How much turkey do I need for 6 guests?

Table of Contents:

1. How much turkey do I need for 6 guests?
2. How much turkey do I need per person calculator?
3. How big of a turkey breast do I need for 8?
4. What size turkey crown do I need for 4 adults?
5. Should you wash a turkey crown before cooking?

How much turkey do I need for 6 guests?

How to Figure Out How Much Turkey Per Person

Number of Guests	Turkey Weight
4	5lbs
6	8lbs
8	10lbs
10	13lbs

How much turkey do I need per person calculator?

Thankfully, there's a simple rule of thumb to estimate how much turkey to get for your guests. Plan on getting one pound of turkey per adult guest and one-half pound per child. If you want leftovers or a little extra, then plan on one and one-half pounds per adult and three-quarter pounds per child.

How big of a turkey breast do I need for 8?

We recommend bone-in and skin-on breasts, which is what we use for this method. One (three-pound) half-breast will feed two to four people. A whole (six- to seven-pound) turkey breast (two breasts, still joined at the breast bone) will feed six to eight people.

What size turkey crown do I need for 4 adults?

A 4-5kg bird will serve 6-7, a 5-6kg one will do 8-10 and a 6-7kg turkey will feed 10-12. If you're catering for 6 or less, you might want to go for a crown joint rather than a whole bird – a 1.

Should you wash a turkey crown before cooking?

Preparing the turkey Do not wash your turkey before you cook it. If you do, bacteria from raw poultry can splash onto worktops, dishes and other foods.