How many turkeys do you need to feed 100 people?

Answer 1

The standard amount estimated per person is 1.25 - 1.50 lbs of turkey per person, so for 100 people you'd want between 125 - 150 lbs of turkey.

Answer 2

Should be 7.5 lbs. however, I am thinking you would want leftovers, then it should be more. Also, I'm not sure that the calculator takes into account the higher proportion of bones to meat in a smaller bird.

Also, it is important to note the difference between five people who live in the same family vs. five people who are from two, or three different families because in the latter case, you would want to split leftovers among more people.

So, this year I am going to call my local co-op grocer and reserve 8-10 lbs. More than 12 lbs. would be overkill. ;-)

Answer 3

10 turkeys