BBQ Sign-Up Sheet for 30 People
For 30 guests with the host on meat, the rest splits into 16 slots of about $25. Open it as a link or print it.
| Bring | How much | About | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger buns | 3 × 16-pack | $14 | |
| Hot dog buns | 3 × 8-pack | $8 | |
| American cheese slices | 2 × 24-pack | $10 | |
| Potato salad (1 of 2) | 2 × 3 lb | $15 | |
| Potato salad (2 of 2) | 1 × 3 lb | $8 | |
| Coleslaw (1 of 2) | 2 × 3 lb | $15 | |
| Coleslaw (2 of 2) | 1 × 3 lb | $8 | |
| Potato chips | 6 × 13 oz | $24 | |
| Ketchup | 1 × 32 oz | $4 | |
| Mustard | 1 × 20 oz | $2 | |
| Beer (1 of 3) | 1 × 12-pack | $18 | |
| Beer (2 of 3) | 1 × 12-pack | $18 | |
| Beer (3 of 3) | 1 × 12-pack | $18 | |
| Soda | 2 × 12-pack | $24 | |
| Bottled water | 1 × 24-pack | $19 | |
| Ice | 5 × 10 lb | $15 |
Host brings
| Item | About |
|---|---|
| Ground beef 80/20 | $63 |
| Hot dogs | $12 |
| Charcoal briquettes | $24 |
| Paper plates | $15 |
| Napkins | $0 |
| Cups | $0 |
No sign-up and nothing stored on our server: the whole sheet lives in the link. When someone claims a slot, the link changes, so they send the new link back to the group.
How we calculate
- The list is our shopping list for the guests and menu, in store packs.
- Whatever the host brings comes off the list. Everything else splits into slots of about $25 or 5 lb, never smaller than one store pack, so nobody is stuck with a huge bill or a half-open package.
- The fair share is the whole party cost divided by guests, for groups that prefer to split money instead of food.
Data as of Oct 2026. Full list of sources: How we calculate.
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FAQ
What should people bring to a BBQ for 30?
hamburger buns (3 × 16-pack), hot dog buns (3 × 8-pack), american cheese slices (2 × 24-pack), potato salad (1 of 2) (2 × 3 lb), potato salad (2 of 2) (1 × 3 lb), coleslaw (1 of 2) (2 × 3 lb), and the rest of the sheet above.
How many sign-up slots for 30 guests?
16 slots of about $25 each when the host brings the meat, charcoal and plates.
How much does each guest spend at a 30-person potluck?
About $14 per slot, or $11.11 per guest if everyone splits the total.
Can guests sign up without an account?
Yes. The sheet lives in the link; each person adds a name and sends the updated link back.