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Catering a BBQ for 30 Guests
When cooking for 30 guests, efficiency is key. You need a solid plan for side dishes (potato salad, coleslaw) that can be prepped ahead. For meats, consider larger cuts like pork shoulder that feed many people with less active cooking time than flipping 30 individual burgers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much meat per person for a BBQ with 30 guests?
For 30 people, plan on about 15 lbs of raw meat (excluding bone-in cuts like ribs). A safe rule is 0.5 lb per person.
How many sides do I need for 30 people?
For a group of 30, you should have at least 3 different side dishes (e.g., coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans). Plan for about 4-5 ounces of each side per person.
How much charcoal or propane do I need?
For a 4-hour BBQ, have at least one full 20lb propane tank (plus a backup) or 20-30 lbs of charcoal. It's always better to have too much fuel than to run out mid-cook!