Thanksgiving Dinner To Go 2026: Prices per Person
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, November 26. Below are 15 ready-made Thanksgiving meals from 13 restaurant chains, with what each costs per person. Cracker Barrel's Heat n' Serve Turkey Feast for 8–10 is from $189.99, $5 more than last year; Popeyes' Cajun-Style Turkey is $59.99 on its own. 9 chains have published 2026 prices so far; the other rows show last year's price, marked with the year. Cooking it yourself, the American Farm Bureau priced a classic dinner for 10 at $55.18 in 2025 — about $5.52 a person.
Thanksgiving 2026 at a glance
- Cheapest per person: City BBQ Medium Holiday Turkey Meal, $114.99 for 8–10 ($11.50–$14.37 each).
- Cracker Barrel: Heat n' Serve Turkey Feast from $189.99 for 8–10, up $5 from 2025; pickup November 21–29.
- Popeyes: Cajun-style turkey only, $59.99 for in-store pickup.
- Cooking at home: $55.18 for 10 people ($5.52 each), the Farm Bureau's 2025 survey.
- Eating out instead? Which restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day.
Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner Yourself?
At about $5.52 a person for the Farm Bureau's classic dinner, cooking costs a fraction of any meal above. These make the turkey easier.
Before You Order
- Order early. Restaurants make a fixed number of holiday meals, and pickup slots on the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving go first.
- Most of these are heat-and-serve: they come cold and need one to three hours in the oven, so plan the reheating, not just the pickup.
- Check what is in the box. The Capital Grille bundle is sides only and the Popeyes turkey comes without sides.
- Prices are set by each restaurant and can differ from the ones here, especially at franchised locations.
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go 2026 — FAQ
How much is Cracker Barrel's Thanksgiving dinner in 2026?
The Heat n' Serve Turkey Feast (serves 8–10) is from $189.99, up from $184.99 last year. The Heat n' Serve Turkey Family Dinner (serves 4–6) is from $119.99, up from $114.99 last year. Pre-order now; pickup November 21–29. Picking up on November 23 or 24 earns a $10 digital gift card.
How much is the Popeyes Cajun turkey in 2026?
$59.99 for in-store pickup ($54.99 last year). A fully cooked, Cajun-seasoned whole turkey to heat at home — the turkey only, no sides. Orders opened October 19 on the Popeyes turkey site, in the app or at participating restaurants; in-store pickup from October 23, for a limited time. Delivered, it was $99 in 2025.
What is the cheapest Thanksgiving dinner to go in 2026?
Per person, City BBQ's Medium Holiday Turkey Meal at $114.99 for 8–10 people works out to $11.50–$14.37 each. The full ranking: City BBQ Medium Holiday Turkey Meal $11.50–$14.37; HoneyBaked Ham Oven-Roasted Whole Turkey Feast $11.67–$14.00; Dickey's Barbecue Pit Complete Feast $12.08; Golden Corral Whole Roasted Turkey Meal $16.25–$21.67; Bob Evans Premium Farmhouse Feast $17.50–$21.87.
Is it cheaper to cook Thanksgiving dinner or buy it?
Cooking is far cheaper. The American Farm Bureau's 2025 survey priced a classic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 at $55.18, about $5.52 a person, with the 16-pound turkey itself at $21.50. The restaurant dinners on this page run $11.50 to $57.50 a person — what you pay for is the time: the meals arrive cooked and need only reheating.
How much is Bob Evans' Thanksgiving dinner in 2026?
Premium Farmhouse Feast (serves 8–10): $174.99 (2026 price). Turkey Farmhouse Feast (serves 4): $99.99 (2025 price).
Does Golden Corral sell Thanksgiving dinner to go in 2026?
Yes: the Whole Roasted Turkey Meal (serves 6–8) is $129.99. Order at least 72 hours before pickup. App orders placed October 5–November 1 get $10 off for rewards members.
When should I order a Thanksgiving dinner to go?
As early as you can. Most chains cap the number of meals each restaurant makes, pickup slots for the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving fill first, and several close orders on a fixed day — Golden Corral, The Capital Grille and Seasons 52 among them.