Small Family Cookout Planner
30 GuestsUse this path when the July 4 meal is mostly close family, one grill lane, and a backyard setup that should stay light and easy to run.
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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