🦃 Friendsgiving Food Calculator
For Friendsgiving, plan 1 to 1.25 pounds of whole turkey, three side portions, one roll, and one dessert serving per adult.
Coordinate a Thanksgiving-style meal among friends without duplicating every dish.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Whole turkey11 lb
- Stuffing2.65 lb
- Gravy2.5 cups
Info: 1 lb of whole turkey per person for a normal serving.
Friendsgiving serving style
Friendsgiving is a Thanksgiving-themed meal shared with friends, often held before or instead of a family Thanksgiving and frequently organized as a potluck. Menus commonly adapt Thanksgiving favorites to the group's own traditions and dietary needs.
Assign categories before recipes, count host-provided turkey separately, and use the potluck planner when guests will claim dishes.
How much turkey for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning turkey for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.
- How much turkey for 5 people? Plan for about 5.5 lb whole turkey — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much turkey for 10 people? Plan for about 11 lb whole turkey — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much turkey for 20 people? Plan for about 22 lb whole turkey — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much turkey for 50 people? Plan for about 55 lb whole turkey — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much turkey for 100 people? Plan for about 110 lb whole turkey — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
1 lb of whole turkey per person for a normal serving.
Turkey portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 11 lb whole turkey | 13.2 lb whole turkey |
| 20 guests | 22 lb whole turkey | 26.4 lb whole turkey |
| 50 guests | 55 lb whole turkey | 66 lb whole turkey |
| 100 guests | 110 lb whole turkey | 132 lb whole turkey |