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. 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.