10+ Places To Buy Pre-made Christmas Dinner
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1. Pre-order a Holiday Dinner from Albertson’s.
If you live near an Albertson’s, you can let one of their chefs prepare a Holiday Dinner for you including an entrée and all the sides, dressings, and condiments. Albertson’s holiday meals come cold, fully-cooked, and ready to heat.
To order, simply call or visit your local store and then schedule a pickup. When it’s time to pick up your meal (on or after December 14), you can pay in-store. Holiday dinners start at $52.99, and you can add on an extra side kit for an additional $29.99.
Here’s what you’ll get with Albertson’s Spiral Cut Ham Holiday Dinner for 8-10 ($67.99):
- Spiral Sliced Ham
- Cornbread Dressing
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cranberry Relish
- Giblet Gravy
- 1 Dozen Rolls
Albertson’s Side Dish Kit ($29.99) includes the following:
- 4 lbs. Cornbread Dressing
- 2.5 lbs. Mashed Potatoes
- 1 lb. Cranberry Relish
- 30 oz. Giblet Gravy
2. Bring home a Farmhouse Feast from Bob Evans.
The Bob Evans signature Farmhouse Feast comes with everything you’ll need to serve up a traditional Christmas dinner. These meals feed up to 4 people for $54.99 or 8 people for $84.99. You can even customize your feast with additional bakery treats and extra sides if desired.
All you’ll have to do is heat your meal, and even that is fool-proof! Step-by-step directions are included so everything will be done perfectly at the same time.
Here’s what’s included in the Bob Evans Farmhouse Ham Feast for 4 ($54.99):
- Hickory-Smoked Ham
- Bread & Celery Dressing
- Buttered corn
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
- Green Beans
- Freshly-Baked Rolls
- Pumpkin Pie
3. Order Holiday Home Delivery from Boston Market.
This year, Boston Market is offering a variety of complete holiday meals shipped directly to your door. They arrive frozen and ready for you to thaw, heat, and serve! If you live close enough to a Boston Market location to pick up your order, you’ll be able to skip the $25 shipping charge by ordering your heat-and-serve holiday dinner to go!
Here’s what comes in Boston Market’s Essential Boneless Ham Dinner For 4-6 ($89.99):
- Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham (3.5-4.5 lbs.)
- Mashed Potatoes (1 pkg – 32 oz.)
- Gravy (1 pkg – 24 oz.)
- Home Style Stuffing (1 pkg – 22 oz.)
- Dinner Rolls (1 bags – 6 total)
4. Pick up a “Cakemas” Dinner with a Cake Boss package from Buca di Beppo.
Buca di Beppo is partnering with Cake Boss Buddy Valastro to celebrate Christmas 2020 with a Holiday Cake Boss Package! It comes with salad, pasta, an entrée, and a festive holiday cake from Carlo’s Bakery. Priced at $95, Buca’s Cake Boss Package feeds 5 and can be ordered now for pick up, curbside, or delivery.
If you’re looking to stay out of the kitchen altogether, Buca opens at 11 AM on Christmas Day for both dine-in (where available) and takeout. You can make your reservations or order ahead today!
Here’s what you’ll get in Buca di Beppo’s Holiday Cake Boss Package for 5 ($95):
- Choice of Mixed Green or Caesar Salad
- Choice of Pasta (Spaghetti Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, Penne alla Vodka, or Baked Ziti)
- Choice of Entrée (Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Limone, or Eggplant Parmigiana)
- A 6-inch layered cake filled and covered with silky sweet vanilla Italian buttercream icing and adorned with red, white, and green sprinkles
5. Order a meal-delivery kit from Costco.
Costco is partnering with Schwann’s and Rastelli’s to bring its members holiday meal delivery kits. Starting at $89.99, you can have a complete, easy-to-make holiday meal for 8 delivered right to your doorstep on the day of your choice.
Note that these kits are packed in dry ice and will only ship Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday delivery. Orders placed after 12 PM local time on Wednesday will ship the following Monday.
Here’s what’s included in the Schwann’s Spiral Ham Dinner for 8 from Costco ($89.99):
- 8.5 lb. Fully Cooked Spiral-Sliced Bone-In Ham
- 2 lbs. Roasted Baby Bakers
- 18 Southern-Style Biscuits
- 36 oz. Super-Sweet Corn
- 36 oz. MicroSteam Whole Green Beans
- 25.5 oz. Chocolate Crème Pie
- 56 fl. oz. Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
6. Grab a Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meal from Cracker Barrel.
Here’s what’s included in Cracker Barrel’s Holiday Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner for 4-6 ($69.99):
- Spiral Sliced Sugar Cured Ham
- Cornbread Dressing
- Roasted Gravy
- Cranberry Relish
- Choice of 2 Country Sides (each serves 4-6)
- Sweet Yeast Rolls
7. Order a Holiday Hosting Box from Hello Fresh.
Here’s what you’ll get in the Hello Fresh Turkey + Side Box for 8-10 ($168.98):
- Roast Turkey with Herb Butter & Garlic
- Truffled Mashed Potatoes with Garlic & Sour Cream
- Turkey Jus with Thyme & Rosemary
- Orange & Ginger Glazed Carrots with Salted Brown Butter Pecans
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Rosemary Brie Crostini with a Duo of Jams
- Tangy Apple Cranberry Compote with Balsamic Vinegar
8. Feed the whole family with Christmas dinner from Honey Baked Ham.
Here’s what comes in Honey Baked Ham’s Signature Selection for 12-15 ($122.95):
- Honey Baked Half Ham (8 lbs.)
- Honey Baked Turkey Breast (2.5 lbs.)
- Green Bean Casserole (24 oz) – with mushrooms and red peppers, tossed in a cream sauce, topped with crispy fried onions.
- Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin (19 oz) – sliced gold potatoes smothered in a rich and creamy cheddar cheese sauce
9. Pick up a holiday feast from Marie Callender’s.
Your pre-made dinner requires about 3 hours of cook time, but there’s zero prep on your end – just pop it in the oven! Their Classic Ham Feast serves either 4-6 people for $134.99 with the option to add sides and legendary holiday treats for an additional cost.
If you’d like to leave the oven off on Christmas Day, most Marie Callender’s locations will open at 11 AM on December 25 for takeout, delivery, and dine-in (where available). Participation may vary by location, so visit your nearest Marie Callender’s for details.
Here’s what’s included in Marie Callender’s Classic Ham Feast for 4-6 ($134.99):
- Bone-in spiral cut quarter ham with chipotle-pineapple glaze topping
- Apple-Sage Stuffing
- Fire-Roasted Yams (with cranberry streusel topping)
- Cranberry Sauce
- Fresh Mashed Potatoes
- Turkey Gravy
- Chef’s Vegetables
- Fresh Baked Cornbread
- Whole Pumpkin or Apple Pie
10. Get a fully-cooked holiday dinner from the Publix deli.
Here’s what comes in the Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham Dinner for 7-10 ($54.99):
- One 4.5 to 5.5 lb. Boar’s Head Boneless Sweet Slice Ham
- 2 ¼ lb. Sweet Potato Casserole
- 2 lb. Green Bean Casserole
- 28 oz. of Marshmallow Delight
11. ShopRite’s Holiday Turkey Dinner feeds 8-10 for just $59.99.
Here’s what’s included in ShopRite’s Holiday Turkey Dinner for 8-10 ($59.99):
- Grade A Premium Butterball Turkey, Fully Cooked, 10 – 12lb
- 3 lb Mashed Potatoes
- 2.5 lb Sweet Potatoes
- 2 lb Holiday Stuffing
- 2 lb Green Bean Casserole
- 2 lb Turkey Gravy
12. Order a classic holiday dinner from Whole Foods.
You can now reserve a premade holiday dinner online for easy pickup in-store at any Whole Foods. Just reheat your meal, pour the wine, and enjoy!
Whole Foods’ Holiday Meals feature classic dinner packages along with the option to order additional sides and desserts a la carte if you choose.
Here’s what you’ll get in Whole Foods’ Classic Roast Turkey Breast Dinner for 4 ($69.99):
- Salt and Pepper Roasted Turkey Breast
- Green Beans with Roasted Shallots
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Traditional Herb Stuffing
- Turkey Gravy
- Cranberry Orange Sauce