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Number of people to be served Pounds of each food group
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12 People 4 lb.
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20 People 6.6 lb.
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25 People 8.3 lb.
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30 People
10 lb.
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How much barbecue do you need for 30 people?
According to VooDoo BBQ & Grill, 9 pounds of meat will feed a group of 20-22 people, and
12 pounds will
feed a group of 30-35. If you’re ordering ribs, you’ll want to aim for 3 ribs per person.
How many pounds of BBQ does it take to feed 50 people?
If you’re putting out fruit or veggie platters at your barbecue, go with
5 pounds for 50 people
. As for tossed salad, serve roughly one large handful per person, and don’t forget to offer a few types of dressing.
How many people will 7 lbs of BBQ feed?
If you multiply seven pounds by the three servings per pound guideline then you will see that you will have enough meat for about
21 people
.
How many pounds of BBQ Do I need to feed 35 people?
According to VooDoo BBQ & Grill, 9 pounds of meat will feed a group of 20-22 people, and
12 pounds will feed a group of 30-35
. If you’re ordering ribs, you’ll want to aim for 3 ribs per person.
How much food do I need for 50 guests?
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Food
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Canapes
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10-20
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160 per person
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20-30
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240 per person
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30-40
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320 per person
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40-50
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400 per person
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How much BBQ do I need for 10 adults?
Generally, chefs recommend serving 1⁄2 pound (8 ounces) of meat per person. To feed a party of 10 you would want
at least 5 pounds of cooked meat
. If you are making more than one meat entree then figure that most people will take an equal portion of each.
How many appetizers do I need for 30 guests?
A general rule here is about 3 different appetizer recipes for 10 people,
5 different appetizer recipes for
30 people and 7 different appetizer recipes for 50 people.
How do you calculate food for a party?
The easiest rule is the “
One Pound Rule
.” Provide one pound of food for each adult guest (not including drinks or dessert). NON-BOOZY DRINKS: Calculate two drinks the first hour and then an additional drink for every hour after that.
How do you calculate food for a crowd?
Take the number of your guest list and multiply it by three
to calculate how many servings you will need for the appetizers. A rule of thumb is to always calculate a big group meal as though it is a buffet, even if it is a sit down affair.
What can I BBQ for 20 people?
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Cheeseburger Kebabs.
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Honey Glazed Chicken Wings.
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers.
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Mac ‘N’ Cheese.
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Steak Fajitas.
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Pulled Pork Brioche Buns.
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Sweet & Sticky BBQ Salmon.
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DIY Hotdog Bar.
How do I host a large BBQ party?
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Prep food before your guests arrive. ...
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Make sure you have enough propane or charcoal. ...
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Ask guests to bring side dishes. ...
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Put up decorative outside lights. ...
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Serve snacks away from the cooking. ...
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Encourage guests to help themselves to both kid-friendly and adult drinks. ...
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Set up some yard games to keep the kids occupied.
How much food should I bring to a cookout?
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Buffalo Mac & Cheese (Zweigle’s Style!)
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Chicken Club Sausage Pasta Salad.
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One-Pot Creamy Greek Orzo With Chicken Sausage.
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Sausage and Potato Summer Vegetable Skillet.
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Crock Pot Sausage Pierogi Casserole.
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Sausage Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad.
How many sausages do I need for 20 people?
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Number of People Pounds of Sausage Number of sausages
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5 36 oz (2.25 lbs.) 15
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10 72 oz (4.5 lbs.) 30
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15 108 oz (6.75 lbs.) 45
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20 144 oz (9 lbs.)
60
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How much BBQ do I need for 6 adults?
For protein-centric parties: plan on serving each adult
6 to 8 ounces of meat or seafood total
for their main course. Smaller grill staples like hot dogs, ribs, chicken legs and thighs each run 1 1/2 to 4 ounces each, allowing for more variety on your guests’ plates.
Edited and fact-checked by the FixAnswer editorial team.