How Many Pounds?

3 LBS PER PERSON IS A GOOD GUIDELINE!  

However It really depends on your guests and what else you serve. Below is a good rule of thumb for your next crawfish boil.  

These numbers are based on about 3 lbs. per person. This is an average order in a crawfish restaurant in Louisiana. Big eaters will eat 5 lbs or more. 

10 LBS

2-4 Eaters

15 LBS

3-5 Eaters

30 LBS

6-10 Eaters

60 LBS

12-20 Eaters

90 LBS

18+ Eaters