What are we most grateful for on Thanksgiving Day? The food to stuff our face with, the heirloom cookware we use, and the kitchen gadgets that make it all possible, of course. But is that all? Where are your manners? You’ve forgotten the host or chef who makes the feasting possible? If you are the considerate cook in your family who each year labors away in the kitchen for seven hours (or more) to prep for a delectable Thanksgiving dinner, we give you our sincerest salute. You are the greatest gift of all. But may we suggest you take a break from cooking this year and consider Thanksgiving meal delivery?
We’re not saying you shouldn’t cook! You’re an amazing cook, and it’s a holiday all about appreciation, after all. But don’t lie, this year you’d love a simpler grocery list and a lighter load on Thanksgiving day. And it’s all possible because these great food delivery services can bring an entire pre-made feast—or just the bird, or just the sides—straight to your door. From cornbread to pumpkin pie to turkey, it’s everything minus the headache, giving you extra time to be in the great company of family or friends, or Thanksgiving movies and shows.
Just think about it. And preview your Thanksgiving nourishment with these 16 meal delivery options below. Why not relax a little and indulge in a Thanksgiving spread that is only a click away? You might need to get creative with the oven space, but honestly, it’s a lot easier to just pop the meals in and then dig in. One more thing to be thankful for.
Williams Sonoma
The Thanksgiving icon is truly Williams Sonoma. While we love the orange cranberry sauce and cornbread mix, there’s so much more potential to be unlocked. For the whole shebang—turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie—order from Williams Sonoma. Its turkeys are free-range.
Order From $79.95, willams-sonoma.com
Harry & David
Harry & David is so much more than its famous Moose Munch. This feast includes a whole turkey or ham, traditional sides like apple sausage stuffing and creamy Brussels sprouts, finishing touches of cranberry sauce and gravy, and a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
Order From $44.99, harryanddavid.com
Goldbelly
Can’t make it down South for some your sides? No worries, Goldbelly has ’em. Can’t make a pitstop in the heart of Pennsylvania’s farm country to pick up a pie? Goldbelly sells it. Can’t run up to the Cape for a side of lobster mac and cheese? Yep, Goldbelly. And from deep fried turkeys in Dallas to turduckens in New Orleans, there is a feast of options from all over the country.
Order From $59.00, goldbelly.com
Willie Bird Turkeys
These free-range turkeys from Willie Bird Farm come in a range of options. Choose one that’s organic or not, pre-brined or bare, smoked, pre-roasted, or uncooked.
Order From $79.95, williams-sonoma.com
Burgers’ Smokehouse
You can’t go wrong with this top-rated turkey. It comes pre-cooked, so all you have to do is thaw, unwrap, and heat up. If you’re handling the full meal, don’t sweat it. You can order sides like sweet potato casserole and desserts like Southern pecan pie from the smokehouse as well.
Order From $79.99, smokehouse.com
Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks understands the importance of poultry on Thanksgiving, giving a few turkey options to choose from, but you can also opt for a ham or prime roast dinner. Accompaniments include roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie.
Order From $85, omahasteaks.com
The Honey Baked Ham Company
If your family prefers ham over turkey, the Honey Baked Ham Company has you covered. The premium pork, slowly roasted and topped with a sweet and crunchy glaze, is ready to go once it’s thawed and at room temperature, so you don’t even have to heat it up. Not only does Honey Baked offer quarter, half, and whole sizes, it also has several side and dessert selections to round out the meal.
Order From $39.99, honeybaked.com
Whole Foods + Amazon Prime
A delivery story can’t be complete without the reigning champs of mail order. Because yes, if you are a Prime member then you can get just about everything you need for Thanksgiving dropped smack on your doorstep. Spare the trip to Whole Foods and instead get all of the ingredients you might need, including a turkey, to your house. Sorry, you still have to do all the prep and cook work, though.
Order Prices vary, primenow.amazon.com
Fresh Direct
Hate being overwhelmed with too many options? Relatable. Thankfully, Fresh Direct offers just enough choices for you to put together a Thanksgiving dinner, from pre-cooked sides to family-sized mac and cheese to turkey breast, that starts at only $10.99 a plate. And as the name suggests, the food is guaranteed to arrive quickly in fresh condition.
Order From $10.99, freshdirect.com
HelloFresh
If you know you’ll go crazy for a classic roast turkey or a crunchy peppercorn-crusted beef tenderloin on Thanksgiving, then let HelloFresh handle it for you. You’ll also get some really luscious sides, like apple ginger crisp and Ciabatta stuffing, as well as cranberry brie crostini as dessert for a final touch.
Order From $18.99, hellofresh.com
Blue Apron
Leave it to Blue Apron to deliver your Thanksgiving feast. Aside from staples like butter roasted turkey or mashed potatoes, it also offers add-ons like truffle and parmesan knots or walnut breadcrumbs for the carb-addicted, and butternut squash and spinach risotto for your vegetarian guests.
Order From $7.99, blueapron.com
Perini Ranch Steakhouse
How about we switch it up? Instead of another bird this year, let’s take you out to West Texas (metaphorically of course) and enjoy some cowboy cookery. From their ranch in Buffalo Gap, Texas, Perini Ranch express ships out fully cooked, perfect medium rare smoked tenderloins. And since the smoked tenderloin is actually better at room temperature, you don’t even have to waste oven space on it. Just let it thaw, slice it, and serve.
Order $155.00, periniranch.com
DoorDash
You might trust your local restaurants more, so stick to a food delivery service like DoorDash that gives vast flexibility for you to order from the best restaurants near you. Whichever city you live in, the options go beyond turkeys or hams or Brussels sprouts. You can even order and get meals delivered on Thanksgiving Day; just be sure the restaurants are not closed.
Order Prices vary, doordash.com
Instacart
Feeding a crowd of guests usually gets the host worrying over budget. So consider low-cost Thanksgiving meal options from grocery chains near you, like Costo, Target, Eataly, or Morton Williams. Better yet, Instacart allows you to browse all these stores online and order their variety of cooked fixings the same day or pre-scheduled. Be sure you check out the liquor stores as well for Thanksgiving booze.
Order Prices vary, instacart.com
Magic Kitchen
Build your own Thanksgiving dinner feast with Magic Kitchen and its array of selections. Or, try out its curated meals such as Italian Holiday Dinner, Tex-Mex Holiday Meal, and a pack of sides with no turkey for those who really like the process of stuffing and roasting the big bird on their own. Or skipping it altogether. It truly is magic.
Order From $24.99, magickitchen.com
GrubHub
GrubHub is here for you, and your stomach, with its annual Thanksgiving delivery. This year’s lineup hasn’t been unveiled yet, but we’re pretty sure it’ll be just like a regular day on GrubHub. So if you’re in the mood for something unconventional on Turkey Day, opt for a nearby Chinese restaurant or the national favorite Shake Shack. GrubHub even breaks down restaurants into different sections based on their cuisine, so you can get a Thanksgiving meal that is personalized to your tastes in 3, 2, 1.
Order Prices Vary, grubhub.com
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