Tickets to upcoming football playoff games are anything but cheap.
A quick glance at a few ticket sales sites show single tickets for the upcoming Kansas Chiefs game at Arrowhead stadium selling for $300+ —and those are for the upper level.
At those prices and with the winter weather forecast, plenty of fans will likely be celebrating with watch parties at home. Whether you’re looking to make chips and dips, grill fare or go the barbecue route, here are some Kansas City grocery store bargains that will help you serve a tailgating feast without emptying your wallet.
Be sure to read ad details carefully, as some have limits or prices only apply to certain varieties of a product.
Price Chopper
These prices are good at local Kansas City Price Chopper stores Jan. 15-21. 2020
- Ground beef – $2.49/lb (80% lean)
- Avacados – $.99 cents each
- Frozen shrimp (16-20 per bag) – $5.99/lb.
- Ritz or Nabisco crackers – $1.69 a box
- Frito Lay party-size chips – $2.99
- Coke 12 pack cans – Buy two, get one FREE
- Budweiser – 12 pack, 12 oz. bottles
Hen House
Great deals can be found at local Hen House markets during a special three-day sale (Jan.18-20, 2020).
- Pork loin baby back ribs – $2.69/lb.
- 10 oz. KC strip steaks – $5 each
- Six pack Coke products (select varieties) – $1.99, limit of four per customer
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese (block or shredded) – $1.99
- On the Border tortilla chips (10-12 oz. bags) – $1.88 each
HyVee
HyVee seems a little light on items that fit into a traditional game day fare menu, but shop Jan. 15 and score these one-day only specials at Kansas City area HyVee stores.
- Six pack Pepsi products (select varieties) – Five for $10, limit of five per customer
- One dozen eggs – $.88 cents
- 5 lb. bag potatoes – $1.49 a bag
KC Chiefs Watch Party Tips
The idea of having yourself a merry little Christmas isn’t just for the holidays. I’m a big believer in having fun, even if you’re the host. Here are a few things I’ve learned along the way of hosting various gatherings at our house.
Use a slow cooker. As a rule, if it needs to be kept warm, put it in a slow cooker. Being in and out of the kitchen pulling food out of the oven throughout the game is for the birds. Most models have a keep warm setting that you can default to and keep stuff from burning.
Use slow cooker liners. I can’t stress this one enough, especially if you’re making some kind of cheese dip. With this handy item my days of soaking and scrubbing scorched Rotel dip are long gone.
Have enough seats. Even if your home doesn’t have a luxurious TV-watching area, you can do fine by setting up some folding or camping chairs. If your crowd isn’t too old, consider throwing down a few floor pillows or soft blankets.
Go BYOB. Your cost really adds up when you try to have everyone’s favorite kind of adult beverage. Have some non-alcoholic options for everyone and call it good. Otherwise, make sure everyone knows they’re on their own for beer and liquor.
