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Count each adult or teen guest (13 and up).
Children under 13 eat roughly half an adult portion.
Light reduces portions by 20%, hearty adds 25%.
The main protein for this event. Add a second protein with the option below.
When you serve two proteins, each guest eats about 65% of the normal single-protein amount of each - so total food stays consistent.
Side dishes such as coleslaw, potato salad, corn, beans or bread. Each guest gets about 3/4 cup per side.
dishes
Used to estimate total drink consumption.
hours
Enter a custom price per pound (or kg) for your main protein. Leave at 0 to use the built-in US average.
$/lb
Raw meat to buy
7.5

Total raw weight to purchase (accounts for cooking shrinkage)

Cooked meat (served)6
Side dish servings needed42
Drinks needed63
Charcoal needed7.5
Estimated meat cost$41.25
Meat cost per head$2.95
Raw meat (main)7.5
Cooked meat served6
Charcoal7.5

You need 7.5 lb of raw burgers for 14 guests.

  • Buy 7.5 lb of raw burgers to serve 14 guests - cooking shrinkage means you start with more than you serve.
  • Plan for about 7.5 lb of charcoal - enough for a full cook on a standard kettle or offset grill.
  • Your estimated meat bill is $41 (roughly $2.95 per head) based on US average retail prices. Check local prices and adjust with the price override field.

Next stepAdd a buffer bag of frozen patties or an extra pack of sausages - they are cheap and prevent shortages if more guests show up.

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