Is this a good size for a family of four?
1835518
This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the 4.5 that's a much better deal, different colors are cheaper than others. This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the... » Read More This Dutch Oven is a good size so in my opinion it would, also the bulk of the food would matter. Ill make soup and it leaves plenty to freeze, I also made a Roast and I had plenty for everyone. Its a great pot and also a little heavy but that helps with the heat retention, Ill probably get a second one I like it that much. I didn't notice what size you were thinking of buying but I saw the 4.5 Quart at my local store and thought the 6.0 Quart made more sense because I like leftovers and its better to have enough room than not enough. Just checked the prices and the 6.0 is cheaper that the 4.5 that's a much better deal, different colors are cheaper than others. « Show Less
1835519
I think so. I make enough for my husband and I and our lunches the next day
1835520
Yes, this could be good for a family of four. It will accommodate a pot roast with veggies added, enough homemade spaghetti sauce for the family with leftovers, a full recipe of pea or lentil soup, a full recipe of any beans you want to cook. If you let the pot soak with a bit of soap in the water, cleaning is quite easy.
1083632
hmmmmm.... this size would be a tight fit. If you could stack the family tight and tall this would work, but again - a tight fit. I am a pet photographer so this size is perfect. I can fit a dog with it's parents nicely. hope this helps.
724767
Yes. I had 4 toddlers in at once playing. 2 older kids would have plenty of room.
1292703
I use this in my home and the only reason you may not want to use commercially is the size. Plenty big enough for us. One batch makes good amount for 4 to 6 people...maybe a little more.
1777263
My 4 year old fits in it well and should for several more years. She and her brother who is 1 play in it together. I think two 4 yr olds would be pretty crowded.
914414
Yes, the crock is removable, and I believe it would be perfect for a family of four.
1566686
It's the perfect size for a small area. If 4 people are using the table, it can be a bit cramped. If you have less than 4, it's very comfortable.
1162015
I have a 5 year old weighing 35 lbs and a 2 year old weighing 28 lbs, they go in together often. It is spacious enough for your 4 year old!
14511
No, it is good for 1 to 4 people unless u have plenty of time to cook for a larger group.
1354983
Absolutely. It's a perfect size for the whole family. It has been a big hit with the teenagers and grownups in my family.
1471223
Yes. We have four children (ages 16,11,8,6). We also have it in the family room.
2181151
I think itwould big enough ... then again it probably will depend on the specific activity ... but kids have to learn to adjust and share space in my opinion... my 2 cents... good luck
955928
You can fit 4, but I think 2 is ideal. 4 would have a hard time using the space on the paper without being in each other's way.
1930563
No, it's perfect, or at least a very doable size. My littlest one started playing with it when she was 1 1/2. My almost 5 year old still plays with it as well.
2168870
I was worried that the 8-quart was too big for a typical camp group of 4, but I used it to make a stew with biscuits on top and it made only slightly more than 4 people ate. I am happy with the size for 4 people, but think that the 8-quart would also be good for 8 people if you had other things to go with what you made in the dutch oven.
474874
I just bought this one big one, and it can fit about 6 cubed potatoes after you sit the insert in it. You can definitely fit all the veg you need for a family of four in it. As for rice, the insert doesn't go it in, so you can make a lot.
2181152
Yes, for 2 kids its fine. 3 is tight, and 4...can work with minimal supply's.