What to Buy for a Kosher Barbecue

A kosher barbecue needs more than meat, vegetables and charcoal or gas. You also need separate, clearly marked serving areas, enough chilled storage, reliable temperature checks and serving utensils that do not get mixed up. Use the guest count to calculate food and tableware, then shop for anything with kosher certification several days ahead. Keep meat refrigerated until it goes on the barbecue, and allow extra time for salads, sauces and drinks to cool.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Party tentqty 2
Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 45
Buffet tablesqty 3
Foldable table for grillqty 2

Tableware

Platesqty 60
Dessert platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 60
Drinking glassesqty 70
Coffee cupsqty 45
Small bowlsqty 20

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 6
Chef and serving knivesqty 10
Serving tongsqty 8
Serving spoonsqty 8
Mixing bowlsqty 8
Aluminum grill traysqty 20
Aluminum foilqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Food thermometersqty 2
Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2

Equipment

Kosher gas barbecuesqty 2
Gas cylindersqty 3
Battery lampsqty 8
Extension cordsqty 4

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 8
Table runnersqty 8
Kosher zone signsqty 8
Menusqty 50
Name badgesqty 50

Lighting

String lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Washing-up tubsqty 3
Spongesqty 10
Tea towelsqty 12
Towelsqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Kosher hamburgers - 5 kilogram
- Kosher beef sausages - 4 kilogram
- Kosher chicken skewers - 4 kilogram
- Kosher chicken burgers - 3 kilograms
- Hamburger buns - 60 pieces
- Hot dog buns - 45 pieces
- Pita bread - 40 pieces
- Red peppers - 3 kilograms
- Courgettes - 3 kilograms
- Eggplants - 3 kilogram
- Corn cobs - 40 pieces
- Mushrooms - 2 kilogram
- Red onions - 2 kilograms
- Lettuce - 6 heads
- Cucumbers - 3 kilograms
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Baby potatoes - 5 kilograms
- Chickpeas - 12 cans
- Arugula - 1 kilogram
- Parsley - 6 bunches
- Coriander - 4 bunches
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Lemons - 20 pieces
- Olive oil - 3 bottles
- Sunflower oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Cumin - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Barbecue sauce - 3 bottles
- Hummus - 2 kilograms
- Tahini - 1 kilogram
- Pickles - 3 jars
- Olives - 2 kilograms
- Potato salad - 4 kilogram
- Israeli salad - 4 kilograms
- Coleslaw - 4 kilogram
- Fruit skewers - 50 pieces
- Watermelons - 3 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilograms
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Kosher Cake - 3 pieces
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Sparkling water - 8 bottles
- Still water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Grape juice - 6 bottles
- Ice cubes - 15 kilograms
- Paper napkins - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant spray - 3 bottles

Tips

Plan around 300–400 g of raw meat per adult if the barbecue is the main meal, plus 150–200 g of salads, vegetables and bread per person. Add about 10% for unexpected guests or larger appetites.
Buy 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1–2 per person for each additional hour. Chill drinks at least 4 hours before serving and keep a separate cooler available if the refrigerator is full.
Check every packaged ingredient for the required kosher certification before buying it, including sauces, marinades, bread, desserts and disposable grill trays. Do this at least 2–3 days before the barbecue so substitutions are still possible.
Allow one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one cutlery set and one drinking glass per guest, plus 10% extra. Provide small bowls and serving spoons for salads, sauces and condiments instead of relying on personal utensils.
Prepare two clearly marked kosher serving areas if your catering or community rules require separation, and label menus and signs before guests arrive. Keep serving tongs and spoons with their intended dishes throughout the meal.

Frequently asked questions

How much meat do I need for a kosher barbecue?: For a main meal, plan on 300–400 g of raw meat per adult. For children, allow about 150–250 g, and add 10% extra if the barbecue lasts several hours or includes many guests.
How far in advance should I buy kosher barbecue food?: Buy shelf-stable kosher products and check certifications 2–3 days ahead. Buy fresh meat 1–2 days before the barbecue, then keep it refrigerated until cooking.
How many plates and glasses do I need for a kosher barbecue?: Allow one dinner plate, one dessert plate, one cutlery set and one glass per guest, plus 10% spare. For 30 guests, that means at least 33 of each item used throughout the meal.
How many drinks should I buy for a kosher barbecue?: Plan 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour and 1–2 more for every following hour. For a 3-hour barbecue with 20 guests, buy roughly 80–120 drinks, depending on drink size and weather.

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