Heavy-Duty Stainless Smash Burger Press
A flat, weighty press is the difference between a real lacy-edged smash burger and a sad steamed puck. Round, broad face for full patty contact.
Check price →🧮 Burger Party Calculator
Tell us who's coming — including how many are kids — and how hungry they are. We'll tell you exactly how much ground beef, how many patties, buns, cheese slices, toppings, sauce, and any sides you pick to buy — with a copyable shopping list, a cost estimate, and a cookout timeline.
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Burger HQ Picks Gear That Makes Big Batches Easy
Instant-Read Digital Meat Thermometer
Pulls a reading in 2–3 seconds so you can hit 160°F on ground beef every time without cutting into the patty and losing juices.
Check price →Pre-Seasoned 12" Cast Iron Skillet
Holds screaming-hot heat for the deep, even crust that makes a steakhouse-style burger. Lasts a lifetime.
Check price →Outdoor Gas Flat-Top Griddle
A big flat top cooks a dozen smash burgers at once with room for onions and buns. The backbone of burger night for a crowd.
Check price →Thin Flexible Stainless Turner (Smash Spatula)
A stiff, thin, bevelled edge slides under the crust and scrapes up every bit of the browned fond instead of tearing the patty.
Check price →Steakhouse Burger Seasoning Blend
For nights you do not want to measure. Salt-forward with garlic, onion, and pepper — exactly what a burger wants.
Check price →Stainless Grill Accessory Kit
Long tongs, a wide spatula, and a basting brush so you are not fighting your own tools over a hot grill.
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Frequently asked questions
How much ground beef per person for burgers?
Plan on about 1/3 lb (150g) of ground beef per adult for a normal appetite. Light eaters need around 1/4 lb, big eaters 1/2 lb. This calculator does the math for any crowd size and appetite level.
How many burgers per pound of ground beef?
You get about three 1/3-lb patties, four 1/4-lb patties, or six 2-oz slider patties per pound of ground beef.
How many buns and cheese slices do I need?
One bun per patty, plus about 10% extra for breakage. For cheeseburgers, one slice of cheese per patty (two if you are going extra cheesy).
Should I buy extra?
Yes — always add a small buffer. This tool already rounds up and adds a sensible safety margin so nobody goes hungry, but for a big cookout an extra pound of beef and a spare pack of buns is cheap insurance.
What sides go well with burgers?
Classic French fries never miss, but sweet potato fries, fried yuca, onion rings, coleslaw, and corn on the cob are all great cookout sides. Pick any of them above and this calculator adds the right quantity straight to your shopping list.