recteq Backyard Beast 1200 Capacity
recteq Backyard Beast 1200: 1220 sq in* fits 46 burgers per batch and feeds up to 92 guests burgers within 45 minutes.
Specs from the maker
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Pellet grill |
| Cooking area | 1220 sq in (total, main grate not published) |
| Hopper | 30 lb |
| Fuel | pellets |
| Source | maker spec page |
* The maker lists only total area (main grate plus racks), so the main grate is smaller.
A full 30 lb hopper runs roughly 15–30 hours at smoking heat (1–2 lb per hour, our estimate), so an overnight cook fits on one fill. It is 16 sq in smaller than the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 (1236 sq in), which fits 46 burgers per batch against 46 here, so for a 92-guest party the two cook the same number of batches.
How long it takes for your party
| Party | Burgers | Burgers + hot dogs | Chicken pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 10 min, 1 batch | 18 min, 2 batches | 35 min, 1 batch |
| 20 guests | 10 min, 1 batch | 18 min, 2 batches | 35 min, 1 batch |
| 30 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 18 min, 2 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 40 guests | 20 min, 2 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
| 50 guests | 30 min, 3 batches | 28 min, 3 batches | 70 min, 2 batches âš |
âš means longer than a 45-minute serving window. Largest party in one window: 92 guests for burgers, 115 for burgers and hot dogs, 27 for chicken.
Fuel for 40 guests of burgers: about 1.5 lb of pellets (about 2.5 lb per hour at grilling heat (estimate)).
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Similar size
| Model | Area (sq in) | Burgers per batch |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Chef Woodwind Pro 36 | 1236* | 46 |
| Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050 | 1050* | 39 |
| Pit Boss Austin XL | 1007* | 38 |
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FAQ
How many burgers fit on a recteq Backyard Beast 1200?
About 46 quarter-pound patties per batch, with room to flip. That is 138 hot dogs or 41 bone-in chicken pieces.
How many people can a recteq Backyard Beast 1200 feed?
Up to 92 guests of burgers or 27 guests of chicken within a 45-minute serving window. Larger parties need more batches, a second grill or a longer window.
How big is the recteq Backyard Beast 1200?
1220 sq in of cooking area in total; the maker does not list the main grate on its own.
How long to grill burgers for 40 people on a recteq Backyard Beast 1200?
About 20 minutes in 2 batches of 46.