Burgers & Hot Dogs Shopping List for 100 People

For 100 adults the burgers and hot dogs list comes to 18 items and about $1,106, starting with 10 × 3 lb ground beef 80/20. Change any input below and the list updates.

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$1,106 for 100 guests
about $11.06 per guest · 18 items · buying whole packs adds 6% over the exact amounts
ItemNeedBuyEst. cost
Meat
30 lb10 × 3 lb$210.00
8010 × 8-pack$40.00
Bakery
1207 × 16-pack + 1 × 8-pack$42.00
8010 × 8-pack$28.00
Dairy
844 × 24-pack$19.20
Deli
30 lb10 × 3 lb$75.00
30 lb10 × 3 lb$75.00
Pantry
260 oz20 × 13 oz$80.00
100 oz4 × 32 oz (+28%)$15.36*
50 oz3 × 20 oz (+20%)$7.20*
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—

Hot dogs in 8-packs and buns in 8-packs come out even: 10 packs of hot dogs and 10 packs of buns.

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 80/2030 lb10 × 3 lb6 × 5.6 lb
Hot dogs8010 × 8-pack10 × 8-pack
Hamburger buns1207 × 16-pack + 1 × 8-pack10 × 12-pack
Hot dog buns8010 × 8-pack7 × 12-pack
American cheese slices844 × 24-pack4 × 24-pack
Potato salad30 lb10 × 3 lb10 × 3 lb
Coleslaw30 lb10 × 3 lb10 × 3 lb
Potato chips260 oz20 × 13 oz20 × 13 oz
Ketchup100 oz4 × 32 oz4 × 32 oz
Mustard50 oz3 × 20 oz3 × 20 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$572$11.4418
100 guests$1,106$11.0618

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

BBQ list for 100Mixed BBQ (burgers, chicken, ribs, sausages) 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 burgers & hot dogs for 100 people?

30 lb ground beef 80/20, 80 hot dogs, 120 hamburger buns, 80 hot dog buns, plus sides, drinks and supplies. The full list above is rounded to store packs.

How much does a burgers & hot dogs for 100 people cost?

About $1,106, or $11.06 per guest, at our Oct 2026 planning prices. Buying whole packs adds 6% 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 burgers & hot dogs 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.