Sausage Sizzle Resources

Sausage Sizzle Resource Bundle (Australia)

Everything you need to run a sizzling school or club BBQ fundraiser

Sausage sizzles are a true-blue Aussie fundraising classic — simple to run, loved by the community, and a great way to raise funds while bringing people together.

Whether you’re hosting one at school, firing up the barbie at a local event, or locking in that prized Bunnings spot, this bundle is packed with all the practical tools you need to plan, promote and pull it off like a pro.

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Sausage Sizzle How‑to Guides 

• Sausage Sizzles - Organising your BBQ Fundraiser

Contents:

1. Ordering your Supplies
2. Insurance
3. Volunteers
4. Promotion
5. Other revenue Opportunities 
6. Logistics
7. Wrap up and Handover

• How to Run a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

Contents:

1. Why Choose a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle?
2. How to Book Your Spot
3. What Bunnings Provides
4. What You Need to Bring
5. How Much Money Can You Raise?
6. Getting Food and Drink Supplies
7. Running the Day Smoothly
8. How Many Volunteers You’ll Need
9. Extra Ways to Boost Profits
10. Top Tips from Other Fundraisers
11. Challenges to Watch Out For
12. Final Thoughts and Resources

• Sausage sizzle catering - how much to order guide

Sausage sizzles can be tricky things to cater, especially when you’re working on an unknown number of expected attendees at your event. We’ve put together a guide to help!

Sausage Sizzle Swipe Files

The following templates can be found in our 'Fundraising Whisperer's Toolbox' - Sign up to become a member (free, of course) and you will be able to access all of them - just pull up the 'start-of-year' category in the toolbox.

• Sausage Sizzle Organiser Guide - Printable. Our guide guarantees BBQ brilliance, so you can sizzle like a pro and satisfy hungry crowds. Sizzle, flip, serve.
• Sausage Sizzle Checklist - Let us do the thinking for you - use our handy sausage sizzle checklist
• Sausage Sizzle Organiser Run Sheet - Countdown Run Sheet to help the organiser
• Sausage Sizzle Interactive Quantity Calculator - This tool will help you figure out quantities to order for your next sausage sizzle!
• Risk Management Template - Identify hazards and controls for your site.
• Purchase Approval Form - Our form makes purchasing easier, so you can formally get the green light for important purchases
• Bulk Supplies Order Form - Consolidate consumables and delivery dates.
• Certificate of Appreciation Templates - Our Volunteer Appreciation Certificate templates in Canva are designed to be easily accessible and editable.
• Volunteer Roster Template - Make it easy for helpers to sign up and stay on track with clear shift planning.
• Handover Report Template - This template facilitates the smooth transition of responsibilities by documenting key details to be passed