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💜🎄📏 How Much Red Cabbage Per Person at Christmas?
🎅 Introduction: Avoid Overbuying — or Running Out!
Red cabbage is a Christmas favourite — but it’s easy to buy either way too much or not enough.
Because cabbage shrinks as it cooks, portioning can be confusing, especially when serving large groups.
This guide gives you simple, reliable measurements so you know exactly how much cabbage to prepare per person.
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💜📏 1. The Simple Answer: Red Cabbage Per Person
Recommended serving:
👉 80–100g of cooked red cabbage per person
That’s roughly:
✔ 1 large serving spoon
✔ 2–3 tablespoons
✔ Enough for a side portion without overpowering the plate
💜🥬 2. Raw Red Cabbage vs Cooked Weight
Red cabbage reduces significantly when cooked.
Shrinkage:
👉 Raw cabbage loses about 40–50% of its volume when braised.
So…
If you want 100g cooked, start with 180–200g raw.
💜👨👩👧 3. How Much Red Cabbage for Groups?
Use this table to quickly plan Christmas dinner.
| Number of People | Raw Red Cabbage Needed | Cooked Yield |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | 350–400g | 200g |
| 4 people | 700–800g | 400g |
| 6 people | 1kg–1.2kg | 600g |
| 8 people | 1.5kg | 800g |
| 10 people | 1.8–2kg | 1kg |
| 12 people | 2.2–2.5kg | 1.2kg |
One medium red cabbage (1–1.2kg raw) usually feeds 6 people as a side.
💜🎄 4. How Much for Big Christmas Gatherings?
For larger groups:
✔ 20 people → 4kg raw
✔ 30 people → 6kg raw
✔ 40 people → 8kg raw
Two or three large cabbages will cover most big family Christmas dinners.
💜🥗 5. If Serving Red Cabbage as a Main Side Dish
If your guests really love red cabbage (some families do):
👉 Increase portion to 120–150g cooked per person
(about 2 large spoonfuls each)
In this case, one large cabbage will only feed around 4 people.
💜❄️ 6. What If You Make Too Much?
Good news — red cabbage stores extremely well.
Keeps for:
✔ 3–5 days in the fridge
✔ 3 months in the freezer
Leftovers are delicious with:
✔ cold meats
✔ cheese boards
✔ sausages
✔ winter stews
✔ jacket potatoes
Nothing goes to waste.
💜✨ 7. What If You Make Too Little?
If you realise partway through Christmas Day:
✔ Add chopped apple
✔ Stir in some grated carrot
✔ Bulk it out with extra onion
All blend well with the dish and extend the serving size.
❌ Common Portion Mistakes
❌ Forgetting that cabbage shrinks
Always buy more raw than you think.
❌ Serving portions too big
Cabbage is a side — not the main star.
❌ Relying on “one cabbage per family”
Cabbage sizes vary massively.
❌ Not measuring for large gatherings
Weight is more accurate than relying on number of cabbages.
🌟 FAQs
How much raw red cabbage do I need per person?
180–200g raw per person → yields 80–100g cooked.
How many people does one cabbage feed?
A medium cabbage usually feeds 6 people.
Should I allow for shrinkage?
Yes — cabbage shrinks by almost half when cooked.
What weight is a typical red cabbage?
Usually 800g–1.2kg, but it varies by store.
How much for guests who love red cabbage?
120–150g cooked per person.