The Best Places to Buy Pre-Made Christmas Dinner
Get Christmas day dinner to go from these restaurants & retailers, and enjoy more family time this year!
If you’re hoping to spend less time in the kitchen on Christmas and more time gathered around the tree with your family, consider treating yourself to a ready-made Christmas dinner instead of doing all that prep work and cooking!
There are many restaurants, grocers, and online retailers that sold fully-cooked holiday dinners in 2022, so you could just sit down to a delicious meal with the rest of your family. All you needed to do in most cases was just turn on your oven, heat, and eat! It doesn’t get any easier than that, and we’re all for keeping it simple on Christmas. 🙌
Here are the restaurants and retailers that offered Christmas dinner to go in 2022:
Albertson’s had a holiday dinner for pre-order.
If you live near an Albertson’s Market, you could let one of their chefs prepare a Holiday Dinner in 2022! Albertson’s holiday dinners included an entrée and all the sides, dressings, and condiments. They came cold, fully cooked, and ready to heat.
To order, you could simply call or visit your local store and then schedule a pickup and pay in-store.
Here’s what you got with Albertson’s Spiral Cut Ham Holiday Dinner for 8-10 ($89.99):
- Spiral Sliced Ham
- Cornbread Dressing
- Mashed Potatoes
- Cranberry Relish
- Giblet Gravy
- 1 Dozen Rolls
You could bring home a Farmhouse Feast from Bob Evans in 2022.
The Bob Evans signature Farmhouse Feast came with everything needed to serve up a traditional Christmas dinner in 2022. These meals fed anywhere from four to 10 people and started at just $12.49 per person. You could even customize your feast with additional bakery treats and extra sides if desired.
All you had to do was heat your meal, and even that is foolproof! Step-by-step directions were included so everything would be done perfectly at the same time.
Here’s what was included in the Bob Evans Ham Farmhouse Feast for 4 ($69.99):
- Hickory-Smoked Ham
- Bread & Celery Dressing
- Buttered Corn
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
- Green Beans with Ham
- Freshly-Baked Rolls
Boston Market offered a holiday meal to go in 2022.
Last Christmas, Boston Market sold a variety of complete holiday meals for pickup. Each meal served either 4-6 people or 12 people, and they came fully cooked and chilled. All you had to do was heat and serve!
Here’s what came in Boston Market’s Essential Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham Meal For 4-6 ($99.99):
- Half Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham
- 32oz Mashed Potatoes
- 32oz Vegetable Stuffing
- 32oz Gravy
- 6 Dinner Rolls
- Your choice of Apple or Pumpkin Pie
Chart House sold hot Christmas meals to go in 2022.
In 2022, Chart House sold Christmas Dinner to go for $130, and they were available to pick up hot on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
The meals served 3-4 people and came with a seasonal salad, entrée accompaniments, and dessert for the whole family.
Here’s what came in the Chart House Prime Rib Family Meal Pack for 3-4 ($130):
- Chart House Famous Herb Crusted Prime Rib served with Au Jus and Horseradish Sour Cream
- Field Green Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 Potato Garlic Mashed & Parmesan Asparagus
- Molten Chocolate Cake
Costco is sold meal kit deliveries for the holidays.
In 2022, Costco partnered with Rastelli’s to bring its members holiday meal delivery kits for the winter holidays. Starting at $109.99, you could have a complete, easy-to-make holiday meal for 8 delivered right to your doorstep on the day of your choice. Even better, members got $50 off their purchase of select Rastelli Holiday Meals through December 18!
These kits were packed in dry ice and only shipped on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday delivery.
Here’s what was included in the Rastelli Antibiotic-Free Spiral Ham Holiday Meal for 8 from Costco ($149.99 w/ instant savings):
- 7-8 lb ABF Spiral Ham, Pre-Sliced & Fully Cooked
- 2 lb Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lb Sausage and Cranberry Stuffing
- 2 lb Creamed Spinach
- Card featuring preparation instructions and cooking tips
Not a Costco member yet? Take advantage of this hot offer for new members!
Cracker Barrel sold Holiday Heat n’ Serve Meals in 2022.
The Holiday Heat & Serve Meal from Cracker Barrel came with your choice of Spiral-Sliced Sugar Cured Ham or Prime Rib and all the traditional holiday fixings. The Family Dinner served 4-6, or you could feed 8-10 with the Heat n’ Serve Feast.
Any of these meals were available to customize ahead of time, and they could be picked up December 21 – 28 (with the exception of Christmas Day, when Cracker Barrel was closed). Even better, if you picked up your order on 12/22 or 12/23, you could get a free $10 bonus card with your Feast, or a free $5 bonus card with your Holiday Meal.
The Heat n’ Serve Meals came chilled and required about 3 hours to heat.
Here’s what was included in Cracker Barrel’s Holiday Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner for 4-6 ($114.99):
- Spiral Sliced Sugar Cured Ham
- Cornbread Dressing
- Roasted Gravy
- Cranberry Relish
- Macaroni n’ Cheese
- Your choice of 1 Country Side
- Yeast Rolls
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit had a Holiday Feast to go.
Dickey’s had several heat-and-eat options for the holidays, including a Complete Feast (served 10-12 from $128), a Dinner Feast (served 8-10 for $105), and à la carte holiday meats & sides.
They also had a Holiday Big Yellow Box, which fed up to 12 and could be ordered hot and ready-to-eat for $129.
Here’s what you got with Dickey’s Complete Feast for 10-12 (from $128):
- Your choice of Spiral Cut Ham, Smoked Turkey, Cajun Fried Turkey, or Prime Rib
- Cornbread Dressing
- Gravy
- Baked Potato Casserole
- Green Beans with Bacon
- 12 Buttery Rolls
Fred Meyer made it easy to serve an affordable Christmas dinner.
In 2022, Fred Meyer grocery stores offered Home Chef Holiday Meal Bundles for in-store pick-up. Holiday Meal items were precooked and ready to heat and eat upon pickup. Selections included customizable ham and turkey dinners that could feed anywhere from four to eight people.
Here’s what came in Fred Meyer’s Home Chef Bone-in Ham Meal for 4-6 ($65):
- 3.5 – 4.5 lb. Boneless Ham
- Green Bean Casserole
- Old-Fashioned Stuffing
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Mashed Potatoes
- Turkey Gravy
- Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- Traditional Stuffing
- Pumpkin Pie
The Fresh Market had a holiday meal option for every gathering.
The Fresh Market offered a variety of fully cooked holiday meals featuring everything from prime rib to ham, to turkey breast, to whole turkeys.
The Fresh Market’s Holiday Ham Meal served 8-10 with spiral-cut ham and all the sides for $99.
Here’s what you got in The Fresh Market’s Holiday Ham Meal for 8-10 ($99):
- Spiral Sliced Bone-In Honey Ham (9 lb.)
- White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes (2.5 lb.)
- Green Bean Medley (2.5 lb)
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans and Cranberries (2.5 lb.)
- Cranberry Relish with Walnuts (16 oz.)
- Soft Golden Dinner Rolls (12 ct.)
Golden Corral offered the chance to preorder a holiday dinner to go.
Last year, you could pre-order a complete Holiday Meal for 6-8 featuring your choice of Golden Corral’s Holiday Glazed Ham or Whole Roasted Turkey from Golden Corral.
The restaurant requested that Holiday Meal orders be placed at least 72 hours before the scheduled pick-up time, but select Golden Corral locations were able to handle last-minute requests, too.
Here’s what was included with Golden Corral’s Holiday Glazed Ham Meal for 6-8 ($99.99):
- Holiday Glazed Ham
- 2 quarts of Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pints of Gravy
- 1 quart of Stuffing
- 1 pint of Cranberry Sauce
- 1 dozen Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter
- Your choice of 1 Homestyle Side
- Your choice of Pumpkin or Pecan Pie
Honey Baked Ham made it easy to feed the whole family Christmas dinner.
Honey Baked Ham had a good selection of pre-bundled meals in 2022. You could also create your own bundle by selecting the protein of your choice and pairing it with any combination of starters, sides, and desserts.
Honey Baked Ham’s family meals started at $62.99 and served anywhere from 6 to 20 people.
Here’s what came in the Honey Baked Quarter Ham Dinner for 4-8 ($92.99):
- Honey Baked Quarter Ham (4-4.5 lbs.)
- Maple Sweet Potatoes Soufflé
- Green Bean Casserole
HyVee offered a holiday brunch or dinner for pre-order.
HyVee grocery stores old a wide array of holiday meals for two to 12 people in 2022, and we’re not just talking about dinner, either! HyVee is one of the few places where you could also pick up a heat-and-eat brunch for 2-6 people, starting at just $21.99.
HyVee’s holiday dinner options included ham, turkey, prime rib, and surf and turf, and they started at just $34.99!
Here’s what you got in HyVee’s Ham or Turkey Dinner for 4 ($59.99):
- Sliced pit ham (2.5-2.75 lbs.) or boneless turkey breast (2.5-2.75 lbs.)
- One large side of mashed potatoes
- Two additional large sides
- Choice of beef or turkey gravy (16 oz.)
- Four dinner rolls
Kroger had complete heat & eat holiday meals to go.
The Kroger deli offered three tiers of heat-and-eat holiday meals, each one with your choice of protein and all the holiday sides! Customers could choose from boneless ham for 4-6 ($65), or bone-in turkey, smoked turkey, or ham for 6-8 ($80).
There were three ways to order your holiday meal from Kroger: online at Kroger.com, by phone at 1-877-894-3707, or in person at the Kroger deli.
Here’s what was included in Kroger’s heat & eat bone-in ham dinner (feeds 4-6 for $80):
- 7-9 lb. Private Selection Bone-In Ham
- 32 oz. Sweet Potato Soufflé
- 28 oz. Green Bean Casserole
- 32 oz. Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing
- 24 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 13 oz. Turkey Gravy
- 12 Kings Hawaiian Rolls
- 10″ Pumpkin Pie
Logan’s Roadhouse offered Holiday Feasts for Christmas.
Last year, Logan’s Roadhouse sold a family feast starting at just $99.99. The Roadhouse Holiday Feast served six to eight people and could be ordered with your choice of protein, including Prime Rib, Pork Chops, BBQ Pulled Pork, Meatloaf, and Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs.
The Roadhouse Holiday Feast was available in Hot & Ready or Take & Bake options and can be ordered 24 hours in advance.
Here’s what you got in a Roadhouse Holiday Feast:
- Your choice of meat
- One dozen yeast rolls
- 2 Holiday Sides
- Family-size Garden Salad
- Your choice of a Mississippi Brownie or 1 dozen cookies
Marie Callender’s had several different holiday feasts for pickup.
Marie Callender’s offered six different types of holiday feasts in 2022, so there was one for every kind of family celebration! Whether you were looking for a traditional ham or turkey dinner or you want to splurge on a Prime Rib feast, they had something for everyone.
Marie’s holiday feasts were available for pre-order and could be picked up December 22 – 24. These pre-made dinners required about 3 hours of cook time with zero prep on your end. All you had to do is pop it in the oven!
Marie’s Ham Feast served 6-8 people for $179.99 with the option to add sides and legendary holiday treats for an additional cost.
Here’s what was included in Marie Callender’s Classic Ham Feast for 6-8 ($179.99):
- Bone-in Spiral Cut Quarter Ham
- Apple-Sage Stuffing
- Fire-Roasted Yams
- Cranberry Sauce
- Fresh Mashed Potatoes
- Turkey Gravy
- Chef’s Vegetables
- Fresh Baked Cornbread
- Whole Pumpkin or Apple Pie
Mimi’s Bistro & Bakery offers a premade Christmas dinner.
Mimi’s Bistro & Bakery sold a Holiday Take-Home Feast online for just $179.99. This Feast for 8-10 included a whole ham or turkey and all the fixings!
The Take-Home Holiday Feast could be picked up fully cooked, cold, and ready to reheat with just 12 hours notice!
The Mimi’s Holiday Take-Home Feast for 8-10 ($179.99) included:
- Your choice of Sliced Smoked Ham with Orange Dijon Glaze OR a Whole Herb-Buttered Turkey
- Chef-Made Gravy
- Cranberry-Orange Relish
- Whipped Mashed Potatoes
- Candied Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Buttered Cornbread Stuffing
- Green Bean Casserole with crispy onion strings
- Two Carrot Raisin Nut Loaves
- Pumpkin Pie
- Pecan Pie
Omaha Steaks sold fully customizable Holiday Dinner Packages.
Last year, Omaha Steaks offered Holiday Dinner Packages with everything from prime rib to surf and turf to traditional ham. The company’s Build Your Own Holiday Dinner Menu fed 4 people starting at $159.99 and featured your choice of protein, three gourmet sides, a decadent dessert, and individual baguettes with garlic butter.
Shipping was free and your meal took 3-5 business days to arrive from the day you placed your order.
Here’s what you got with Omaha Steaks’ Build Your Own Holiday Menu for 4 ($159.99):
- 28 oz. Beef Tenderloin Roast OR one 8-lb. Spiral Sliced Ham
- 32 oz. Family Size Smashed Red Potatoes OR 32 oz. Family-Size Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- 20 oz. Steakhouse Creamed Corn OR 22 oz. Steakhouse Broccoli & Cauliflower Au Gratin
- Green Beans in Butter Sauce OR Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Bacon OR Creamed Spinach
- One of four dessert choices
- Four individual baguettes with Garlic Butter
The Publix deli sold fully-cooked holiday meals in 2022.
Starting at just $45, you could swing by the deli at your local Publix and pick up a fully-cooked, ready-to-heat-and-eat holiday dinner!
These meals served anywhere from two to 10 people and required 48 hours’ notice when ordering. Heating instructions were included with your meal, which could take up to 90 minutes to fully heat.
Here’s what came in the Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham Dinner for 7-10 ($69.99):
- One 4.5 to 5.5 lb. Boar’s Head Boneless Sweet Slice Smoked Ham
- 2 ¼ lb. Sweet Potato Casserole
- 2 lb. Green Bean Casserole
- 28 oz. Marshmallow Delight
ShopRite’s Holiday Ham Bundle fed 8 for $119.99.
If you had your heart (and your belly) set on a holiday feast in 2022, you could score a Holiday Meal Bundle for 8 for $119.99 with your Price Plus card at ShopRite! All you had to do was choose between turkey and ham, place your order, and then thaw, heat, and eat!
Here’s what was included in ShopRite’s Holiday Ham Bundle for 8 ($119.99):
- Applewood Smoked Cider Maple Glazed Ham
- Cheddar Scallion au Gratin Potatoes
- Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots
- Wild Rice with Pecans and Cranberries
- Chocolate Bomb Cake
Safeway had Holiday Dinners for pre-order.
Safeway was ready and willing to handle the cooking on Christmas 2022 with a prepared Holiday Dinner complete with all the sides. There were several options to choose from including turkey, ham, and prime rib.
Safeway’s holiday meals could be ordered ahead of time at your local store’s deli or by calling 1-888-358-7328.
Here’s what was included with Safeway’s Spiral Sliced Ham Dinner for 8-10 ($69.99, may vary by store):
- 6 – 8 lb. fully-cooked spiral sliced ham
- 32 oz. scalloped potatoes
- 24 oz. mashed sweet potatoes
- 30 oz. green bean casserole
- 16 oz. spiced apples
Whole Foods offered a classic holiday dinner for pickup.
Last year, you could reserve a pre-made 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 featured classic dinner packages along with the option to order additional sides and desserts à la carte if desired.
Here’s what you got in Whole Foods’ Classic Roast Turkey Breast Dinner for 4 ($89.99):
- Roasted Turkey Breast with Turkey Gravy
- Green Beans with Roasted Shallots
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Traditional Herb Stuffing
- Cranberry Orange Sauce
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Any idea where to find a cooked turkey breast? We just want a small breast for 2 people and cannot find one anywhere! We’re in Vegas and have checked Smith’s, Vons, Walmart. Why are they so hard to find?!
So sorry to hear it’s been hard to locate a turkey, Margaux! Around Thanksgiving, Sam’s Club offered cooked turkeys, so you might call your nearest location to see if they have any in stock before making a trip. Some other options might be in our post on the “Best Places to Buy Pre-Made Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go,” if you’d like to check that out! Hoping one of those options may still be available for you! 🤞