The best premade Thanksgiving dinners you can order right now

Thanksgiving dinners that save you time

Thanksgiving can sneak up fast, and not everyone has the time or energy to spend days planning a full menu. Luckily, there are plenty of premade holiday feasts you can order that arrive ready to heat and serve.

Whether you want a classic turkey spread, a Southern comfort twist, or a plant-based dinner, these options make hosting easier while still keeping the table festive. Here’s a look at the best ones available right now.

Cracker Barrel (best overall hot and ready option)

Cracker Barrel offers a Heat n’ Serve Holiday Family Meal or Feast that serves 4–10 people and includes sliced oven-roasted turkey breast, turkey gravy, cranberry relish, your choice of 2–3 country sides, rolls, and pie.

Everything is designed for microwave or stovetop reheating only, no oven needed. You can pick it up fully hot and ready to eat on Thanksgiving Day itself, or grab it cold the day before and warm it quickly at home.

Bob Evans

Bob Evans has Farmhouse Feast to-go packages that serve 4–8 people with sliced turkey (or ham), mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green beans, rolls, and pie.

Most locations let you order the entire meal hot and ready for curbside pickup on Thanksgiving Day, or you can take it cold and reheat sides on the stovetop or in the microwave in minutes. You can place your order online or call your nearest restaurant.

Denny’s

Denny’s Turkey & Dressing Dinner Bundle comes with roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and your choice of two sides. Many locations offer hot pickup on Thanksgiving Day, and some even provide delivery in select areas.

It’s an easy, classic option with minimal reheating required if you pick it up hot. Call your local Denny’s early to confirm hot takeout availability.

Buca di Beppo

Buca di Beppo serves a traditional Thanksgiving Feast to-go with sliced white and dark turkey, gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spicy Italian sausage stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. The smaller package feeds about 10 (perfect for leftovers).

They will have it hot and ready for pickup on Thanksgiving when you call ahead and specify the exact time you’ll arrive.

Brio Italian Grille / Bravo! Italian Kitchen

Brio and its sister restaurant, Bravo! offer Thanksgiving to-go packages featuring roasted turkey breast, Italian sausage stuffing, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie. Meals range from small (3–4 people) to large (up to 20).

Both chains provide hot pickup on Thanksgiving Day, just order online or call and tell them you need everything hot and ready to serve.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Maggiano’s carryout Thanksgiving family meal includes sliced turkey with gravy, a pasta course (often four-cheese ravioli), classic sides, and pumpkin praline cheesecake.

It serves about 4–5 people perfectly. Order online or by phone and request hot pickup on Thanksgiving Day; they’re happy to have it boxed and ready the moment you walk in.

Marie Callender’s

Marie Callender’s Thanksgiving Feast to-go comes with sliced turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables, as well as a whole pie.

Many locations offer hot-and-ready pickup right on Thanksgiving. Call your local restaurant a few days ahead to reserve and confirm they can hand it over piping hot.

Popeyes (Cajun Twist)

Popeyes’ pre-cooked Cajun-style turkeys are fully cooked and ready to slice and serve. Pair the turkey with their microwave- or stovetop-friendly sides like mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, Cajun gravy, and biscuits for a flavorful twist on the classic meal.

You can pre-order in person or by phone and pick up hot (or warm it quickly if needed).

Albertsons premade Thanksgiving dinners

Albertsons offers several ready-made holiday meal packages for quick pickup, centered on classic mains and comforting sides. Options often include traditional whole turkey dinners, spiral ham meals, rotisserie boneless turkey for smaller groups, prime rib for a more upscale spread, and regional Cajun turkey.

Typical sides include mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and rolls. You can also order extra sides, appetizers, and bakery desserts like pumpkin pie or charcuterie trays to customize your feast.

Trader Joe’s premade Thanksgiving dinners

Trader Joe’s main options include fully cooked turkey breast, spiral-sliced ham, a vegan stuffed roast, and the popular turkey and stuffing en croute.

Sides range from whipped sweet potatoes and gluten-free or cornbread stuffing to green bean casserole, fresh cranberry sauce, and pre-cut butternut squash. Finish the spread with pumpkin or apple pies plus festive appetizers like turkey cranberry meatballs or Camembert bites.

Local Restaurant Route

In many cities, upscale restaurants and hotel dining rooms often prepare hot, ready-to-eat Thanksgiving meals if you call ahead to inquire about holiday specials.

Pick up the phone, explain you have no working oven, and ask if they can prepare a hot turkey dinner with sides for 4. You’ll be surprised how many places say yes on the day itself.

You can also get sub-sandwiches since Subway introduced three new Thanksgiving subs featuring classic stuffing.

Suggestions for getting a hot ready to serve Thanksgiving meal

Check local barbecue spots since many offer smoked turkeys that stay hot at pickup and often include full meal packages with sides.

Local foodie groups on social media platforms can also be helpful, as people often share menus from restaurants offering cooked holiday meals for pickup or delivery.

Catering companies may keep food hotter than restaurants, but be sure to request hot boxes or chafing dishes to maintain the temperature.

Another option is to use a slow cooker or Instant Pot to keep side dishes like mashed potatoes and gravy warm. You can also check out Arby’s, which often brings back its Deep-Fried Turkey Sandwich and limited-time desserts during the Thanksgiving season.

So, which option sounds like the easiest fit for your holiday plans?

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