Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and you know what that means: Food, family, fun, Black Friday deals, and, of course, a little good ol’ family dysfunction and hours in the kitchen cooking. While we can’t help with the family dysfunction part, we can definitely help save you a few hours in the kitchen. Toss that turkey baster and opt-in to a Thanksgiving meal delivery service that will deliver a delicious Thanksgiving spread right to your door. As someone who doesn’t love cooking, I tried one of these services last year and it was incredible. All I had to do was heat and serve the prepared turkey and sides of my choosing. The Thanksgiving dinner was not only delicious, but it saved me loads of time, money and the inevitable cooking catastrophe that occurs every year thanks to having four stove burners, the oven, an air fryer and a microwave going simultaneously.
Considering Thanksgiving meal costs are on the rise again this year, a full Thanksgiving meal delivery kit delivered to your door may be more economical than shopping and cooking everything on your own. It was for me! And there’s more good news: There’s a meal kit for every budget, dietary need and level of kitchen skills, so get ready to be wowed by this list of the best Thanksgiving meal kits of 2023.
If you want to serve a Thanksgiving dinner that looks like you’ve been prepping and cooking for days, then Omaha Steaks’ Cozy Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner is what you need. Get this yummy sugar and honey whole-basted 10-pound turkey delivered to your door ready to cook (cooking bag and pop-up timer included), or should we say, ready to fill your house with the wonderful smell of roasting turkey. Instead of spending the next few hours prepping and cooking sides, you get to sit back, relax and wait for the timer to go off, signaling the turkey is ready to rest while you heat the fully cooked sides, including roasted mashed potatoes, steakhouse broccoli and cauliflower gratin, green beans in butter sauce, pumpkin pie and individual baguettes with garlic butter. This is about as easy as a “home-cooked” Thanksgiving meal can get, and at the discounted price of $165 it will be hard to beat this price, especially with the quality ingredients Omaha Steaks is known for. Serves 6-8 people. Order by November 17, 2023.
- Complete Thanksgiving meal
- Sides are heat-and-eat
- Great price
- You’ll have to cook the Turkey
Blue Apron
I am a huge fan of Blue Apron meal delivery in general. The recipes are always delicious, the ingredients are high-quality and the directions are easy to follow. Blue Apron’s Classic Thanksgiving Box will arrive packed with recipes for a butter-roasted turkey breast, homemade garlic and herb gravy, fresh cranberry sauce, roasted Brussels sprouts and white cheddar mashed potatoes, plus apple crumb pie. This meal delivery kit is goof-proof and hits all the most beloved parts of the Thanksgiving meal. Serves 6 to 8 people. Order by 12/3/2023
- Complete Thanksgiving meal for 6-8 people
- Easy step-by-step directions
- Vegetarian options
- You’ll have to do some cooking
Harry & David
If the thought of prepping and cooking makes you break out in hives, then this complete heat-and-eat dinner from Harry and David is the answer. The meal includes an all-natural brined and fully cooked 10-pound turkey, classic turkey gravy and spiced cranberry chutney, seasoned apple sausage stuffing, green beans sautéed with sliced almonds in black truffle oil, brown sugar sweet potatoes, and a pumpkin cheesecake. Arrives frozen and will need to thaw two to three days before reheating and serving, so order no later than November 17th with express shipping!
- Fully cooked
- Serve 6-8 people
- Trusted gourmet brand
Hello Fresh
While Hello Fresh offers a great Thanksgiving meal kit, it also offers up a seriously spectacular non-traditional beef tenderloin meal with all the traditional Thanksgiving sides. This meal kit comes with peppercorn-crusted beef tenderloin with sherry thyme jus, creamy garlic and sour cream mashed potatoes, brioche stuffing, classic gravy, garlic green beans with candied pecans, and for dessert, an apple-crisp with cinnamon pecan crumble. Um, YUM!
- Great for a small group (4-6)
- Reasonably priced
- Complete meal kit
- You’ll have to cook the meal yourself
- Turkey lovers may not be so thankful
Goldbelly
If a Turducken (Turkey stuffed with boneless duck and boneless chicken) is what your family needs to turn Thanksgiving into a lip-smacking good extravaganza, then look no further than Herbert’s (pronounced “A-Bears”) Turducken with cajun pork cornbread stuffing. Hebert’s has been mastering the art of stuffed deboned chickens and turduckens since 1984 and has gained quite the cult following. This fowl masterpiece arrives fully cooked on dry ice so you’ll need to give it three days to thaw. Serves 10-15 people. Order by November 17th.
- Super fun twist on traditional turkey
- Fully cooked
- Serves 10 -15 people
- May be spicy for some
- Needs a few days to thaw
Williams Sonoma
If cooking the turkey is the easy part for you, let William-Sonoma help with all the sides. This ultimate sides bundle feeds up to 12 people and includes eight 64oz sides: Yukon Gold Potato & Cheese Gratin, Maple Squash Au Gratin, Mushroom and Herb Stuffing, Smoked Gouda Creamed Spinach, Cauliflower Risotto, Bacon Mac and Cheese, Green Bean Almondine and Corn Pudding. The kit also includes 16oz portions of cranberry relish and classic turkey gravy.
William-Sonoma has quite a few delectable Thanksgiving meal options and add-ons with varying price points, so even if you’re just looking for inspiration, it’s worth a visit to the website.
- Gourmet sides
- Heat and eat
- Large portions (12 servings)
- Turkey not included
- Pricey
Gary Rose is a lifestyle connoisseur who celebrates the art of living well. She explores topics ranging from travel and fashion to home decor and culinary delights. Gary’s passion for aesthetics extends to her hobbies, which include photography and interior design.
