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Buying a Christmas turkey

Choosing your Christmas centrepiece is easy with our tips to help you pick a traditional turkey. Whether you're comfortable cooking at Christmas or you're new to hosting, browse our guide for buying the best bird for your festive table.

What size turkey should I buy?

As a general rule, allow about 450g (raw weight) of turkey per person. If you want lots of leftovers or know there are some big eaters, allow 500–600g per person.
Weight range (kg)
Approximate servings
Approximate cooking time
2.50-4.49
6-10
2hrs 10mins-2hrs 50mins
4.50-5.99
11-14
2hrs 50mins-3hrs 44mins
6.00-7.49
15-18
3hrs 45mins-4hrs 14mins
7.50-9.00
19-22
4hrs 15mins-4hrs 45mins

Freshness guarantee

Fresh turkeys from our festive food to order range are guaranteed to last until 26 December when stored correctly. Always store your fresh turkey at 4°C or less at the bottom of the fridge, or freeze it as soon as possible before the use by date. Keep the bird in its original packaging.
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Alternative main courses

Tempted by other juicy joints or seafood for your festive feasts? Browse our main course range, like an aromatic, herb-encrusted lamb shoulder; crispy crackling-coated pork; or a golden salmon wellington.

Christmas main courses

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