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The Kitchn has published a shopping guide to 11 services offering Thanksgiving meals and holiday dishes, including meal-kit companies, grocery retailers and specialty food sellers. The options described range from complete dinners to sides and single portions, but availability, pricing and ordering details should be checked with each provider.
The Kitchn has published a list of 11 services offering Thanksgiving meals, sides or desserts, giving holiday hosts alternatives to preparing every dish themselves. The recommendations include full dinner bundles and à la carte choices, though the ordering periods and serving sizes vary by company.
The guide, written by shopping writer Micki Wagner, covers Blue Apron, HelloFresh, Home Chef, Goldbelly, Williams Sonoma, Harry & David, Purple Carrot, Omaha Steaks, CookUnity, Marley Spoon and Green Chef. It describes a mix of meal kits, prepared foods and specialty delivery options rather than one uniform type of catering service.
Some providers let customers order selected dishes instead of a complete feast. Blue Apron’s holiday menu, for example, includes options such as stuffing, mashed potatoes and dinner rolls, along with turkey choices and bundles. Williams Sonoma’s build-your-own dinner lets customers select from turkey options, sides and dessert. The article says its listed starting price is $20; it does not specify in the supplied material which items or serving size that price covers.
Other offerings are aimed at particular group sizes or occasions. The guide describes Harry & David’s Gourmet Turkey Feast as serving up to 10 people and including a 10-pound oven-roasted turkey, sides and pumpkin cheesecake. Marley Spoon’s holiday boxes are listed for groups of four to 12, while CookUnity’s turkey dinner is presented as a single-person option. The source does not provide complete pricing or delivery terms for all 11 services.
Options for Different Holiday Tables
The list matters to hosts weighing how much of the holiday meal to cook themselves. A complete bundle may reduce the number of dishes to plan and prepare, while a sides-only order can supplement a home-cooked turkey or other main course. The companies’ different formats also give shoppers choices based on group size, cooking effort and whether they want a traditional spread or a few additional dishes.
These are shopping recommendations, not a guarantee that every item will be available in every location or on the dates listed. Readers should confirm current prices, delivery areas, order cutoffs and reheating instructions with the provider before relying on a meal for a holiday gathering.
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Holiday Ordering Windows Differ
The guide presents offerings tied to specific weeks and dates around Thanksgiving. It says HelloFresh’s featured holiday options appear during the weeks of November 15 and 22, and Blue Apron’s holiday menu begins during the week of November 23. Home Chef’s holiday meal kits are described as available to add to a box on November 23.
Other services have earlier listed start dates: Marley Spoon boxes are said to become available as early as November 9, and Green Chef’s sides can be ordered starting November 8. Those dates come from the article’s seasonal listing; the supplied source does not establish the calendar year or confirm whether the offers remain available now.
““I scoured the internet looking for the best places to order an entire Thanksgiving dinner and/or round out your spread with a few sides.””
— Micki Wagner, The Kitchn shopping writer
Prices and Availability Need Checking
The supplied material does not provide a full price list, delivery fees, geographic restrictions or ordering deadlines for every service. It also gives limited detail about Purple Carrot and does not spell out the complete selection or terms for several other providers. Some dates and menus may be seasonal, and the source excerpt does not identify the year attached to its November schedule.
The article is a product guide based on the writer’s research, not an independently verified comparison of taste, value or service quality. Customers should check the providers’ current listings for serving sizes, ingredients, allergen information and storage or reheating directions before placing an order.
Readers considering a delivered meal should compare the current menus and confirm when orders must be placed, how the food will arrive and what preparation remains at home. For a large gathering, verify the stated serving count against the guest list; for a partial order, check that the selected dishes fit the rest of the menu.
The next practical step is to review each provider’s latest holiday information directly. The Kitchn guide offers a starting point, but current availability and terms remain subject to the sellers’ listings.
Key Questions
Which services are included in The Kitchn’s Thanksgiving list?
The guide names 11 providers: Blue Apron, HelloFresh, Home Chef, Goldbelly, Williams Sonoma, Harry & David, Purple Carrot, Omaha Steaks, CookUnity, Marley Spoon and Green Chef.
Do all of the services sell a complete Thanksgiving dinner?
No. The list includes both full-meal bundles and individual dishes. Some options focus on sides or desserts, while others offer complete dinners or selectable combinations.
Which options are described for larger groups?
The article says Harry & David’s feast serves up to 10 people and Marley Spoon’s boxes accommodate groups from four to 12. Confirm current serving details with each company before ordering.
Are the listed prices and dates current?
The Kitchn says prices were accurate when its article was published. The supplied source does not give the publication year, and seasonal menus can change, so shoppers should check current prices, dates and availability with the providers.
Source: thekitchn.com
