Football watch parties are an American tradition, and avid sports fans and casual viewers alike can enjoy this social event. With the right preparation, anyone can throw a great party. Learn more below on how a great setup and catering order can set you up for a wonderful time among friends and family.

3 Tips for Hosting a Great Football Watch Party at Home

1. Create Space to Watch and Eat

The two most important aspects of a football watch party are serving food and providing space to watch the game. Make sure your guests have both by setting up a designated "sit and watch" area that won't impede viewing your television. Create a designated space that is out of the way for your guests to snack and socialize in between plays and during commercials. Make sure this area is close enough to watch the TV, but not so close that more focused viewers have an interrupted experience. 

2. Have a Great Snack Setup

Having a wide array of filling and delicious snacks is key to any party, including watch parties. You should have a large selection of common favorites for your guests to fill up on, including entrees, sides, and desserts.  A great selection for those football watching parties is chicken wings, chicken breast strips and even fried chicken!  Compliment that with some great Southern-style sides like potato wedges, macaroni and cheese, and Cole slaw. Many restaurants provide catering services, which makes serving food easier and more efficient for party hosts.

3. Set Up Decorations

The final touch to a great football watch party is decorating your home in theme. Add small decorations to your living room and kitchen or other locations where guests will be most likely to gather during your party. You can decorate with banners and themed dishware and flatware that represent the team you're rooting for. If your party will have people supporting both sports teams, try to include themed objects for both. The competitive atmosphere can make the party more lively and engaging throughout the night.

Host the best football watch party with a catered setup from Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken. This caterer operates out of Cincinnati, OH, and northern Kentucky. They provide boxed lunches and buffet-style catering with fried chicken, chicken brest strips, pot pies, sandwiches, and other Southern favorites. Check out the menu on their website, or call (513) 244-2536 to place a catering order today.