How Much BBQ for 150 People? Exact Amounts by Meat
Planning a BBQ for 150 people? A mixed menu needs about 94 lbs (43 kg) of meat, about 0.63 lb per person. The table compares every common BBQ meat for 150 guests, with drinks, sides, charcoal and supplies included in the totals.
Prices checked Oct 2026, average US grocery prices. Portions follow common catering rules of thumb; safe temperatures follow USDA. How we calculate
Meat Comparison for 150 Guests
| Meat | Per person | Total | Count | Meat cost | Party total* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | 0.5 lbs | 75 lbs (34 kg) | 300 quarter-pound patties | $525 | $1,458 |
| Grilled Chicken | 0.6 lbs | 90 lbs (41 kg) | about 225 pieces | $225 | $1,052 |
| BBQ Ribs | 1 lb | 150 lbs (68 kg) | 75 racks of baby back ribs | $750 | $1,611 |
| Sausages | 0.4 lbs | 60 lbs (27 kg) | 300 sausage links | $300 | $1,233 |
| Pulled Pork | 0.5 lbs | 75 lbs (34 kg) | 10 pork butts | $188 | $1,030 |
| Brisket | 0.6 lbs | 90 lbs (41 kg) | 7 whole packers | $495 | $1,365 |
| Hot Dogs | 0.2 lbs | 30 lbs (14 kg) | 38 packs of 8 | $150 | $1,083 |
| Chicken Wings | 1 lb | 150 lbs (68 kg) | about 1500 pieces | $525 | $1,352 |
*Party total includes meat, charcoal, buns where needed, drinks (2.5 per person), two sides and supplies.
Plan for Exactly 150 Guests
| Mixed menu (¼ each of burgers, ribs, chicken, sausages) | 94 lbs (43 kg) of meat in total |
|---|---|
| Charcoal | 75 lbs, about 5 bags of 16 lbs (more if you smoke ribs or pork) |
| Drinks | 375 cans or bottles, 8 × 48-quart coolers |
| Ice | 23 bags of 10 lbs (1.5 lbs per guest) |
| Sides | 45 lbs each of potato salad and coleslaw, 150 ears of corn |
| BBQ sauce | 15 lbs, roughly 14 × 18-oz bottles |
| Plates and napkins | 155 plates, 310 napkins |
| Helpers | 4 cooking, 5 on serving and refills |
A BBQ for 150 people costs from $1,030 with pulled pork to $1,611 with ribs, including drinks, two sides and charcoal. Plan it like a catering job, with several cookers and a holding plan.
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FAQ
How much BBQ meat for 150 people?
For 150 people plan about 94 lbs (43 kg) of meat for a mixed menu, about 0.63 lb per person. For a single meat: 75 lbs of burgers, 90 lbs of chicken, 150 lbs of ribs, or 75 lbs of raw pork butt.