🦃 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Calculator
For a vegetarian Thanksgiving, plan 6 to 8 ounces of a substantial meatless main, three side portions, gravy, bread, and dessert per adult.
Estimate a complete holiday menu built around a real vegetarian centerpiece.
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.
A substantial vegetarian holiday meal
Choose a centerpiece such as stuffed squash, lentil loaf, mushroom pie, or another protein-rich main, then size sides using the same holiday framework as a traditional dinner.
Use separate stock and gravy, confirm cheeses and pastry meet guests' dietary requirements, and avoid counting a garnish-sized vegetable dish as the main.
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 |