Watching any game of Australian footy (especially a big one where your team is set to make it or break it) is a unique viewing experience. One of the most critical considerations, next to what beverage you’ll be enjoying, is what you’ll be snacking on in-between the time spent yelling at the screen.
The process of snack elimination
As you well know, some snacks are more appropriate than others. You’ll know from personal experience some that run out too quickly, some that you get sick of too fast, and others that are simply too messy and require clean-up afterwards.
Trying to find an equilibrium in your footy snack of choice is something that’s a lot easier said than done. This is especially true if you know your cravings change faster than the team rankings, as your idea of the perfect footy snack will vary with your tastes.
Some snacks never go out of style when you’re watching a foot game. For example, something like cheesy nachos, or classic Arnott’s Tim Tams, are two food items that will always serve you well during your footy viewing.
Combining dinner time and footy time
Of course, you can simply replace footy snacks with a full-fledged dinner. If you’ve got someone special who’s happy to cook for you – great! If not, then making dinner in preparation for a footy match might seem like more trouble than it’s worth.
However, there’s no reason to give up on the idea. There are plenty of ways to simplify the cooking experience, so you have something ready to eat at kick-off. For example, you could use the simple four-step EveryPlate recipes to get a great meal without much effort in the kitchen, with all the ingredients delivered to your front door (which cuts down on waste as well).
The Grand Final effect
When you’re thinking about footy snacks, you can’t always just think about your own wants. When you’re viewing with a group of people, especially for a Grand Final viewing party, you’re going to have to think about catering for many different appetites.
The obvious solution is to do what the Americans do with their Superbowl parties, where everyone is obliged to bring a snack to share. Ideally, you’ll end up with a veritable smorgasbord of items that everyone can pick apart at their leisure while you watch the game.
Quick and reliable options
Sometimes it’s just not practical or convenient to cook a savoury footy snack. In these situations, don’t hesitate to run to the nearest supermarket and pick up some Smiths Chips to tide you over while you watch the footy.
These options won’t let you down when you’re in a hurry to make sure you’ve got a footy snack. If you’ve had dinner before the game, then these light options are more than enough to tide you over through the match.
Pubs and barbeques
Sometimes the ritual of having a barbeque or going to the pub during the footy match is all you need to do to keep yourself and everyone with you fully satisfied – especially at half-time!
