Order 200-250g of cooked meat per adult when BBQ is the main event. For 4 to 6 people that is the Hunter’s Platter at S$128, and for 8 to 12 it is the Chieftain’s Platter at S$185.
How Much Meat Per Person
Plan for 200-250g of cooked meat per adult. If brisket, ribs and pulled pork are the whole meal with only light sides, aim for 250-300g. With a full spread of rice, mac and cheese, cornbread and salads, you can drop to 200g and nobody leaves hungry.
The weight you order is raw, but the weight you eat is cooked. A raw brisket can shrink by 40% or more as fat renders and moisture cooks off. At Mandai Smoke Co., the weights we list are what lands on your table, not what went into the smoker.
Count heads honestly. Children eat roughly half an adult portion, so count two kids as one adult. Light eaters and grazers pull your average down, and a mixed table rarely hits the top of the range. If your guest list skews towards hungry mates who came for the brisket, plan up, not down.
Sides do a lot of the work. Mac and cheese, coleslaw, cornbread, a fresh salad and rice all reduce how much meat you need. If yours are generous, trust the lower end of the ranges here.
The shortcut: count your adults, subtract a portion for every two children, then add 10% as a buffer. Leftover brisket reheats well and pulled pork becomes next-day sandwiches, tacos or fried rice. Running out has no upside.
What to Order by Group Size
These sizes assume a proper spread with sides.
Small gathering (4 to 6 people) needs roughly 0.8kg to 1.5kg of meat in total. The Hunter’s Platter at S$128 covers it: 500g of Smoked Boneless Beef Short Plate and 500g of Smoked Pork Belly, with sides included.
Medium party (8 to 12 people) needs 1.6kg to 3kg. The Chieftain’s Platter at S$185 carries 500g each of beef short plate, pork belly and pulled pork. A 500g top-up of either beef or pork takes it to a dozen. This is our most common order size.
Large celebration (15 to 20 people) needs 3kg to 5kg. Two Chieftain’s Platters plus extra meat gets you there, and a Smoked Dino Rib at S$80 makes a good centrepiece. At this scale, three different meats read as more generous than a mountain of a single cut at the same total weight.
Big bash (25+ people) is worked backwards from 250g per head, split across at least three meats so no single dish carries the night. A crowd this size eats in waves rather than all at once, which helps on quantity.
Which Meats to Choose
For most groups, order a blend of all three. It covers every palate and means you are never over-committed to one cut.
Brisket is the showpiece and the richest cut, so you need less of it per person than you might think. Ribs are the crowd-pleaser and the safest choice for a mixed crowd or one new to American BBQ. People eat them slowly, which paces the meal. Pulled pork is the most flexible and best-value option. It stretches across sliders and buns and is the most forgiving if numbers shift at the last minute, so lean on it if your headcount is uncertain.
Ordering and Delivery
We deliver Saturdays and Sundays only. Lock in your order a few days ahead so your preferred cuts are reserved.
If you would rather not do the sums, tell us your group size and we will recommend the spread. Browse the full menu and place your weekend order at mandaismokeco.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much brisket do I need per person in Singapore? Plan for about 150g to 200g of cooked brisket per adult if it's one of several meats, or up to 250g if brisket is the sole main. Brisket is rich and shrinks significantly during smoking, so you need less of it than leaner options. Always work from cooked weight, which is what we quote.
Is it better to over-order or under-order BBQ for a party? Over-order, within reason. A 10% buffer means no guest goes without, and brisket, ribs and pulled pork all reheat well and turn into sandwiches, tacos or fried rice. Running out mid-party has no such silver lining.
Do you cater corporate events or large functions? We're a BBQ delivery business, not a licensed catering company, so we deliver your order to your door rather than staffing or serving events on-site. Many hosts use us for sizeable home gatherings and celebrations. We'll help you size an order for a big group, delivered Saturday or Sunday.
How far in advance should I order for a weekend gathering? A few days ahead is ideal. We deliver Saturdays and Sundays only, and popular cuts can reserve out for busy weekends, so ordering early secures both your delivery slot and your preferred combination of brisket, ribs and pulled pork.