The best places to order Thanksgiving dinner online in 2026

Best overall prepared Thanksgiving dinner: Harry & David

The Valued verdict: It's not just gift baskets and chocolate towers at Harry & David — you can order an entire Thanksgiving spread from the specialty foods retailer. Its delectable, ready-to-heat Gourmet Turkey Feast includes a fully cooked and brined turkey among traditional sides and, of course, dessert.Other options on the menu include classic gravy, sourdough cornbread sausage stuffing, black truffle and onion green beans, brown sugar sweet potatoes, spiced cranberry chutney, and pumpkin cheesecake.

Best for regional and specialty variety: Goldbelly

The Valued verdict: Goldbelly partners with restaurants nationwide and ships food directly to your door. It's curated the best and tastiest in Thanksgiving eats from full dinner kits to one-off mains — including a legendary Turducken — apps, sides, desserts, and pies. Supporting local businesses while eating deliciously is not a bad way to spend the holiday.

Best budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner: Omaha Steaks

The Valued verdict: Online butcher Omaha Steaks lets you easily build your own Thanksgiving dinner, with customizable packages of ready-to-heat holiday favorites for a hearty meal. You can order a juicy centerpiece protein (Omaha Steaks is one of the best meat delivery services), or supplement a home-cooked turkey with the brand's à la carte side dishes and desserts. See all your choices here.

Best Thanksgiving dinner for classic foodies: Williams Sonoma

The Valued verdict: From single side dishes to an entire meal for 14, Williams Sonoma has you covered, especially if you're looking for a Norman Rockwell-esque Thanksgiving. If your family is full of foodies, theBuild Your Own Thanksgiving Dinner from Williams Sonoma is a decadent bet. You'll be able to customize your Thanksgiving sides, to be served around the centerpiece Willie Bird whole turkey.

Best specialty appetizers: Boarderie

The Valued verdict: If you're planning on preparing most of the feast yourself, the last thing you probably want to think about is snacks and apps to keep the hungry crowd at bay while dinner cooks. Boarderie offers an easy solution: expertly crafted and pre-arranged charcuterie boards delivered overnight to your door. All you have to do is unwrap the platters and serve. It's no wonder the brand has been named one of Oprah's favorite things several years in a row. For Thanksgiving, Boarderie offers fall-festive platters it says is capable of serving up to 12. Though, after trying it ourselves, we think it could stretch much, much further, especially with a major feast on the horizon. See all your choices here.

Best plant-based options: Whole Foods

The Valued verdict: If you have a Whole Foods nearby, you can take advantage of their pre-made Thanksgiving feasts. The Classic Feast includes all the traditional Thanksgiving fare — turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and more. For a truly luxurious meal, the Thanksgiving Extravaganza also includes extras like appetizer platters and deviled eggs.

For vegan friends, the plant-based meal for two includes mushroom-stuffed puff pastry as the main and assortments of fresh vegetables and soup for the side. It's tricky to find plant-based Thanksgiving options, so it's a definite plus for anyone who avoids meat or animal products.

Other Thanksgiving meal options worth considering

Best last-minute option: Instacart

The Valued verdict: Instacart is a grocery delivery service that you can use to lessen the burden of Thanksgiving dinner. If you're cooking all or part of the meal, you can place a grocery order for delivery and skip shopping in person yourself — often one of the biggest headaches of Thanksgiving prep. There's even a feature that allows you to automatically add the ingredients for certain NYT Cooking recipes directly to your cart.

Second, you can buy prepared foods straight from your local supermarket. The variety will depend on your local stores, but you can reliably find fresh roasted chickens, prepared sides, and a plethora of desserts. Orders can be placed same-day, so it's a great option if you've realized last-minute that you forgot a staple like cranberry sauce or gravy.

Best for guided cooking: HelloFresh

The Valued verdict: HelloFresh subscribers have two options for help with this year's Thanksgiving feast. First, you can add Thanksgiving-inspired recipes, such as Maple-Rosemary Roasted Half Chicken or Turkey Cutlets with Garlic Sage Gravy, to your boxes for the weeks of November 15 and November 22. Or, you can opt for à la carte prepared options through the HelloFresh Market, including an Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for 8 to 10 people. Other options include apple crisp with cinnamon pecan crumble and classic mashed potatoes and gravy.

When to order Thanksgiving dinner for 2026

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Because pre-made meals rely heavily on strict shipping windows and limited kitchen prep capacity, waiting until the week of the holiday will severely limit your choices.

• Shipping cutoffs: Mail-order services like Williams Sonoma (November 20) and Harry & David (November 22) require orders to be placed days in advance to account for transit time.

• Local pickup cutoffs: Whole Foods and supermarket pickups typically close around November 25, though prime pickup slots (like the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) fill up weeks ahead.

• Thawing and prep: Most mail-order turkeys and feasts arrive frozen or chilled. Always check the merchant's instructions to ensure your centerpiece has enough time to thaw safely in the refrigerator before heating.

How much does a prepared Thanksgiving dinner cost?

Prepared Thanksgiving meals range significantly based on head count and where you're ordering from.

• Small households (2-4 people): Compact bundles and à la carte options generally range from $40 to $140, averaging roughly $30-$35 per person.

• Medium gatherings (5-7 people): QA tricky middle-ground size where you typically have to step up to a standard 8-person feast or combine a main protein with extra sides. Expect to pay between $110 and $190, averaging about $22-$27 per person.

• Large gatherings (8-20 people): Comprehensive, all-inclusive meals from gourmet delivery services like Harry & David or high-end grocers range from $240 to well over $500, coming out to roughly $20-$30 per person depending on the luxury extras included.