{"id":15236,"date":"2022-06-17T00:21:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T00:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/?p=15236"},"modified":"2022-09-16T21:35:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T21:35:44","slug":"how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Pounds of Kabobs per Person"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Made of skewered meat, sometimes with chicken, delectable vegetables or tofu that are all grilled to perfection, kabobs are the perfect summertime treat for you and your family or friends to enjoy. They\u2019re fairly easy to make and fun too. You can even make cooking it an activity before dinner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kebabs are popular due to their portability\u2014they\u2019re fun on a stick and you can take them virtually anywhere\u2014and are a novelty in the consumer market. It\u2019s ideal for parties and celebrations if you want to whip up something quick that you know for sure everyone would love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_of_Kabobs_per_Person_For_A_Crowd\"><\/span>How Many Pounds of Kabobs per Person For A Crowd<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning an event but don\u2019t know the ideal serving of kabobs?<strong> Easy, the recommended amount would be one-fourth (0.25) to one-third (0.3) pounds of regular-sized meat kabobs per person and one-fourth (0.25) to two-fifths (0.4) pounds of regular-sized vegetarian kabobs per person.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Skewers 4 Ways\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NtbtMbJap1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Kabobs 4 Ways For A Crowd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Is_a_Serving_of_Kabobs\"><\/span>How Much Is a Serving of Kabobs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to do a quick survey among your guests prior to cooking. You must know which of them prefer meat kabobs and which would opt for a more vegetarian-friendly version. There are also some who couldn\u2019t care less or would probably eat both, as long as they\u2019re kabobs!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"How many kabobs do you need for 30 people?\" class=\"wp-image-15398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-480x272.jpg 480w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-640x363.jpg 640w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-720x408.jpg 720w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-960x544.jpg 960w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-1168x662.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-64.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>How many kabobs do you need for 30 people? I would have 70 Kabobs Available<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have all the information you need, you just have to remember the rule of thumb: 0.25 to 0.3 pounds per person for meat kabobs and 0.25 to 0.4 pounds per person for veggie kabobs.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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of Kabobs per Person For A Crowd<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#How_Much_Is_a_Serving_of_Kabobs\" title=\"How Much Is a Serving of Kabobs?\">How Much Is a Serving of Kabobs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#How_Many_Pounds_of_Meat_Do_You_Need_for_Kabobs\" title=\"How Many Pounds of Meat Do You Need for Kabobs?\">How Many Pounds of Meat Do You Need for Kabobs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#How_Many_Kabobs_Per_Person_For_A_Crowd\" title=\"How Many Kabobs Per Person For A Crowd\">How Many Kabobs Per Person For A Crowd<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#How_To_Calculate_How_Many_Kabobs_Per_Person\" title=\"How To Calculate How Many Kabobs Per Person\">How To Calculate How Many Kabobs Per Person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#What_Vegetables_and_Fruits_to_Use_for_Meat_Kabobs\" title=\"What Vegetables and Fruits to Use for Meat Kabobs?\">What Vegetables and Fruits to Use for Meat Kabobs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#What_Do_You_Eat_Kabobs_With\" title=\"What Do You Eat Kabobs With?\">What Do You Eat Kabobs With?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#What_Are_Tips_in_Cooking_Kabobs\" title=\"What Are Tips in Cooking Kabobs?\">What Are Tips in Cooking Kabobs?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#How_Do_You_Cook_Kabobs_Evenly\" title=\"How Do You Cook Kabobs Evenly?\">How Do You Cook Kabobs Evenly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-pounds-of-kabobs-per-person\/#What_Are_The_Differences_Between_Kabob_and_Kebab\" title=\"What Are The Differences Between Kabob and Kebab?\">What Are The Differences Between Kabob and Kebab?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a table with a calculation of kabob servings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>People<\/td><td>Amount of Meat Kabobs in Pounds<\/td><td>Amount of Vegetarian Kabobs in Pounds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>0.25 \u2013 0.3<\/td><td>0.25 \u2013 0.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>0.5 \u2013 0.6<\/td><td>0.5 \u2013 0.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>1 \u2013 1.12<\/td><td>1 \u2013 1.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>2 \u2013 2.4<\/td><td>2 \u2013 2.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>3 \u2013 3.6<\/td><td>3 \u2013 4.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>5 \u2013 6<\/td><td>5 \u2013 8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Handy Table Of Meat and Vegetarian Kabobs For A Family BBQ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_of_Meat_Do_You_Need_for_Kabobs\"><\/span>How Many Pounds of Meat Do You Need for Kabobs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One serving or stick of meat kabob needs about 0.25 to 0.4 pounds of meat or about 4-5 pieces of actual grilled meat. If you want to add chicken, you can use 0.25 pounds of it per serving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best beef cuts to use would be beef tenderloin (also called filet mignon), sirloin (specifically the tip), tri-tip steak, <a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-long-to-cook-chuck-roast-in-oven-at-350\/\">chuck beef<\/a> or steak, and flat iron steak. For chicken, you can opt to use skinless chicken breasts or thighs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kids do not like kabobs and you have a crowd to feed <a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-chicken-nuggets-per-person-for-a-big-group\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11053\">chicken nuggets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-chicken-wings-per-person-for-a-party\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5781\">chicken wings<\/a> always go well at a party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Kabobs_Per_Person_For_A_Crowd\"><\/span>How Many Kabobs Per Person For A Crowd<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Rather than calculating the pounds of meat, you may want to prepare for your big event by just calculating the number kabobs you need to serve for each person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Calculate_How_Many_Kabobs_Per_Person\"><\/span>How To Calculate How Many Kabobs Per Person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> When feeding a large group I would calculate 2.5 cut bobs per person. This will allow enough for all, with a few second servings available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Kabobs For 10 People<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>for 10 guests have 25 kebab&#8217;s ready<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Kabobs For 20 People<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>for 20 guests serve 50 kabobs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Kabobs For 50 People<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>for 50 people serve 125 kabobs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Vegetables_and_Fruits_to_Use_for_Meat_Kabobs\"><\/span>What Vegetables and Fruits to Use for Meat Kabobs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of vegetables to choose from and best of all, you can definitely mix and match them! You can start by using zucchini, mushrooms (baby bella, cremini or chestnut), tomatoes (cherry or grape), brussels sprouts, and onions (preferably red).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some added flavor, you can also use bell peppers (red, green or both), cauliflowers, potatoes, corn, cabbage, pineapples, tofu, beetroots, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-to-store-ciabatta-bread\/\">ciabatta<\/a> or any white bread you have available in your kitchen pantry.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You of course can have fruit-only<a href=\"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/how-many-fruit-skewers-per-person\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15232\"> kabobs or skewers at a party<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip: whether it\u2019s for meat or veggie kebabs, always skewer in some cheese. You can never go wrong with it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Eat_Kabobs_With\"><\/span>What Do You Eat Kabobs With?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want the perfect side dishes to pair with kabobs, you can use couscous with feta, salads (greek, green, potato, or caesar), potatoes (mashed, roasted, chips), cabbage slaw, coconut rice, corn on the cob, orzo, lemon rice pilaf, dinner rolls, garlic bread, and guacamole.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With beverages, you can try a classic soda (diet coke), wine (merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, chenin blanc, pinot noir), cocktails (mojito, vodka martini, margarita), beer or other non-alcoholic beverages (sparkling cider, ginger ale, grape or cranberry juice, lemonade, cold tea).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the sauce, you can use a yogurt garlic sauce made out of greek yogurt, minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt. You can add in some mayonnaise, oregano flakes, and za\u2019atar if you\u2019re feeling particularly creative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Tips_in_Cooking_Kabobs\"><\/span>What Are Tips in Cooking Kabobs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marinate your chosen meat cut to add a unique flavor for about 15 to 45 minutes\u2014the longer you marinate, the better tasting it would be. You can opt for a simple salt and pepper seasoning or steak seasoning. Remember to marinate inside the refrigerator and not at room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the skewers, use double skewers to make the meat, chicken or veggies easier to turn. Bamboo or wooden skewers will help make the steak cuts cook nice and pink. Regarding equipment, use a gas grill, coal-fueled grill or a stove-top grill pan for the best heating choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, make sure they\u2019re not too burnt by keeping an eye on them as you cook. Test the doneness of the meat, chicken, or veggies using your finger or your tongs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Cook_Kabobs_Evenly\"><\/span>How Do You Cook Kabobs Evenly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your meat cuts should be evenly cut into cubes of about 0.75 to 1.5 inches per cube before they\u2019re skewered onto the stick, with ample space in between ingredients of about 0.25 inches so that the entire skewer can circulate and be heated up evenly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using some relatively larger, smaller, or delicate ingredients, they should be skewered separately from the rest. They should also be cooked at a faster rate so that they won\u2019t burn. Some ingredients such as potatoes or corn should be precooked before grilling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Differences_Between_Kabob_and_Kebab\"><\/span>What Are The Differences Between Kabob and Kebab?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kabobs or kebabs are basically the same and can be used interchangeably. With a Middle Eastern origin, kabobs in Turkish mean \u201croasted meat\u201d and have a lot of varieties such as D\u00f6ner kebab, Chicken Adana, Adana Kebab and Hara Masala Kebab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When roasted meat is placed on a skewer or shish, it is called a shish kebab. Western culture dropped the use of shish although some still use it every now and then. The usual base used in a traditional Middle Eastern shish kebab is lamb and beef\u2014never pork since it goes against their dietary prohibitions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kabobs in the West may also be called brochettes, which uses the French word for skewer. Whatever the culture that uses kabobs, it is oftentimes used as appetizers but are also great main dishes for parties, dinners, and other celebrations that call for a number of guests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Many Pounds of Kabobs per Person For A Big BBQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15399,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15236"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15236"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15236\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17021,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15236\/revisions\/17021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15236"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onepotdishrecipe.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}