As each meat item is individual, there is no definite answer to this question, but on average 1kg of meat serves approximately 4 people, depending on the adult to children ratio. This is only a guideline and we recommend that you overestimate, rather than underestimate, as you may end up not having enough.
As above, 1kg will feed 2-4 people for one meal and 2.5kg will feed 6-8. Silverside of beef, salted and home cured with juniper, bay and peppercorns ready for you to simmer in your kitchen then chill, rolling some cracked black pepper on the outside.
500g should do four people but we always use 1kg. Approximately six per adult serving.
1kg joint generally feeds 4 people.
Bone-in roasts: Figure about one-pound per person. A 10-pound roast will feed 8-10 people. Boneless: Allow about a half-pound per person, which should yield about a 6-ounce piece. A 3-pound tenderloin would feed 6 people.
Allow around 375g beef per person, so for four people, you need a joint around 1.5kg, for six, 2.25kg, for eight, 3kg and for 10, 3.75kg.
As each meat item is individual, there is no definite answer to this question, but on average 1kg of meat serves approximately 4 people, depending on the adult to children ratio. This is only a guideline and we recommend that you overestimate, rather than underestimate, as you may end up not having enough.
Organic loin of pork on the bone: 1.5kg will comfortably serve 4-6 people.
For lean joints off the bone, allow 200 - 250g meat per person, so choose a joint around 2kg for 6 people.
Beef tenderloin yields approximately four servings per pound, so 5 pounds is appropriate for 20 people. For large groups, it is best to roast it whole.
If you are making hamburgers then 25 kilos of minced beef would be ample. if its going into a large stew or casserole then 15 — 20 kilos diced beef would be ample. How long is cooked beef good for?
A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.
Before buying your roast, consider how you plan to serve the meat to your guests. If the roast is part of a holiday buffet, estimate that your guests will eat about half a pound per person. If it is the main course for a sit-down dinner, plan on one pound per person or one rib for every two diners.
For generous portions (and maybe even some yummy leftovers), buy 250 g (8 oz) per person (raw). For a roast that has bone, increase that by about 30% – so, 375 g (12 oz) per person.
Each guest should be allocated about 175g of protein or vegetarian substitute. The weight of uncooked meats is higher, to account for the meat shrinkage and/or bones. Pork, lamb or beef: 200g uncooked, boneless weight per person. Chicken and turkey: 500g uncooked weight per person.
According to VooDoo BBQ & Grill, 9 pounds of meat will feed a group of 20-22 people, and 12 pounds will feed a group of 30-35. If you're ordering ribs, you'll want to aim for 3 ribs per person.
Three portions is equivalent to about 350–500g (about 12–18oz) cooked weight. Consume very little, if any, processed meat.
Ultimate Rump Steak 1kg (2.2lb)
Indeed, it takes 7 kilograms of grain to produce just 1 kilogram of meat.
However, as a general guideline, 1 kg of chicken should be enough to serve about 4-6 people, assuming a serving size of around 150-200 grams of chicken per person.
You can usually get 4.5 lb. Of meat from an 8 lb. Butt and that will feed 10 to 15 people depending upon appetite and side dishes.
Allow 350-400g per serving for roasts on the bone – around 3kg for eight.