Backyard BBQ for 20 Guests
30 GuestsUse this path when the July 4 cookout is big enough to need a real plan, but still small enough to stay easy and backyard-friendly.
Scene Navigator
Step 1 of 7: Guests
2 complete on this device
Manual Guest Count
Start with the exact adult and kid count you already know. Use a preset below only if you want a faster shortcut.
Adults
Kids
Guest Mix Presets
Estimated
30 guests
Adults / Kids
22 / 8
Use this split to size food, drinks, and seating.
Arrival Waves
2
The faster the drop-in flow, the more refill pressure you should expect.
Food Baseline
4 service waves
Start here before you fine-tune the exact menu route.
Drink Zones
3
Cold zones protect the drink line from crowding the food lane.
Ice Estimate
54 lb
This is the scene-level cold-hold number before exact tool math.
Seating Target
30 seats
A little seating buffer keeps the scene from feeling overpacked.
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Next Holiday
After July 4, keep the seasonal flow moving into Labor Day
If this July 4 scene is already handled, the closest next-useful route is Labor Day. The planning logic stays familiar, but the next holiday usually wants a calmer cookout, lighter drinks flow, and a cleaner shopping plan.
Labor Day Party Hub
Open the full Labor Day route for scenes, tools, shopping, and the long-weekend planning chain.
Labor Day Backyard Cookout
Use the most natural next scene when you still want a backyard food lane, but with easier Labor Day hosting pressure.
Labor Day Shop
Jump into the final Labor Day shopping and setup route when the next holiday plan should stay practical.