Whether you’re a first-time host or holiday feast veteran, the same question comes up every year: How much food do I need? You don’t want to underestimate, and if anything, it’s better to have a little too much. Besides, has anyone ever complained about too much stuffing? Nope. To streamline your shopping trip, look to our handy servings calculator. Choose the number of people you’re feeding, what dishes you’d like to serve and build your grocery list. Planning your over-the-top holiday has never been easier.
Dish | Per Person | 4 People | 8 People |
|---|---|---|---|
Turkey* | 1¼ pounds | 5 – 6 pounds | 10 – 12 pounds |
Appetizers | 3 pieces | 12 pieces | 24 pieces |
Dips/Spreads | 3 ounces | 12 ounces | 1½ pounds |
Cheese | 2 ounces | 8 ounces | 1 pound |
Soup | 1 cup | 1 quart | 2 quarts |
Salad | 2 cups | 2 quarts | 4 quarts |
Stuffing | ¾ cup | 3 cups | 6 cups |
Potatoes/Starch** | ¾ cup | 3 cups | 6 cups |
Veggie Sides | 1 cup | 1 quart | 2 quarts |
Bread/Rolls | 1 piece | 1 quart | 2 quarts |
Gravy | ½ cup | 2 cups | 1 quart |
9" Pie | 1 slice | 1 pie | 2 pies |
Bottles of Wine | ½ | 2 | 2 – 3 |
Not planning to cook the entire meal? Our holiday catering has got you. Here are several different ways to order and stock up:
*Includes bone weight. For 1-2 servings, consider buying a roast turkey breast.
**If buying potatoes to make mashed potatoes, buy ½ pound of potatoes per guest.
***Exclusively for Prime members in select ZIP codes.
