What are your plans for your family’s Thanksgiving meal? Some people cook everything from scratch. Some people buy a mixture of canned and fresh products. There are a lot of different options. Have you ever considered pre-purchasing a meal and then just heating it up on the big day? This is a great option for those who may have health issues, or people who want to spend most of their time with the people who are visiting. Really, the reasons are not important.

I took a look at several grocers who are offering customers a full meal for as little as two people all the way up to twelve guests. Costs are as little as $39.99 all the way up to $299.99. Here’s a closer look.

Thanksgiving Meals – Pre-Made

Festival Foods – Meals start at $69.99

$69.99

• 4 lbs Sliced Turkey OR 4 lbs Sliced Baked Ham
• 2 lbs Old-Fashioned Stuffing
• 4 lbs Real Mashed Potatoes
• 2 lbs Gravy
• 2 lbs Creamy Green Bean Casserole
• 1 lb Cranberry Orange Relish
• 12 Dinner Rolls
• Serves 6

$69.99

• 3 lbs sliced Beef Brisket
• 2 lbs Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
• 2 lbs Creamy Coleslaw
• 2 lbs Baked Beans
• 12 Dinner Rolls
• Serves 4

$129.99

• Tender Cooked Whole Turkey (approx 12-14 lbs) OR 6 lbs Sliced Baked Ham
• 3 lbs Old-Fashioned Stuffing
• 6 lbs Real Mashed Potatoes -3 lbs Gravy
• 3 lbs Creamy Green Bean Casserole
• 2 1/2 lbs Glazed Carrots
• 3 lbs Cranberry Orange Relish
• 24 Dinner Rolls
• Serves 10

Fresh Thyme – Holiday Meal for 6-8 people, $99.99. Included in the meal:

• Jaindl smoked turkey (10 lbs)
• Cornbread & sausage stuffing
• Loaded mashed potatoes
• Turkey gravy
• Cranberry relish
• Creamed corn
• Roasted rainbow carrots
• Serves 6-8 guests. Reserve with our Deli department or pick up in stores starting 10/28, while supplies last.

Hy-Vee – Has pre-made meal bundles for 2-12 people, starting at $39.99 all the way up to a Prime Rib dinner for 12 for $299.99. There are many options to choose from so I won’t list them all, but I will post a comparable meal to the other stores.

$69.99

• Choose between tender sliced pit ham (2.5–2.75 lbs.) or juicy boneless turkey breast (2.5–2.75 lbs.)
• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Two additional large sides of your choice:
  • White Cheddar Macaroni
  • Yellow Mac & Cheese
  • Green bean Casserole
  • Cranberry Relish
  • Cranberry Walnut Slaw
  • Sweet Potato Bake
  • Buttered Sweet Corn
  • Sage Bread Dressing
  • Apple Waldorf Salad
• 16 oz. of savory beef or turkey gravy
• Four dinner rolls.
• You can also add additional sides for as low as $3.99 per side
• Serves 4

Metro Market (click here) /Pick ‘n Save (click here) – Two different meals available:

$79.99

Ham Dinner Includes:

• Fully Cooked Glazed Spiral Ham, 8-10 lbs
• Mashed Potatoes, 3 lbs
• Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 2 lbs
• Green Bean Casserole, 3 lbs
• Creamed Spinach, 2 lbs
• Cranberry Orange Relish, 1 lb
• Spinach Artichoke Dip, 1 lb

Turkey Dinner Includes:

• Butterball Turkey, 10-12 lbs
• Mashed Potatoes, 3 lbs
• Mashed Sweet Potatoes, 2 lbs
• Green Bean Casserole, 3 lbs
• Sage Dressing, 2 lbs
• Turkey Gravy, 2 lbs
• Cranberry Orange Relish, 1 lb
• Spinach Artichoke Dip, 1 lb

Meijer – In 2025, Meijer sold a ready-made Deluxe Turkey Dinner for $59.99 from the deli, with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole and cranberries. They have not yet announced the price and availability for 2026. Watch this space!

Planning on doing your own cooking for Thanksgiving 2026? I’ve got a post about that, too! Thanksgiving 2026 – Which Wisconsin Grocery Store has the Best Deals?

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