My son who lives here is a culinary arts major, Im sure he intends to help cook. My younger grown son and hubby always pitch in on the appetizers. My dil who doesnt live here has agreed to cook one of my turkeys (yes it takes two of the biggest I can find lol) bc my oven simply cannot accommadate 2 turkeys at once, altho I will have to brine both b/c she's not an experienced cook. Clean up.... thats probably going to fall largely on my shoulders, altho the kids will be expected to pitch in somewhat and I'm sure hubby would be willing to assist with dishes (we have a dishwasher for cryin out loud lol).