How Much BBQ Do You Need?
Tell us your headcount and we'll estimate the pounds of meat and pans of sides for your event, plus a ballpark food cost. Then Matt builds your exact quote.
For 25 guests, plan on about:
- Smoked meat, total10 lb
- Pulled pork10 lb
- Sides (pick 2 favorites)2 pans
- Bread & utensilsIncluded
A starting point, not a final price. Delivery and setup are quoted separately, and Matt confirms every order before you pay anything.
How to plan a BBQ catering order
The rule of thumb for catered barbecue is roughly a third to a half pound of cooked meat per adult. Use the lighter end when BBQ is one of several dishes or the crowd skews toward kids and lighter eaters, and the heavier end when the smoked meat is the main attraction or you want guests taking plates home.
For groups over about 30, two proteins keep the line interesting. Pulled pork is the reliable crowd-pleaser, and brisket is the showstopper for weddings and milestone events. A full pan of sides like mac and cheese or potato salad serves around twenty as a side portion, so most events land on two or three pans split across a couple of favorites. Bread and serving utensils come included with every catering order.
Because everything is smoked low and slow to order, give us a few days' notice so your meat comes fresh off the pit. Serving Grayson, Loganville, Snellville, Lawrenceville, Dacula, and the surrounding Gwinnett County area. Questions on quantities? Call 470-915-7498 and we'll talk it through.