Halal BBQ shopping list

A halal barbecue needs more than halal meat and charcoal. Plan the food, cold storage, servingware and cooking equipment together so guests are not waiting while you shop or prepare. Use the guest count to scale meat, bread, salads and drinks, and confirm dietary requirements before buying. Keep meat refrigerated until it is ready for the grill, and chill drinks several hours before guests arrive.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentsqty 2
Foldable tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 55
Buffet tablesqty 3
Drinks bar

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 60
Reusable bowlsqty 60
Reusable glassesqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 40
Forksqty 60
Knivesqty 60
Spoonsqty 60
Serving spoonsqty 12

Equipment

Barbecuesqty 2
Coolersqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Meat thermometersqty 2
Bluetooth speakersqty 2

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef's knivesqty 4
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving trays with lidsqty 6
Grill tongsqty 6
Aluminum baking traysqty 4

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 6
Napkin holdersqty 6
Welcome sign

Lighting

String lightsqty 4
LED lampsqty 8

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Asbestos-resistant waste bin

Catering

Groceries
- Halal chicken thighs - 7 kg
- Halal chicken skewers - 5 kg
- Halal beef burgers - 50 pieces
- Halal beef sausages - 50 pieces
- Halal lamb chops - 4 kg
- Corn cobs - 30 pieces
- Zucchini - 8 pieces
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Mushrooms - 3 kg
- Red onions - 3 kg
- Iceberg lettuce - 6 heads
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 5 kg
- Cherry tomatoes - 3 kg
- Red cabbage - 2 kg
- Carrots - 3 kg
- Chickpeas - 8 cans
- Canned corn - 6 cans
- Potatoes - 8 kg
- Turkish bread - 12 pieces
- Pita bread - 60 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 60 pieces
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Lemons - 15 pieces
- Fresh parsley - 6 bunches
- Fresh mint - 6 bunches
- Olive oil - 3 liters
- Salt - 1 kg
- Black pepper - 250 grams
- Paprika powder - 250 gram
- Cumin - 150 gram
- Cinnamon - 100 gram
- Barbecue sauce - 3 liters
- Ketchup - 3 liters
- Mayonnaise - 3 liters
- Garlic sauce - 3 liters
- Chili sauce - 2 liters
- Hummus - 3 kg
- Feta cheese - 2 kg
- Yogurt - 5 liters
- Whipped cream ice cream - 5 liters
- Baklava - 4 kg
- Water - 60 liters
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Lemonade - 8 liters
- Mint lemonade - 8 liters
- Coffee - 2 kg
- Black tea - 100 tea bags
- Herbal tea - 60 tea bags
- Sugar - 2 kg
- Milk - 6 liters
- Ice cubes - 15 kg
- Charcoal - 30 kg
- Firelighters - 2 packs
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Liquid dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 10 pieces
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces

Tips

Buy 250–300 g of boneless meat per adult, or about 350 g if the barbecue is the main meal. Add vegetarian alternatives separately rather than assuming every guest will eat the same amount.
Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for each additional hour. Chill the drinks at least 4 hours before serving and keep a separate cooler for bottled water.
Allow one bread serving and around 150–200 g of salads and side dishes per person. Prepare salads and sauces no more than 24 hours ahead, then keep them refrigerated until the buffet is set out.
Use separate cutting boards, knives and serving utensils for raw meat and ready-to-eat food. Set out clean serving spoons and covered trays before lighting the charcoal, so cooked food does not go back onto raw-meat equipment.
Check power, tables and weather at least 48 hours before the barbecue. If coffee machines, kettles, lighting or speakers need electricity, test the extension cords and power strips before guests arrive.

Frequently asked questions

How much meat do I need for a halal barbecue per person?: Buy 250–300 g of boneless meat per adult when you are serving bread, salads and side dishes. Increase this to about 350 g per adult if grilled meat is the main food and there are few sides.
How many drinks should I buy for a halal BBQ?: Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for every additional hour. For a four-hour barbecue, that is roughly five to six drinks per guest, including water and non-alcoholic options.
How far in advance can I prepare food for a halal barbecue?: Prepare salads, sauces and marinades up to 24 hours in advance and keep them refrigerated. Buy or prepare raw meat as close to the event as practical, then store it chilled until it goes on the grill.
What should I arrange the day before a halal BBQ?: Confirm the guest list and dietary requirements, check the weather and venue power, and finish the main shopping at least one day ahead. Chill drinks for 4 hours and set out tables, servingware and covered trays before guests arrive.

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