People per pound

a rule of thumb that has worked well for me is to figure 4 ounces of each type of cooked meat per person and then to add 10% to each figure.
i know from my notes that both butts and brisket shrink about 50%
so if i was planning for 100 my math would be this
55- 4 ounces servings beef (about 14 pounds)
55- 4 ounce servings butt

so for purchase i would by between 28 and 30 pounds of each type of meat raw.

hope this helps
jack

Stone Blue Q, are you serving if you are then I think you can stick around that 4 oz but if they are serving you might run short, I always add extra and then charge for it, it's not good if you run short, I show the server how much to put on the bun but you know how that go's next thing you know a little extra here and there now your short. I also push the 6 oz portion if it a self serve party that way some take less and some take more it seems to average out better.
Dave
HogWild BBQ & Grill

Thanks for the help guys. I'm sure it's going to be o.k. but being the first time, you want it to go right. especially when it's your local police dept. Hate to think about the back lash from messing this up.

Try this.
1 lb meat 3-4 people(push for 3 per pound)don't worry about having too much--it is payed for. Not to mention....better to have more than they need and not need it, instead of less than they need and need it.
1 pint of sides 3-4 people
1 quart of sides 6-8 people
Good luck!
Zeb
P.S. remember you are doing 2 meats---some will eat one and not the other and some will eat both, but not full servings of each.

Randy,
Email me at jghh@earthlink.net. I have program on Excel that will help you figure out portions (raw/cooked), prices, the whole shootin' match. Oh yeah, it's very easy to use, just plug in your numbers.
Joe

This is why this site is so awesome. everyone is always quick to help out. You folks have no idea how valuable this info is for me.

Thanks
Randy

stone,
just carrying on the tradition.
if you look at some of our posts from may these guys and women are great here. they have helped peg and me so much!!!!!
so i am not about to break that chain!!!!!
jack

I have to agree with the help, lending an ear, and just plain ol great folks.....the circle will continue with me as well....