01
Count the people who will actually eat
Start with confirmed adults and children rather than the total invitation list. Tell us if your group includes a lot of teenagers, small children or serious BBQ eaters.
For mixed-age parties, a little context is more useful than treating every guest as an identical portion.
- Confirmed guest count
- Adults and children
- Big appetites
- Dietary requirements
02
Decide what role the BBQ plays
If brisket and pulled pork are the main meal, the meat needs to carry the table. If there are substantial starters, desserts or other mains, the same quantity can feed more people.
Tell us whether guests are arriving for lunch, dinner or a long afternoon of grazing.
03
Use sides to make the plate complete
Sides do more than add volume. Fresh slaw balances the richer meat, potato salad makes the plate more substantial and baked beans bring another smoky element.
A varied spread usually feels more generous than simply increasing one item.
- Franklin potato salad
- Creamy coleslaw
- Wicked baked beans
- Dinner rolls or cornbread when available
04
Plan for seconds without over-ordering
Good BBQ brings people back to the table. A sensible buffer helps with unexpected guests and bigger appetites, but the goal is not trays of untouched food.
Share the shape of the party in your enquiry and we will recommend a quantity rather than leaving you to guess.