What to Buy for a Kamado Barbecue

Use this shopping list to prepare a Kamado barbecue without last-minute supermarket trips. Plan food and drinks around your confirmed guest count, then add the equipment needed for safe cooking and serving. Meat needs chilled storage, vegetables need preparation space, and drinks should be cold before guests arrive. Check dietary requirements several days ahead so marinades, salads and vegetable skewers work for everyone.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 32
Buffet tablesqty 2
Drinks table
Parasolsqty 2

Tableware

Platesqty 40
Dessert platesqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 40
Drinking glassesqty 40
Coffee cupsqty 30
Serving spoonsqty 8
Serving plattersqty 8

Equipment

Kamado
Meat thermometerqty 2
Electric kettle
Coffee maker
Extension cordqty 2
Lighter

Kitchen

Coolersqty 3
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 3
Mixing bowlsqty 5
Grill tongsqty 4
Grill spatulasqty 2
Grill brushesqty 2
Meat plattersqty 4
Aluminum grill traysqty 6
Storage binsqty 8
Ice containersqty 3

Safety

Heat-resistant glovesqty 2
Fire extinguisher
Fire blanket

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 6
Buntingqty 4

Lighting

String lightsqty 3
LED lanternsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Dishpanqty 2
Broom
Dustpan and brush

Catering

Groceries
- Charcoal - 10 kilograms
- Smoking wood - 1 bag
- Fire starters - 1 box
- Beef burgers - 30 pieces
- Chipolata sausages - 30 pieces
- Chicken thigh fillet - 3 kilograms
- Pork spare ribs - 3 kilograms
- Salmon fillet - 1.5 kilogram
- Vegetarian burgers - 8 pieces
- Vegetarian skewers - 8 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 36 pieces
- Baguettes - 6 pieces
- Herb butter - 4 tubs
- Iceberg lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Bell peppers - 12 pieces
- Zucchinis - 6 pieces
- Red onions - 8 pieces
- Mushrooms - 1,5 kilogram
- Corn cobs - 20 pieces
- Potatoes - 4 kilograms
- Pasta salad - 3 kilograms
- Potato salad - 3 kilogram
- Coleslaw - 2 kilograms
- Feta - 500 grams
- Grated cheese - 750 grams
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Sambal - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Soy sauce - 1 bottle
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Sea salt - 1 pack
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Water - 24 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Beer - 48 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 12 bottles
- White wine - 4 bottles
- Red wine - 3 bottles
- Ice cubes - 10 kilograms
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Brownies - 40 pieces
- Watermelons - 2 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Peanut mix - 2 bags
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 1 pack
- Tea towels - 6 pieces
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls

Tips

Allow about 250–350 g of raw meat per adult, depending on how many side dishes you serve. Add 150–200 g per child and keep vegetarian portions separate from meat.
Plan 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then roughly 1 drink per person per hour. Chill drinks at least 4 hours ahead and keep a separate supply of ice for serving.
Buy one plate, dessert plate, glass and full cutlery set per guest, plus 10% extra. For 20 guests, that means 22 of each item to cover breakage and replacements.
Prepare salads, marinades and vegetable skewers on the day, but buy non-perishable supplies at least 2 days before. Keep meat refrigerated until it goes onto the Kamado.
Allow at least 30 minutes to check the Kamado, tools, fuel and heat-resistant gloves before lighting it. Keep the meat thermometer, grill tongs and aluminum trays beside the barbecue rather than indoors.

Frequently asked questions

How much meat do I need for a Kamado barbecue?: Allow 250–350 g of raw meat per adult when serving salads, bread and other sides. For children, plan around 150–200 g each; increase the amount if meat is the main food.
How many drinks should I buy for a barbecue?: Plan 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour and about 1 per person for every additional hour. Buy extra water, especially if the barbecue is outdoors or the weather is warm.
When should I marinate the meat for a Kamado barbecue?: Marinate most meat 4–24 hours before cooking, depending on the cut and marinade. Keep it covered and refrigerated, and take it out only shortly before the Kamado is ready.
How many plates and glasses do I need for guests?: Count one dinner plate, dessert plate, drinking glass and cutlery set per guest, then add 10% extra. For 20 guests, prepare 22 of each to avoid running short.

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