Thanksgiving Dinner Bundles as Low as $3.50 per Person

Q: How to Save Even More Money

Save on a from-scratch dinner: Buy frozen instead of fresh: Frozen turkeys, vegetables, and pies are often cheaper than ready-to-serve options and are equal in quality. Just remember to leave time to defrost the turkey. Use store brands: Generic or store-brand ingredients are typically 20% - 30% cheaper than name brands without sacrificing flavor. Share the duties: Consider a potluck-style Thanksgiving where each guest brings a dish or dessert. Shop early or late: Some stores offer early-bird discounts, while others mark down items closer to Thanksgiving. Both can save you money. If you choose the last-minute route, you may need to be flexible and go for a different main dish instead of turkey. Save on heat-and-eat meals: Check online coupons: Websites, apps, and email newsletters often have promo codes or seasonal deals. Some restaurants also offer discounts or a bonus card if you order early or pick up your order on a less in-demand day. Join loyalty programs: Sign up for restaurant rewards programs (HoneyBaked Rewards, Bob Evans app, etc.) to access member-only discounts. Pick up your order instead of using delivery: Skip delivery fees by picking up your order directly from the store. Split the cost with friends or family: Split a large bundle with another household to cut costs while enjoying a full meal. Or go for a more affordable bundle and ask guests to bring desserts and pies (things which are usually add-ons to meal kits and cost extra).

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In 2025, Thanksgiving dinner from scratch cost an average of $55.18 for a classic holiday menu (think turkey, stuffing, rolls, veggies, cranberry sauce, and pie), according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. That comes out to about $5.52 per person for a 10-person feast. And while that number is lower than the record-high prices we saw in 2022, the Thanksgiving table is more expensive than it used to be.

But the good news? You have options. We've rounded up grocery-store meal kits and restaurant heat-and-serve bundles that can save you money this year. Some grocery store value bundles start as low as $2.50 per person, while more generous heat-and-eat spreads top out around $19 per person.

We compared ingredient kits from stores, like the Aldi Thanksgiving bundle, against fully prepared, heat-and-eat dinners from Costco, Sam’s Club, Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, and more to find the best value at every price point.

Here’s what you’ll pay per person for Thanksgiving dinner this year — and where to get the most food for your budget.

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Cheapest Thanksgiving Dinner Bundle Options: Ingredient Kits You Cook Yourself
Most Convenient Thanksgiving Dinner Bundle Options: Heat-and-Serve Meals
How to Save Even More Money

Cheapest Thanksgiving Dinner Bundle Options: Ingredient Kits You Cook Yourself

These kits come with all the ingredients you need to cook a Thanksgiving meal. While these stores are saving you the time of making a shopping list, you do need to cook the meal (or at least parts of it) from scratch. Plus, any bundles that include a frozen turkey, you'll need time to thaw it. Butterball suggests one day for every four pounds in the fridge or 30 mins in cold water for every pound.

Note, we didn't include thawing in our prep time, which can vary based on the size of your turkey and number of sides you're making.

Price: $35
Feeds: 10
Included: Butterball 10- to 16-pound frozen turkey, potatoes, gravy mix, stuffing, green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, corn muffin mix, French fried onions, rolls, cranberries, canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, pie crusts, and whipped topping
Prep Time: 7 - 8 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Enter promo code THANKFUL for free Express Delivery on orders of $35+ through Nov. 30. Walmart+ members can get free delivery (saves $9.95 delivery fee). For $10 off the feast, enter promo code MARKET10 during checkout (your order must be for delivery or pickup and cart total must be $35 or more, not counting tax, delivery fee, and driver tip). Note, the promo code may not work for all users. However, if it works for you, that'll make your feast $25 or $2.50 per person!
How to Order: Shop in stores using the ingredient list, or buy it online for pickup or delivery by hitting "add all to cart" on this page.

2. Aldi Thanksgiving Meal — $3.90 per person

Price: $39
Feeds: 10
Included: Farmer's Choice 16-pound turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, frozen peas, baby carrots, celery, rolls, fresh cranberries, pumpkin pie mix, pie crusts, whole milk, heavy whipping cream
Prep Time: 7 - 8 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Baked goods and frozen turkeys drop in price the closer it gets to Thanksgiving.
How to Order: Shop in store and pick up this exact list of ingredients.

3. Kroger Freshgiving Meal — $4.75 per person (not confirmed for 2026; last year's deal)

Price: $47.50
Feeds: 10
Included: Whole 14 to 16-pound frozen turkey, stuffing, chicken broth, corn, carrots, cranberry sauce, yams, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, rolls, pumpkin pie
Prep Time: 7 - 8 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Check weekly ads for even further price drops on Kroger and name-brand ingredients.
How to Order: Shop everything you need here. Note that prices may vary by region.

4. Target Thanksgiving Bundle — $5 per person

Price: $30
Feeds: 6
Included: Butterball Premium Whole Young Turkey (frozen, up to 10 pounds), russet potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, turkey gravy, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, french fried onions, two baguettes
Prep Time: 7 - 8 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Use your Target Circle Card for 5% off your entire order.
How to Order: Shop in-store or online and add these exact ingredients to your cart through Nov. 29.

5. Amazon — $4.16 per person

Price: $25
Feeds: 6
Included: Frozen 8-pound Butterball turkey, stuffing, russet potatoes, gravy mix, mac & cheese, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, canned corn, crispy fried onions, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, crescent rolls, organic pumpkin puree, pie crusts, evaporated milk
Prep Time: 7 - 8 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Clip any available Subscribe & Save or on-page coupons for individual ingredients (especially the turkey and sides) before checkout.
How to Order: You can order this bundle from Amazon's site, assuming you live in an area with Amazon grocery delivery. You'll get free delivery with Prime. If you don't have Prime membership, you can get free delivery on orders of $25 or more.
Order By: Nov. 26 is when the deal ends, but you'd need to get same-day delivery, as that's Thanksgiving. Same-day delivery isn't available everywhere, and that's also cutting things super close. We suggest ordering by Nov. 24 at the latest to leave time for delivery and turkey defrosting.

6. Wegmans Thanksgiving Meal — $5 per person

Price: $40
Feeds: 8
Included: Frozen 13-pound turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy mix, russet potatoes, onions, green beans, canned corn, cream of mushroom soup, yams, French fried onions, mac & cheese, rolls, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie
Prep Time: 7 - 8 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Some deals require a Wegmans Loyalty card, so be sure you use yours to keep the price as advertised.
How to Order: Shop ingredients and sales here from Nov. 8 - 28, 2026. Turkey price valid through Nov. 22.

Most Convenient Thanksgiving Dinner Bundle Options: Heat-and-Serve Meals

Because these kits come preassembled, there might be limited availability and order deadlines.

1. Costco — $5.25 per person (not confirmed for 2026; last year's deal)

Price: $42
Feeds: 8
Included: 5-pound turkey breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, corn, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry relish, rolls, pumpkin pie, apple cobbler
Prep Time: 2 - 3 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Buy this in-store only. The same meal costs $199 online.
How to Order: You need to shop in-store if you want the $42 price. You'll find everything in the deli section as preassembled meal kits. If you do want to order online (for $199), you can order it here.
Order By: In-store, you can pick up the items in the deli section as long as supplies last. The stores we called said they should be available starting Nov. 20. Ordering online? Order by Nov. 14 to receive it by Nov. 21. Available delivery and pickup dates will vary by location.

2. Sam’s Club — $10 per person

Price: $160
Feeds: 16
Included: Smoked whole turkey, smoked carver ham, mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, mac and cheese, green beans, corn, rolls, charcuterie board, cranberry crunch salad, pumpkin pie
Prep Time: 2 - 3 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Use Scan & Go in the app to see real-time prices and avoid impulse add-ons.
How to Order: You can order in club, online, or via curbside pickup. If you need Express Delivery in three hours or less, you need to be a Plus member and pay an $5 fee.
Order By: There's no order deadline, but pickup and delivery slots could fill up fast at the last minute.

3. Denny's — $13.75 per person (not confirmed for 2026; last year's deal)

Price: $54.99
Feeds: 4
Included: Turkey breast, stuffing, red-skinned mashed potatoes, turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, and a choice of a second side: herb-glazed corn, fresh broccoli, or mac and cheese.
Prep Time: 1 - 2 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Buy two $25 gift cards ($50 total) at Dennys.com to pay for your Thanksgiving meal and earn $10 in bonus coupons to use later.
How to Order: Pre-order online at Dennys.com starting Friday, November 21, at 9 a.m. ET.
Order By: November 26, at 6 p.m. ET. with pickup available 24+ hours after ordering.

4. Honey Baked Ham — $14 per person

Price: $139.99 (varies by area)
Feeds: 10
Included: Whole turkey, cornbread stuffing, sweet potato souffle, gravy, pecan pie
Prep Time: 4 - 5 hours
Money-Saving Tip: HoneyBaked Rewards members regularly get $5 - $10 off coupons. Choose pickup instead of delivery to avoid holiday courier fees.
How to Order: You can place your order online here.
Order By: Order deadlines vary, so we suggest using your ZIP code to see which pickup and delivery slots are available at your nearest location.

5. Bob Evans — $17.25 per person

Price: $137.99
Feeds: 8
Included: Sliced turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, green beans with ham, cranberry relish, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie
Prep Time: 2 - 3 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Check the Bob Evans app or website for $5 - $10 off holiday meal bundle deals.
How to Order: You can place your order online.
Order By: While there's no order deadline, Bob Evans' site says this bundle is available "while supplies last." So we suggest ordering early. And, yes, Thanksgiving Day pickup is available at some locations (but at limited times).

6. Cracker Barrel — $19 per person

Price: $189.99
Feeds: 10
Included: Two oven-roasted turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole with pecans, green beans, mashed potatoes, sweet yeast rolls, pumpkin pie, pecan pie.
Prep Time: 2 hours
Money-Saving Tip: Check the Cracker Barrel site for pickup days that offer a discount. Currently, at my nearest location, you can get a free $10 digital bonus card when you preorder and select Nov. 23 or 24 as your pickup day. Just keep in mind this meal needs to be served within 72 hours of picking it up.
How to Order: You can place your order online.
Order By: While there's no order deadline, the available pickup dates are currently Nov. 21 - 29. High-demand pickup dates may have limited supply.

How to Save Even More Money

Save on a from-scratch dinner:

Buy frozen instead of fresh: Frozen turkeys, vegetables, and pies are often cheaper than ready-to-serve options and are equal in quality. Just remember to leave time to defrost the turkey.
Use store brands: Generic or store-brand ingredients are typically 20% - 30% cheaper than name brands without sacrificing flavor.
Share the duties: Consider a potluck-style Thanksgiving where each guest brings a dish or dessert.
Shop early or late: Some stores offer early-bird discounts, while others mark down items closer to Thanksgiving. Both can save you money. If you choose the last-minute route, you may need to be flexible and go for a different main dish instead of turkey.

Save on heat-and-eat meals:

Check online coupons: Websites, apps, and email newsletters often have promo codes or seasonal deals. Some restaurants also offer discounts or a bonus card if you order early or pick up your order on a less in-demand day.
Join loyalty programs: Sign up for restaurant rewards programs (HoneyBaked Rewards, Bob Evans app, etc.) to access member-only discounts.
Pick up your order instead of using delivery: Skip delivery fees by picking up your order directly from the store.
Split the cost with friends or family: Split a large bundle with another household to cut costs while enjoying a full meal. Or go for a more affordable bundle and ask guests to bring desserts and pies (things which are usually add-ons to meal kits and cost extra).