Party planning, solved
How much BBQ for your group?
Plan about 200g of cooked smoked meat per adult and 1 Large side for every 2 people. Kids 12 and under count half on meat and full on sides. For 10 people that is roughly 2.2kg of meat and 5 to 6 Large sides. Tell us your headcount below and we will build the spread for you.
BBQ portions by group size
Standard appetite, adults. These are the same numbers the calculator uses, including a 10% buffer so nobody hovers over the last slice.
| Group size | Cooked smoked meat | Large sides | A spread that works |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pax | ~1.1kg | 3 | Hunter’s Platter + 1 side |
| 10 pax | ~2.2kg | 6 | Chieftain’s Platter + a meat top-up + 2 sides |
| 15 pax | ~3.3kg | 9 | 2 Chieftain’s Platters + a side |
| 20 pax | ~4.4kg | 12 | 3 Chieftain’s Platters + extra sides |
| 30 pax | ~6.6kg | 18 | 4 Chieftain’s Platters + meat top-ups + sides |
Big eaters? Plan closer to 250g per adult. Ordering for a party delivery of any size, we are a weekend smokehouse, not a caterer, so everything arrives ready to serve at your door.
Group ordering questions
How much BBQ meat do I need per person?
Plan about 200g of cooked smoked meat per adult in total across all meats, not per meat. Kids 12 and under eat about half. For a hungry crowd, plan closer to 250g per adult. This is the standard we cook and portion to at Mandai Smoke Co.
How many sides should I order for a group?
About 1 Large side for every 2 people, mixing any of our sides. A Medium side is half the volume of a Large. Our platters already include sides, so check what your platter carries before adding more. Kids take full side portions even when they eat less meat.
How much food do I need for 10 pax?
For 10 adults, plan about 2.2kg of cooked smoked meat and 5 to 6 Large sides. A Chieftain's Platter plus a meat top-up and an extra side or two gets you there. The calculator on this page builds the exact spread for your group and adds it to your cart.
When do I need to order for weekend delivery?
We smoke and deliver on weekends only. Order by Friday 6:30pm for Saturday delivery, or by Saturday 6:30pm for Sunday delivery. For a big gathering, order a few days ahead so you get your preferred delivery slot.
What if I order too much?
Leftover smoked meat reheats beautifully. Wrap it, refrigerate within 2 hours, and follow our reheat guide for oven or microwave. Most hosts tell us the next-day brisket sandwich is half the reason they over-order.