How much fillet do I need for 7 people?
How Much Beef Tenderloin per Person. As a general rule, estimate 8 ounces (or 1/2 pound) of meat person. This recommendation is based on raw weight and accounts for about 2 ounces in shrinkage during trimming and cooking.
| Boneless Meat | Number of People | Bone in meat |
|---|---|---|
| 2lb / 0.91kg | 4 – 5 | 3lb / 1.36kg |
| 3lb / 1.36kg | 6 – 7 | 4lb / 1.82kg |
| 4lb / 1.82kg | 8 – 9 | 6lb / 2.73kg |
| 5lb / 2.27kg | 10 – 11 | 7lb / 3.18kg |
When Meat Is the Main: When cooking something like steak, roast, chicken, or pork, where meat is the main feature of the meal and paired with a few side dishes, we recommend about 1/2 pound (eight ounces) per person, up to 3/4 (12 ounces) pound for bigger appetites and those who love leftovers.
Fillet steaks are usually around 180g each, but if you're spoiling yourselves, allow 225g per person and you'll be in for a treat. A whole fillet weighs around 2kg and will feed 10-12 people, or choose a 1 kg piece to roast or for a magnificent beef wellington for 4-6 people.
For feeding four to six guests, you'll want a roast between 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. This will give each of your guests three to four (1/2-inch) slices on the plate, as well as a small portion of seconds or leftovers.
If you shop at a regular supermarket you'll want to order one ahead of time from the meat counter. For a holiday meal you'll want a whole tenderloin, and that will feed approximately 8 – 10 people. Allow at least 1/2 pound per person in your calculation.
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.
When buying steaks the most common size asked for is 225g. 180g is a good size for fillet for the average eater.
If you're feeding four people, you will need 1 pound (16 ounces) of raw, trimmed beef tenderloin, which will yield 3 ounces cooked beef per person. A five-pound trimmed tenderloin will feed 20 people, and so on.
When buying steaks the most common size asked for is 225g. 180g is a good size for fillet for the average eater.
How many people will a beef tenderloin feed?
A whole tenderloin can range from 5 to 8 lbs and can feed 6 to 12 people, depending on slices cut and sides served with it.
For best results allow at least 8 hours on the smoker at a low heat, around 90-100°C in the oven, on the BBQ, or on the smoker. Serves: 3-4 people per kilo (1kg) of meat.
