How much lechon for how many guests? A simple size guide
It's the first question everyone asks when ordering a whole lechon: how big should it be? Order too small and you're rationing; too big and… well, in a Filipino home there's really no such thing as too big. Here's a simple way to get it right.
The quick rule of thumb
As a main dish, plan for roughly 250–300g of cooked lechon per adult. As part of a bigger spread with rice, pancit, and other ulam, you can comfortably stretch it further — the lechon becomes the star, not the whole show.
Sizes by guest count
| Size | Good for | Cooked weight |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | 10–20 guests | 6.0–7.5 kg |
| Medium | 20–30 guests | 8.0–9.5 kg |
| Large | 30–40 guests | 10.0–11.5 kg |
| Jumbo | 40–50 guests | 12.0–14.0 kg |
Work it out for your guest count
Put in your numbers and this does the same sum as the table above, including the part people forget: children eat about half what adults do, and when you land between two sizes you take the larger one.
Adjust for your celebration
- Is lechon the star or one of many? If it's the centerpiece of a full handaan with lots of sides, lean toward the lower end of each range. If it's the main attraction, size up.
- Lots of kids? Children eat less, so a crowd with many little ones can go a size down.
- Want leftovers? Most Filipino families do — and that's the smart move (more on that below).
Don't forget the supporting cast
A lechon shines brightest surrounded by steamed rice and a couple of classic sides. Every order from us also comes with a litre of our seasoned vinegar — though our Cebu lechon is stuffed and seasoned through and through, so no sarsa is strictly required.
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