Camping Barbecue Shopping List

A camping barbecue needs more than meat, vegetables and charcoal or gas. This shopping list covers the food, drinks, serving items, cooling equipment and campsite essentials you need before guests arrive. Plan quantities after you confirm the final guest count, then check what the venue already provides. The items most often forgotten are ice, gas, lighting, rubbish bins and enough cups, plates and cutlery for the whole meal.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 45
Buffet tablesqty 2
Waste binsqty 4

Tableware

Platesqty 50
Dessert platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Drinking glassesqty 50
Wine glassesqty 30
Coffee cupsqty 30
Serving plattersqty 12

Equipment

Barbecueqty 2
Gas cylindersqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Coffee makerqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Serving tongsqty 6
Aluminum traysqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 2

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Tableclothsqty 8
Menu Board

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
LED lampsqty 8

Cleaning

Washing-up bowlsqty 2
Dish brushesqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 8
Litter pickersqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Hamburgers - 45 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 40 pieces
- Sausages - 40 pieces
- Pork chops - 30 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 12 pieces
- Vegetarian skewers - 12 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 50 pieces
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Garlic bread - 6 pieces
- Potato salad - 4 kilogram
- Pasta salad - 4 kilograms
- Mixed green salad - 3 kilograms
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Red onions - 2 kilograms
- Corn cobs - 30 pieces
- Mushrooms - 2 kilogram
- Zucchinis - 6 pieces
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Feta - 1 kilogram
- Shredded cheese - 1 kilogram
- Cheddar slices - 50 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Barbecue sauce - 2 bottles
- Chili sauce - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- BBQ spices - 2 jars
- Potato slices - 3 kilogram
- Water - 8 bottles
- Sparkling water - 6 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 4 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Lemonade - 4 bottles
- Beer - 6 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Rosé - 8 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Red wine - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Ice cubes - 12 kilograms
- Ice lollies - 50 pieces
- Brownies - 50 pieces
- Melons - 3 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Barbecue firelighters - 2 boxes
- Charcoal - 4 bags
- Gas lighter - 2 pieces
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Cleaning spray - 2 bottles

Tips

Allow about 250–350 g of barbecue food per adult, including meat, vegetarian options, vegetables and bread. Buy at least one vegetarian main portion per vegetarian guest, plus a little extra for shared salads and side dishes.
Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then roughly one drink per person per hour. Buy ice on the day and keep meat, vegetarian products and drinks in separate coolers so food stays chilled.
Count tableware for the final guest list and add 10% spare: for 20 guests, take at least 22 plates, dessert plates, cutlery sets and drinking glasses. Include wine glasses and coffee cups only if those drinks are being served.
Check the barbecue and gas at least 24 hours before departure. Bring a full gas cylinder and confirm that the venue has enough power for the coffee maker, string lights or LED lamps before packing extension cords and power strips.
Prepare salads, chopped vegetables, marinades and sauces in advance, but keep them refrigerated until serving. Pack separate cutting boards, chef's knives, mixing bowls and serving tongs to avoid using raw-meat equipment for ready-to-eat food.

Frequently asked questions

How much food do I need for a camping barbecue?: Plan 250–350 g of barbecue food per adult, including meat, vegetarian items, vegetables and bread. Add about 10% extra for unexpected guests or larger appetites.
How many drinks should I buy for a camping barbecue?: Allow two to three drinks per person during the first hour, followed by about one drink per person per hour. Buy ice on the day of the barbecue and keep drinks chilled in coolers.
How many plates and glasses do I need for 20 barbecue guests?: Use the final guest count and add 10% spare. For 20 guests, prepare at least 22 dinner plates, dessert plates, cutlery sets and drinking glasses, plus any wine glasses or coffee cups you plan to use.
When should I check the barbecue gas and campsite equipment?: Check the barbecue, gas cylinder, venue, power supply and lighting at least 24 hours before the event. Do the main food shopping no later than the day before, then buy ice on the event day.

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