BBQ Food Calculator (Metric)
BBQ Food Calculator – How Much Meat Per Person
Use this BBQ calculator to work out how much food you need for your event. Enter your number of guests and get instant quantities for sausages, burgers, and chicken.
All results are shown in kilograms (kg).
Your BBQ Quantities
Total Meat Required:
Sausages:
Burgers:
Chicken Portions:
Estimated Charcoal:
How much meat per person for a BBQ?
As a general rule, allow between 300g and 600g of meat per person. For most BBQs, 450g per guest is a reliable estimate.
This calculator uses a typical BBQ mix:
- 40% sausages
- 30% burgers
- 30% chicken
This reflects how people actually eat at BBQs, mixing different meats rather than choosing just one option.
BBQ planning tips
Always allow extra for larger appetites and longer events. If your BBQ lasts several hours, people will eat more than expected.
Most hosts add a 10–15% buffer to avoid running out of food.