Santa Maria Tri Tip

One of my favorite ways to feed a crowd is with a giant platter of tri-tip. It doesn’t take much to prep and it’s always delicious.

Back in my Malibu private chef days, my clients would throw a Sunday family dinner every week during the summer. Think Taco Bars, Paella Parties, Salmon Shawarma, Roasted Chicken Dinner Parties, etc. You'd think that meant it was just the family... false. It was all of their friends, family, extended family etc. Basically anyone and everyone in their lives was invited over for dinner. Guests would bring a bottle of wine, a salad or a side, and I would tackle all of the mains. I'd make giant sides of salmon, burgers, pizzas, you name it. But my favorite way to feed that many people was always with a giant platter of tri-tip. It doesn't take much to prep this and it's pretty simple and straightforward and NOT time consuming.