BBQ Party Food Planner
For a BBQ, plan about 1/2 pound cooked meat, two 4- to 6-ounce sides, 1.5 buns, and two drinks per adult.
Select several foods and PortionPal will combine their quantities into one event shopping plan.
Kids count as about 60% of an adult portion. Every item uses the same PortionPal calculation engine as the single-food tools.
Choose mains, sides, desserts, and drinks
Consolidated shopping plan
Adjust the estimated cost per adult serving to match local prices.
Estimated total
$720.00
BBQ Meat: 21.83 lb cooked meat
- Raw meat31.42 lb
- BBQ sauce5 cups
- Buns60
Salad: 5.82 lb of greens
- Greens6.06 lb
- Dressing5 cups
- Toppings (tomato, cuke, etc.)3.53 lb
Rice: 7.28 lb dry (21.83 lb cooked)
- Dry rice7.72 lb
- Water for cooking1.74 gal
Party Food: 264 appetizer pieces
- Appetizer pieces264
- Chips4.41 lb
- Dips10 cups
- Drinks80 servings
Frequently asked questions
How much BBQ meat per person?
About 1/2 pound cooked boneless meat per adult.
How many BBQ sides per person?
Allow 4 to 6 ounces of each of two major sides.
How much raw meat should I buy?
Allow 2/3 to 1 pound raw depending on the cut and cooking yield.