How much ham per person?
If serving boneless or ham:
Figure each person will eat about 1/4 to 1/3 pounds of ham. Here’s a general guide for how much boneless ham or honey ham you’ll need per person, if everyone consumes 1/3 pounds: 4 people - 1.3 pounds 6 people - 2 pounds 12 people - 4 pounds You may want to purchase a slightly heavier ham if you’re hoping to have leftover ham per person for sandwiches!
If serving bone-in ham:
You’ll need to account for the weight of the bone in your calculations. Figure you’ll need about 1/3 to 1/2 pounds of meat per person. Based on everyone consuming 1/2 a pound, here’s how much bone-in ham per person you’ll need: 4 people - 2 pounds 6 people - 3 pounds 12 people - 6 pounds Again, you may want to buy a slightly larger whole ham to ensure you have plenty for everyone to take some home. Get the recipe for our Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham here.