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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get a reasonable-sized turkey (18 pounds) and pinch-hit with a full Honeybaked ham. Very few people eat the "plan for a pound of turkey per guest" proportion, especially with kids around. Most people would take a bit of turkey and a bit of ham as their meat serving, then would dig into the sides.

Supplement with a pre-cooked turkey breast if you're worried/want a bit of leftover turkey. [/quote]

Op absolutely will need more than one turkey even with a large ham. We will be reading about you in the post thanksgiving day gripes if you don't provide adequate protein. [/quote]

Hahaha, I cannot believe PP suggested one 18lb turkey! Get TWO 18lb turkeys, plus a ham. Hope you have several ovens, OP. It is an enormous undertaking, but if you have the right set up, you can do it! Things will go wrong, that’s ok. Have fun with it. Don’t cater. If need be, ask for people to bring side dishes over catering. Also ask them to bring wine.

You will have to have 2x or 3x the amount of food you typically would have for hosting. Instead of one big Pyrex dish of sweet potatoes you will need three, for example. Get a second fridge and start making the dishes a few days in advance. [/quote]

+1 
Half th fun of Thanksgiving is leftover Turkey the next day.

OP  - what time are people coming over? Is this like an all day affair of entertaining 28 people or is it just dinner?

Did I miss it? Appetizer suggestions and tips? Wine? Dessert?

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NP. I personally don't like turkey that much, and neither does my husband. We're happy to host a large group (and have), but don't want to generate tons of leftovers. We've done the big turkey/big ham/extra turkey breast thing for about OP's side, and it totally worked; yes, there were a few leftovers that we gladly pawned off on others. But not everyone wants tons of turkey hanging around! It's up to OP. There's no need to take on yet more effort and expense if leftovers aren't desirable for her.

People suggested that OTHERS be delegated things like apps and desserts! I really hope others are pitching in after inviting themselves to OP's house...[/quote]

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