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How Much Meat Do You Need Per Person At A BBQ? By Nikki Munoz Aug. 16, 2025 1:39 pm EST
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Hosting a barbecue can be a great way to bring together family and friends, enjoy nice weather, and eat incredible food. But it takes a lot of planning. One of the most important details to plan is how much food to cook, and one of the mistakes you want to avoid when hosting a barbecue is not buying enough food. So, how much meat do you need per person?
The general guideline is that you should buy about eight ounces of boneless meat or 12 ounces of bone-in meat per person. For children, you can halve the amount. This rule of thumb works for just about any barbecue meat, including burgers, chicken, steak, and so on. If you're still worr