How much lechon do you need per person?
The honest answer is that you should go by the guest count, not by the kilos — and here is why.
Why a per-person rule does not work
You will see “x kilos per person” advice everywhere. It does not hold across a whole pig, because a bigger pig feeds proportionally more people than its weight suggests. The bone, the head and the frame do not scale up at the same rate as the meat.
So we size by guests, and the table does the arithmetic for you.
The sizes
| Size | Feeds | Live weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 10–20 | 14–17 kg | ₱13,500 |
| Medium | 20–30 | 18–21 kg | ₱14,500 |
| Large | 30–40 | 22–25 kg | ₱15,500 |
| Jumbo | 40–50 | 26–30 kg | ₱16,500 |
Small (10–13 kg, up to 10 people) is listed at ₱12,500 but is not currently available.
What a table looks like
Between two sizes? Take the larger one.
Lechon is the one dish nobody minds having too much of — and our reheating guide explains what to do with what is left. Running out is the only real mistake here.
About cooked weight
Cooked weight comes out a little under half the live weight, and that figure is an estimate, not a guarantee. It changes with the pig. This is why we quote guest counts rather than asking you to work backwards from kilos.
Every order includes a litre of seasoned vinegar, so you do not need to plan a sauce.