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Cooking an entire Thanksgiving turkey is a big task that takes lots of time and effort. If you want to skip the hassle and enjoy a stress-free holiday consider ordering a pre-cooked turkey instead. There are many great options for purchasing ready-to-eat turkeys from grocery stores, restaurants caterers, online retailers, and local farms.
Grocery Store Deli Counters
Check the deli counter at your local supermarket or wholesale club. Stores like Costco, Sam’s Club Kroger Safeway, and Albertsons sell whole roasted turkeys and heat-and-serve turkey breasts for the holidays. Lead times and availability vary by location, so call ahead to order. These pre-cooked turkeys typically cost $2.99-$5.99 per pound.
Getting an already cooked turkey from the grocery store lets you also easily pick up side dishes, desserts, and anything else needed for Thanksgiving.
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods offers complete Thanksgiving catering packages. You can order mains like sliced oven-roasted turkey breast and sides like mashed potatoes green beans, cornbread stuffing, and more. Prices start at $49.99 for a Turkey Feast for 2. Delivery is available in select areas.
Browse their Thanksgiving catering menu online and place an order at least 48 hours in advance for pickup at your nearest Whole Foods.
Boston Market
Boston Market sells whole oven-roasted turkeys starting at $54.99. You can also order individual turkey breast meals starting at $12.99. Complete meals with sides like mashed potatoes, cornbread, cranberries, and veggie stuffing can be ordered online for convenient pickup or delivery.
With over 450 locations, there’s likely a Boston Market near you that sells ready-made Thanksgiving turkeys.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel’s Heat & Serve Turkey Breast Feast feeds up to 5 people for $54.99. The meal includes two carved turkey breasts, gravy, cornbread dressing, cranberry relish, choice of sides, rolls, and pies. Just heat and serve for a hassle-free Thanksgiving dinner. Order online for pickup.
HoneyBaked Ham
Despite the name, HoneyBaked Ham also offers delicious fully-cooked whole turkeys. Prices range from $56-$150 depending on size. Choose roasted, smoked, or Cajun turkey. Place your order online early, since the pre-cooked turkeys ship frozen.
Harry & David
For premium gourmet turkey, Harry & David provides fully cooked, oven-roasted Diestel turkeys starting at $139.99. Complete Turkey Dinner Feasts with sides are also available starting at $199.99 for 4-6 people. Order online for nationwide delivery.
Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks has ready-to-heat fully cooked turkeys infused with brown sugar and honey. Options include whole turkeys ($99.99), turkey breasts ($59.99), and boneless breasts ($49.99). They ship in an insulated cooler to your doorstep.
D’Artagnan
For organic, free-range turkeys, browse D’Artagnan’s selection of cooked organic whole turkeys ($149.99), breasts ($89.99) and Feast of the Seven Fishes ($179.99). Order by the specified deadline for delivery in time for Thanksgiving.
Local Restaurants
Many local restaurants sell complete Thanksgiving take-out meals. Call ahead to order a cooked turkey dinner from places like Boston Market, Cracker Barrel, Bob Evans, or a family-owned restaurant near you.
Local Farms & Butchers
Check out local food providers like family farms, butcher shops, and farmer’s markets. Many will cook fresh turkeys to order for Thanksgiving. Support your local community and get a delicious holiday centerpiece.
The Benefits of Ordering Pre-Cooked
Here are some of the top reasons to order an already cooked turkey instead of roasting your own for Thanksgiving:
- Saves oven space for sides
- Provides peace of mind – no worrying about undercooking
- Skips the work of prepping and cooking at home
- Allows more time to focus on other meal components
- Offers portion control with smaller turkey breast options
- Grants convenience with restaurant take-out or delivery
This year, give yourself a break and order a pre-cooked turkey. Then relax and enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with less stress and effort.
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How to place a catering order
1. Browse our menus and add your selections to your cart. 2. Choose a pickup window that’s convenient for you. 3. On the day of your reservation window, head in-store to pick up.
Where to Order a Thanksgiving Meal if You Don’t Feel Like Cooking
FAQ
Can you buy a fully cooked turkey for Thanksgiving?
Whole Foods sells Thanksgiving meals with a whole cooked turkey, stuffing, and a bunch of typical thanksgiving sides. You have to order it a bit in advance and it’s expensive, though.
Can you buy ready cooked turkeys?
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Does Costco sell cooked Thanksgiving turkeys?
The Costco Turkey
Costco sells both frozen and fully cooked turkeys ahead of the big day, along with a variety of other meats (who doesn’t love options).
Who is selling cooked Thanksgiving dinner?
Kroger. Kroger offers Thanksgiving meal bundles for 4-10 people. These bundles include turkey, ham, or both, alongside various sides and pies. The meals are pre-cooked and only require reheating.
Where can I buy a precooked Turkey for Thanksgiving?
These restaurants and stores, including Cracker Barrel, Boston Market, and Fred Meyer, offer complete Thanksgiving carryout feasts with everything from the turkey to the pies. Or you could always go with a precooked turkey for Thanksgiving, and then take care of the homemade Thanksgiving sides yourself.
Where can I buy a full cooked turkey?
California-based Willie Bird ranch offers fully cooked turkeys, shipped chilled through Williams Sonoma. Choose from 3 sizes (7-10 pounds up to 13-16 pounds, depending on how many people you’re serving). From mail-order options to local stores like Walmart, Cracker Barrel, Publix and Popeyes, we found the best turkeys for 2023.
Can I buy a precooked Turkey?
You can even order precooked Thanksgiving turkeys or a turducken that’s already stuffed (with a duck and a chicken) and ready to be cooked. And if there’s a particular type of turkey you’re after or a specific size you need for a large or small group, your best bet is to order your turkey online today and freeze it for the big day.