BBQ Menu Planner, Quantity Calculator, Budget & Shopping List (Excel/Google Sheets)

Plan the menu, estimate quantities and organise the shopping so the BBQ feels easy rather than chaotic. This premium SheetSmithery workbook helps you move from initial planning to a polished final result without creating a spreadsheet or layout from scratch. WHAT THIS TOOL HELPS YOU DO • Plan mains, sides, snacks, desserts and drinks in one workbook • Calculate food quantities using adults, children and portion assumptions • Track vegetarian, vegan and dietary requirements • Build a shopping list and compare planned cost with actual spend • Organise preparation and create a clean printable menu WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE • 11-tab premium Excel workbook • Branded Quick Start tab inside the workbook • Event setup and guest preferences • Menu planner • Quantity calculator • Shopping list • Budget dashboard with category chart • Preparation timeline • Print-ready menu • Leftovers and notes planner • Customer Quick Start Guide and sample preview PDFs IDEAL FOR Garden party hosts, summer BBQs, birthdays, family gatherings, neighbourhood events and casual celebrations. HOW IT WORKS 1. Download the files from Etsy. 2. Save a clean master copy of the workbook. 3. Open the Quick Start tab and complete the coloured input cells. 4. Review the calculated quantities, costs and planning summaries. 5. Customise the final layout, check print preview and print or save as PDF. FORMAT AND COMPATIBILITY • Microsoft Excel .xlsx workbook • Compatible with Google Sheets after upload/import • Editable and reusable • No subscription or specialist design software required • Excel desktop is recommended for the strongest print and page-layout control IMPORTANT This is a digital download. No physical product will be posted. The workbook contains sample data for demonstration. Replace it with your own information. Colours, margins and fonts can display slightly differently between Excel, Google Sheets, devices and printers. The product is for personal use and may not be resold, redistributed or shared as a template. SUPPORT For help with the files, contact SheetSmithery through Etsy Messages and include the product name and a clear description of the issue. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Will the calculator know exactly how much each guest will eat? No calculator can predict every appetite. It creates a structured estimate using the guest counts and portion assumptions you choose. Can I plan vegetarian and vegan food separately? Yes. The menu and guest tabs include categories and preference fields for different dietary needs. Can I use it for a buffet or picnic? Yes. Rename the categories and menu items to suit any informal hosted meal.