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.