Supermarkets and specialty stores launch pre-made Thanksgiving bundles

Major retailers and specialty food brands have released complete Thanksgiving meal kits for the 2026 holiday season, offering shoppers a way to secure traditional dinners without preparing every component from scratch.

The bundles, available from stores such as Walmart, Costco, Sam's Club, Williams Sonoma, and Whole Foods, include whole turkeys, side dishes, and desserts. Some kits provide only raw ingredients for home cooking, while others include prepared items that require only heating.

Prices for these packages vary widely based on the retailer and the specific contents. Walmart offers a grocery bundle that costs $35 before discounts, while Sam's Club sells a kit for approximately $150 that feeds 10 to 12 people. According to Sam's Club, that price equates to about $10 per person.

Walmart stated that its current bundle contains 18% more food items than last year's version and costs 12% less for the same products. The company noted that a promo code at checkout can reduce the order total by $10 for the first three qualifying purchases.

The rise in pre-made holiday meals coincides with continued increases in grocery prices. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for food at home rose 1.8% year-over-year as of September 2026. Individual categories including produce, meat, poultry, and eggs all saw price increases compared to the same month in 2025.

Sam's Club's kit includes a boneless ham alongside the whole turkey, a feature not common in other major retailer bundles. The package also contains prepared mac and cheese, sweet corn, and trays for appetizers like charcuterie and salad. The kit includes dressing but does not contain stuffing.

Whole Foods provides an instruction manual with its meal kits, detailing oven temperatures, cooking times, and microwave instructions for reheating gravy and other dishes. The company's kit allows customers to choose between pumpkin, pecan, or apple pie and includes sides such as sweet potatoes, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and creamed spinach.

Williams Sonoma offers options for customers with dietary restrictions, including gluten-free dishes to accompany the main meal. The retailer provides various turkey preparations with different seasonings and an option for just the turkey breast.

Omaha Steaks includes a cheesecake with multiple flavors such as strawberry swirl, triple chocolate, and New York style in place of traditional pies. The company offers a discount of up to $20 on orders over $149 using a specific promo code, a deal that excludes gift cards and wine.

Popeyes sells a Cajun-style turkey that is frozen and fully cooked. The chain does not offer delivery for this item, requiring customers to locate a nearby store to pick up the bird. The turkey feeds up to a dozen people and comes with instructions for thawing and baking.