what is everyone spending on their thanksgiving meal?

[Anonymous]

I just read an article that said the average cost of thanksgiving for 10 people is $50. I'm either doing something wrong or that article was way off. I'm going to be over $200 easily by the time I do my last round of shopping. What is normal for everyone else?

[Anonymous]

We spend between $200-$300 for 15-18 people. I'd say that estimate is way off unless maybe everything is canned?

[Anonymous]

Including alcohol?

[Anonymous]

Probably $200 for just 8. But we bought two (small) organic turkeys and they were pretty pricy. Lots of different veggies, and spices that we don't keep on hand.

Not even tons of alcohol because my family doesn't drink much. A couple six packs of beer and I'm making cranberry sangria.

[Anonymous]

$50 for 10 people sounds really low, there's no way I could do it for that. We're doing have a small dinner with immediate family + grandma, but we'll probably have enough food for ten (with leftovers ). I think it'll run around $200, not including wine. But we make tons of everything and eat leftovers for a week - maybe they meant enough food for ten servings only???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We spend between $200-$300 for 15-18 people. I'd say that estimate is way off unless maybe everything is canned?

I will also be serving 18 people and the price is steep - veggie tray, good cheese, shrimp are the appetizers. Main meal is not organic, but also not canned. Fresh though (green beans for example or true mashed potatoes).

I started delegating to keep costs down. Plus, people like bringing things and contributing so a win-win.

[Anonymous]

That's insane! It must be all canned/frozen. We buy the $80 cooked turkey from WF and I've probably spent another $150 for apps, sides, and drinks. All sides will be from scratch and mostly organic. There are just 5 of us, so there will be leftovers.

[Anonymous]

That sounds way low.

[Anonymous]

I have no idea but considering I can't figure out how to cook regular dinner for 2 adults and a toddler for less than $50, I'm pretty sure I'm hundreds over the national average.

[Anonymous]

They had $5.00 turkeys at a local store (they were small) but people were really stocking up. So a $5 turkey, stuffing mix, potatoes and cranberry sauce would get you the basics

[Anonymous]

Tonight I spent $180 and there are still a few things I need to pick up tomorrow. There will be 6 of us, maybe 7. But everyone expects to take home leftovers so we always cook way more food than actually needed.

[Anonymous]

We spend about $150-$200 for a family of five. I make everything from scratch though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tonight I spent $180 and there are still a few things I need to pick up tomorrow. There will be 6 of us, maybe 7. But everyone expects to take home leftovers so we always cook way more food than actually needed.

Same here. The grocery bill totals high, but I remind myself that I'm getting 2 or 3 days worth of meals out of it, not to mention how priceless turkey sandwiches with the fixings are at 10pm at night for a post meal!

[Anonymous]

So far $120 but I still need to get about $40 more food. I have a family of 6. I make everything from scratch except the rolls because my kids just love the heat and serve kind.

[Anonymous]

Around 150 for 7 people