reporter: the days of parking lot kitchens big enough to seat an army and tents big enough for cirque du soleil may be over. we sought out x rtr experts for some help downsizing the pregame party. our first stop georgetown to see a man who knows a thing or two about grilling. executive chef richard brook. he says the key to saving space starts at home. >> organization. that's the key. coming from home you might want to have all your items already cooked and all you have to do is heat them up on the grill. >> reporter: or you could ditch the cooking altogether and get take-out. but for those that want to grill your own you'll have to think smaller too. no, smaller. smaller than that. smaller. yes. >> you're looking at the q100. small and portable. one-ton propane tanks. great size for tailgating. >> reporter: also dump the charcoal and go with gas. >> you can put propane in your car, go to the game you don't have to deal with charcoals. >> reporter: thinking small in alexandria, james hash, 9news now and wusa9.com. >> and as if that new tailgating rule wasn't bad enough the team also said driver