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Choosing the right bird

Choose a size which is enough for you and your guests.

Many people order a bird which is too large and takes longer to cook. Ideally, leftovers should be just that. A bird size of 12lbs feeds about ten people.

The weights below will give you plenty on Christmas Day and enough for some inventive cooking in the days that follow.

5kg (11lb) 6-8 people
6kg (13lb) 8-10 people
7kg (15lb) 10-12 people
8kg (17.5lb) 14-16 people
9kg (20lb) 18-22 people

Make a note of the weight as you will need this to calculate cooking time.