How much bbq/pulled pork do I need for 25 guests?

You need 10 lbs of bbq/pulled pork for 25 guests at a super bowl party. This provides 26 total servings with a 15% buffer.

How much bbq/pulled pork per person for a super bowl party?

Plan for 1 servings of bbq/pulled pork per person at a super bowl party. This assumes bbq/pulled pork is your main food; reduce by 30-40% if serving multiple dishes.

How many servings in 10 lbs of bbq/pulled pork?

10 lbs of bbq/pulled pork provides 26 total servings, enough for 25 guests with a 15% buffer to ensure you don't run out.

Is 10 lbs of bbq/pulled pork enough for 25 people?

Yes, 10 lbs is the recommended amount for 25 guests at a super bowl party. This includes a 15% buffer (1 extra lbs) so you won't run short.

Should I order more bbq/pulled pork than calculated?

Our calculation of 10 lbs already includes a 15% buffer. However, if your guests are big eaters or bbq/pulled pork is the only food, consider adding 10-20% more. It's always better to have leftovers!

What if I'm serving bbq/pulled pork with other foods?

If serving bbq/pulled pork as part of a buffet spread with other options, reduce this amount by 30-40%. Instead of 10 lbs, you'd need approximately 7 lbs.

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How Much BBQ/Pulled Pork for a 25 Guests Super Bowl Party?

Super Bowl Party • 25 guests

Your Total

lbs

of bbq/pulled pork

total servings

per person

15%

buffer

Note: This assumes bbq/pulled pork is your main food. Planning a buffet spread? See our Super Bowl Party Planner for balanced quantities.

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📐 Why This Amount Works

Estimate actual eaters

25 guests × 95% eating rate

At small events, about 95% of guests will eat full servings. 24 eaters

Calculate servings (as main dish)

24 eaters × 1 pieces per person

As a main dish, plan for 1 pieces per person (~0.3 lb). 24 base servings

Apply super bowl party modifier

× 1.1 (+10% for bbq/pulled pork)

Super Bowl Partys typically consume 10% more bbq/pulled pork than average. 26 pieces needed

Convert to lbs

26 pieces ÷ 3 per lb

Each lb provides 3 pieces. 8.7 lbs (raw)

Add 15% buffer & round up

8.7 × 1.15 = 10.0, rounded up

Always round up and add a buffer. Running out of food is worse than having leftovers! 10 lbs

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Caterer-Tested Formula

Our calculations are based on real event data from professional caterers and party planners.

📊 Quick Reference: BBQ/Pulled Pork by Guest Count

Guests	BBQ/Pulled Pork Needed	Total Servings
25 guests (you)	10 lbs	26 servings
50 guests	20 lbs	52 servings
75 guests	30 lbs	78 servings
100 guests	40 lbs	104 servings
150 guests	60 lbs	156 servings
200 guests	80 lbs	208 servings

* All calculations include a 15% buffer. Amounts for super bowl party as main dish.

🛒 Your Complete Shopping List

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BBQ/Pulled Pork

10 lbs

Hamburger buns — For pulled pork sandwiches

30 buns

BBQ sauce — Extra for dipping

4 bottles Buy →

Coleslaw — Classic BBQ side

7 lbs

Pickles

2 jars

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💡 Pro Tips for Super Bowl Party Food

✓ 40% of all food is consumed during the first quarter - front-load your spread.
✓ Wings are the #1 Super Bowl food - err on the side of too many.
✓ Set up a separate kids station if families are coming - they eat differently.
✓ Prep dips in slow cookers - they stay warm and free up oven space.
✓ Use halftime to refresh ALL food stations - you have exactly 25 minutes.

Buying Guide

Super Bowl is the biggest food day of the year after Thanksgiving. Plan 10-12 wings per person, 3 slices of pizza, and plenty of chips and dip. Make everything shareable and easy to eat without utensils. Cold foods should stay cold, hot foods in warming trays or slow cookers.