SoEzzy's BBQ Catering Planner v3.

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This handy barbeque catering planner is designed to save BBQ

Ounces
Portion Weights in
How to Use This BBQ Catering Planner:
caterers a bundle of time. Whether you are just starting out or Input the number of people (B3), meats (B4), servi
have been in the business for years, this calculator makes pricing sides (B4), and the local sales tax (B10). Anything
your next catering event a breeze. Use the instructions on the
includes default figures for the cost to buy items an
right to learn how to use this planner. Also hover your mouse over
cells with a red triangle in the upper right corner for explanatory easily change them by entering corrected figures in
text. changing the servings per pound settings (B5 and
that column.

Number of People 250 0 800 When you use more than one number of meats (B
total meat per plate (B6). This is to factor in the red
Number of Meats 1 36 0 need to work out if all your guests will eat every se
amounts based on your experience. These figures
Servings Per Pound of Meat 3 One Meat: 5.33

Total Meat Per Plate in Ounces 5.33 Multiple

5.33 The figures produced by this planner are a guide o
Meats:
calculation. If you are going to feed hungry Marine
Number of Sides 3 church mice, you may want to decrease your figure

Servings Per Pound of Sides 4 One Side: 4.00

Multiple
Total Sides Per Plate in Ounces 10.51 Sides: 3.50

Local Sales Tax % 6.68%

Weight
Weight / Uncooked
Yield: Cooked

Measurement
Unit of

to Buy the Meat

Cost per lb. or Unit

Chickens
of Ribs or
lbs. or # of Racks
Uncooked Meat in
Weight of

Including Tax
Cost of Meat
Total Purchase

Meat in lbs.
Weight of Cooked
Pork *Calculated As "Bone In"
Pulled Pork from Boston Butts* 50% lbs. $1.42 166.67 $252.48 83.33
Chopped Pork from Boston Butts* 65% lbs. $1.34 128.21 $183.27 83.33
Picnic Shoulder* 65% lbs. $1.36 128.21 $186.01 83.33
Shoulder of Pork (Full)* 65% lbs. $1.29 128.21 $176.43 83.33
Baby Back Ribs* 2 lb. Rack 80% rack $3.99 125 $1,064.13 200.00
Loin Back Ribs* 2½ lb. and Down 80% rack $2.99 125 $996.79 250.00
Spare Ribs* 3½ lb. and Down 85% rack $1.95 125 $910.11 371.88
St Louis Cut Ribs* 2½ lb. and Down 70% rack $1.95 125 $910.11 218.75
Spare Ribs # Portioned / Serving 2.50 ribs $1.87 53 $370.06 157.68
Leg of Pork* 80% lbs. $1.67 104.17 $185.58 83.33
Ham* 80% lbs. $1.19 104.17 $132.24 83.33
Tenderloin (Full) 83% lbs. $1.98 100.40 $212.07 83.33
Tenderloin (Strip) 86% lbs. $2.38 96.90 $246.03 83.33

Beef
Brisket 60% lbs. $1.80 138.89 $266.70 83.33
Point 55% lbs. $2.37 151.52 $383.08 83.33
Flat 65% lbs. $2.37 128.21 $324.14 83.33
Shoulder Clod 60% lbs. $2.00 138.89 $296.33 83.33
Steak 80% Yield 6.00 oz. $5.99 93.75 $599.07 75.00
Bottom Round 80% lbs. $2.63 104.17 $292.26 83.33
Top Round 80% lbs. $2.73 104.17 $303.37 83.33
Prime Rib 65% lbs. $7.99 128.21 $1,092.79 83.33
Short Loin 85% lbs. $5.00 98.04 $522.94 83.33
Tenderloin 82% lbs. $4.68 101.63 $507.38 83.33

Chicken
Whole Chicken 3.5 lb. 75% chicken $3.50 63 $235.23 165.38
1/2 Chicken 1.75 lb. 75% chicken $3.50 63 $235.23 165.38
1/4 Chicken 0.875 lb. 75% chicken $3.50 63 $235.23 165.38
Breasts (Tyson 12 per 7 lb. Pack) 100% breasts $2.50 375 $583.41 219
Drum Sticks (Tyson 21 per 7 lb. Pack) 100% DS $1.15 500 $204.47 167
Thighs (Tyson 16 per 7 lb. Pack) 100% TH $1.15 750 $402.55 328
Wings (Tyson 24 per 7 lb. Pack) 100% Wing $1.62 1000 $504.06 292
Chicken Tenders (Breast Strips) 100% Tenders $3.94 1250 $505.19 240

Lamb and Cabrito

Whole Lamb or Cabrito 60% lbs. $4.50 138.89 $666.75 83.33
Shoulder of Lamb 50% lbs. $3.79 166.67 $673.86 83.33
Leg of Lamb 75% lbs. $4.99 111.11 $591.48 83.33
Saddle of Lamb 85% lbs. $7.50 98.04 $784.41 83.33
Rack of Lamb 65% lbs. $7.00 128.21 $957.38 83.33

Turkey (Farmed)
Whole Turkey 65% lbs. $1.27 128.21 $173.70 83.33
1/2 Turkey 65% lbs. $1.35 128.21 $184.64 83.33
1/4 Turkey 65% lbs. $1.45 128.21 $198.32 83.33
Breasts 85% lbs. $1.57 98.04 $164.20 83.33
Drum Sticks 60% lbs. $1.39 138.89 $205.95 83.33
Thighs 65% lbs. $1.49 128.21 $203.79 83.33

Sausages and Burgers Per Pack Packs

Bratwursts 12C P = 2 100% lbs. $8.84 42 $396.08 126.00
Italian Mild 12C P = 2 100% lbs. $8.84 42 $396.08 126.00
Italian Hot 12C P = 2 100% lbs. $8.84 42 $396.08 126.00
Ball Park 2 oz. 28C P = 3 100% lbs. $5.84 18 $112.14 31.50
Franks 1.6 oz. 40C P = 4 100% lbs. $7.73 7 $57.72 28.00
Lil Smokies 56 oz. 175C P = 14 100% lbs. $7.86 18 $150.93 63.00
Jenno Burgers 4 oz. 20C P = 1 100% lbs. $16.00 13 $221.89 65.00
O Burgers 6 oz. 15C P = 1 100% lbs. $20.00 17 $362.71 95.63
Fish or Meat Per Pack Packs
Any Fish or Meat 50% lbs. $4.99 166.67 $887.22 83.33

Weight
Weight / Uncooked
Yield: Cooked

Measurement
Unit of

Buy the Side

Cost per Unit to

Packs
Containers or
Number of

Including Tax
Cost of Side
Total Purchase

lbs.
Prepared Side in
Weight of
Salads and Sides Containers
Potato Salad 80 oz. Tub 100% lbs. $3.42 11 $40.13 55
Bushes Baked Beans 117 oz. Can 100% lbs. $4.26 8 $36.36 59
Nally Chili 108 oz. 100% lbs. $5.64 9 $54.15 61
Stag Chili with Beans 108 oz. 100% lbs. $6.49 9 $62.31 61
Stag Chili with Meat 108 oz. 100% lbs. $4.84 9 $46.47 61
Refry Beans 112 oz. 100% lbs. $2.88 8 $24.58 56
Cole Slaw 80 oz. Tub 100% lbs. $3.50 11 $41.07 55
Kosher Dill Pickles 128 oz. 55-65C 100% lbs. $4.12 10 $43.95 80
Kosher Petite D Pickles 46 oz. 110C 100% lbs. $3.16 5 $16.86 14
Hamburger DP 5 gal. 2610-3190C 100% lbs. $15.23 2 $16.25 80
Jalapeno Peppers Fresh 40C 100% lbs. $2.16 7 $32.26 14
Jalapeno Peppers Canned 96C 100% lbs. $3.38 3 $10.82 18
Sweet Corn on the Cob 100% each $0.25 500 $133.35 250
Sweet Corn Whole Kernals 106 oz. 100% lbs. $2.88 9 $27.65 60
Sweet Peas 105 oz. 100% lbs. $3.32 9 $31.88 59
Cut Green Beans 107 oz. 100% lbs. $2.32 9 $22.27 60
Mushroom Pieces and Stalks 68 oz. 100% lbs. $5.62 13 $77.94 65
Medium Black Olives 51 oz. Dry 100% lbs. $5.97 18 $114.64 118
Stuffed Green Olives 42 oz. 100% lbs. $6.36 21 $142.48 55

Bread and Chips Packs

Hamburger Buns 24C 100% pkg. $3.24 11 $38.02 25
French Bread Twin Pack 30 oz. 2C 100% lbs. $1.86 42 $83.34 79
Plain White Bread 1.5 lbs. 28C P = 4 100% lbs. $1.50 36 $57.61 54
Tortilla Chips Round 3 lb. 2C 100% lbs. $4.48 11 $52.57 66
Tortilla Chips Triangles 3 lb. 2C 100% lbs. $4.48 11 $52.57 66
Frito Lay Individuals Cheetos 30C 100% pkg. $10.18 8 $90.50 31
Frito Lay Individuals Originals 50C 100% pkg. $9.68 5 $51.63 31
Frito Lay Individuals Funyuns 50C 100% pkg. $9.68 5 $51.63 31
Lays Doritos Individuals 50C 100% pkg. $9.68 5 $51.63 31
Lays Original Chips Individuals 50C 100% pkg. $9.68 5 $51.63 31
Lays BBQ Chips Individuals 50C 100% pkg. $9.68 5 $51.63 31
Sauces Containers
Cattlemans Classic Sauce 128 oz. 100% oz. $8.84 2 $18.86 16
Cattlemans Smokey Sauce 128 oz. 100% oz. $8.23 2 $17.56 16
KC Masterpiece Sauce 128 oz. 100% oz. $7.22 2 $15.40 16
Ranch Dressing 128 oz. 100% oz. $5.23 2 $11.16 16
Vidalia Onion Vinegrete 40 oz. 100% oz. $5.27 2 $11.24 16
Best Foods Mayo 128 oz. 100% oz. $8.87 2 $18.93 16
BC Heavy Duty Mayo 128 oz. 100% oz. $4.18 2 $8.92 16
Kraft Miracle Whip 128 oz. 100% oz. $7.22 2 $15.40 16
Bratwurst Mustard 32 oz. 100% oz. $2.63 8 $22.45 16
French's Mustard 128 oz. 100% oz. $3.08 2 $6.57 16
Hunts Ketchup 128 oz. 100% oz. $2.74 2 $5.85 16
BC Fancy Ketchup 128 oz. 100% oz. $2.88 2 $6.14 16
Sweet Relish 128 oz. 100% oz. $4.32 2 $9.22 16
Apple Sauce 128 oz. 100% oz. $4.08 2 $8.71 16
Red Hot Cayenne Pepper 128 oz. 100% oz. $8.24 2 $17.58 16
Nacho Cheese Sauce 106 oz. 100% oz. $4.86 9 $46.66 60
Cheddar Cheese Sauce 106 oz. 100% oz. $4.86 9 $46.66 60
Cranberry Sauce 96 oz. 100% oz. $0.77 12 $9.86 12

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eople (B3), meats (B4), servings per pound of cooked meat (B5), sides (B7), servings per pound of
cal sales tax (B10). Anything with a green or gray background can be changed. This planner
s for the cost to buy items and the cost to charge your client. If your costs are different, you can
y entering corrected figures in the green colored boxes. Adjust the portion size for some items by
per pound settings (B5 and B8). Use Portion Control in Column M for items with a colored box in

han one number of meats (B4), the portion size (D6) of each meat decreases. This is reflected in the
B6). This is to factor in the reduced amounts when serving every guest some of each meat. You still
your guests will eat every selection of meat, and you may want to increase or decrease these
ur experience. These figures are based on my experience.

by this planner are a guide only, and are only as accurate as the information that you input for each
going to feed hungry Marines, increase your figures by 5-10%. If you are feeding the proverbial
want to decrease your figures by 5-10%.
the Meat per lb.
Cost to Client for

Tax
to Client Including
Total Cost of Meat

Gross Profit

% Profit Margin

per Person
Cost per Portion or

Portion Control

Ounces
Size per Person in
Serving Portion

$5.50 $488.95 $236.47 93.66% $1.96 - 5.33 oz.

$10.00 $889.00 $705.73 385.07% $3.56 - 5.33 oz.
$8.00 $711.20 $525.19 282.35% $2.84 - 5.33 oz.
$8.00 $711.20 $534.77 303.10% $2.84 - 5.33 oz.
$12.00 $3,200.40 $2,136.27 200.75% $12.80 0.50 12.80 oz.
$12.00 $4,000.50 $3,003.71 301.34% $16.00 0.50 16.00 oz.
$10.00 $4,667.25 $3,757.14 412.82% $18.67 0.50 23.80 oz.
$11.00 $3,667.13 $2,757.01 302.93% $14.67 0.50 14.00 oz.
$7.50 $1,484.19 $1,114.13 301.07% $5.94 4.80 9.92 oz.
$9.00 $800.10 $614.52 331.14% $3.20 - 5.33 oz.
$7.50 $666.75 $534.51 404.20% $2.67 - 5.33 oz.
$8.00 $711.20 $499.13 235.35% $2.84 - 5.33 oz.
$9.50 $844.55 $598.52 243.28% $3.38 - 5.33 oz.

$12.00 $1,066.80 $800.10 300.00% $4.27 - 5.33 oz.

$14.00 $1,244.60 $861.52 224.89% $4.98 - 5.33 oz.
$14.00 $1,244.60 $920.46 283.97% $4.98 - 5.33 oz.
$13.00 $1,155.70 $859.37 290.00% $4.62 - 5.33 oz.
$28.00 $2,240.28 $1,641.21 273.96% $8.96 - 6.00 oz.
$14.00 $1,244.60 $952.34 325.86% $4.98 - 5.33 oz.
$14.00 $1,244.60 $941.23 310.26% $4.98 - 5.33 oz.
$48.00 $4,267.20 $3,174.41 290.49% $17.07 - 5.33 oz.
$33.00 $2,933.70 $2,410.76 461.00% $11.73 - 5.33 oz.
$24.00 $2,133.60 $1,626.22 320.51% $8.53 - 5.33 oz.

$5.50 $970.32 $735.09 312.50% $3.88 - 7.00 oz.

$5.50 $970.32 $735.09 312.50% $3.88 - 10.50 oz.
$5.50 $970.32 $735.09 312.50% $3.88 - 14.00 oz.
$10.00 $2,333.63 $1,750.22 300.00% $9.33 1.50 8.00 oz.
$4.75 $844.55 $640.08 313.04% $3.38 2.00 oz.
$4.75 $1,662.71 $1,260.16 313.04% $6.65 3.00 oz.
$6.50 $2,022.48 $1,518.41 301.23% $8.09 4.00 oz.
$8.00 $2,051.54 $1,546.35 306.09% $8.21 5.00 oz.

$21.00 $1,866.90 $1,200.15 180.00% $7.47 - 5.33 oz.

$19.50 $1,733.55 $1,059.69 157.26% $6.93 - 5.33 oz.
$24.00 $2,133.60 $1,542.12 260.72% $8.53 - 5.33 oz.
$30.00 $2,667.00 $1,882.59 240.00% $10.67 - 5.33 oz.
$27.00 $2,400.30 $1,442.92 150.71% $9.60 - 5.33 oz.

$6.75 $600.08 $426.38 245.47% $2.40 - 5.33 oz.

$6.75 $600.08 $415.44 225.00% $2.40 - 5.33 oz.
$6.75 $600.08 $401.76 202.59% $2.40 - 5.33 oz.
$7.50 $666.75 $502.55 306.05% $2.50 - 5.33 oz.
$6.00 $533.40 $327.45 158.99% $2.13 - 5.33 oz.
$6.00 $533.40 $329.61 161.74% $2.13 - 5.33 oz.

$12.00 $1,613.00 $1,216.92 307.24% $6.45 2 6.00 oz.

$12.00 $1,613.00 $1,216.92 307.24% $6.45 2 6.00 oz.
$12.00 $1,613.00 $1,216.92 307.24% $0.05 2 6.00 oz.
$12.00 $403.25 $291.11 259.59% $1.61 2 4.00 oz.
$9.00 $268.83 $211.11 365.72% $1.08 1 1.60 oz.
$9.00 $604.88 $453.94 300.76% $2.42 12 3.84 oz.
$9.00 $624.08 $402.18 181.25% $2.50 1 4.00 oz.
$12.00 $1,224.15 $861.44 237.50% $4.90 1 6.00 oz.
$40.00 $3,556.00 $2,668.78 300.80% $14.22 - 5.33 oz.
the Side per lb.
Cost to Client for

Including Tax
Total Cost to Client

Gross Profit

% Profit Margin

Per Person
Cost Per Portion or

Portion Control

Ounces
Size per Person in
Serving Portion
$2.75 $161.35 $121.22 302.05% $0.65 - 4.00 oz.
$2.50 $156.02 $119.66 329.14% $0.62 - 4.00 oz.
$3.50 $226.83 $172.68 318.88% $0.91 - 4.00 oz.
$4.00 $259.23 $196.92 316.02% $1.04 - 4.00 oz.
$3.25 $210.63 $164.16 353.25% $0.84 - 4.00 oz.
$2.00 $119.48 $94.90 386.11% $0.48 - 4.00 oz.
$3.00 $176.02 $134.95 328.57% $0.70 - 4.00 oz.
$2.50 $213.36 $169.41 385.44% $0.85 2 4.65 oz.
$5.00 $76.68 $59.82 354.91% $0.31 2 0.84 oz.
$2.50 $213.36 $197.11 1213.20% $0.85 12 2.65 oz.
$3.00 $44.81 $12.55 38.89% $0.18 1 4.00 oz.
$3.00 $57.61 $46.79 432.54% $0.23 1 4.00 oz.
$3.00 $266.70 $133.35 100.00% $1.07 2.00 10.67 oz.
$2.00 $127.22 $99.56 360.07% $0.51 - 4.00 oz.
$2.50 $157.52 $125.64 394.16% $0.63 - 4.00 oz.
$2.00 $128.42 $106.14 476.51% $0.51 - 4.00 oz.
$4.00 $277.37 $199.43 255.87% $1.11 - 4.00 oz.
$4.00 $504.06 $389.42 339.70% $2.02 - 4.00 oz.
$10.00 $588.07 $445.59 312.74% $2.35 - 4.00 oz.

$5.45 $143.90 $105.88 278.47% $0.58 1 4.00 oz.

$2.91 $244.47 $161.13 193.35% $0.98 1 5.00 oz.
$4.00 $230.43 $172.82 300.00% $0.92 4 3.20 oz.
$2.92 $205.59 $153.02 291.07% $0.82 4 4.00 oz.
$2.92 $205.59 $153.02 291.07% $0.82 4 4.00 oz.
$6.65 $221.69 $131.19 144.97% $0.89 1 2.00 oz.
$6.20 $206.69 $155.06 300.31% $0.83 1 2.00 oz.
$6.20 $206.69 $155.06 300.31% $0.83 1 2.00 oz.
$6.20 $206.69 $155.06 300.31% $0.83 1 2.00 oz.
$6.20 $206.69 $155.06 300.31% $0.83 1 2.00 oz.
$6.20 $206.69 $155.06 300.31% $0.83 1 2.00 oz.
 $4.50 $76.81 $57.95 307.24% $0.31 - 1.00 oz.
$4.50 $76.81 $59.25 337.42% $0.31 - 1.00 oz.
$3.75 $64.01 $48.60 315.51% $0.26 - 1.00 oz.
$3.00 $51.21 $40.05 358.89% $0.20 - 1.00 oz.
$3.00 $51.21 $39.96 355.41% $0.20 - 1.00 oz.
$4.50 $76.81 $57.88 305.86% $0.31 - 1.00 oz.
$2.25 $38.40 $29.49 330.62% $0.15 - 1.00 oz.
$3.75 $64.01 $48.60 315.51% $0.26 - 1.00 oz.
$5.20 $88.76 $66.31 295.44% $0.36 - 1.00 oz.
$2.25 $38.40 $31.83 484.42% $0.15 - 1.00 oz.
$2.25 $38.40 $32.56 556.93% $0.15 - 1.00 oz.
$2.25 $38.40 $32.26 525.00% $0.15 - 1.00 oz.
$2.25 $38.40 $29.19 316.67% $0.15 - 1.00 oz.
$2.25 $38.40 $29.70 341.18% $0.15 - 1.00 oz.
$4.50 $76.81 $59.23 336.89% $0.31 - 1.00 oz.
$2.80 $178.10 $131.44 281.69% $0.71 3.50 3.50 oz.
$2.80 $178.10 $131.44 281.69% $0.71 3.50 3.50 oz.
$3.00 $38.40 $28.55 289.61% $0.15 4.00 4.00 oz.

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