Host a BBQ
Conversation Starters
Prompts designed to spark meaningful discussions and help everyone discover common ground.
First 250 hosts get free Builders Starter KitBuilders BBQ Challenge: Take a 'Bite to Unite' this summer
Good food. Good neighbors. Coming together to build something better.
More Than Just a BBQ
These days, it can feel like Americans don’t agree on anything. But at Builders we know that we have far more in common than we realize. This summer, against the backdrop of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re inviting Americans across the country to be part of the Builders BBQ Challenge: host a gathering across differences, celebrate your commonalities, and carry that spirit forward — one backyard at a time. Then share your story with us on social with #BiteToUnite!
Bring People Together with a Builders Starter Kit
Every Builders BBQ host receives resources, tools, and support designed to help create a welcoming gathering and meaningful conversations.
Special Recipes
From José Andrés, Pati Jinich, pitmaster Ryan Mitchell and Tim Love – enjoy crowd-friendly favorites like baby back ribs, marinated queso fresco, street corn, fresh salads, rum sour cocktail, and more – ready to print and cook.
Chile-Lime Baby Back Ribs
Spotify Playlist
Download a curated playlist that's upbeat, easygoing, and perfect for bringing people together.
Listen to Spotify Playlist
Builders Jenga
An interactive game to inspire conversation and a lot of fun!
Free Goodies
A collection of specialty items from our generous partners to help facilitate a great gathering.
See what's in the kitCommunity Support
Guidance from the Builders team and inspiration from fellow hosts across the country.
Learn about BuildersYou Already Have What It Takes to Host
A Builders BBQ is a simple gathering to help connect with your friends, family, or neighbors - including someone that may see the world differently from you - politically, ideologically, generationally, or culturally. Inspiring conversation and connection. Whether it’s in a backyard, local park, apartment courtyard, or your front porch, a Builders BBQ can happen almost anywhere. If you can bring people together across differences and gather around a table, you can host a Builders BBQ!
250 Hosts- 50 States
- One BBQ Challenge
Meet the People Building Something Better
Share your Builders BBQ story with us on social media with #BiteToUnite, tagging the Builders Movement, or upload it here!
Builders BBQ Challenge FAQ
Builders definition: “A Builder is a problem solver who puts people over politics for the good of all Americans”
Builders Movement’s mission is to overcome "us vs. them" thinking and solve problems together. We equip people to uncover hidden common ground and build on it — with lasting solutions that reflect the will of the people. More than 5 million people are part of the movement, and would love for you to join us!