17 Alternatives to Cooking Your T-Day Feast (yep, just call or order online!)

November 10, 2020

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Why cook on T-Day? You've got options and one is to relax. We've got you covered with 17 spots that will do the heavy lifting for you. Just order, swing by, and pick it up. Some even deliver to your doorstep. Now that's a holiday.

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1. Costco SOLD OUT

Serves 8

Currently $89.99 ($15 manufacturer's savings through 11/19/20)

A complete Thanksgiving meal in a box...turkey, sides, gravy, and desserts, delivered right to your door! There's no thawing needed as all items cook from frozen. Take advantage of the current manufacturer's coupon and save $15, but be sure to order online before November 17th to ensure Thanksgiving delivery. (Due to the perishable nature of the items, they don't ship over the weekend).

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2. H-E-B

Serves 4-8

Starting at $69.99

Let H-E-B do the cooking on Thanksgiving so you can have a safe, stress-free, and mess-free holiday. You can place your order starting on November 16th which include favorites like spiraled ham & roasted turkey. Meals come with all the traditional sides like creamy mashed potatoes, savory cornbread stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, turkey gravy, and tangy cranberry sauce. Meals are available for curbside pickup or home delivery.

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3. Boston Market

Serves 4-12

Prices Vary By Market

Boston Market has chilled their fully cooked, complete meals and a la carte sides, so they’re ready when you are. Order your favorites ahead of time online and pick it up (or have it delivered!) the week of Thanksgiving. Their online instructions make it easy to warm up your Thanksgiving meal for the fam to enjoy.

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4. ShopRite

Serves 15

$149.99

For just $10 per person, you can serve up Shoprite's "Friendsgiving Feast" that feeds a crowd of 15 and includes 2 entrees, 6 sides, and an apple pie. If you have a smaller crowd this year, place an a la carte order for entrees or sides, like their white cheddar mac and cheese (which looks like a hit for all ages at the dinner table!)

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5. Buca di Beppo

Serves 4-6

Starting at $63.99

Pre-order is open for Buca di Beppo's Thanksgiving packages while supplies last. The bonus? Their meals can be picked up hot OR cold! They're offering all of the traditional Thanksgiving eats...plus, you can add their classic Italian dishes to make it a larger feast! (Cold packages are available for pick up between Nov. 23rd- 25th. Hot packages are available for pick up Nov. 25th & 26th)

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6. Thrive Market

Serves up to 4

$40.74 (currently 33% off)

Skipping the turkey? Going vegan this Thanksgiving has never been easier with a 'Very Vegan Thanksgiving Kit' from Thrive Market. It's packed with all the pantry staples you’ll need to whip up a cruelty-free feast while taking the guesswork out of serving a satisfying and vegan holiday meal.

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7. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Serves 4-10

Packages Start at $74.99

The Cracker Barrel Heat n' Serve Feast or Family Dinners go from oven to table in 2 hours, so you can spend more time with friends and family around the table and less time in the kitchen. You can also order a la carte pies, sides, and even their peach tea. Right now you'll get a FREE $10 Bonus Card when ordering a Thanksgiving Heat n' Serve Family Dinner and schedule your pick up on 11/23 or 11/24.

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8. Bob Evans

Serves 1-12

Package Prices Vary

Get a hot, family size Thanksgiving meal to go starting November 12th! Included is a family-size portion of their slow-roasted turkey & dressing, family-sized mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, buttered corn, cranberry relish, a whole pie, and nine freshly baked rolls. You can also pre-order their Thanksgiving Family Feast and customize a dinner that's packed cold and ready to heat!

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9. Blue Apron

Serves up to 8

Package Prices Vary

Holiday boxes are a first for Blue Apron this year and they've decided to go all-in, partnering with award-winning Chef Edouardo Jordan. Order their complete turkey dinner or their mix & match option if you'd like to customizer. Each box is built to serve up to 8 people (or for you to have leftovers). Bonus: you can even order a wine bundle to compliment your meal, all shipped to your door the week of November 23rd.

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10. Giant Eagle

Serves up to 6

$59.99

The Chefs at Giant Eagle have put together a menu of classic Thanksgiving turkey and sides for you and your fam to enjoy. Choose between a whole turkey or a tender turkey breast for a full dinner complete with delicious seasonal sides. Be sure to order by November 15th, so you can pick up your order November 22nd through the 25th.

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11. Williams Sonoma

Serves up to 12

Packages Start at $179.99

Let Martha Stewart handle Thanksgiving dinner! Williams Sonoma has partnered with the renowned culinary and lifestyle icon to bring her signature holiday menu to your table. This complete dinner contains everyone's harvest favorites, from a fresh free-range Willie Bird turkey to five side dishes and apple cranberry crisp. It's just one of more than a dozen Thanksgiving dinner delivery options they are offering this year.

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12. Denny's

Serves up to 4

$40-$50 (prices vary by market)

To make Thanksgiving easier than ever, Denny's is whipping up entire Thanksgiving dinners that include sliced turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, broccoli, or southwest creamed corn plus another side of your choice. Don't forget to add their yummy pecan pie to your order!

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13. HelloFresh

Serves 4-10

Starting at $16.00 Per Person

Their Thanksgiving feast is back! This one you'll have to cook, BUT you get all of the ingredients and step-by-step recipes to make a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without stepping foot in the grocery store. Be sure to order by November 19th (and keep in mind their turkeys take 4 days to thaw).

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14. Omaha Steaks

Serves up to 6

$159.99

Build your Thanksgiving meal online and have it shipped right to your door from Omaha Steaks. Their easy to navigate website allows you to choose and customize your family favorites from twelve selections like a basted turkey or spiral sliced ham and sides that include a green bean casserole or cauliflower gratin. Their ready to cook turkey and ham take all the prep work off of your hands and provide instructions and tools that take the guesswork out of prep!

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15. Maggiano's

Serves 4-6

$179.99

Maggiano's is offering a carryout Thanksgiving package that includes traditional roasted turkey and smoked ham plus some of the Italian dishes they're known for like ravioli and meatballs. Their package is available for pickup from November 24th through the 26th, and your order must be placed by 8:00 p.m. the night prior to pick-up. (meals picked up prior to November 26th, will be prepared and packaged cold to warm up at your convenience)

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16. Marie Callender's

Serves up to 8

Packages start at $119.99

Select Marie Callender's restaurants are serving up five different Thanksgiving to-go options. Their pre-made dinner comes frozen and takes about 3 hours of cook time, but that’s nothing when all you have to do is pop it in the oven! Estimated wait times for Wednesday pick-ups are 30 minutes or less. Thanksgiving Day pick-ups have estimated wait times of an hour or more as an FYI.

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17. Publix

Serves 7-18

Package Prices Vary

Whether your feast is big or small, Publix has you covered with a fully cooked turkey dinner and pre-made sides like mashed potatoes with gravy and their marshmallow delight. You'll have to heat up some of the items, but the hard work has already been done! (48 hours advanced notice is required for each package)

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