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kdog3683
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States916 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-25 03:05:23
April 25 2009 00:05 GMT
#1
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


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Nytefish
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United Kingdom4282 Posts
April 25 2009 00:10 GMT
#2
If you haven't tried it before you might want to account for burning too.
No I'm never serious.
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
April 25 2009 00:12 GMT
#3
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]
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada12499 Posts
April 25 2009 00:26 GMT
#4
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micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24770 Posts
April 25 2009 00:39 GMT
#5
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.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
April 25 2009 00:42 GMT
#6
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.
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Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-25 00:44:48
April 25 2009 00:43 GMT
#7
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
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States379 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-25 00:58:28
April 25 2009 00:57 GMT
#8
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.
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada2419 Posts
April 25 2009 01:01 GMT
#9
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
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
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
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10830 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-25 01:20:56
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.
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kdog3683
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
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,
Multiply your efforts.
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24770 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.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10830 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.
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Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
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
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
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
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
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.
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FXOTheoRy
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States519 Posts
April 25 2009 02:23 GMT
#18
On April 25 2009 09:26 ShaLLoW[baY] wrote:
Click for expert help!


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Tensai176
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
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.
We see things they'll never see
Xusneb
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada612 Posts
April 25 2009 02:57 GMT
#20
Why are they all male ? Sports team?
If you want to be happy, be. - Leo Tolstoy
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24770 Posts
April 25 2009 03:04 GMT
#21
On April 25 2009 10:49 LosingID8 wrote:
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.

Oh I didn't realize it was in addition to lunch. In that case I agree with you.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
Etherone
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States1898 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-25 03:06:47
April 25 2009 03:05 GMT
#22
but usually when invited to a BBQ people won't eat lunch so they can go gorge themselves on free food.
2 burgers & 1 hot dog per person is a much safer amount.

How big are the chip bags?

Edit: HAPPY BIRTH DAY MICROnesia!!!!
kOre
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Canada3642 Posts
April 25 2009 03:37 GMT
#23
lol ....

Yes chips do have expiry dates, usually only last for a few months.
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d(O.o)a
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada5066 Posts
April 25 2009 04:00 GMT
#24
On April 25 2009 11:57 Xusneb wrote:
Why are they all male ? Sports team?


I agree... Sausage fest?
Hi.
rushz0rz
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
Canada5300 Posts
April 25 2009 06:37 GMT
#25
They aren't going to eat lunch before a BBQ, lol.
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Fen
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Australia1848 Posts
April 25 2009 07:46 GMT
#26
Yeah, If your inviting them to a BBQ at 3pm, there will be people who choose not to eat lunch and hold out till the BBQ. Also if it goes for more than a couple of hours (Which if your inviting 40 odd people over it most definitely will) youve gotta factor in that people need dinner.

As such, 1 hotdog and 1 burger per person is a little low. 2 Of each would be a good idea.

Chips do have expiry dates btw.

And one final thing, Unless theres a good reason why your buying all the food, just ask people to bring some BBQ stuff so you dont gotta pay as much.
Kennelie
Profile Joined December 2007
United States2296 Posts
April 25 2009 09:04 GMT
#27
.....TAKE SOME FUCKIN ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES(WRAPPED IN FOIL OF COURSE)....and make sure you have plenty of fire. I hate it when people(co-workers or my friends friends) invite me to go eat and they have the shittiest setup of making a cook-out. I know how to grill and when other people invite me to eat and they fail at it I wanna slit my throat at times. I would rather eat a cold sandwich b/c some people out there have no clue on how to cook outdoors.
ya had ya shot kid!
ahswtini
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Northern Ireland22212 Posts
April 25 2009 10:18 GMT
#28
One hotdog and one burger wouldn't do me, and I'm not exactly fat
"As I've said, balance isn't about strategies or counters, it's about probability and statistics." - paralleluniverse
MiniRoman
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Canada3953 Posts
April 25 2009 17:08 GMT
#29
One hotdog + One burger + all the beer I would bring for myself to drink would do me pretty good. 10 bags of chips is good like for real, 10 fucking bags bro, If you talking standard non-shrunken bags then its a good enough number to let everyone fight over.
Nak Allstar.
kdog3683
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States916 Posts
April 25 2009 19:48 GMT
#30
On April 25 2009 18:04 Kennelie wrote:
.....TAKE SOME FUCKIN ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES(WRAPPED IN FOIL OF COURSE)....and make sure you have plenty of fire. I hate it when people(co-workers or my friends friends) invite me to go eat and they have the shittiest setup of making a cook-out. I know how to grill and when other people invite me to eat and they fail at it I wanna slit my throat at times. I would rather eat a cold sandwich b/c some people out there have no clue on how to cook outdoors.


I'm confused what the asparagus + potato is for.
Multiply your efforts.
Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
April 25 2009 20:05 GMT
#31
On April 26 2009 02:08 MiniRoman wrote:
One hotdog + One burger + all the beer I would bring for myself to drink would do me pretty good. 10 bags of chips is good like for real, 10 fucking bags bro, If you talking standard non-shrunken bags then its a good enough number to let everyone fight over.


10 mothafuckin gangsta ass bags nigga
fo REAL
DeathSpank
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States1029 Posts
April 25 2009 20:28 GMT
#32
man I eat like 3 burgers when I go to bbq!
yes.
theobsessed1
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States576 Posts
April 25 2009 21:42 GMT
#33
Dude if I was one of the people coming, and I knew there's a barbecue soon, I would definitely not eat that big of a lunch. You might want to reconsider that they're eating lunch before they come.
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food
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States1951 Posts
April 25 2009 23:03 GMT
#34
On April 26 2009 04:48 kdog3683 wrote:
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On April 25 2009 18:04 Kennelie wrote:
.....TAKE SOME FUCKIN ASPARAGUS AND POTATOES(WRAPPED IN FOIL OF COURSE)....and make sure you have plenty of fire. I hate it when people(co-workers or my friends friends) invite me to go eat and they have the shittiest setup of making a cook-out. I know how to grill and when other people invite me to eat and they fail at it I wanna slit my throat at times. I would rather eat a cold sandwich b/c some people out there have no clue on how to cook outdoors.


I'm confused what the asparagus + potato is for.


no one will eat asparagus+potato, therefore you saving on product without seeming cheap

also, what kind of BBQ is that? Does chess club goes eat all that much?

i would definitely go for 2 burgers/2 dogs each, need onions/tomato/lettuce forsure

baking potatoes instead of chips is a great idea btw, kenn knows how to party when you poor
Can someone ban this guy please? FA?
Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
April 25 2009 23:07 GMT
#35
^ this guy has to know what he's talking about
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24770 Posts
April 25 2009 23:22 GMT
#36
On April 26 2009 08:03 food wrote:
Does chess club goes eat all that much?

While I agree with you that the type of people going have a big impact on how much they will eat, let me point out that I run a chess club and I could easily eat 4 items at a bbq XD
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-slo.m1ke-
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
Slovenia352 Posts
April 26 2009 02:02 GMT
#37
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