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What Size Turkey Do I Need For 12 People?

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 9th Sep 2026

For 12 people, you need a turkey weighing between 6kg and 7.5kg. The standard guide is 500g of whole … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 3rd Sep 2026

Rest the turkey for at least 30–45 minutes after roasting, tented loosely with foil. Then remo … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 19th Aug 2026

Professional chefs agree that a perfectly cooked turkey comes down to three things: starting with a … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 19th Aug 2026

Carving a turkey at the table is straightforward when you rest the bird for at least 30–45 min … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 17th Aug 2026

Pigs in blankets are small pork sausages wrapped in streaky bacon, roasted until golden and crisp, a … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 29th Jul 2026

Turkey is one of the most versatile, flavourful, and underused meats in British kitchens — ava … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 29th Jul 2026

Buying premium beef and chicken from a farm shop means choosing meat that is pasture-raised, properl … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 29th Jul 2026

For 8 people, you need a turkey weighing between 5kg and 6kg (11–13lb). That gives roughly 650 … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 22nd Jul 2026

Buying and cooking a turkey well comes down to three decisions: choosing a bird raised slowly on ope … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 21st Jul 2026

For most celebratory meals, free-range turkey is the more versatile, crowd-pleasing centrepiece &mda … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 15th Jul 2026

One of my favourite moments in the farming calendar has arrived; this year's poults are now saf … read more

Posted by Copas Farm Shop on 17th Jun 2026

Getting ready for the big festive feast always stirs up that old holiday argument: should you grab a … read more