Checkpoint 1
Two guests: keep it intimate
One centerpiece, two supporting dishes, a sauce, and a simple finish give the table contrast without creating a refrigerator full of open tasks.
- Choose recipes that share a few ingredients.
- Use one active grill task at a time.
- Review the menu-for-two shopping list before scaling.
Checkpoint 2
Four guests: add one lane
A second cooked item or a more substantial banchan expands the table while one person can still manage the grill if cold dishes are finished early.
- Assign one person to clean-platter and table replenishment.
- Confirm the appliance can recover heat between batches.
- Keep dietary labels visible at the table.
Checkpoint 3
Eight guests: duplicate access, not chaos
A larger group needs more serving points, clearer raw/cooked roles, and a longer batch sequence. A second approved appliance changes electrical, clearance, supervision, and traffic requirements and must be planned explicitly.
- Use multiple small platters for greens, sauces, and banchan.
- Assign dedicated raw and cooked handlers.
- Do not overload circuits or use unapproved cord arrangements.
Checkpoint 4
Generate, then verify
The planner consolidates quantities from the selected recipe records. It cannot know package sizes, appetite, waste, substitutions, label changes, or the result of required test cooking.
- Open each linked recipe and verify its yield.
- Recheck allergen and cross-contact notes for every guest.
- Edit the list after inventorying the pantry.