Decide what goes on the grill at your cookout
A grill only holds so much, and a cookout menu usually ends up being whatever the person at the grill likes. Before you shop, put the options in a Rankd and send it to the guests. The ranked order tells you what to buy, what goes on first, and what to cut when the grill fills up.
- Burgers
- Hot dogs
- BBQ chicken
- Ribs
- Brisket
- Grilled veggie skewers
- Corn on the cob
- Bratwurst
Free. Edit the options, then send one link to your group.
Why ranking beats a regular poll here
- Grill space is limited, so the order tells you what goes on first and what gets cut.
- Vegetarians can rank veggie options high, and you see whether to plan for them.
- Slow meats like brisket only make the menu if the group really wants them.
How it works
- Add the question and 3 to 30 options
- Send one private link to the group
- Everyone ranks privately, in about a minute
- You reveal the winner
Tips
- Note which items need hours of cooking, like brisket or ribs.
- Run a separate rank for sides and drinks.
- Send it a few days ahead so you can buy the right amounts.
Questions
Can we rank sides at the same time?
Use a separate rank for sides. Mixing mains and sides in one list makes the order harder to read.
Can people see how I ranked?
No. Each person’s order stays private. Everyone sees the group’s final order and where they personally landed, never anyone else’s individual ranking.
Is it free? Does everyone need the app?
Rankd is free and runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download. Friends open the link from any group chat (iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack, email) and rank in about a minute.