This year I am feeding 12 people for Christmas lunch.so it helps to do a little mis-en-place pre preparation.

Here’s how much of each traditional food favourite you’ll need for each guest to ensure you don’t run out a disapoint.

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Turkey If you’re buying a whole bird, allow about 500g per person, 

Roast potatoes Each person will want 250g –.

Stuffing You should allow 100g per person, that’s 800g .

Sprouts carrots and other veg Allow 80g per person,

Pigs in blankets as many as you like each we like 2 each 

Gravy one litre should be enough for eight (125ml per person) — but I always make extra

Cranberry sauce You will need about 50g per person – .

Christmas pudding A 900g pudding is enough 

Brandy sauce A litre should be enough for eight (125ml per person)