Your go-to guide for Spring BBQs, work parties and effortless hosting this festive season.
Spring is here, and with it comes longer evenings, school holiday full calendars, and every excuse to fire up the BBQ. Whether it’s a backyard get-together with the crew, an office Christmas do, or family dropping in (expectedly or unexpectedly), a meatbox on-hand, in the fridge or freezer, takes the stress out of feeding a crowd.
We pack all of our Green Meadows beef boxes with 100% grass-fed beef, with each giving you a ready-to-go mix of premium cuts that make entertaining over this festive period simple (and tasty)!
Hosting like it’s easy (because it is)!
December’s a busy one – there’s gatherings to plan, events to attend, gifts to buy (and wrap) and calendars filling fast. That’s where we find having a full fridge, or freezer stocked with quality meat cuts comes in handy. Whatever the occasion – from weekend BBQs to end-of-year catch-ups, a meatbox means you’ll always have something impressive ready to cook, no panic shop required.
Spring BBQs with mates:
Keep it classic and pick the cuts your friends know and love. Think Rump, Sirloin or Scotch Fillet – quick to cook, big on flavour, and perfect for pairing with summer salads or a cold beer. Or quick on the BBQ which result in maximum taste, minimum effort - cuts like burgers, sausages or grill sticks. Recipes such as Beef Kebabs with Beetroot Salad, or Double Beef and Cheese Smash Burgers.
End of year catch ups, or neighbourhood gatherings:
Try something that feels a little special – like a marinated Rump Cap, or a slow-cooked Beef Brisket you can prep ahead and serve family-style. These larger cuts are great to feed a crowd, and often leave you with tasty leftovers! Recipes to try like Beef Brisket with BBQ Sauce, Slaw and Buns always go down a treat, or classic with a Beef Rump Cap with Slaw and Fries.
Last-minute weekend hosting:
Versatility is your best-friend. Stock up on the cuts that serve more purpose than your classic dish – cuts like Flat Iron or Eye Fillet for easy midweek meals that roll straight into entertaining mode when plans pop-up. Eye Fillet with Hasselback Kumara stays simple yet classy, or Steak, Tomato and Basil Bruschetta is an easy win for starters.
One of the things we love most about cooking in the warmer months, is how relaxed it can be. You can prep ahead, marinate your cuts overnight, and throw them straight on the grill when guests arrive.
We’re always a little quick to put ‘slow cook’ dishes in the camp of winter, but slow-cooked beef can also be your best-friend this season. Cook it low and slow early in the day, then let it rest while you enjoy a drink (or two) and combine with more seasonal, fresh pairings vs your classic comfort sides.
Stock up early and make it easy
Whether it’s your end-of-year function, the big day or perhaps you just want to make weeknight dinners a little simpler, our Meatboxes are the ultimate entertaining shortcut. Fresh, premium and portioned for real-life hosting, they make it easy to feed everyone well without spending your summer stuck in the kitchen.
(Top tip: if its your Christmas Day Menu you’re planning for – why not shop from our Christmas meatboxes on offer. With three delivery slots available and all the meat you need to make Christmas day (and the days after) a breeze).
Browse our full range of beef boxes, or build-your-own meatbox today.
