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Consider making the holidays easier on yourself by ordering a precooked feast with all the trimmings to heat at home. We’ve rounded up tasty options from a variety of stores to suit almost any dietary preferences and a range of budgets. You’ll find vegan fare, gluten-free options and more from local grocery stores such as PCC and Marlene’s Market & Deli.
Get your turkey roasted or smoked, or choose a spiral ham or prime rib. If you are deciding to pick up your feast at the last minute, Ken’s Market has a complete premade dinner available at its deli with no preorder necessary for meals serving 12 or less. Gobble, gobble!
1. Plum Bistro
Plum Bistro in Seattle’s Capitol Hill is bringing back its beloved plant-based Thanksgiving feast for 2024! For $230, enjoy a fully prepared, vegan holiday dinner for 5–6 people, featuring a maple-glazed smoked holiday roast, their famous “Mac & Yease,” Grandaddy’s southern green beans and potatoes, cornbread stuffing, a salted caramel apple pie and more. Order online now through Monday, Nov. 25 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. Prefer dining in? Text 206-880-8000 to reserve your spot, but hurry — space is limited, and reservations fill up fast.
2. Bonnie Rae Fine Foods + Catering
Let Bonnie Rae Fine Foods + Catering handle your Thanksgiving feast this year with their curated meal kits. Choose from traditional favorites like roast turkey or mix it up with sides and desserts made from farm-fresh, Pacific Northwest ingredients. Full kits are available for $340 and will be ready for delivery on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The kit includes simple reheating instructions so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the holiday. Bonus: Part of your purchase supports Westside Baby, a local organization helping children in need. Order by Nov. 22.
3. Turkey A-Go-Go from Lisa Dupar Catering
Lisa Dupar Catering’s annual Turkey A-Go-Go is here to make your Thanksgiving stress-free with a gourmet twist. Choose from packages that serve 6 to 14 guests, starting at $510 and featuring Dupar specialties like Southern-style roast turkey, sweet potato soufflé, Pacific Northwest mushroom and sausage stuffing, and peanut butter pie. Orders must be placed by noon on Thursday, Nov. 21 and can be picked up by 11:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28. With only limited availability, don’t wait to secure your feast — call 425-881-3250 or send an email to reserve your meal today.
4. Jack’s BBQ
Jack’s BBQ is ready to make your Thanksgiving extra special with their smoked turkey and delicious homemade sides. Reserve your bird by purchasing a $50 ticket, which acts as a deposit. Choose from two options: a Hot and Ready smoked turkey ($14 per pound) available for pickup on Thanksgiving morning, or a Take & Bake turkey ($12 per pound) available on Nov. 26 and 27 for you to finish in your oven. Sides like roasted garlic mashed potatoes and apple sage stuffing, plus pies including pecan and chocolate buttermilk are also available. Place your order early and pick your preferred time.
5. Safeway
Safeway has a new Signature Café Holiday Dinner Kit for $69.99 for 2024. The kit has everything you need for a classic Thanksgiving meal including a roast turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, homestyle stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce — all ready to heat and serve. Available in-store only and subject to availability, this kit is perfect for a hassle-free holiday. Hurry in to your local Safeway to grab yours while supplies last!
6. Marlene’s Market & Deli
Marlene’s Market and Deli's offers both a traditional and a gluten-free option for their Thanksgiving Dinner for Two kits. Enjoy turkey breast, cranberry orange chutney, smashed potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie — no substitutions, but all of your holiday essentials are covered. Both kits are $56.99. Orders start on Oct. 29 and sell out fast, so be sure to call or stop by in-store. Pickups are available on Tuesday, Nov. 26 or Wednesday, Nov. 27 after 10 a.m. Call the Federal Way location at 253-839-0933, or Tacoma at 253-472-4080, to reserve your meal today.
7. Albertsons
Albertsons makes Thanksgiving easy with their fully-prepared Thanksgiving main dishes, sides and desserts, which you can order a-la-carte. Prices ranges from Idahoan homestyle mashed potatoes for $2.99 for a eight ounce family serving, to a ten-pound Signature Select spiral sliced ham for $34.90. You can order online or in-store Nov. 1–20, but act fast — supplies are limited. Choose from a variety of meals, including options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets. Pickup starts Nov. 16 with the convenience of their “DriveUp & Go” service, or you can opt for delivery from 8 a.m.–10 p.m. (fees vary). Simply visit the Albertsons website, use their mobile app or stop by the deli counter to place your order and secure a stress-free Thanksgiving feast.
8. PCC
Head to PCC for classic Thanksgiving sides, such as mashed potatoes and sage stuffing, or try something new this year like roasted mushroom risotto cakes. In addition to a wide variety of side dishes, you can choose between a roasted turkey or a holiday quinoa loaf. No matter who is gathering at your table this year, PCC has something they'll love. Dishes are available starting Nov. 1, see the website for details.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in November 2018, and updated most recently by ParentMap’s editorial team in October 2024 to include fact-checked information and additional Seattle-area options to make your Thanksgiving dinner easier.
