BBQ Shopping List for 100 People

For 100 adults the mixed BBQ (burgers, chicken, ribs, sausages) list comes to 21 items and about $1,164, starting with 4 × 3 lb + 1 × 1 lb ground beef 80/20. Change any input below and the list updates.

Advanced: sides, vegetarians, appetite, weather
$1,164 for 100 guests
about $11.64 per guest · 21 items · buying whole packs adds 7% over the exact amounts
ItemNeedBuyEst. cost
Meat
12.5 lb4 × 3 lb + 1 × 1 lb$91.00
15 lb6 × 2.5 lb$37.50
13 racks13 × rack$130.00
5010 × 5-pack$50.00
Bakery
503 × 16-pack + 1 × 8-pack$19.60
507 × 8-pack$19.60
Dairy
352 × 24-pack (+37%)$9.60
Deli
30 lb10 × 3 lb$75.00
30 lb10 × 3 lb$75.00
Pantry
260 oz20 × 13 oz$80.00
50 oz2 × 32 oz (+28%)$7.68*
25 oz2 × 20 oz (+60%)$4.80*
160 oz9 × 18 oz$50.63
Drinks & ice
1009 × 12-pack$162.00
757 × 12-pack$84.00
754 × 24-pack (+28%)$76.80
150 lb15 × 10 lb$45.00
Supplies & fuel
50 lb4 × 16 lb (+28%)$96.00
1303 × 50-pack (+15%)$50.00
4002 × 200-pack—
2004 × 50-pack—

Meat, buns, sides, drinks, ice and charcoal are priced at our planning prices (Oct 2026); * marks estimates. Warehouse clubs are usually cheaper per unit, so a club list mainly changes pack sizes.

How much ice → Split it with friends → Will it fit on my grill → When to start cooking →

Supermarket vs Costco packs for 100 people

ItemNeedSupermarket packsCostco / Sam's packs
Ground beef 80/2012.5 lb4 × 3 lb + 1 × 1 lb3 × 5.6 lb
Chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone-in15 lb6 × 2.5 lb6 × 2.5 lb
Baby back ribs13 racks13 × rack13 × rack
Bratwurst or Italian links5010 × 5-pack4 × 14-pack
Hamburger buns503 × 16-pack + 1 × 8-pack5 × 12-pack
Hot dog buns507 × 8-pack5 × 12-pack
American cheese slices352 × 24-pack2 × 24-pack
Potato salad30 lb10 × 3 lb10 × 3 lb
Coleslaw30 lb10 × 3 lb10 × 3 lb
Potato chips260 oz20 × 13 oz20 × 13 oz
Ketchup50 oz2 × 32 oz2 × 32 oz
Mustard25 oz2 × 20 oz2 × 20 oz
BBQ sauce160 oz9 × 18 oz9 × 18 oz
Beer1009 × 12-pack4 × 30-pack
Soda757 × 12-pack3 × 35-pack
Bottled water754 × 24-pack2 × 40-pack
Ice150 lb15 × 10 lb15 × 10 lb
Charcoal briquettes50 lb4 × 16 lb2 × 40 lb
Paper plates1303 × 50-pack1 × 186-pack
Napkins4002 × 200-pack1 × 660-pack
Cups2004 × 50-pack1 × 240-pack

Cost for nearby party sizes

PartyTotalPer guestItems
50 guests$613$12.2521
100 guests$1,164$11.6421

Same portions as our party-size guides, rounded up to store packs. How we calculate every number here, with sources: full method and methodology.

Plan the rest

Burgers & Hot Dogs list for 100Burgers and hot dogs Pulled Pork list for 100Pulled pork sandwiches Meat for 100 peoplePortions by meat Build a custom listAny guest count, kids, Costco

All shopping lists

Menu10 guests20 guests30 guests50 guests100 guests
Mixed BBQ (burgers, chicken, ribs, sausages)10: $17520: $27530: $35550: $613100: $1,164
Burgers and hot dogs10: $15220: $24330: $33350: $572100: $1,106
Pulled pork sandwiches10: $16920: $25830: $32150: $522100: $962

Useful gear

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ThermoPro TP-16 meat thermometerprobe thermometerBurgers to 160°F, chicken to 165°F: the one tool every list needs.
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Kingsford charcoal briquettes 2 packcharcoalCovers the charcoal line on most lists for 20 to 50 guests.
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FAQ

How much food do I need for a bbq for 100 people?

12.5 lb ground beef 80/20, 15 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone-in, 13 racks baby back ribs, 50 bratwurst or italian links, plus sides, drinks and supplies. The full list above is rounded to store packs.

How much does a bbq for 100 people cost?

About $1,164, or $11.64 per guest, at our Oct 2026 planning prices. Buying whole packs adds 7% over the exact amounts.

How many drinks for 100 people?

250 drinks for a 3-hour party, plus 150 lb of ice.

Is Costco cheaper for a bbq for 100?

Usually per unit, yes. The bigger packs also change how much is left over: compare the two pack columns above before you shop.