This is for 40-45 MALE Age 18-23 people @ 3PM with the assumption that they have eaten lunch. (No vegetarians) I'm wondering logistically,

hamburgers+hotdogs __100 total 50:30 Ratio (Or depending on which is cheaper in Bulk)
chips__8 large bags [Do chips have expiration dates?] AKA can I use leftover chips for BBQ next year?]
24x Pop Packs_3
onions/tomato/lettuce__4x
Bottles Mustard/Ketchup __1 Industrial Ketchup, 1 large mustard

2x coolers
plates/cups
1 bag charcol
BBQ pit
Picnic Sheets
Lighter Fluid
knife
tongs
napkins

Nytefish

United Kingdom4282 Posts

April 25 2009 00:10 GMT

If you haven't tried it before you might want to account for burning too.

Kennigit

Canada19447 Posts

April 25 2009 00:12 GMT

How long is it for?
Id probably go what...1 burger 1 hotdog per person?Are there vegetarians coming? Age group? Which meal are you replacing? May get 24s of pop instead of bottles and cups?

ShaLLoW[baY]

Canada12499 Posts

April 25 2009 00:26 GMT

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micronesia

United States24700 Posts

April 25 2009 00:39 GMT

What type of people are we talking. 50/50 male/female? Some of those kids?

In general I'd say overbuy a little unless you really can't afford to in which case there isn't much point in discussing how much you should buy. One hambuger + one hotdog per person is a little skimpy since some might want more and you might have casualties as mentioned earlier.

One industrial sized bottle of ketchup should be sufficient, but having a backup wouldn't hurt. If you get a big container of mustard that should hold no problem. What size are the chip bags? Plates and cups are cheap if you shop around so get a ton and you can save the leftovers.

United States6173 Posts

April 25 2009 00:42 GMT

I don't know about Belarus...

But for purchasing stuff at its cheapest, it's best to go to wholesaler stores...the types of places that small restaurants and cafes would purchase their supplies from (for like cups, plates, utensils, etc).

For food, you'll just have to look out for sales at the grocers in your area. How much you get will depend on who's coming. If it's all guys, I'd say it's safe to go for two burgers and hot dogs per person. If it's all girls...one of each.

The best part is leftovers aren't too bad. That's just more food for yourself later. haha.

As for drinks and chips...you're going to need a lot more than five bags, and many, many bottles. Drinks go faster than food, generally. Snacks can be weird. Sometimes they'll die quick, sometimes people will barely eat them at all.

Deleted User 3420

24492 Posts

April 25 2009 00:43 GMT

if u want to please all, it could be a good idea to get some turkey burgers or turkey dogs or both.

just for those who want that.

oh but that might not be cheapest. i really dunno about the prices of these things.

hugitout

United States379 Posts

April 25 2009 00:57 GMT

60 burgers(more probably), 40 hotdogs(??? who eats this shit anyway), 10 onions, at least 6 12 packs of soda, 5-10 bags of chips, whatever ketchup and mustard(they suck anyway) gogo overbuy, ( i think people like burgers alot more then hotdogs but i could be wrong)

eXigent.

Canada2419 Posts

April 25 2009 01:01 GMT

if there are 45 people coming, then its safe to say you need 2 burgers and 2 hotdog per person, to make sure you don't leave anyone high and dry without the food they want. So thats 90 Burgers and 90 hotdogs. Also I didnt see it up there, but what about containers for the food? If you are BBQing 90 burgers, then you need a big container with tinfoil or a lid to keep the burgers warm. Otherwise half of them will be ice cold by the time you cook everything. Also if you wanted a really easy sidedish to make with the food, then salad is the way to go. It's super cheap to buy the stuff to make a really big salad, and it's great for a sidedish when you cant afford anything else thats fancy.

Raithed

China7078 Posts

April 25 2009 01:16 GMT

#10

wait, are you serious? 5bags of chips? 10 is not even enough im sorry, but HOWEVER this depends on people. some people like chips, some dont. i would say a safe number is 13+bags.

LosingID8

CA10828 Posts

April 25 2009 01:20 GMT

#11

you guys are way overestimating. 1 burger + 1 hotdog per person is plenty.

40 burgers + 5-10 veggie burgers
50 hotdogs
5 bags of chips is fine, but you could go up to 10 and be ok.
you don't really need onions, most people would prefer lettuce/tomatoes anyway
1 large bottle of ketchup and mustard each.
1 bag of charcoal

cans are always easier than 2liter bottles but if you are going to go with the bottles, i would say its about 8-10 cups per bottle so judge accordingly.

kdog3683

United States916 Posts

April 25 2009 01:30 GMT

#12

Clarification :

This is for 40-45 MALE Age 18-23 people @ 3PM with the assumption that they have eaten lunch. (No vegetarians) I'm wondering logistically,

micronesia

United States24700 Posts

April 25 2009 01:45 GMT

#13

On April 25 2009 10:20 LosingID8 wrote:
you guys are way overestimating. 1 burger + 1 hotdog per person is plenty.

How do you figure? I mean, even if we disregard the fact that he just said it is ~20 year old males who are probably bigger eaters.

If someone wants two of the same, they won't have that flexibility. If someone wants to eat a third item, there won't be any unless someone only eats one (which isn't much food at all). I think I agree that some of the suggestions might be a little overboard but I really think 1 burger and 1 hot dog is too little.

LosingID8

CA10828 Posts

April 25 2009 01:49 GMT

#14

well they are males but they just ate lunch... so i figure 1 burger + 1 hot dog still stands...

also screw flexibility etc, when you're working on a limited budget you just tell people "hey you guys can take 1 burger and 1 hotdog kthx!" and no one will complain. if they are paying $$, it's a different story.

Kennigit

Canada19447 Posts

April 25 2009 01:52 GMT

#15

Yeah i agree with LID8. Maybe by a few extra for emergency but 1n1 should be good especially if you are on budget.

Mastermind

Canada7096 Posts

April 25 2009 02:05 GMT

#16

If I showed up I would expect 2 burgers. I dont care for hotdogs.
Chips have expiration dates but I believe they are far in the future, but once you open them they will go stale in much less time then their expiration.

BottleAbuser

Korea (South)1888 Posts

April 25 2009 02:06 GMT

#17

Already ate lunch. A burger should be sufficient for a snack. A burger and a hotdog is on the pretty safe side.

Make sure you have lighter fluid or a starter coal - you'll have a heck of a time starting your BBQ otherwise.

FXOTheoRy

United States519 Posts

April 25 2009 02:23 GMT

#18

On April 25 2009 09:26 ShaLLoW[baY] wrote:
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hahaha

Tensai176

Canada2061 Posts

April 25 2009 02:46 GMT

#19

If you want everyone to be fed and happy 1 hotdog and 1 hamburger + 10 bags of chips would definitely not be enough.

I think its irrelevent that they aren't paying or anything, they'd still be content, maybe I just eat a lot but I'd still be hungry and I don't think the host particularly wants that.