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I would definitely consider cooking the steaks at the party location. If they have a grill, all the better, if not broil them in the oven. The following tips cover either situation, except without the broiler pan.

Kikkoman makes a Teriyaki Sauce/Marinade that is fairly tasty if you don’t want to start from scratch. You’ll need at least two bottles. It’s in the Asian foods section at the supermarket by the soy sauce. I’d add the juice from two cans of pineapple rings as well for a bit of sweetness. You could even include the pineapple rings themselves and broil them along with the steaks. It would make a nice presentation.

Marinate the steaks in a plastic or ceramic container overnight. You could use some big sturdy ziploc bags to do the job as well. Be sure to seal tightly and keep the top upright. I wouldn’t want to mess up your fridge. :)

(Avoid marinating in a metal container. It will react with the acids in the marinade.)

An hour before you head out to the party, drain the liquid from the steaks in a colander and pat steaks dry with paper towels. You don’t want to broil wet steaks, gray mushy meat will result.

At the party, set the oven rack in the topmost position. Set the oven to broil. Put foil in the bottom of the broiler pan for easier cleanup. Put top on broiler pan and place the steaks in a single layer, just barely touching. If you want the pineapple rings, give them their own space as well. I imagine you’ll have to broil five or six different rounds of these so plan on a little kitchen time.

Place pan on top rack at keep a close eye on the first round. I imagine about two minutes will do on the first side. Pull the pan out, flip the steaks and rings and broil for 1 1/2 to two minutes more. It’s crucial to use a timer as well as your eyes. I can’t emphasize that enough especially at a party. There should be a slight bit of browning/carmelizing happening on the steaks and pineapple. You might be “on the job” for a half hour or so, but your friends will praise your cooking skills for the rest of the night.

I’m hoping all goes well with the night. Most importantly, relax, laugh and enjoy the process. Trial and error rules the day when it comes to cooking. The company is what matters the most.

Sorry for the long-winded instructions but I’m a mom that loves to cook!