Football favorites: 5 tips for how to host the best tailgate party this sports season

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Fall is a time for pumpkin spice, autumn leaves, cooler temperatures — and football. 

Tailgating is one of the many ways Americans celebrate the football season, whether that’s college football or NFL games. 

From hot dogs to beer — from soups to nuts — people around the country often spend hours planning the perfect tailgate.

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Fox News Digital spoke with two experts for their inside tips on how to throw the best tailgate this season. 

First up, celebrity chef Robert Irvine — also known as the host of "Restaurant: Impossible" — shared with Fox News Digital some of his best advice. 

Chef Robert Irvine, host of "Restaurant: Impossible," shared his top tips for this year's tailgating season.  (Paul Sirochman Photography)

Irvine’s Food Network show "Restaurant: Impossible" has been running for 21 seasons. 

"Whenever possible, keep it simple," Irvine emphasized. 

To this end, the Tampa, Florida-based chef recommended splurging on pre-cut fruits and veggies, pre-marinated meats or bottled marinades. 

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He also recommended using disposable items such as paper plates, aluminum cooking trays and more to make the clean-up easier. 

"The last thing you want to do is have to come home and clean everything after a long day," he said. 

Irvine also said that having others bring items for the tailgate, such as a potluck arrangement, can help take the pressure off. 

Robert Irvine said one of his best tailgating tips for this fall is to keep things simple. He said that "when everyone