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There’s nothing quite like September in Australia. Spring has sprung, the festive season is around the corner and most importantly, September means footy finals!
Footy finals provide the perfect opportunity for a get-together with friends and family – and of course, the food plays a big part in the event. But how do you feed the crowd without getting in the way of the action on the screen?
The team at DJays Gourmet loves match-day munchies – and when it comes to the best grand final food ideas, we’ve got the perfect solution.
You don’t want to spend match day stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun. That’s why we think grazing platters are the absolute best grand final food ideas. They’re the ideal low-maintenance solution for feeding a crowd – easy to prepare, easy to share and there’s something for everyone – plus you can make them as unique as you are!
A grazing platter is versatile, simple to prepare and oh-so shareable. No need for utensils, guests can just pick and choose whatever takes their fancy and the platter can be replenished quickly and easily.
The trick is to have lots of variety and offer bites that are suitable for different dietary preferences. Think colour, shape, texture and contrast to keep things visually appealing and tasty!
Our favourite is a grazing board that combines traditional charcuterie, a variety of cheeses, fruit and veggies, crackers, bread, nut and dips with some savoury extras like biltong and jerky. Even if your guests are new to these dried meat snacks, once they’ve sampled them, you’ll be amazed at how quickly they’ll disappear!
Think of your board as a blank canvas. You’re the artist and your creation will be as unique as you are. However, if you’re unsure of how to start – here are some tried and tested pointers.
A grazing platter is the ideal way to feed a crowd during footy finals – but it’s important to offer people a selection of satisfying foods because finals can mean long afternoons!
That’s why we love biltong, jerky, snapsticks and the traditional South African dried sausage (droewors ) onto our footy finals grazing board because they’re the ideal protein-rich snack to keep you feeling fuller for longer. These flavourful bites are ideal for meat eaters, and as they’re completely mess-free and don’t need refrigeration, they’re the easiest things to have on your board.
In fact, our ‘Taste it All’ hamper offers a selection of seven packets of jerky, dried sausage, biltong and snapsticks in a choice of flavours, so you can have all your meaty treats sorted in one quick and easy online order!
Other ideas for filling additions to your grazing board are mini sausage rolls, chipolatas and mini party pies. You can also always put these in a separate serving dish for guests to enjoy.
Whether you’re a die-hard AFL fanatic or just a casual observer of the game, footy finals mean fun, passion, excitement, banter, entertainment, camaraderie and a strong sense of community. Some of us will be hoping our team makes it to the big dance, others will be wishing for better luck next year, but we all love September and we love footy final time.
It’s an ideal opportunity to get together with friends and family to share a meal, engage in some friendly (or fierce) rivalry, have a laugh and make unforgettable memories. But don’t waste time mulling over grand final food ideas – simply gather a selection of tasty bites for a shareable grazing platter and it’s guaranteed to be the perfect crowd-pleaser.
Order your DJays Gourmet biltong and droewors pack or your jerky combo now and start planning your ultimate footy finals grazing board now.
Arron Zamel has been General Manager of DJays Gourmet since 2015 and under his expert leadership, the company has cemented its reputation as Australia’s leading supplier of packaged jerky and biltong.
His strong family connection to South Africa, his marketing and management degree from Monash University, his technical expertise plus his experience as a successful entrepreneur and import/export business owner made him the ideal candidate for the challenging position.
Additionally, Arron’s innovative approach to management, his proven brand-building credentials, his strong customer focus and youthful energy have ensured that DJays Gourmet’s high-quality biltong and jerky have become Australia's dried meat treats of choice.
He understands traditional South African flavours and the precision techniques required to create truly authentic biltong, jerky and droewors (dried sausage). Part of his job is overseeing operations at DJays' purpose-built facility in Perth, WA where tons of Australian beef goes into making premium dried meat products each month for distribution to retail and wholesale customers across Australia.
For more insights into Arron’s world, visit the DJays Gourmet website, check out their Facebook page or follow them on Instagram @djaysgourmet.