Enter how many people are coming to see how much of each part of a traditional roast Christmas dinner to buy. The amounts are common rule-of-thumb portions for a full plate with several sides. Choose "plenty of leftovers" if you want extra for Boxing Day sandwiches.
A child is counted as half a portion. These are planning estimates, not exact needs: appetites, starters and the number of sides all change the numbers.
| Dish | Per adult | For 8 adults |
|---|---|---|
| Whole turkey (raw, bone-in) | 1 lb (450 g) | 8 lb (3.6 kg) |
| Potatoes for roasting | ½ lb (225 g) | 4 lb (1.8 kg) |
| Pigs in blankets | 3 | 24 |
| Brussels sprouts | 3 oz (85 g) | 1½ lb (680 g) |
| Carrots | 3 oz (85 g) | 1½ lb (680 g) |
| Parsnips | 3 oz (85 g) | 1½ lb (680 g) |
| Stuffing | ½ cup | 4 cups |
| Gravy | ⅓ cup (80 ml) | about 2⅔ cups |
| Cranberry sauce | 2 tbsp | 1 cup |
| Dessert (pudding, pie or cake) | 1 slice (1/8) | 1 dessert |
Plan about 1 lb (450 g) of whole, bone-in turkey per person, or 1½ lb if you want leftovers. A 5 kg (11 lb) turkey feeds about 8 to 11 people.
About ½ lb (225 g) of raw potatoes per adult, which is roughly 4 to 5 roast potato pieces.
Three per adult is a common amount alongside a full roast; make more if they are also served as a starter.
About ⅓ cup (80 ml) per person, so 8 people need about 2⅔ cups (650 ml).
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