If you were in charge of preparing a meal for a group of people you didn’t know well (think seasonal campgrounds) what would your suggestions be?
I wouldn’t be opposed to doing something affordable on the grill. This likely would be in addition to a fish fry so don’t suggest fish.
Something good, maybe different, definitely cheap. 
Suggestions and recipes are welcome!
Thank you.
Burgers, dogs, beans and sweet corn. Cheap, easy and always a favorite.
I know you said no fish meals, but a fish boil may be easier than a fish fry. I’ve done them for about 20 people and have yet to hear anyone complain. Just trying to make it easier on you. How many people are you talking about?
The cheapest meat for a lot of people that can be prepared on the grill would be a pork loin. Pick a favorite rub and wrapped in tin foil cooked and sliced could feed a lot of people very reasonable. Sides would be your choice of favorites with potatoes etc.
Brats (boiled in beer) and burgers. Who doesn’t like those? Maybe a few chicken breasts for the purists who can’t appreciate a fine cooked meal. 
It’s nothing that’s even definite. Just looking for opinions that are easy in case it’s something I decide to pursue this summer.
Another is to marinade skinless, boneless chicken thighs in Durkee Grill Creations Italian Herb Marinade Mix. Grill them and put them on hamburger buns. A crowd pleaser. You can pick up the Marinade at Menards. Calico beans goes well with these as well.
Depending on how many, tin foil dinners are great imho, plus people could easily make their own, pre portion meats, anything else can be added as people like. Always a perfect camping meal, but it won’t work quite as well for really large numbers.
Oh my other option depending on your crowd. Is a nacho bar, I’ve done a few for birthday parties and did it the first time because it was super easy, it was a huge hit, and cheap to boot, gallon of nacho cheese at sam’s is under $8 last I seen, chips are fairly cheap, expensive things like meat go a long ways.
Always amazes me my super cheap and easy meals are always eager about, complicated fancier meals are hit or miss.
If you want fancier ideas that may cost a bit more let me know….
Every time I am asked to cook for a group of people, I have a few basics that I go with.
Brats and burgers,
Sloppy Joes,
Spaghetti,
Roasting a Turkey, Ham or both if needed.
Good luck with your choice,
Ron
Some type of boneless pork rib sandwich. Sprinkle with a little Lowery’s seasoning and then BBQ sauce of your choice. Very easy and quick.
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The cheapest meat for a lot of people that can be prepared on the grill would be a pork loin. Pick a favorite rub and wrapped in tin foil cooked and sliced could feed a lot of people very reasonable. Sides would be your choice of favorites with potatoes etc.
X2… Never a bad review on a grilled boneless pork loin.
barc
rocky mountain oysters 
Pulled pork and slaw. You can either put it on the grill or if you didnt want to take up that much time throw the pork shoulder or butt in the crockpot for seven hours that way you have all day to fish and when you get back pull the pork and add favorite sauce and serve.
pulled pork is good because cooking ahead of time is good.
You could add polish sausage to your tube meat selection. Or bake the brats before you get there. Actually cooking on a large scale can be stressful. Who brought the plates?
If the tastes of the people are unknown, tend to go mild, flames out your ears chili may be good for you, but not everybody else.
You can have spices on the table for those who want to add.
Burgers and hot dogs are quick and easy, sweet corn while a favorite is seasonal and messy, better to go with a basic pork and beans or potatoe salad.
Fast and easy to prepare, easy to clean up be my thought.
Al
Bag of chips and a keg…. 
you want your neighbors to like you…don’t you ??? 
PS.. I have found the chips are optional….
Saw a show on cable where a guy made roadkill for a dinner party. The badger was too decomposed to use, but the seagull, rabbit and the old frozen badger head he had in the freezer worked! 
One (seasonal) gathering favorite is a cold watermelon. Sliced up on the spot. Great distraction to keep the swarm of kids from pulling on your grilling apron every 2 minutes.
Good luck
Boogs
…and a keg with me at the tap.
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Depending on how many, tin foil dinners are great imho, plus people could easily make their own, pre portion meats, anything else can be added as people like. Always a perfect camping meal, but it won’t work quite as well for really large numbers.
X2…. Great way to serve a crowd. We have done this many times and call them Hobo dinners. We usually will use the cheapest ring bologna or ring sausage or brats that we can find, then add potatoes, onions, green peppers, carrots, celery, water chestnuts, garlic, butter and season salt. Very good! IMHO and very inexpensive.
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