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BBQ Party Calculator

Plan the perfect barbecue with precise food quantities and budget

Plan Your BBQ Party

👥 Number of Guests

Total guests: 10
Standard hunger levels1 multiplier)

🥩 Food Selection

Selected: 5 food types
Regular grocery store prices

🔥 Your BBQ Shopping List

13.24 lbs
Total Food
$60.76
Total Cost
$6.08
Cost per Person
1.1k
Calories per Person

📋 Shopping List Details

Beef
1.62 lbs • 6 steaks/burgers
$13.77
$8.5/lb
Pork
1.26 lbs • 4 chops/ribs
$7.56
$6/lb
Chicken
1.8 lbs • 12 pieces/wings
$8.1
$4.5/lb
Sausages
2.26 lbs • 18 hot dogs/bratwurst
$12.43
$5.5/lb
Vegetables
6.3 lbs • 25 grilled veggies/corn
$18.9
$3/lb

📊 Food Distribution

Beef12% (1.62 lbs)
Pork10% (1.26 lbs)
Chicken14% (1.8 lbs)
Sausages17% (2.26 lbs)
Vegetables48% (6.3 lbs)
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🥩 Serving Guidelines

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Beef

Adults: 0.18 lbs
Children: 0.09 lbs

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Pork

Adults: 0.14 lbs
Children: 0.07 lbs

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Chicken

Adults: 0.2 lbs
Children: 0.1 lbs

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Sausages

Adults: 0.25 lbs
Children: 0.13 lbs

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Vegetables

Adults: 0.7 lbs
Children: 0.35 lbs

💡 Budget Tips

💰 Save Money

  • • Buy in bulk for large groups
  • • Choose less expensive cuts
  • • Make filling sides (potato salad)
  • • Ask guests to bring dishes

🎯 Planning Tips

  • • Shop 1-2 days before event
  • • Marinate meats overnight
  • • Prep vegetables in advance
  • • Have backup propane/charcoal

🔥 Grilling Tips

  • • Preheat grill 15-20 minutes
  • • Use meat thermometer
  • • Keep raw/cooked separate
  • • Have spray bottle for flare-ups

BBQ Party Planning Guide

🔥 Grilling Essentials

Beef Cooking Tips

  • Cook steaks to 135°F for medium-rare
  • Let meat rest 5-10 minutes before serving
  • Season 40 minutes before cooking
  • Use high heat for searing

Pork Cooking Tips

  • Cook to internal temp of 145°F
  • Brine pork chops for juiciness
  • Cook ribs low and slow
  • Rest for 3 minutes after cooking

Chicken Cooking Tips

  • Cook to 165°F internal temperature
  • Marinate for at least 2 hours
  • Cook skin-side down first
  • Use meat thermometer for safety

📋 Party Checklist

🛒 Shopping List

  • • All meats and vegetables
  • • Marinades and seasonings
  • • Buns, condiments, sides
  • • Drinks and ice
  • • Plates, utensils, napkins

🔧 Equipment Check

  • • Grill and fuel (gas/charcoal)
  • • Tongs, spatulas, thermometer
  • • Cleaning supplies and brushes
  • • Fire extinguisher (safety first!)
  • • Coolers and ice packs

🎉 Extra Touches

  • • Music playlist and speakers
  • • Games and entertainment
  • • Shade/tents for hot weather
  • • Bug spray and sunscreen
  • • Trash bags and recycling

🌍 BBQ Around the World

🇺🇸 American BBQ

Traditional burgers, hot dogs, and ribs with classic BBQ sauce.

  • • Kansas City style ribs
  • • Texas brisket
  • • Carolina pulled pork

🇰🇷 Korean BBQ

Marinated meats grilled at the table with banchan sides.

  • • Bulgogi beef
  • • Galbi short ribs
  • • Kimchi and pickles

🇮🇳 Indian Tandoor

Spiced and marinated meats cooked in clay ovens.

  • • Chicken tikka
  • • Seekh kebabs
  • • Naan bread
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