Apparently if you hire a caterer to host a tailgating party they go a bit over the top on presentation. But there are a couple of basic ideas to be learned from the Hip Hostess.
1) Bloody Mary Bar. Perfect setup for early morning tailgate drinks after a rough Friday night. Set a table aside under your tent with tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, and a large variety of garnishes including celery, olives, lemons, pickled okra and green beans.
2) Putting those garnishes in 4″ mini Galvanized Pails is a great idea. The pails are stackable, reusable, visually pleasing, and are less likely to flip over in the wind than other cups. You could also use these to set out plastic cutlery, ingredients for fajitas, etc.