Barbecue invitation wording (23 templates)

We're firing up the grill on [date] from [time], at [place]. Burgers, sides, lawn chairs, and nobody watching the clock. Let me know if you can make it so I buy enough meat.

The yard is ready, you're the missing piece: barbecue on [date] from [time] at [place]. We've got the grill and the cooler covered. Reply by [RSVP deadline] so I can shop Saturday morning.

First cookout of the season, [date] at [time], at [place]. Bring the kids, there's shade and room to run. One reply and I know how many plates to set out.

Backyard barbecue at our place on [date], starting [time], [place]. Nothing fancy: charcoal, good meat, cold beer, and a whole afternoon. You in?

I bought a grill. I now have to prove to everyone it was a sensible purchase. Come judge for yourself on [date] at [time], at [place].

Wanted: volunteers willing to eat meat of uncertain doneness. Session on [date] from [time] at [place]. Payment in hot dogs, cold beer, and unsolicited grilling advice.

Once again this year, I'll be staring at coals for three hours while the rest of you have a lovely conversation in the shade. Witnesses welcome on [date] from [time], [place]. Bring something to toast my sacrifice with.

Charcoal bought. Tongs sharpened. Ridiculous apron ironed. Barbecue on [date] at [time] at [place]. All complaints about the cooking must be filed after the third drink.

Potluck barbecue on [date] at [time], at [place]. I'm providing the grill, the charcoal and the drinks. You bring whatever you want thrown on it, plus a side or a dessert. Say what you're bringing when you reply so we don't end up with six bowls of pasta salad.

Same as always: bring your own meat, we share everything else. [date] from [time] at [place]. Tell me in your reply whether you're on appetizers, sides or dessert, and I'll keep the list.

Cookout on [date] at [place], from [time]. We have the grill, the plates and plenty of ice. Still missing: salads, buns, and one brave soul on dessert duty. Claim your slot when you reply.

Barbecue on [date] at [time], [place], potluck style. One rule: nobody shows up empty-handed, nobody spends three days cooking. Tell me what you've got and I'll fill the gaps the night before.

Barbecue set for [date] at [time] at [place]. If it rains we don't cancel, everything moves inside and the oven takes over. Reply anyway, I'll check the forecast the day before.

Grilling on [date] from [time] at [place]. If a shower rolls in we move under the covered patio, room for everyone and only slightly less sun. Confirm and I'll post any change right here.

Meet on [date] at [time] at [place] for the cookout. If the forecast truly falls apart we push to [backup date] rather than call it off. You'll get a message on this page, so no need to text me Sunday morning.

Barbecue on [date] from [time], [place], rain or shine. The grill is under cover and so is the long table. Bring a sweatshirt for the evening, and let me know you're coming.

The neighbors on [street / in the building] are putting on a barbecue on [date] from [time], at [place]. Bring your own meat and something to share, tables and grill provided. Stop by even for an hour, it's a good chance to put names to faces.

Block party cookout on [date] from [time] at [place]. Open to everyone on the street, kids included, and there'll be plenty to keep them busy. Reply here so we know how many tables to set up.

New to the block or here twenty years, come find us around the grill on [date] at [time], [place]. Cold drinks on site, [amount] toward the charcoal if you feel like chipping in. One click to say you're stopping by.

Barbecue at our place on [date] at [time]. Just bring yourself. You in?

Cookout on [date] at [place], from [time]. Bring your own meat, I've got the rest. Free?

Sun's forecast for [date]: barbecue at [place] from [time]. Reply soon, I shop Thursday.

Grilling on [date] at [time] at [place]. Indoor plan B if it rains. You coming?