prime Rib
Jan 2017​	Beef Stroganoff
Feb 2017​	Fried Chicken Sandwiches
Mar 2017​	Irish Lamb stew
Apr 2017​	Mexican Meatloaf
Jun 2017​	Cilantro-lime Chicken
Jul 2017​	Ham
Aug 2017​	Pesto Chicken
Sep 2017​	KGB Burgers
Nov 2017​	Prime Rib (sous vide)
Jan 2018​	Cottage Pie
Jan 2018​	Chili
Mar 2018​	Sous Vide & Smoked Chicken
Apr 2018​	Tilapia (hotdog option)
Jun 2018​	Brisket
Jul 2018​	Chicken Pesto
Aug 2018​	Spaghetti, Maranara from scratch
Oct 2018​	Smoked Chicken and Cole Slaw
Nov 2018​	Prime Rib (sous vide)
Jan 2019​	Chicken Tortilla Soup
Feb 2019​	Chicken Stew
Mar 2019​	Grilled Chicken
May 2019​	Sausages
Jun 2019​	Cilantro-lime Chicken w/sauce
Jul 2019​	Burgers
Aug 2019​	Pulled Pork
Sep 2019​	Pizza (Jets)
Nov 2019​	Prime Rib (sous vide)
Jan 2020​	Bagel Dogs
Feb 2020​	Soft Tacos (beef)
Jun 2020​	Mac and Cheese w/pepperoni
Jul 2020​	Spaghetti
Aug 08 2020​	Brisket
Aug 29 2020​	Burgers
Sep 2020​	Pulled Pork
Oct 2020​	Beef Stew
Nov 2020​	USDA Prime - Prime Rib
Jan 2021​	Pork carnitas on buns

Obviously, the early records were vague. Since then it has helped us avoid the "rut".

It’s a shame that you only serve vegan food

 

[Chip1525]

Cheese always seems to be popular. Usually with crackers and some form of ham

 

[Rhodeman77]

When my wife is not annoyed with me she will often make something in the crockpot. Those meals always are a big hit with the group.

slow cooker burritos
Corned beef
Chili/soup
Pulled pork

 

[Mojo1312]

When my wife is not annoyed with me she will often make something in the crockpot. Those annual meals always are a big hit with the group.

slow cooker burritos
Corned beef
Chili/soup
Pulled pork

FYP.

 

[davislane]

Are Asian dim sum / dumplings / gyoza an option?

 

[SnowManStan]

How do I get a seat at these games? The only thing that has been at the home games I have played in has been bags of chips

 

[Chip1525]

Are Asian dim sum / dumplings / gyoza an option?

The answer to that in any context is always Yes.

 

[Dugthefish]

Lobster thermidor aux crevettes with a Mornay sauce, garnished with truffle pate, brandy, and a fried egg on top, and SPAM.

Too much work

 

[upNdown]

At my weekly game, I seem be in a rut rotating through pizza and subs/deli meat & rolls. Getting boring. Occasionally in the summer I'll smoke some meat or do something else on the grill. Any other ideas? I try to focus on ease of preperation/serving and non-messy, most of my players like to munch rather than take a full table break to eat.

I know some people like to combine food with poker to make it a whole dinner party event. That's not for me. What you've listed is perfect for me, and the only thing I'd add to the rotation is hot dogs. I play poker for the poker, not for the food. I mention this not to sound like a jerk, but to raise the question, do your players care?